Shopping

February
St. Barthélemy, French West Indies

Having had the distinct pleasure of traveling the Caribbean (almost in its entirety) for my book, Caribbean Hideaways, two years ago, I can say, with honed certitude, that ST. BARTH’S is my favorite island in the Caribbean. Although St. Barth’s is a volcanic island, [...]

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Amsterdam
October 27th, 2009
As with every city I visit (and now reside in), I’m always curious about the hotels and moreover, which one will provide the best overall recommendation for friends and family. Of course, all travelers are different and recommendations are best when tailored. For instance, I would never think of suggesting a hotel without [...]

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SHANGHAI
September 13th, 2009
So, as customary, I returned the following day to retrieve my custom designed, tailor made selections; a brown cashmere coat with added detail on the cuff and pockets, a purple cashmere dress with added pockets, a green and gold wool dress and a silk print shirt. What felt like a giddy foray into [...]

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