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March 8th, 2007

Diana, the Girl Who Became the People’s Princess

Nearly 10 years after her death, Princess Diana still casts a spell over people around the world.
We saw her beauty and glamour in countless photographs.  We saw her compassion and grace as she traveled the world for causes that she believed in.  We saw her poise and pain as she struggled through a very public breakup and divorce.  […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

November 20th, 2006

Flight Attendant Shopping: ABC Carpets & Home

I love patronizing family businesses.  There’s something appealing to me in knowing that generations have struggled and prospered to stake out a little part of the American Dream.
Even though ABC Carpets & Home is not your typical small family business, it still resonates with a rich, family tradition.
It began in 1897, with Sam Weinrib, an […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

November 11th, 2006

Flight Attendant Shopping: Xubaz

I’m always looking for products that will make traveling easier, so I was interested in Xubaz, described as a uni-sex accessory that will help travelers pack “wisely and light.”
It’s a piece of fabric, worn like a scarf, with hidden pockets that will allow you to keep everything handy.  Passports, boarding passes, iPods, even your cell […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

August 31st, 2006

Flight Attendant Shopping: Silk Map Scarves

I’ve always thought of maps as a valuable travel companion.  I love the ones that are laminated, so that no matter how many times you unfold or refold, they still are there to get you headed in the right direction.
Silk maps are now enjoying current popularity.  Not a recent invention, silk maps have a long history, […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

August 28th, 2006

Money Saving Travel Tips for August 28th

Here are this week’s money saving travel tips:

If you’ll be renting a car for more than two days, but less than a week, you should still compare the daily rate vs. the weekly rate.  Sometimes you’ll find a cheaper weekly rate, and you can just return the car early at no additional charge.
It’s very easy […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 5 comments

August 9th, 2006

Flight Attendant Shopping: New York’s Le Labo

One of the most enjoyable stores that I’ve discovered recently is Le Labo, located in a very tiny storefront in the NoLIta district (North of Little Italy).
To call Le Labo a perfumerie, would be doing it a major injustice.  It reminds me of what an old apothecary must have looked like — lots of bottles, […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

July 15th, 2006

Flight Attendant Shopping: Timbuk2 Bags

Finding the right carry on bag for traveling may be a never-ending search.  For some people, it’s not about finding the perfect bag; it’s about finding ANOTHER perfect bag.
One brand that I’ve being seeing a lot of lately is Timbuk2.
Popular with both men and women, rarely does a day go by that I don’t see […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments