Noosa – Loving it because

Whatever you are seeking in a great holiday, look and you will find it here.   Nestled on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, it offers a brilliant climate, upscale luxury and a laid-back vibe. Dump the car and start with the Noosa National Park that occupies the headland.  A spectacular walk along the rocky coastline, dotted with secluded...
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The Hope Diamond – Gem of mystery

Diamonds aren’t always considered ‘a girl’s best friend’ – in the case of the Hope Diamond, it was long believed to hold mystical powers and bring grief. Excavated from the Kollur mine in Golconda, India in 1642, the diamond was part of the famous Tavernier blue diamond (a whopping 115.16 carats the equivalent of 23 gms!). It...
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Sneaking up on you …

News on the street is sweet!  Sneakers are now made for more than just walking.  Break with convention and position yourself right on trend.  There’s a sneaker for all occasions and they’re here to stay.  The top designers are the ones to herald the trend.  Here is a snapshot. Lanvin, alway so chic and discreet,  is...
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You can see forever …

If you’ve ever wanted to be on top of the world and you just happen to be in Manhattan, visit the One World Trade Centre Observatory,  in the new World Trade Center complex, Lower Manhattan is what you must do. ‘Here’s lookin’ at you kid’ – The symbolic Empire States Building gazes over Lower Manhattan to the One World...
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