Archive for Category: "Shopping"
Travel Tip: Tax Free Shopping
If you’re planning to shop when you travel, remember that where you buy is almost as important as what you buy. In the US Virgin Islands, U.S. residents can take home $1,600 worth of duty-free items. That’s why the cruise ship ports are filled with shops selling jewelry, perfume, liquor, and other goods. Then there [...]
2011 Holiday Travel Gift Guide
With Cyber Monday specials across the internet, today is the day to score deals on travel as well as travel products. Gadget guy Phil Baker shares his pick of holiday gifts for your favorite traveler this year. I’ve looked at dozens of products over the year and here are some of my favorite travel gadgets that [...]
Travel Tip: Visiting Independent Bookstores
Sure, e-readers are practically everywhere these days, but in my opinion, nothing beats an old-fashioned brick-and-mortar bookstore to get to know a city. In New York, the most famous independent bookstore may be The Strand. It’s a great experience just to browse through the store’s collection of used books and rare titles. But don’t just [...]
Cardiff Boutiques, Galleries & Markets: Sarah Lahey’s Welsh Postcard
Global Shopper Sarah Lahey heads to Cardiff to see how the city is gearing up for their Olympic debut. With new shops as well as historic markets, Wales is turning into the smart shopper’s country getaway. Hi Peter, My buddies in London have been dashing to Wales for long weekends and raving about what a [...]
Off the Brochure Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan can be a maze of new experiences–night markets, underground cafes, temples and a youth-centric nightlife. Travel correspondent Jordan Whitley gets drawn into the enigmatic spirit of the city and reports back on her pick of off-the- brochure finds. I am watching Mr. Lin, who must be no younger than 80, skillfully make [...]
Are Airports Becoming Too Complicated?
Airports are growing increasingly complex. Shopping and dining options are improving, but these mall-style airports are becoming harder to navigate. New York Times columnist Joe Sharkey and Peter debate the pro’s and con’s of today’s airport experience. Peter Greenberg: Airports are navigational challenges, aren’t there? People get lost at airports. I was just at the [...]
Travel Tip: Is Duty-Free Worth It?
Duty-free shops at airports all advertise great bargains, but are they a good deal? Here’s the first rule of thumb: for casual items, duty free is rarely a real value. Forget buying makeup, perfume and other high-priced impulse items duty free because they’re not really duty-free. You’re better off going online or visiting discount stores. Online [...]
Hidden Gems: Bermuda, Made in Bermuda
One might think that an island has to import almost everything, but Bermuda has a few surprising local products. There’s the Bermuda Perfumery in St. George’s, where visitors can observe how the perfumery’s one-of-a-kind scents are made. Another island original comes from bees. At Chartwell Apriary, you can learn first-hand from a man who calls [...]
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