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- Music, magic and art in Morocco, Africa’s festival capital
- Sparkle, dazzle, flash: Moscow's gold-standard shopping
- The world's 10 best shopping cities
- World’s largest oceanarium opens
- 5 reasons Hong Kong shopping is better than ever
- Travelzoo picks top value destinations for 2013
- Personal shoppers -- are they worth it?
- Beijing's best shopping areas
- Wudai-Shiguo: Hong Kong's most talked-about retro store
- Best Mumbai shops for travelers
- Singapore high fashion moves away from shopping malls
- Best Bangkok night markets
| Music, magic and art in Morocco, Africa’s festival capital Posted: 22 Nov 2012 02:25 AM PST Eight reasons to come to Morocco that aren't the Marrakech souks Article Page Morocco is Africa's cradle of rhythm and music with internationally recognized music and art festivals showing off Arab, African and Berber influences. In one summer, you can strutt your way through the beats of traditional Gnaoua music in Essaouira as performers enter a trance-like state, then head to Agadir to discover Berber sounds and culture. You can headbang through metal guitar solos in Casablanca's urban music festival then soothe your soul courtesy of Sufi master Egyptian Sheikh Yassine El Touhami at the World Sacred Music festival in Fes. Editions: Nav: Region: Vertical: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0      |
| Sparkle, dazzle, flash: Moscow's gold-standard shopping Posted: 22 Nov 2012 02:05 AM PST It's a gilded age for shoppers in Russia's capital. Here's where to find the shiniest nuggets Article Page Quickest way to become a millionaire? Start as a billionaire then spend a couple weeks in Moscow. That's a joke that floats around the Russian capital, which does in fact consistently scrape the ceiling on international lists of priciest cities. For nearly a decade its hotels have been the most expensive in the world, according to HRG Worldwide. But the joke is more indicative of the ever-trending "Soviet era is dead" mindset that prevails among Moscow's brand-crazy denizens. Editions: Country: Vertical: Nav: Cities: Region: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
| The world's 10 best shopping cities Posted: 21 Nov 2012 11:46 PM PST Credit card? Check. Flats? Yep. Complete lack of buyer's remorse? Hell, yes! Time to hit the world's ultimate shopping destinations Article Page Don't hide from it. Revel in it. Shopping is a drug, and just as therapeutic as anything handed out by your doctor. That's why when we wanted to know which international cities deliver the most gratifying shopping prescriptions, we consulted global experts, such as fashion merchandising firm Donegar Creative Services and Marie Bergfelt, senior spokesperson for Global Blue, which publishes the Globe Shopper City Index. Then we judged cities in four areas, using a one-to-10 scoring scale for each category: Editions: Vertical: Nav: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
| World’s largest oceanarium opens Posted: 21 Nov 2012 09:20 PM PST That's a whole lotta glass to clean Article Page
S.E.A. Aquarium, the world's biggest aquarium with more than 100,000 marine animals of over 800 species in 45 million liters of water, opened on Thursday. Country: Groups: Cities: Editions: Region: Vertical: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
| 5 reasons Hong Kong shopping is better than ever Posted: 21 Nov 2012 08:38 PM PST Even the vending machines are chic! Here's the why and how on laying your claim to Asia's best shopping city Article Page Hong Kong has the best shops in Asia. Though I'm a native of the city, I'm not biased -- it's statistically proven. In Global Blue's first "Global Shopper Index" for the Asia Pacific region, Hong Kong bested other major cities including Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, to top the list as the city with the best shopping. Next time you're in town, check out the following places and reasons why the service, setting and stuff on sale in Hong Kong are all worth bragging about.
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| Travelzoo picks top value destinations for 2013 Posted: 21 Nov 2012 08:24 PM PST More air routes and hotel openings are leading to big bargains on international travel, says online deal finder Article Page Haven't yet started thinking about next year's vacation? Good news -- Travelzoo has already started doing research for you. The online travel media company known for its weekly emails outlining the week's best travel deals for 25 million subscribers has published its top five deal destinations for 2013. Editions: Region: Nav: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
| Personal shoppers -- are they worth it? Posted: 21 Nov 2012 08:04 PM PST Three personal shoppers defend their profession -- and fees. Here's the inside scoop on a luxury service some business travelers consider a necessity Article Page Personal shoppers: time savers and miracle makers. These people can replace your broken belt buckle, find a matching bracelet and pick up your bagel all before breakfast. Wait, isn't that what Google and a (far cheaper) PA does? Why are pricey personal shoppers steadily becoming part of the upscale traveler's lifestyle? Editions: Nav: Vertical: Groups: Tags: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
| Posted: 21 Nov 2012 01:57 PM PST From bargain markets and backstreet boutiques, here's a fashion designer's favorite shopping route in China's capital Article Page
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| Wudai-Shiguo: Hong Kong's most talked-about retro store Posted: 21 Nov 2012 09:00 AM PST What 2012 Hong Kong can learn from 1930s Americana at WDSG's new shop Wudai-Shiguo, better known as WDSG, is one of the most talked-about shops in Hong Kong's hottest indie shopping area, the Star Street neighborhood. It's the passion project of six local designers who dismiss all the icons of Hong Kong as "clichés." "People think that Hong Kong means egg tarts, or when it comes to design it means the red, white and blue bags," says Kenji Wong, creative director of WDSG. "I don't think so." Tags: Vertical: Cities: Country: Editions: Region: Groups: Show map at bottom of page Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0     |
| Best Mumbai shops for travelers Posted: 20 Nov 2012 08:58 PM PST Gifts to bring home from Mumbai's best boutiques and bazaars Article Page Everyone's looking for the same things from Mumbai shops: scarves, sandals, spiritual enlightenment. But no one wants to head home looking like every other Om-stamped chump who set foot on the subcontinent. The merchandise in these 10 exemplary stores and markets makes it hard to decide what to gift and what to keep for yourself. Don't worry, locals have the same problem. Country: Groups: Cities: Editions: Region: Tags: Vertical: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
| Singapore high fashion moves away from shopping malls Posted: 20 Nov 2012 02:00 PM PST Times they are a-changing. For some of the city's best shopping, you need to hit the streets, estates and financial towers Article Page From stand-alone big brands on the street to a bespoke cheongsam maker tucked in the heart of the financial district, the latest and hippest Singapore shops are now tucked in all corners of the island. Here are 10 top stores that prove you don't have to be a mall rat to experience the best of Singapore's shopping scene. Country: Groups: Cities: Editions: Region: Tags: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
| Posted: 20 Nov 2012 01:59 PM PST Forage for tourist tack, authentic antiques, vintage junk and hot fashions at the city's top evening shopping haunts Article Page When you've had your fill of fancy malls and brand boutiques, Bangkok's night markets open your wallet to a whole new set of retail delights under the moonlight. Open for business the minute the sun dips below the city skyline, explore and forage in a well-stocked world of whimsical products and flexible price tags, browsing everything from tourist tack to authentic antiques, fragrant flora to fight-ready flick knives. The subtext for Bangkok's street traders seems to be "if we sell it, they'll buy it," and like it or not, you probably will. Country: Groups: Cities: Editions: Region: Vertical: Show map at bottom of page  Promoted to homepage blogroll: 0 Promoted to homepage hero: 0    |
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