NYC for the Holidays

  When tourists visit New York City each holiday season, there are a handful of festive destinations they must see: there’s the tree at Rockefeller Center, decorated department store windows on Fifth Avenue and, of course, the iconic Grand Central…

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Travel: The Sunny Gardens of Madeira

After it was discovered by Portuguese sailors back in the year 1419, Madeira attracted first settlers and then tourists keen to enjoy the island’s year-round good weather and some truly spectacular scenery. The archipelago is best known for its lush,…

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Travel: Christmas Markets Around the World

Intro image CC via Flickr It’s nearly that time of year again, and while you may not quite believe where this year has gone you should still start to feel all Christmassy when you see the special markets crop up…

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Travel: Tips for Holiday Hotel Booking

  As Christmas approaches there becomes a palpable sense of anticipation in the air; not only about shopping for the family, but working out the logistics of getting around the county, where you’re going to stay on your travels and…

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Travel: How to Survive Christmas Shopping in London

If you’re after a winter trip to get you in the festive mood, there’s no better city to head than bustling and bright London. However the Christmas season can be a shopping nightmare – so many people, so little time!…

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Travel: Winter Apparel 101

I love skiing, snowboarding and other active winter activities. Many of my friends and family members enjoy these activities, too, so I am always searching for high quality, stylish winter apparel for myself and others to wear on the slopes.…

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All I Want for Christmas…

Yves Saint Laurent Holiday Collection Nars Multiple Coffret Lolita Lempicka perfume spray My favorite scent this year! Philosophy Beauty Products I am in love with the cinnamon buns and birthday cake body wash! Kindle 2 Rave reviews have been made…

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