posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 10
Shops
Beauchamp Place
This exclusive area is characterised by its high-class fashion shops and a village street ambience. Nestled in the heart of City ofWestminster, home to fine jewellers, boutique and leather goods shops, this historic vicinity is a great place to shop yet a more exclusive experience.
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Underground: Knightsbridge
Jermyn Streetand St James???s
Jermyn Streethas the reputation to be one of the world???s most famous centres for gentlemen???s fashion, especially for tailored suits and bespoke shirts. Traditionally only a men???s haven, now a few shops are also tailoring for women. Great shirt makers, shoemakers, milliners, perfumiers and wineries.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Aug 23
By Cassie Davis
If you need a true break and are looking for a getaway that is both serene and interesting, Saugatuck, Michigan is definitely the ideal destination. With the water lapping at your feet and a perfect balance of man-made and natural beauty, this town definitely offers all that you could ask for. Located on the bank of Kalamazoo River, Saugatuck is a perfect location to unwind and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
Activities at Saugatuck
While the option of having a lazy holiday is always open, Saugatuck also offers a lot of different activities that can keep you busy through your vacation. If you are a water lover, you could consider sailing boats, yachts, pontoon boats or opt for a peaceful boat ride. If you want an adrenaline rush, you may want to look into the racing boats. Of course, Saugatuck is one of the world’s best destinations for perch fishing, so fishing enthusiasts alike should have no problem keeping themselves busy.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on May 16
Downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of those magical places where time seems to stand still. No one’s in a hurry, everyone has a smile on their face and there’s something unique around ever corner. Stroll the historic downtown area to enjoy an eclectic array of galleries and eateries mixed with Spanish colonial-era heritage and native culture.
If you don’t know where to start, here are a few suggestions:
WHERE TO STAY - Your first order of business is finding a place to stay. Try El Farolito at 514 Galisteo Street. This award-winning, downtown Santa Fe Bed and Breakfast will charm and delight you with it’s authentically-furnished adobe casitas with private entrances and patios tucked into a quiet corner of the historic area. Call Walt Wyss at(505) 988-1631 to make your reservations. This is an unforgettable place for a honeymoon.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on May 9
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posted by Charles H. Russo on May 8
Tim Leffel is the editor of PerceptiveTravel.com, an online, non-corporate magazine devoted to showcasing original and thought-provoking travel stories.
Perceptive Travel is one of my favorite online media outlets, consistently serving up eclectic and engaging travel stories.
You won’t find any fluff at Perceptive Travel, and Mr. Leffel aims to keep it that way.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on May 7
During my first class teaching English in Taiwan, my student Christine came up to me with an armload of Chinese books, and hand-calligraphed New Year
posted by Charles H. Russo on May 7
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Let me make one thing clear from the start: I don
posted by Charles H. Russo on May 6
The most powerful travel stories are like lanterns in the night, heart-felt reports from dark corners of the world where truth is obscured by poverty, war, totalitarianism or simple distance.
This sort of travel writing is often far more enlightening than even the best conventional, big-media journalism, which tends to lack both emotion and depth.
This edition of “Tales From the Road” features 5 stories that report from beyond the pale, and whose scope reaches beyond mere entertainment.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on May 6
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Nick needs a ticket to Argentina. Five of my college buddies and I are going to have a mini-reunion in Patagonia over Christmas and New Year’s.
We’ve all managed to find inexpensive plane tickets, except for Nick.
Nick is perhaps the most intelligent of my friends, but he is also far and away the most…easily distracted. (Think John Belushi with perfect SAT’s.)
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posted by Charles H. Russo on May 5
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