Take a steam train through the Arctic Circle with travel writer Paul Theroux from June 13-26, 2009. The Trans-Siberian Railways and Exeter International have partnered up to offer this incredible journey, which is sure to be memorable, especially since you’ll be traveling by train. The trip begins with a city tour of Moscow on June…
The goal of Spa Week is to make the spa experience accessible to everyone by offering discounts from spas around the country. Perfect for those of us who can’t justify shelling out hundreds of dollars for a mani-pedi or massage. Until December 22, you can purchase a $100 gift card for $80! This makes a…
Cashmere gloves always make me think of that sleeper movie Serendipity. Remember when John and Sara, played by John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale, are arguing over who gets to buy the last pair of black cashmere gloves, a serendipitous event that eventually leads, in a roundabout way that stretches over several years, to them falling…
I think it’s safe to say that we all hate to be the one pulling out the guidebook on any excursion. Whether on the move for 48 hours or 48 days, nobody wants to be immediately recognized as a tourist. We’d all like to blend in a little, at least where it’s possible. First thing’s…
by Lindsey Johnson I went to Beijing with frivolous dreams of shopping in bustling markets teeming with unique gifts for myself and everyone I know, looking for bargains in all the right places. I envisioned finding that perfect dress or piece of jewelry, the one that elicits exclamations of “I love your bracelet! Where’d you…
With this new deal from VEGAS.com, you can give and receive. Until December 19, 2008, purchase a VEGAS.com gift card (denominations of $25, $50, and $100), and get a promo code good for $20 off your next purchase of $150 or more. You can use VEGAS.com gift cards and holiday promos for all purchases on…
This is the perfect alternative to giving a gift certificate or bath set! (And I’m sure we’ve all given our fair share of those.) Anyone on your list will enjoy the goodies from National Geographic’s new online store Foods of the World. Through this site, purchase foods from all over the globe, join a monthly food…