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photo courtesy of Conde Nast Traveler

Jet Blue is having its "just between us" sale with one way fares starting at $44 and three night vacations starting at $109.

Have you done Napa one too many times? Conde Nast presents alternative wine trails in places like China, Thailand, and Hungary (pictured above).

September is a great time to travel to Florida. The crowds are down and the weather is still warm. The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island is offering a "Discover you" package for $299 per night including breakfast for two and a $100 resort credit. We recommend spending the credit in the spa. It's gorg!

The Chicago Sun Times tells how to celebrate Oktoberfest without traveling to Munich.

The NY Times tells where the bargains are in Latin America.

We've been on the edge of our seats since this summer when Target announced their latest collaboration with Missoni. Here's your chance (and ours!) to grab a piece of Italy's iconic style house. Hint: some of the pieces are only available on line.

We'll definitely be buying the clothes; but don't overlook the beauty bags, the home goods, and travel gear:

Retouched photo

There may be a backlash over retouching photos in the print magazines and in advertisements, but we're not above tweaking our own photos a bit. After all, who knows when an ex-boyfriend is going to stumble on your Facebook page?

We recently discovered Fotoflexer.com that not only allows you to remove red eyes from photos, but you can also erase pimples, zap wrinkles and even make your under eye circles vanish (If only there were a foolproof beauty product that would do this all for us!).

You can also do traditional editing such as cropping and fix bad lighting. Try it out for yourself, before you post all those photos from your summer trips!

Unretouched photo

The New York Post reveals where the wealthy single guys are hiding out in the city (New York Post)

Compare prices between a home rental and a hotel room with TripAdvisor's new vacation rental calculator (LifeHacker)

Tempted to "accidentally" pack that hotel robe in your suitcase? There's a new reason not to do it (Gawaya.com)

It's not too late to take a summer vacation—and you may even score a deal. (MSNBC)

JSG's Annie was recently a guest on the Pulse Network chatting about her favorite packing tips. Watch the video and let us know what you think!

The courtyard of the Mandarin Oriental Paris

Move over Georges V. Our new dream hotel in Paris is the brand-spanking-new Mandarin Oriental (Travel and Leisure)

It won't help get your luggage back, but at least you can find out why it went missing. Find out the most common reasons airlines lose luggage. (Budget Travel)

A new website celebrates all those tacky tourist photos. (USA Today)

Anyone who has ever been—or plans to go—to the Mondrian in South Beach will want to read this story. (Hotel Chatter)

Get tips on how to make your hotel room healthier. (Today Show)

Today's guest post comes to us from Rebecca O'Brien, a yoga retreat veteran. That's her on a yoga retreat last summer--she's third from the right.

Packing for any trip can be an agonizing task. You’re there the night before you leave trying to anticipate day and night clothing scenarios, climate, if you’re going to need shoes for walking or dancing, and even how to squeeze in a workout - but packing for a yoga retreat is a whole other process! I discovered this last year when I attended the Ki Power Vinyasa yoga retreat with Isauro Fernandez in Rioja, Spain. I’m a pretty easy going packer with a tendency to pack more than I need (only to end up wearing the same three outfits!) – I realized I could not allow myself that luxury or the idea that I’ll bring those fun few pieces to experiment with a new look. Oh no, I had to factor in yoga pants, sports bras, yoga tops as well as casual clothing for touring vineyards throughout Rioja and dresses for evening dinners. Not to mention squeezing in my yoga mat – which was not as portable as I had imagined!

In the end, I was pleased to discover that by factoring in so many of these workout outfits – I was forced to only pack what I knew I would wear and also suck it up and accept I may end up having to repeat an outfit (gasp!). With extra luggage fees even on overseas flights I wasn’t going to spend more to bring an extra bag just so I could be the yoga fashionista! Therefore I ended up with the following:

• 5 yoga pants and tops
• Comfortable day dresses for touring around the area
• One cardigan in case it was chilly on the bus or in the wineries
• Two fancier frocks for the welcome and farewell dinner
• Two pairs of flat sandals for easy walking and only one pair of nice heels (the hardest thing to do!)
• Bathing suit
• Nightgown and robe
• A pair of jeans and two t-shirts
• And of course my yoga mat!

For this year’s Ki Power Vinyasa yoga retreat to Penedes, Spain – I will most likely follow the same formula, adding few more bathing suits since this retreat is near the beach on the Costa Dorada. And, maybe, just maybe, I’ll sneak one more pair of heels into my boyfriend’s bag without him knowing…don’t tell!

The new 1851 Spa in New York City

Go behind the scenes of the opening on the new 1851 Kiehl's Spa in New York City. (Spa Week)

Shocker: An Ed Hardy T-shirt won't get your guy into the most exclusive clubs. Find out what will. (NY Times)

Wonder why your friend can drink more than you without getting drunk? Learn the science behind booze. (WSJ)

Do more with Google Maps. (Budget Travel)

Don't tour a vineyard without reading this first. (The Lost Girls)

No matter how carefully we pack our carry-ons there's always a top or dress that looks worse from the travel. Next thing you know one of us is dragging out the ironing board, and really, who wants to do that on vacation? Downy's Wrinkle Releaser in TSA approved three ounce travel size is just what we need. It's small enough to pack in your vanity case and strong enough to get out tough wrinkles.

Other handy new products worth checking out for your next trip are the Dryel Pen for knocking out a red wine stain before it sets and the Bounce Lint Roller that does double duty removing lint and leaving a fresh scent behind. If you like to exercise on the road and don't know where to put your stinky clothes, try the Tide Travel Laundry Bag which absorbs odors and keeps your damp clothes away from the rest. All products are available at Walmart, Target and retailers nationwide. Happy travels!

Thirty-eight perfect summer trips from Sunset.

Best Cities for America's Favorite Foods The Daily Meal.

Ten rules for booking the perfect cruise from CN Traveler.

Get the line up of this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival.

Learn the best way to pay overseas from Today Money.

The best sunscreen from Coastal Living.

Throw the diminutive Bottle Cap Tripod in your pocket when you're on vacation and take great pictures without having to leave anyone out. For only $10, you won't have to ask strangers to take your picture either!

Photo courtesy of Glam.com

Check out the new Tiffany Suite at the St. Regis. (Glam.com)

It's not too late to get a bikini bod. Learn a few moves that give instant results. (Daily Candy)

JetBlue is launching flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands (Cheapoair.com)

10 Essentials for Glam Girls on the Go (Glam.com)

Find some green space at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport at the "Airport Park." (LA Times)

Make Up For Ever opened their first pop up store in St. Tropez for Summer 2011. If you're lucky enough to be in the French Riviera, stop by to pick up some waterproof beach essentials from the Aqua line. MUFE even has trained artists on hand to do your make up for you. Fan Make Up For Ever on Facebook to learn more.

The Jet Set Girls Weekender Kit from 3floz.com was in the LA Times this Sunday!

It's already happened to me twice this year: I bought airplane tickets only to have them go on sale a week later. So much for planning ahead! While I've had good luck with Orbitz's price assurance, their prices for tickets can be a bit higher than if you purchase directly from the airline.

If you've ever had a similar experience, you'll be happy to hear about the new MasterCard Price Assurance program that's free to MasterCard customers. You simply register for the program at priceassure.mastercard.com and use your MasterCard to purchase plane tickets. MasterCard alerts you if your fare dropped and you're then able to pursue getting a credit from the airline on future tickets. Sweet deal!

Today Ritz-Carlton and J.P.Morgan launched the first Ritz-Carlton Rewards Credit Card. It comes with special member rewards like three annual upgrades to a Club Level Room, and we love Club service! It also gives you access to airport lounges and you can earn rewards towards free dining and spa treatments. There's also no foreign transaction fee if you're a frequent international Jet Set Girl.

Are you still wearing jean shorts and a plain white T to the beach? Time to upgrade to one of these cute new cover ups. (Barneys)

Find out Rachel Roy's favorite things for June including her playlist and must-have conditioner. (Rachel Roy)

Looking for adventure? Honduras is the new Costa Rica. (Washington Post)

What was named as the best beach in the U.S.? (San Francisco Chronicle)

Southwest Airlines is turning 40 and could celebrate with great fares. (Seattle Times)

The French Open has given us a fever for Paris again and we're sure a few lucky readers will be there this summer. The most fortunate of you will get to stay at the Plaza Athénée. Last fall we stopped by the iconic hotel to see the redesigned lobby and learn how you can truly eat, stay and play there.

Located on the fashionable Avenue Montaigne, the Plaza Athénée is a gem, worthy of its guest spot on Sex and the City. The Plaza puts you steps from the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, serious designer shopping, and much more. Here's how we see a perfect day in Paris:


Arrive at Charles De Gaulle airport from your overnight flight and head to Hotel Plaza Athénée. Check in early and sit down outside at Le Terrasse Montaigne for a croissant and some coffee. Soak up a few rays at the sidewalk café (good for your jet lag) and watch the fashionistas strolling down one of the city's most beautiful streets with their bags from the Chanel, Céline, and Prada stores nearby.


Make an appointment at the gorgeous Spa Dior Institut for a rejuvenating facial to combat the drying effects of the in-flight air. Afterwards head up to your room for a quick disco nap and get ready for drinks and dinner downstairs.


The rooms at the Plaza Athénée are decorated in either classic Louis XVI style or Art Deco which we preferred. The ultimate room in the Plaza is the Terrace Eiffel Suite which has floor to ceiling windows that look out at the Eiffel Tower from the grand living room, bedroom, and bathroom. Wait til see it light up at night! This room is the ultimate girls' getaway destination.


Head downstairs to Le Bar du Plaza Athénée for a couple of creative cocktails like the delicious black mojito and small bites like the sushi colada pictured above. Don't let its benign looks fool you- this treat packed a serious alcohol kick. Take the time to check out your neighbors for Parisian people watching at its finest. At 10:00 the otherwise blue bar turns red with lighting and eludes an even sexier vibe than before. We'll go back to Le Bar, whether as a guest of the hotel or not.


You have a few options for dinner. The night we were there we ate at Le Relais Plaza. The foie gras ruined us for any other, as it was as rich and decadent as one can imagine. Also of note were the wine selection, the potato soup, the fish, the cheese plate and the warm bread.

If we've tempted you, the Plaza Athénée is currently offering summer specials in August. Have you been a guest there? We'd love your comments below.

There's more reason to love San Francisco's redesigned Terminal Two, new home of American Airlines and Virgin America: the tasty fare you can grab for your flight. SFO searched out local producers and focused on healthy and sustainable food choices. You can't go wrong whether you stop by Napa Farms Market and pick up a wedge of triple-creme cheese from Cowgirl Creamery (our favorite!) or a fancy sandwich from The Plant Café Organic. There's also a wine bar and two cafés by celeb chefs Tyler Florence and Cat Cora. Don't forget to stop by the hydration station to fill up your water bottle:

If you're not rushing to the gate (that's about half of you, right?), look up and enjoy the art. Here's Topograph from Kendall Buster of Richmond, Va. in the entrance lobby.

San Diego has been on our minds lately, probably because we endured a particularly long winter and San Diego has perfect weather. But also because the BlogHer conference will be there in August, and even though we didn’t get much out of the last one we went to, it gives us an excuse to visit San Diego.