Downtown Galveston is abuzz with new shopping options! The Scentimental Perfumery by Valerie Villarreal and Texas Cowgirl are leasing newly renovated space from Mitchell Historic Properties in the Dargan and Tobyn building and Old Galveston Square respectively on the Strand near the newly opened Cariloha and Del Sol near Saengerfest Park.
The Scentimental Perfumery by Valerie Villarreal opens on Sat., June 15. The shop is the newest addition to the Old Galveston Square family of shops at 2211 S
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Considered one of the most beautiful cities of Italy, Florence is famous for its picturesque scenery, and rich historical and cultural heritage, with numerous museums, galleries and architectural landmarks.
It has also historically been the seat of world-known Italian artists, writers, and other personages such as Amerigo Vespucci, Dante Alighieri, Michelangelo. and Leonardo da Vinci. Their masterpieces and others can be seen until our days throughout the city
Whether or not you’re a shopper (and I can’t say that I particularly am), I do love me some good travel mementos. However, I’m not talking about the rubbish you see at the average stand aimed at tourists who barely know where they are (I’ll never forget the joints hawking spangly Mexican sombreros at the Leaning Tower of Pisa).
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or others, there are certain items that will always be worth seeking out. Paintings and other kinds of art are a prime example – wh
Saengerfest Park at 2302 Strand in downtown Galveston is a great meeting place for Galveston residents and visitors. George Mitchell and Mitchell Historic Properties developed the small urban park as the centerpiece of its downtown holdings and, while privately owned, the park is open to the public daily, year round. The park is known for its giant chess set, London-style phone booth and a large compass on one corner. With a central location in the heart of the Strand National Historic Landmark
Shopping in Costa Rica, whether for Christmas gifts or birthdays, etc. is a creative affair in Playa Guiones, near Nosara.
The eclectic Guanacaste beach community is home to more than 35 talented international and national artists who sell handmade art and products. The Nosara Artisans group always holds an annual Holiday Art Fair in Playa Guiones in December.
Artists make everything by hand, such as handmade bikinis and beachwear, unique pottery, glass art, fabric art, jewelry, painting, photog
Choose any flavor. The gelati at Balducci’s are imported from Italy and taste like no other ice cream – milky, not fatty, with a light, slightly icy texture (without being teeth-shattering), and with just the right amount of sweetness.
Emil Grosso, VP of the Balducci development at the new 2,150-square-foot Gourmet on the Go Café at 300 West 56th Street, asked if I’d care to have a gelato sandwich. Never having tasted it, I was intrigued and mumbled OK, watching while he slit opened a big, soft
The Surajkund Mela is an eye-opener for the city slicker to the best skills from rural India as Thommen Jose found out. Photographs by Raushni Abraham
You reach Surajkund even before you can say ‘Surajkund Mela’. You are there even before you realise that you are in the outskirts of Delhi. For Delhi-ites used to getting into Gurgaon or Noida for work or shopping, the drive to the annual gala-mela is hardly a drive. Then, it is not exactly supposed to be one either. This little village in Haryan
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It is a Friday morning in my little mountain coffee town of Atenas, Costa Rica. The traditional Friday farmers’ market, called a “feria” in Spanish, is abuzz with shoppers and vendors.
Mounds of mangoes, melons, watermelon, pineapples and a myriad of other fruits juicily beckon buyers. Crisp lettuces, spinach, cilantro and other greens glisten with water droplets. Fat potatoes, onions, sweet potatoes, yucca and carrots stack in pyramids. The flower man is doing brisk business c
Kennebunport is the summer home of former president George Herbert Walker Bush and Barbabar Bush, as the Bush their children, including former president, George W. Bush.
The Bush compound (originally Point Vesuvius, then Walker’s Point), is the summer home of 41st President of the United States George H. W. Bush. Located adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean in southern Maine, near the town of Kennebunkport, the property has been a family retreat for more than a century.
Bush Compound, Kennebunkport
The
Shopping is an something that most travelers love to do. While on vacation it’s always fun to practice the art of hunting out the most exotic and exclusive locales with the most original products or, even better, getting a bargain for that special item you always wanted but couldn’t afford. And Cancun is a destination with more on offer than you could have imagined. Losing yourself in enormous shopping malls and haggling at the stands that line the plazas can really make your stay in this Mexi
It only takes a bit of sunshine to inundate Firenze with tourists. Florence is one of the most visited cities in the wold, and rightly so given the wealth of its historical offerings and the charm of the city itself. Few tourist destinations have so much to offer in a relatively small area, and the fact that Firenze is essentially a walking city makes it all the more appealing. Cruise ships have made Firenze a major port of call for their Mediterranean cruises even though the city lies about 60
Covered, uncovered, on streets or converted Victorian buildings, London’s markets are a long-standing tradition in the British capital, and a great way to rub shoulders with the locals. Below are some of our favourites:
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One of the fabulous things about Majorca today is that the island’s many markets are thriving more than ever. For it’s in the hustle and bustle, the rainbow colours and mix of aromas that you find the true soul of a destination. For many visitors there’s no better experience than soaking up the authentic atmosphere of a local market whilst haggling about the price of arts and crafts or tasting some of the local produce.
Throughout the week, towns all over the island hold their weekly markets.
Situated on the northern bank of the Red River, Kieu Ki is considered as the unique village in Vietnam still performing the standard craft of manufacturing gold leaf. The dexterity of Kieu Ki artisans is created in pagodas and temples where statues are covered with thin gold leaf.
On the road to the village, guests are able to hear locals hammering gold to provide thin sheets. Old and young people are committed to the craft. The village elders believe Kieu Ki villagers learned to form gold leaf 3
Visitors to Sapa should not miss Sapa Bac Ha market, a famous highland market throughout the Northwest region.
Along the way, visitors will see the high mountain, the terraced fields and encounter each ethnic group laughing gurglingly and leading horses to market to sell. To keep up with the market, they have to get up early. Even there is someone who starts their journey to market from the previous day.
Bac Ha market
Previously, Bac Ha market took place on a sloping hill, then this market was buil
Shopping in New York City, even for a somewhat jaded ex-New Yorker like myself, can often yield some pretty nifty surprises. A few years ago, to cite but one example, I found three spectacular wooden Catholic saints from Macau in an outdoor Chelsea antiques market that no longer exists (thanks to a new condo). What caught my eye about these saints was their distinct Asian features, something I'd never seen before, or since. The price? $90 each. Two still adorn my home in Miami; the third I sold
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Previously, Bac Ha market took place on a sloping hill, but then this market was bu
Escaparates llenos de modelitos fashion. Dependientas de firmas de alta costura que se desviven por ti si te fundes allí la tarjeta. Señoras con cardados y buenos abrigos. Jóvenes cenando en los restaurantes de moda. Todo esto es la calle Serrano, milla de oro de Madrid, columna vertebral del burgués barrio de Salamanca, aspirante a Quinta Avenida. Después de dos años de insufribles obras, la vía más elegante de la capital ha concluido su reforma y luce con una nueva cara. Moderna, con aceras má
Shopping in Dubai is one of the most prominent activities. To add uniqueness to your shopping experience, visiting souks (traditional markets) is a must.
Souk is an Arabic word which can be spelled as souq as well. It literally means market where goods can be exchanged. Apart from world class shopping malls, Dubai is home to several souks. Book Cheap Flights to Dubai and visit the following souks to spend some time amidst old Islamist environment.
The Gold Souk
This is the most popular souk in Dub
San Diego’s favorite coastal community has a reputation for being expensive, but shoppers can find some great deals if they know where to look.
For example, the “Bargain Bash” at Torrey Pines Christian Church on Friday (9am-2pm) and Saturday (9am – noon), March 11 and 12, is an annual extravaganza beloved by bargain hunters. The church is located at 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive North (tel. 858-453-3550).
This has always been a good place to look for low prices on quality clothing, jewelry, fur
