White Sands & Blue Waters: Soul Beach Music Festival, Aruba
Alicia Keys will be there this Memorial Day weekend. So will Nina Sky, Brian McKnight, Anthony Hamilton and more. It’s the Sixth Annual Soul Beach Music Festival, May 24 through…
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Luxe Pick For A European Bike Trip: DuVine Adventures
My uncle took a few bike trips to Europe on the cheap. He would be envious of these offered by DuVine Adventures, a leader in specialized luxury bike trips throughout…
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In-Flight Meals: Barely Edible or Really Incredible?
Conde Nast Traveler asked a top chef if he could make the perfect in-flight meal. It had to be shelf-stable for three hours or more, leak-proof and not smelly. Gene…
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Swedish Meatballs & Potstickers: IKEA, Beijing
Brace yourself. IKEA just opened its second largest store in the world, next to its flagship store in Stockholm. This one is in Beijing — a seven-story, $100 million showplace…
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A Feast For All Seasons: “Gourmet Shops of Paris” Book
It’s a coffee table book. It’s a rich resource. It’s a travel planner. It’s practical and it’s wide ranging. It is “Gourmet Shops of Paris” by Pierre Rival, a striking…
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Surfing for Spumante & Sauv Blanc: Buyersvine.com
There’s a new, interactive wine Web search tool now in Beta testing called Buyersvine.com. It lets you categorize your search based on wine color, wine type, price (under $5 and…
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A Century of Top US Hotel Restaurants: Zagat & iPod
My sister Jill is a foodie, so she’ll love this… What’s up from Zagat? This latest download of the top 100 luxury hotel restaurants across the US. See Zagat.com for…
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Room With A View: Boulettes Larder, San Francisco
About 100 yards south of the famed Slanted Door Restaurant in the Ferry Building along SF’s Embarcadero is Boulettes Larder. Who’s Boulette? The owner’s dog, so I’ve heard, but the…
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Designs on Eating Well: East Restaurant, Hamburg
East is a design restaurant. It’s also a hotel and a lounge. Since the Fall of 2004, East has added some considerable direction and style to Hamburg’s restaurant and nightlife…
