It’s been years since fashion mavens have discovered the drama of the jungle. Destinations September 15, 2021
A Gem of Country. Sri Lanka Is like Their Sapphires, Rare And Sparkling. AsiaHotelsIndulgencesJewellryShoppingSri Lanka January 17, 2017
How can I say this without giggling, but Las Vegas has become a sophisticated, and funky destination. DestinationsHotelsLas VegasNorth AmericaShoppingUnited States December 25, 2015
You want luxury shopping. Go no further than Zurich. EuropeIndulgencesJewellryShoppingSwitzerland October 2, 2015
Shopping in the mecca of great everything…Delhi, India won’t disappoint. AsiaIndiaShopping December 8, 2014
The Seabourn Spirit is like floating on a sea of gems Barbara Kingstone CruisesEuropeIndulgencesJewellryShopping September 3, 2012On a recent cruise on one of the small exclusive, Seabourn ships, the Seabourn Spirit, my two passions met… cruising...
Shopping in Beijing… and the expected art of haggling Barbara Kingstone AsiaChinaIndulgencesJewellryShopping July 29, 2012There is much to do and see in Beijing but certainly one of the captivating activities is shopping… the mecca...
London’s Shopping Secrets Barbara Kingstone EuropeShoppingUnited Kingdom July 6, 2012Along with Paris and New York, London boasts the best shopping in the civilised world. Our main shopping meccas of...
Dubai – 20 tips for lucky traveler going to this oasis in the desert Barbara Kingstone DubaiMiddle EastShopping April 10, 2012Dubai is known for many things but certainly the top three factors that immediately become apparent are dining, the major...
Sure there’s still over the top glitz and bling but Las Vegas now has a cultural side in the desert Barbara Kingstone HotelsNorth AmericaShoppingSpasUnited States December 8, 2011Las Vegas strip was once notorious for the raunchy, glitzy skin baring babes, cigar smoking macho men and although it...
Papeete Barbara Kingstone AustralasiaDestinationsFrench PolynesiaIndulgencesJewellryShoppingSouth Pacific August 31, 2011After the quintessential R &R Tahitian experience of blue skies, white sands, palm trees sloping into the aqua water and...
“Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it” said Confucius. The Chinese believe in fate. And on a sunny morning, I learned in Beijing, that I did too. Barbara Kingstone AsiaChinaShopping April 6, 2011Oil Canvas by Ji Xiaofeng Early morning, my favorite time in Beijing for a quiet walk, not too much traffic,...
Shopping in San Francisco. A true pleasure, treasure hunt Barbara Kingstone North AmericaShoppingUnited States March 7, 2011Cable Cars I admit it, I love shopping. It’s like a treasure hunt for me. There isn’t a destination in...
San Diego / La Jolla Shopping Barbara Kingstone North AmericaShoppingUnited States February 9, 2011The Ascot Shop WHO; Bill White started as a salesman and he liked The Ascot Shop so much, he bought...
New York Shopping / Soho and more Barbara Kingstone North AmericaShoppingUnited States February 9, 2011Sure there’s Mad. Ave., Fifth Ave. Park Ave. But head downtown for true, new, exciting purchases. RICK OWENS WHO; He’s...