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| The
Muse Hotel, New York "Question the conventional. Every great
artist does, and so did we. The result is a hotel that caters to the individual,
providing everything you need to be at your best. Visit
The MUSE. Stay Inspired." |
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| Feature:
International Travel, New York and Italy |
| New York Shopping
for Business Visitors |
 BestSelections.com
New York : Best
Selections does an excellent jb of finding shopping opportunities in cities throughout
the world, and the New
York Gallery is no exception. Here you will find reviews of shops like Anya
Hindmarch handbags, Gioia jewelry, and Scoop NYC. You can shop by person, For
Him or For Her, or by category, Spa & Beauty, House & Home, Flowers &
Garden, etc. Once you've found your selection, order online, or visit the New
York shop highlighted when you get to the Big Apple.
Fashion
411 : This website provides a concise, easy-to-use list of fashion designers
boutiques in New York City, including such names as Chanel, Helmut Lang,
and Moschino. There are over 50 listings including addresses and cross-streets
for your convenience. Highly recommended if you're in a hurry between meetings
and need to shop quickly.
New
York Magazine : A great magazine deserves a great website, and New York
Magazine has it. Surprisingly, the focus is not on broad New York topics,
but specific tidbits of New York adventure. In the shopping area, you'll
find visits to boutiques and coverage of current designer home interior
trends. Most important for travelers, the site is quick to navigate and
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| Summer Vacations:
Italy Travel |
 The
topic is Summer and the destination is Italy! According
to Italia Magazine, Italy is one of the most visited Summer vacation
spots, with sparkling beaches, pristine mountain resorts, wonderful design
and fashion
shows, and, of course, the most tantalizing cuisine on the planet.
No argument here! Italia June covers hotspots like Milan and Capri, and
includes a list of excellent hotels with vacation suites throughout Italy.
The ocean images are delicious, and there is a special article on the great
furniture designers of Italy, like Afro Gazziero (Alivar) and Lillo Molli
(Casa Nova). Find more Italy links: Touring
Rome | Airfares
to Europe | Italian
spa resorts | Italy
travel diary
Speaking of Italy, one provocative Italian artist
has created an entire collection of mysterious, disquieting
figures based on wooden mannequins as subject matter. Osvaldo
Menegazzi is the artist, and his works provide a modern twist to a traditional
theme- representing mannequins in the female form ("expression of the eternal
woman") instead of the classic male form.
The images are full of dormant expectation, lending themselves to a tarot
format. But don't be fooled by the arcane packaging; the actual paintings
are vibrant and compelling. You can see a strong sampling of Menegazzi's
paintings at the Galerie Elektra, 668 Bridgeway (right in the waterfront
village), Sausalito,
CA (Tel. 415-331-3332).
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