Posts Tagged ‘ shopping ’

Playa Blanca, Couples Guide

February 3, 2012
By Island Tips
Playa Blanca, Couples Guide

The newest resort in Lanzarote is Playa Blanca , which translates to the white beach and is situated in the South of the island. The resort caters for families but for this article we will focus on what there is to do for couples. There is a great range of accommodation in Playa...
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Ten Tips for Haggling

February 1, 2012
By Island Tips
Ten Tips for Haggling

Everyone loves shopping while traveling, and visiting a local market is often the best way to find treasures or souvenirs to bring home. Many traditional local markets don’t operate the same way as shopping… Read more Read more… Related posts: Shanghai on Next To Nothing, Part I...
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10 Etsy shops from around the world

January 12, 2012
By Island Tips
10 Etsy shops from around the world

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Africa , Asia , Europe , North America , Oceania , South America , Kenya , India , Japan , Singapore , Ireland , Switzerland , United States , New Zealand , Argentina , Internet Tools , Caribbean With all of the Etsy shops out there, how...
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Rebajas / Sales 2012 in Lanzarote

January 4, 2012
By Island Tips
Rebajas / Sales 2012 in Lanzarote

The sales (rebajas) officially start in the Canary Islands on Saturday 7th January 2012 and run until 7th March, according to the notice from the Department of Employment, Trade and Industry published in the Official Gazette of the Canary Islands (BOC). The dates are the same...
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6 last minute travel gift ideas for the frequent flier

December 23, 2011
By Island Tips
6 last minute travel gift ideas for the frequent flier

There was once a time when if you hadn't finished your Christmas shopping by now, you'd be, well, pretty much screwed. But now, thanks to the ole Internet, you can order up virtual gifts and deliver them by email or print-out card with just a few clicks. And with all...
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Finding fish and chips in Lanzarote

December 17, 2011
By Island Tips
Finding fish and chips in Lanzarote

I wrote in a recent post on my blog that one of the things I missed from the UK was real fish and chips. Remember that we’re vegetarian so when I say ‘fish and chips’, I really mean ‘chips’ but it’s important that they are proper chip shop chips. A couple of people...
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Finding fish and chips in Lanzarote

December 17, 2011
By Island Tips
Finding fish and chips in Lanzarote

I wrote in a recent post on my blog that one of the things I missed from the UK was real fish and chips. Remember that we’re vegetarian so when I say ‘fish and chips’, I really mean ‘chips’ but it’s important that they are proper chip shop chips. ...
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Navigating New York City’s Hottest Holiday Hangouts

November 22, 2011
By Island Tips

One of the most wonderful places in the world to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year is New York City. From sea to sky, New York City has it all when it comes to celebrating the spirit of the season in style—including oceans of people out on the ...
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St-Malo, France: Then and Now

November 17, 2011
By Island Tips
St-Malo, France: Then and Now

I glimpse St-Malo from the sea just as her intrepid seafarers did over the past five hundred years. The old town is encircled by medieval ramparts and towers, behind which rise stately granite mansions built in the 17th century and the cathedral’s graceful spire. It’s hard to believe this jewel located on...
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Marikina Shoe Museum

September 26, 2011
By Island Tips
Marikina Shoe Museum

Marikina Shoe Museum Iron Butterfly's personal collection of footwear Imelda Marcos owned 175 pieces of priceless art, million-dollar properties in Manhattan and was well-known for her shopping sprees across Europe. However, her shoe collection totaling more than 1,000 pairs was her pièce de résistance. Known as...
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