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• Christmas Shopping in New York

  

  Where to go Christmas shopping in new York From the grandest and most extravagant toy stores in the world to the beautifully dressed windows of New York’s best... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2011 TRAVEL

• Cheap Holidays to New York: Ways to Scrimp and Save

  

  ♫ Cheap holidays to New York, New York! ♫ Wouldn’t we all love to spend Christmas in New York? It’s where Kevin Mccallister spent his in Home Alone 2, and let u... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2011 TRAVEL, VACATION

• Writers’ Corner: Our Perfect Christmas Holidays

  

  Meet my favorite writers… We writers are creative creatures; notoriously hard to please and somewhat illogical when it comes to matters of the heart. Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Beautiful Barcelona Architecture

  

  A guest post ♥ by Susie Seldon ♥ Barcelona Architecture is more than just a prominent feature of Barcelona – it is the heart and soul of the city. Every year... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Art of Haggling: In Hong Kong

  

  Haggling in Hong Kong – it’s a serious sport. If you’re good at throwing tantrums then you’re a good haggler in Hong Kong. Haggling in Hong Kong is all about... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2011 TRAVEL

• The Art of Haggling: Bangkok, Thailand

  

  Haggling in Bangkok? Bring your best smile! Okay, so we’ve had the first of the Art of Haggling series, Haggling in Morocco, but the red city is just a tiny... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2011 TRAVEL

• The Art of Haggling: In Marrakech, Morocco

  

  I’m proficient in most arts; I can dance, I can sing (sort of), I can even paint a lovely picture. But when it comes to the art of haggling, I’m at a loss. ... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2011 TRAVEL

• Cities of the World – You’ve Been Pumpkined!

  

  My favourite cities. In pumpkin form. Happy Halloween to everyone around the world! It’s the start of an exciting weekend of spooky celebrations and... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2011 TRAVEL

• Top Winter Destinations

  

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  Posted on 26 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Top Winter Destinations: A Smart Girl’s Wish List

  

  Go on, sponsor my top winter destinations… As I sit here with my hands entwined around a hot mug of tea, desperately trying to steal some warmth, I look out ont... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2011 TRAVEL

• The Local Food of Fuerteventura

  

  Step a-way from the chips! If you’re a lover of Fuerteventura holidays, you’ll probably already know about these wonderful local specialities. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Smart Girl’s Ibiza Clubbing Bible

  

  Book now for summer 2012! Mark my words, party animal. Before you go and party your head off in Ibiza, read The Smart Girl’s Ibiza Clubbing bible, because in... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Curries in India You Probably Didn’t Know About

  

  Great curries in India…..and the weird ones too… It’s the last and final day of National Curry Week, and despite our love for roast beef and Yorkshire puds,... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Sightseeing in Paris on the BatoBus

  

  Sightseeing in Paris, with wind in your hair The Paris metro is fantastic for getting around the twenty arrondissements of Paris, with metro stations all at... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• MontMartre, Paris: Yah Darling, Totally Artsy Fartsy

  

  Some people might tell you that this is the real Paris. As opposed to the fake Paris. The things is, Paris is Paris, and the beauty of the city is that every... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2011 TRAVEL

• The Best Chocolatiers in Paris: National Chocolate Week

  

  Celebrate with the best chocolatiers in Paris! It’s National Chocolate Week here in the UK, and although us Brits know how to indulge in a bar or two, it’s the... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2011 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• The Truth About the Eiffel Tower at Night

  

  Experience the Eiffel Tower at night, and don’t forget the champagne. A brash structure in the heart of a graceful city, a soaring tower of metal, an ugly magne... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2011 TRAVEL

• Places to Visit in the UK

  

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  Posted on 04 October 2011 TRAVEL

• £15 Hotel Credit: A Gift from Tom Valentine

  

  Let Secret Escape’s Tom Valentine treat you to £15 hotel credit… He must get this all the time, but I’ve always imagined Secret Escape’s managing director, Tom... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2011 TRAVEL

• Happy World Tourism Day: You Know You’re a Tourist When…

  

  5 telltale signs that you’re not a local In celebration of World Tourism Day, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of the 5 telltale signs that you’re... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2011 TRAVEL