Tag: books

Paris Shopping -Finding the Best “Souvenirs”
Paris shopping is a subject near and dear to the heart of Pascale Heuzé, who lives in Vincennes – a community in the eastern suburbs of the city. I first introduced you to this lovely lady when I wrote about learning vacations a while back. More recently, she wrote about Vincennes and why you might want […]

Let’s Send Kids Books To Nevis
Kids books are in short supply on many Caribbean Islands, so it’s wonderful when thoughtful guests tuck a few in their suitcase before leaving home and drop them off at local schools. Now, books can also be sent to one island via a U.S. mailing address. This guest post, outlining ways to help school children on […]

Library Hotel, NYC – Check It Out
“Hey, Elizabeth, my mom’s coming into town and my apartment is too small for her to stay here. Can you suggest a good hotel?” As I said in Planning a Trip to New York, I rely on locals for dining tips and ideas on things-to-do, but they often ask me about places to stay. […]