No wonder everyone loves gel manicures — the polish dries in just a few minutes and can last for up to two weeks without chipping or fading. Save money and trips to the salon with this at-home starter kit:

• $ 69 ($ 179 value) for an at-home gel nail polish kit
• Kit contains everything you need, including 3 gel nail polish shades of your choice
• Use the salon-grade curing lamp to set your light-sensitive polish in a snap

“I am SO impressed and 100% satisfied with the salon look that I managed to achieve right here in my own home! They dried to perfection, perfectly leveled, and the shine is gorgeous—as if a professional had just done them!” — Happy Customer

What You Get
Set up a mini salon in your home with this kit, which includes a professional 36-watt Espree Salon Lamp, a nail care kit, three gel polish shades of your choice, base coat and top coat, and an instructional DVD and brochure.

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• Start a block party in your kitchen with a set of 18 knives with wood block for $ 35 ($ 120 value)
• Flash-forged, tempered, stainless steel knives come with a lifetime replacement guarantee
• Grab the contoured, easy-to-grip handle of an assortment of utensils
• Carving, chef’s, chop-and-scoop, filet, paring, and cheese knives; two all-purpose slicers; eight steak knives; and a pair of kitchen shears
• Slice, dice, and carve with ease and precision

For more info, visit World Class Knife Set’s website.

Turn up the heat on your already sultry look with a heated eyelash curler. Simply set lashes for 10 to 15 seconds, apply mascara, and rock flirty curled lashes all night long:

• $ 12 ($ 25 value) for a heated eyelash curler
• Suitable for natural or false eyelashes
• Battery-heated element’s silicone pad changes to white when ready for use

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Online furniture shop Beliani is stocked with mod, contemporary finds that instantly transform plain outdoor space into something truly special. This timeless furniture features a durable aluminum frame construction and is made of weatherproof poly-rattan material that won’t fade in the sunlight:

• $ 850 ($ 3,950 value) for a wicker rattan garden lounge furniture set
• $ 850 ($ 3,950 value) for an outdoor canopy daybed
• $ 1,424 ($ 3,490 value) for a sectional outdoor lounge set

Dine al fresco with the wicker rattan garden lounge furniture set, which includes a love seat, two club chairs, and a glass-top coffee table featuring intricate dark brown wickerwork and cushions with zippered, removable beige covers.

Find a garden oasis with the outdoor canopy day bed, which is roomy enough for two people to lounge comfortably. Seek shade under the canopy, or fold it down to admire the night sky from atop the high-density cushion. Throw pillows are not included.

Entertain guests comfortably with the sectional outdoor lounge set, which includes a three-seater lounge sofa, a corner love seat with a left armrest, two modular armless seats, a club chair with armrests, a glass-top coffee table, and a glass-top side table. Each seat includes cushions with zippered, removable covers made of water-repellant fabric in a versatile off-white hue.

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Escape Kit
• A Three-Night Stay for Two in an Atmosphere King Room ($ 398)
• Or, a Four-Night Stay for Two in an Atmosphere King Room ($ 521)
• Or, a Five-Night Stay for Two in an Atmosphere King Room ($ 639)
• Daily Continental Breakfast for Two at Zest
• Combine Unlimited Vouchers for an Extended Stay

The Destination
San Juan is a place of contrasts. While Puerto Rico is technically an American territory, its culture draws decided influence from its Spanish and Caribbean roots. It’s the second-oldest European-established city on the continent, with relics of its past on display throughout the city, but there are parts of San Juan that thrive on the cutting edge of contemporary culture. And while centuries-old pastimes like fishing and dancing are still alive and well here, the capital has seen a recent influx of kite boarders and casinos to its shores. Of course, some things never change: The balmy Caribbean weather will forever be best complemented by a Cuba Libre.

The Digs
Stylish design is king at the 80-room San Juan Water Beach Club Hotel. Situated minutes from Old San Juan on one of Puerto Rico’s hottest beaches, this boutique property features a color palette befitting its Caribbean landscape, with blues, whites, and greens at every turn, sleek furnishings throughout, and amenities such as flat-screen TVs and iHome docking stations adorning each guest room. On-site, you’ll find two restaurants: The avant-garde Zest features modern latino cuisine, while Mist lounge offers creative cocktails and small plates of Italian-Spanish-Island fusion cuisine.

Newly designed rooms often boast partial views of the beaches and dunes of Isla Verde, and all are appointed with beds that include pillow-top mattresses, fine linens, plush white towels, and Rusk Sensories Calm amenities. There’s even a dream board in each room, where guests are encouraged to scrawl out their wishes before a heavenly night’s rest.

The Diversions
• Peruse the boutique shops of Condado
• Explore the military forts of Old San Juan
• Hook a big one with Sea Born Fishing Charters
• Rent snorkel gear from any of the many dive shops on the beach