Puerto Rico

For most people, a trip to San Juan involves dining and partying. For me, it’s all about the purchases. I bypass the Caribbean’s largest mall, Plaza Las Americas, and make a beeline for the district of Old San Juan where three of my favorites line the narrow cobblestoned streets: On Calle San Francisco, I score limited-edition fabric totes and vintage jewelry from Concalma. On Fortaleza, I always stop in at Olé (even though I already have one of their fabulous Panama hats, custom-fitted to my huge head). And my new obsession is Marisel Herbal, which sells artisanal soaps and body products handmade with ingredients such as Puerto Rican honey.