Archive for the Shopping Tag

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Incredible India: Shopping in Delhi

The 65-degree temperature and abundant sunshine was a welcome treat after the chill of Srinagar.  We headed straight to the Lodi Gardens Restaurant and enjoyed lunch in a shady spot outdoors.  Its international café-style menu appealed to us and we dined on grilled prawns, asparagus risotto, garlic bread and green salads.  This is an oasis in which you can easily
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Vintage & design shopping expert Riad Kneife was born in Paris and grew up next door to the treasured Vanves Antiques Market, where his love for art and antiques was born through his work there as a teenager. Today, Riad is an esteemed personal shopper who offers a uniquely tailored service for individuals and decorators looking to purchase antique and vintage items at the Marche aux Puces of Paris Saint-Ouen and Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (Provence). His discerning services span from sourcing to purchase and home delivery, including all customs formalities.

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Delhi, India & arrival in Bhutan

In spite of a cancelled first flight the travel gods smiled on me once more and I arrived Delhi on time and with my luggage.  The transfer into town is much quicker at midnight and we swiftly arrive at the Aman New Delhi, a 40-room boutique hotel but with the facilities you would expect in a much larger property.  Room
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SilverSea Cruise—disembarkation in Barcelona, Spain

We arrived in the port of Barcelona, Spain early in the morning. The disembarking process with SilverSea was as seamless as coming aboard. We left the ship at 8:15 a.m. and was on our way to the hotel in 15-minutes. Our ground operator in Barcelona, Made for Spain, arranged accommodations for us at the magnificent Hotel Casa Fuster, which is a
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Monte Carlo & Eza

Today we were anchored in Monte Carlo. Thankfully, the nice weather returned. Famous for its casino, high-end shops and fine dining, this town exudes a lavish lifestyle. Ships are measured in meters–not feet–and even the taxis are fine automobiles! Rather than spending a significant amount of time in the hustle and bustle of Monte Carlo, we decided to drive along
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Friday, March 11: Shopping in Jaipur, Private Yoga & New Hotel Options!

We got off to a bad start today with the 6:45 a.m. wake up call arriving 45 minutes early… This was all in preparation for a 7 a.m. private yoga session with “Dharmendra,” Tree of Life’s resident yogi, who frankly was a bit intimidating.  We were to meet in an outdoor meditation area, which was very attractive with niches built
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Our France Expert, Jill Jergel, is in Paris

Jill Jergel, Frontiers France Expert, is in Paris.  Here is her recap from Sunday, February 20st: Yesterday I had the very good fortune to enjoy the shopping experience in Paris and after 35 years of coming here, I thought I had walked the walk to shop in most every shop a shopaholic might want in this glorious city. Sunday I
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