We went to Cartagena last week for my cousin’s wedding and it was such a fun trip that I wanted to share our experience with you all. I was speaking to someone before I left and she asked if I was scared to go and, let me tell you, the security inside the old city is insanely good! We didn’t feel unsafe at any point. Of course we didn’t wear our nicest jewelry (you should leave it at home), because it’s better to always be safe.
When we arrived to the airport in Ft. Lauderdale we were told that our nanny wasn’t able to travel with us because we didn’t realize she needed a visa. Thankfully we were visiting a country where help is everywhere and the wedding planner had recommended a service to my sister so we just did the same. If you write me an email I’ll share our lady’s # she was excellent if you are planning on bringing kids and want help.
The city is just so beautiful and it was a perfect time to visit because the weather was just right, it wasn’t too hot and we were still able to walk around the old city.
We stayed at the Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa and the hotel was so beautiful (Chase and I had stayed seven years prior). The service is impeccable, the food is delicious and, in between us, very inexpensive. We had vacationed in Arizona prior to Thanksgiving and stayed at a resort-type place and it was five times the price and the service was terrible. People in Colombia are just all so nice and cheerful!
The first night we slipped into La Vitrola for some delicious seafood and drinks. It was absolutely incredible and a must-go to restaurant. Def make a reservation if you can! Also check out Don Juan, Zeitun and Harry Sasson restaurant at the Santa Teresa hotel.
We had relatives staying at the Santa Clara hotel and the pool was even better then ours! I would probably opt to stay there next time.
You must check out St. Dome a boutique with all Colombian designers.
My outfits linked below!
xo
Jenny
