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Luxury wilderness Posted 09 Mar 2010 by Margaret |
| Very good post Justin. Pity you did not highlight the 5 star apartments in the largest area of wilderness between the Atlantic and the Urals, which just happened to be listed on your site.more... |
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Be in Manchester, in May, in the nude. Posted 09 Mar 2010 by Jo Moore |
 Want to be a part of Spencer Tunick's latest art project? Be in Manchester, in May, in the nude.The Lowry, in Salford, has commissioned photographer Spencer Tunick to create a piece of work in Salford and neighbouring Manchester in May. The New York-based artist needs 1,000 volunteers to take part. Find out more here http://ow.ly/1fWR4more... |
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ATMs and money in Rajasthan Posted 07 Mar 2010 by Annette Gurr |
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Just back from Rajasthan, an amazing place with so much to see. Difficult to know in advance the best way to take spending money. I put some Stirling on a Travelex card, took Travel Cheques and some cash. With so many scams originating in India, using Travelex facility which is not attached to a bank account seems a good, safe option. Guide books advise that there are ATMs in towns BUT beware. Locating an ATM is different to finding one that works. Many local bank ATMS do not recognise VISA, Mastercard etc and ATMs in smaller towns can have a pre-set limit as to how much money can be withdrawn in one transaction, eg 30,000R. Using an ATM in India is not as quick and simple as we are used to in the UK. There are differences - one is that the card needs to be inserted and then withdrawn from the ATM before continuing to extract cash. With the pre-set limits on obtainable cash you may think the easy option is to use the card again. However, you will probably have a queue of people behind you who will be less than pleased if you hog the ATM for too long. If you are with a tour then your holding up others whilst you (possibly) queue to extract money from an ATM will not make you popular with the rest of your party/tour guide. Due to the shortage of reliabvle ATMs, even the Travelex card could not be used to obtain cash very often. Travellers cheques - with a scarcity of National banks or facilities to encash travellers cheques, these should be seen as an option. Cash - The £/Rupee rate fluctates daily and I reckon good old Stirling is the best way to take money to India, checking for best rates and changing £ at reputable hotels, money exchanges or banks - when you come across them.more... |
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Dean and Delucca - NYC Posted 07 Mar 2010 by Justin Francis |
 A deli that's a speactacle to visit - whether you need something to eat or not. Of course if you do visit just to take a look, as we did, then you are bound to stagger out with armfuls of goodies.. This is how food should be.http://www.deandeluca.com/more... |
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Green boutique hotel New York - The Muse Posted 07 Mar 2010 by Justin Francis |
 Sadly its not so easy to find green hotels in NYC. However, The Muse - just off Times Square is just that. We enjoyed our stay very much, the rooms are big and comfirtable - the service superb. Ideally located for wandering up or downtown and to take in some shows.. http://www.themusehotel.com/more... |
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The best cupcakes in the world Posted 07 Mar 2010 by Justin Francis |
 After extensive testing I can reveal that the winner is the Magnolia Bakery in NYC. They taste totally different to British cupcakes, and I hate to say it but rather bettter.. There are 3 of them in NYC, but the coolest one is in Greenwich Village at 401 Bleeckerhttp://www.magnoliabakery.com/more... |
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John Derian - plates and paperweights Posted 07 Mar 2010 by Justin Francis |
 Its you love beautful objects, then just trust me this is a place you will have to visit. John Derian makes and sells plates and paperweights based on old designs. He has two shops a couple of doors apart, the second one sells interiors and objects for your home... They are on East 2nd Street...http://www.johnderian.com/index_home.htmlmore... |
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McNally Jackson Bookshop and Cafe Posted 07 Mar 2010 by Justin Francis |
 This is a really cool independent bookstore in Noho - it's on Prince between Layfayette and Mulberry. Its got a real sense of community about it, the managers really know and care about writing, and there is great cafe full of hip students with their laptops and assignments. Its a very relaxed place to chill out with the book you have just bought, or one of their hot chocolates - which I recommend..http://mcnallyjackson.com/more... |
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Drinks at the Crosby Street Hotel Posted 07 Mar 2010 by Justin Francis |
 Tim and Kit Kemp's super cool hotel in the cobbled Crosby Street is a great place for a drink in the evening after a tough day hitting the shops and galleries in Soho. Its a lovely street, decked out with iron fire escapes and an old building with giant windows - basically just how a child would draw a warehouse. Even better, its one of the few green hotels in New York. The bar is great one, one of my top tips.http://www.crosbystreethotel.com/index.php?page_id=2more... |
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Balthazar brunch Posted 07 Mar 2010 by Justin Francis |
 This is the [lace to be and to be seen for brunch downtown. Its a full on French Bistro in a magnificent building - its on spring between Broadway and Crosby Street. The food is sensational and the people watching not far behind. It can get very busy - if there is no room at the tables ask to sit at the bar, where you can either eat or wait for a table.. Great fun..http://www.balthazarny.com/about_jobs.phpmore... |
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