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Puerto Rico!

Congrats to Terri B who correctly guessed my fav vacation spot!

Puerto Rico is definitely one of my favorite spots* to vacation - but it's got to be at this resort and this resort only! They know how to pamper their guests, and how to help them relax and enjoy everything their exclusive location has to offer.

We stayed at a villa in Las Casitas Village, which is part of the El Conquistador resort. Actually, it is a bit more wallet-friendly to stay at the hotel as opposed to the villas (and the hotel has undergone a huge renovation since we were there). But I was lucky to get a price break at the villas in 2006 when I booked one for my mother and I... maybe it was a temporary price reduction, or perhaps just a boo-boo with their online prices. In any event, we got a villa for $169/night, AND they didn't charge us for a 3rd person when we added my sister at the last minute. That $169 split 3 ways was mucho reasonable!

Click through the links I provided, and check them both out - it's gorgeous there! The hotel is offering rates as low as $149/night and a special fall package with a 4th night free.

Thank you to everyone who commented and guessed. My brain is conjuring up future giveaways, so stay tuned for more opportunities to win goodies that'll put a cheery spin on dreary winter days!

*Puerto Rico is not my ONLY favorite vacation spot
I have others, such as Hawaii and Mexico.
Actually, the more I think about it, my favorite list could be pretty long...

Where I Think Some of My Northern Friends Might Prefer to Be...

So I noticed the other day that several blogs I found were showcasing their beach photos; of course, these lucky ladies just happen to live near the beach, so they were actually ON the beach this past weekend! Check out Smart Mouth Broad's blog, and be jealous :-)

So, I decided to dig up some of my fav beach photos, and I have to say that our trip to Puerto Rico was one of the best as far as relaxation goes. My mom, sister and I had a fantastic time at the Las Casitas Village resort in December 2006. The village is part of the El Conquistador resort complex.

Let me just say, I think I got a "mistake" rate. We paid $169/night (and then split it 3 ways!!). These villas don't go for less than $299/night, ever. I kept watching for a low rate, and when I checked some December rates in 2006, and it came up $169, I booked it THAT DAY! We all agree, we would love to go back. We ate the freshest, most delish pineapple every day. Ahhhhh.....