Archive for: July 2009

July 9, 2009

The End of an Era for Christian Lacroix's Haute Couture

Filed under: Paris Shopping - 09 Jul 2009

It’s sad to hear that Christian Lacroix’s business is facing closure after 22 years of delighting fashionistas with his very creative haute couture.  His recent Paris show is the last for a while unless he can find new …

July 8, 2009

When the going gets tough, the tough go river cruising….

Filed under: River Cruising - Europe - 08 Jul 2009

Yes, things are tough out there and all the special river cruise offers like ‘companion fly free to Europe’, ‘buy one get one free’, ‘save $2,000 off the cost of your cruise per couple’, etc. are an indication …

July 7, 2009

Designer Outlet Sales Alert

Filed under: Italy - 07 Jul 2009

Designer outlet fans will be pleased to know that the following McArthurGlen outlets in Italy are having their summer sales with reductions of up to 70% on outlet prices.

Barberino Designer Outlet – Barberino di Mugello
Sale from …

July 4, 2009

Tour de France – all eyes on Monaco

Filed under: France,Tour de France - 04 Jul 2009

All eyes on Monaco with the Countdown to the start of the Tour de France time-trial this afternoon.

Today’s strenuous route is apparently unusual for a time-trial on the first day so it’s all excitement from Day 1.

I hope …

July 2, 2009

10 Top things to do on your Wimbledon weekend

Filed under: Things to Do - London - 02 Jul 2009

Wimbledon weekend is drawing near, things are hotting up in centre court and the excitement mercury must be rising for tennis enthusiasts lucky enough to be in London this weekend.  For a bit of distraction, here are a …

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