Poolside posers may pull off cutouts and navel-grazing necklines, but we prefer a swimsuit that’s as sturdy as it is stylish.

What we love about Toronto-made swimwear line Destineau  is that suits (from $220) can be ordered in split sizes so you're sure to find the perfect one for your shape. And if that’s not enough to make you book a last-minute package deal, then wait till you see the gorgeous fabrics.

The prints are inspired by popular holiday destinations such as Capri and Los Cabos. Miami definitely makes the most of curves while flashy, bold Rio guarantees an audience.

At Vocado, 171 East Liberty St., Unit 121, Toronto, 647-347-7153, www.vocado.ca

If it’s good enough for Jennifer Aniston, it’s good enough for us. Mexico’s pristine and serene San Jose Del Cabo on the Sea of Cortes (think Cabo’s sophisticated sister) had us at “Ola.”    

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At the Mexican-owned Marquis Los Cabos resort, they’re so serious about relaxation, they’ll bury your BlackBerry for you. While pondering the hotel’s impressive collection of art and sculpture, enjoying spacious private casitas and eavesdropping on the international clientele, you won’t miss it a bit.

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The resort’s pool is a good metaphor for the pleasures you’ll have: absolutely infinite. If the soft, sandy beaches, crashing surf and grey whale sightings don’t get you, how about baby sea turtles?

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Sunrise yoga on the breezy spa deck will get those limbs limber for beach walks. Follow with an all-organic Holistic Breakfast of egg white omelets and celery smoothies and you’ve now earned those margaritas.

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Take a trip onto the charming village of San Jose, where the boutique hotel Casa Natalia tucked off the main square offers sublime cocktails in a romantic courtyard, perfect for a marriage proposal. www.casanatalia.com

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The stunning arch of the open-air lobby of Marquis Los Cabos mimics the shape of the Baja Peninsula. Could there be a more memorable setting for a sunset wedding?

To view rates and packages, visit www.marquisloscabos.com

Sure, we go to Paris to admire the impressionists in the Musée d’Orsay or drool over fashion history in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, but we always end up spending most of our time indulging ourselves in food, drink, and shopping.

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Located in the working class 20e arondissement, the Philippe Starck-designed hotel Mama Shelter offers urban-oasis styling on a budget. With quirky touches like plastic masks for bedside lamps (our room had Shrek and Princess Fiona), chalkboard ceilings, and elevators wallpapered with fun facts, as well as hallway mirrors listing neighbourhood concerts and events, it’s clear that this Mama is the loving kind. Rooms start at €99/night. 109 rue de Bagnolet, 75020, Paris, +33 (0)1 43 48 48 48, www.mamashelter.com

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Tucked away from the noisy red-light atmosphere of Le Pigalle is the charming garden courtyard restaurant at the Hotel Amour. Far from its old clientele during its by-the-hour days, the restaurant and bar now cater to a chic crowd who like to dine on tartare de boeuf, then play foosball in the basement. Hotel Restaurant Amour, 8, Rue Navarin, 75009 Paris, +33 (0)1 48 78 31 80, www.hotelamourparis.fr

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Hidden behind a vine-covered black gate is Le Très Particulier, the private bar at the Hotel Particulier Montmartre. Knock and say you are there to “boire un verre,” and then let David, the New York bartender, fix you one of his original creations. Reservations are a must. 23, Avenue Junot, 75018 Paris, +33 (0)1 53 41 81 40, www.hotel-particulier-montmartre.com

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Forget Colette! Merci is the newest lifestyle concept store creating a buzz in Paris. Browse the airy loft for clothes, books, furniture and even flowers. With proceeds going to a foundation helping children and women in Madagascar, designers including Annick Goutal, Yves Saint Laurent, and Stella McCartney offer custom items at 30 per cent off. Merci, 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003 Paris, +33 (0)1 42 77 78 92, www.merci-merci.com

Hemingway lived here and so did Tennessee Williams. Key West, Florida is a colourful town filled with cats, roosters and laid-back eccentrics; it’s the perfect place to unwind and recharge.

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Set in a historic conch style house, the charming Marquesa boasts a lush, green garden, two swimming pools (one is solar-heated) spacious, elegant rooms and an award winning resto. For $10 you can feast on Florida grapefruits, homemade granola and freshly baked banana bread in bed. From $190/night, 600 Fleming, Key West, 1-800-869-4631, www.marquesa.com

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Beyond the typical tourist traps is a handful of gems such as South Pointe Gallery where you can snap up an original vintage poster, Wishbliss for pretty sundresses, baubles and bags and Bésame Mucho for candles, soaps and perfumes from Dyptique, Tocca and Santa Maria Novella, to name a few.

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The oldest restaurant in Key West, Pepe’s Café is a local institution. The Mahi Mahi sandwich served with fries and slaw is a sure filler-upper, as are the pork spareribs lathered in a smoky-sweet sauce. Leave room for a slice of Pepe’s famous Key Lime Pie. 806 Caroline St., Key West, 305-294-7192, www.pepescafe.net

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Rent an electric buggy and zoom around the island making pit stops at the beaches, butterfly museum and the Eco Discovery Centre. If the weather is good, why not charter a boat for the day? You may catch a snapper for supper.