Renting your own private island in the Rosario Islands or slipping away to one of the top private island retreats is not only an experience that shouldn’t be missed it’s surprisingly affordable.

While Cartagena's compact size can't compete with mega clubs of Las Vegas or New York or even the nightlife offering in the Colombian capital of Bogota, it makes up for any cosmopolitan shortcomings with a sexier style and spirit to dancing the night.

Colombia's Spanish conquerors certainly knew how to build beautiful and the 16th century colonial architecture of Cartagena's historic centre contains the pick of Cartagena's luxury vacation rentals.

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You’re going to love this guide to Cartagena. Long before Cartagena became a celebrated destination for romantic weekends in the Caribbean, Colombia’s nobel Laureate, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, was writing odes to the city’s seductive charms.

From vibrant festivals and pop-up parties, to cultural gatherings, concerts, exhibitions and exciting sporting events, you’ll find something that’s guaranteed to put a smile on that dial.

Cartagena may not be Colombia’s cuisine capital (that title goes to Bogota with 5 of Latin America’s top 50 restaurants) it is, however, a Caribbean powerhouse when it comes to eating out.

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