It sounds so sexy and exciting, doesn't it? Watching the ball drop in Times Square has got to be one of the best ways of spending New Year's Eve. Well, not if you're not a teenager anymore. Not if you haven't loaded up on the kebabs and beer, and aren't really in a mood to scream your way into the new year, just to keep yourself warm, al

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Have you ever been in the situation where your hotel room did not live up to your expectations, even in a top end hotel? Perhaps it was for a special occasion, but the hotel screwed it up big time! You may have vented your frustration by screaming, but you'd be surprised with what a little assertive and specific complaining might get you. T

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Winter's here. Yes, it's easier to open up a can or strip open a packet of ready made soup, but this wholesome homemade recipe is a keeper - healthy and extremely delicious. It's just about the tomato and celery, and a few more wonderful ingredients. Sit in front of the fireplace with a large mug of this and crusty baguette. Experiment

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Attending a performance at a world-class venue is a wonderful way of integrating into the local cultural scene. Just as a Broadway show in New York or a West End play in London should be on every avid traveler's hotlist, so should the Chicago Symphony Center in Chicago be seriously considered by all visitors and residents.

The Orchestra'

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Mention shopping in London, and most people talk about Oxford Street. But where do the locals go? This article details some of the lesser known, yet locally popular shopping areas, for a better and more unique experience. With holiday shopping carrying on in full swing, if you were visiting the UK, this article tells you where to shop if you

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In this post, I have blogged about disliking the premise of Jessica Seinfeld's new book. Do you think that hiding vegetables in a Trojan horse of junk food is the the way to reduce obesity rates?

Or do you believe that this is nothing but a gimmick? Have you read the book? Do you own a copy? What do you think? I would love to hear your c

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