On the Road Again
Your travel to-do list:
1. Plan Julie’s bachelorette weekend. (Vegas, baby!)
2. Book a romantic getaway with boyfriend. (Mexican Riviera?)
3. Arrange Dad’s 60th birthday with your hippie sister. (Irish eyes are smiling.)
Thank goodness for Travelzoo’s Top 20® list. The Top 20 is the definitive list of the week’s best travel deals. Every week, their team researches, evaluates, and recommends hundreds of airfare, hotel, vacation package, cruise, and rental car deals. Only the most competitive make the Top 20. The Test Booking Center confirms the accuracy and availability of every deal before the list goes out.
Don’t keep the hot deals to yourself. Have a friend sign up, too, and maybe they’ll front half your trip to Cabo.
$299 — Caribbean all-inclusive getaway: four nights and air
CheapCaribbean.com
$99 — Orlando one-bedroom suites, $100 off
Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn
$299 — Eight-night South American cruise
CruiseDeals.com
$64 and up — Fly to Florida from across the U.S.
Expedia.com
$89 — Cabo all-inclusive beachfront resort, 50 percent off
BookIt.com
$49 and up — See six NYC Broadway shows, up to half off
Multiple Broadway Shows
$35 — Las Vegas hotel on the strip with extras
Stratosphere Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
$369 — Seven-night Mexican Riviera cruise
Royal Caribbean
$199 — Los Angeles from D.C. (round-trip) over Labor Day
American Airlines
$89 — All-suite Washington, D.C., hotel, regularly $189
The Quincy
$499 — Upscale Ireland package when four travel together
Aer Lingus Vacation Store
$18.95 and up — Last-minute car rentals in 40-plus cities
Alamo Rent A Car
$69 — Bahamas from New York (each way)
JetBlue Airways
$99 — B&B package at coastal California inn
Pelican Cove Inn
$79 and up — Fly to San Francisco Bay Area, two-day sale
Frontier Airlines
$95 — Ohio Waterpark Package, thru September
Cherry Valley Lodge
$248 and up — Hawaii in fall from across the U.S. (round-trip)
Orbitz
$162.50 — Luxurious Jamaica all-inclusive resort, 50 percent off
Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club
$99 — San Francisco boutique hotel by Union Square
Handlery Union Square Hotel
$79-$119 — Las Vegas from the Midwest (round-trip)
Worry-Free Vacations
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Monday, August 27, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Jersey Girls- best in the world-- from Daily Candy
Jersey Girls
Laurie Lester Knits Collection
You sprung for the deluxe cable package (life without Big Love is utterly meaningless) and when it comes to vacationing, it’s the superior room or bust (nothing says relaxation like a Jacuzzi tub with an iPod dock).
Getting back to basics has never really fit into your plan. Then again, no one (not even you) can have a closet consisting solely of gold pants and corset tops.
Create some balance with a few pieces by local designer Lorie Lester. Her classic knits go from lunch date to hot date without making you look like an elementary school teacher. On the contrary, Lester’s designs are inspired by her hometown, which means you’ll be showing plenty of skin while remaining totally comfy.
Stock up on pieces like the high-neck, low-back jersey dress in purple; cream bubble mini; and, of course, the little black dress.
It may just be the one to change your basic instinct.
Available by e-mail order (info@lorielester.com). Select styles available at Univ, 100 Collins Avenue, suites 2 and 3 (305-534-3511); Julian Chang, 6667 Biscayne Boulevard (305-751-8900). To see styles, go to lorielester.com.
Laurie Lester Knits Collection
You sprung for the deluxe cable package (life without Big Love is utterly meaningless) and when it comes to vacationing, it’s the superior room or bust (nothing says relaxation like a Jacuzzi tub with an iPod dock).
Getting back to basics has never really fit into your plan. Then again, no one (not even you) can have a closet consisting solely of gold pants and corset tops.
Create some balance with a few pieces by local designer Lorie Lester. Her classic knits go from lunch date to hot date without making you look like an elementary school teacher. On the contrary, Lester’s designs are inspired by her hometown, which means you’ll be showing plenty of skin while remaining totally comfy.
Stock up on pieces like the high-neck, low-back jersey dress in purple; cream bubble mini; and, of course, the little black dress.
It may just be the one to change your basic instinct.
Available by e-mail order (info@lorielester.com). Select styles available at Univ, 100 Collins Avenue, suites 2 and 3 (305-534-3511); Julian Chang, 6667 Biscayne Boulevard (305-751-8900). To see styles, go to lorielester.com.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Restaurants Under $10 from Daily Candy
August 14, 2007
The Ten Spot
No good cheap eats in Miami? Shut your mouth. No, wait, open it. Here are ten restos where you can feast for under ten bucks.
1. O Noodle Shop: Freshly prepared pad Thai and soba noodles fits the budget, and the people watching from the front window seats is unbeatable (330 Lincoln Road; 305-531-2052).
2. Picnics: It’s a ’50s flashback, from the food (meatloaf, shakes, burgers, chili) to the kitschy decor and prices (6500 Southwest 40th Street; 305-665-6964).
3. Tap Tap: Fun, flavorful Haitian ambience and cuisine, like tender goat dishes and addictive fried plantains (819 5th Street; 305-672-2898).
4. Bagel Emporium: The popular brunch spot’s been around forever; portions (Reubens, deli salads, and, of course, bagels) — not prices — are generous (1238 South Dixie Highway; 305-666-9519).
5. Yummy Chinese & Sushi Bar: Steps away from the overpriced sushi restos on Lincoln Road. House Special rolls, Chow Fun noodles, and Ika Sansai salads make good lunches (1671 Alton Road; 305-531-1880).
6. S&S Diner: Eggs with everything from French toast to crab cakes. For lunch, shrimp Creole on rice or blackened chicken and salad with the restaurant’s famous vinaigrette dressing (1757 Northeast 2nd Avenue; 305-373-4291).
7. Little Saigon: Family-run Vietnamese restaurant boasts “over 170 items and a lot of specials, too,” from basic pho to elaborate fish and beef plates (16752 North Miami Avenue; 305-653-3377).
8. Chef Creole Seafood Takeout: Show up early or during nonpeak hours to beat the lines at this Haitian hole-in-the-wall. Conch fritters and watermelon soda make a good snack; fish is mostly grilled or fried al fresco (200 Northwest 54th Street; 305-754-2223).
9. Daily Bread Marketplace: A bag of fresh pita bread for $1, plus Miami’s best olives, fabulous kibbe and falafel platters, and mouth-watering spanikopitas (12131 South Dixie Highway; 305-253-6115).
10. Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop: Best bets are the Cuban sandwiches with melted cheese and the cafecitos, but the moros (rice and beans) will break any Atkins dieter (186 Northeast 29th Street; 305-573-4681).
The Ten Spot
No good cheap eats in Miami? Shut your mouth. No, wait, open it. Here are ten restos where you can feast for under ten bucks.
1. O Noodle Shop: Freshly prepared pad Thai and soba noodles fits the budget, and the people watching from the front window seats is unbeatable (330 Lincoln Road; 305-531-2052).
2. Picnics: It’s a ’50s flashback, from the food (meatloaf, shakes, burgers, chili) to the kitschy decor and prices (6500 Southwest 40th Street; 305-665-6964).
3. Tap Tap: Fun, flavorful Haitian ambience and cuisine, like tender goat dishes and addictive fried plantains (819 5th Street; 305-672-2898).
4. Bagel Emporium: The popular brunch spot’s been around forever; portions (Reubens, deli salads, and, of course, bagels) — not prices — are generous (1238 South Dixie Highway; 305-666-9519).
5. Yummy Chinese & Sushi Bar: Steps away from the overpriced sushi restos on Lincoln Road. House Special rolls, Chow Fun noodles, and Ika Sansai salads make good lunches (1671 Alton Road; 305-531-1880).
6. S&S Diner: Eggs with everything from French toast to crab cakes. For lunch, shrimp Creole on rice or blackened chicken and salad with the restaurant’s famous vinaigrette dressing (1757 Northeast 2nd Avenue; 305-373-4291).
7. Little Saigon: Family-run Vietnamese restaurant boasts “over 170 items and a lot of specials, too,” from basic pho to elaborate fish and beef plates (16752 North Miami Avenue; 305-653-3377).
8. Chef Creole Seafood Takeout: Show up early or during nonpeak hours to beat the lines at this Haitian hole-in-the-wall. Conch fritters and watermelon soda make a good snack; fish is mostly grilled or fried al fresco (200 Northwest 54th Street; 305-754-2223).
9. Daily Bread Marketplace: A bag of fresh pita bread for $1, plus Miami’s best olives, fabulous kibbe and falafel platters, and mouth-watering spanikopitas (12131 South Dixie Highway; 305-253-6115).
10. Enriqueta’s Sandwich Shop: Best bets are the Cuban sandwiches with melted cheese and the cafecitos, but the moros (rice and beans) will break any Atkins dieter (186 Northeast 29th Street; 305-573-4681).
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Daily Candy recommendations- custom cakes
Allie Herrera’s custom cakes. The 24-year-old California transplant, who works at nonprofit organization Best Buddies during the day, uses recipes (with her own personal touches and modifications, of course) that have been in her family since she started baking more than a decade ago.
She’s currently got six flavors — chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, carrot, coconut, and tres leches — in two sizes: regular (eight inches) and munchkin (four inches), which are perfect whether you’re hosting a party or attending one where you know sugar and carbs will be greatly appreciated.
Just be sure to show up with the goods.
You wouldn’t want to be, you know, a frosted flake.
Available by e-mail order (allie@nocakelikehome.com).
She’s currently got six flavors — chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, carrot, coconut, and tres leches — in two sizes: regular (eight inches) and munchkin (four inches), which are perfect whether you’re hosting a party or attending one where you know sugar and carbs will be greatly appreciated.
Just be sure to show up with the goods.
You wouldn’t want to be, you know, a frosted flake.
Available by e-mail order (allie@nocakelikehome.com).
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
From Daily Candy... Test drive a cruise on Funship Island-- Carnival Cruise Lines
Before you take off with Carnival Cruise Lines, go for a test drive on Funship Island, where you can sightsee, dine, drive, and dance — before you set sail.
From kayaks to karaoke, dolphins to water slides, craps to snorkeling, family bonding to romantic escapes, Funship Island’s got a sampling of the spectacular experiences Carnival has to offer. Get the lay of the land on a video tour with an off-road Rhino 4x4. Drool over Carnival’s edibles in the elegant dining room. Listen to music while relaxing in the soothing sauna. Junior sailors can check out Camp Carnival, where lasting friendships with little cruisers are made.
So whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or a curious first-timer, you can get a taste of what Carnival has to offer.
Really, it’s the best way to get your feet wet.
Go to funshipisland.com to explore your own Carnival cruise today.
From kayaks to karaoke, dolphins to water slides, craps to snorkeling, family bonding to romantic escapes, Funship Island’s got a sampling of the spectacular experiences Carnival has to offer. Get the lay of the land on a video tour with an off-road Rhino 4x4. Drool over Carnival’s edibles in the elegant dining room. Listen to music while relaxing in the soothing sauna. Junior sailors can check out Camp Carnival, where lasting friendships with little cruisers are made.
So whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or a curious first-timer, you can get a taste of what Carnival has to offer.
Really, it’s the best way to get your feet wet.
Go to funshipisland.com to explore your own Carnival cruise today.
Friday, July 27, 2007
From Daily candy... hire a "Tasklady"
Whether you’re a mom-to-be, a busy professional, or just a TV addict, Muniz-Collado has your to-do list covered. Hire her to take care of the small things (buying pet food, plant watering, post office runs) or the big ones (personal shopping, travel coordination, party planning). If she can’t do it, she’ll find someone who can.
Multitasking anxiety?
Consider yourself cured.
The Task Lady (305-297-9191 or tasklady.com).
Multitasking anxiety?
Consider yourself cured.
The Task Lady (305-297-9191 or tasklady.com).
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Daily Candy weekend recommendations
The Weekend Guide
Happy Bastille Day: hip, hip beret!
SHOP Mara Hoffman Sample Sale
What: Save 30-70 percent on the designer’s spring/summer line.
Why: It’s anybody’s dress.
When: Fri. & Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Townhouse Hotel, 150 20th St., Miami Beach. Info at 212-505-3020.
HELP (and PARTY)
Beach Rescue Project
What: Restore dunes, celebrate with free wine and entertainment.
Why: Strike up the sand.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-noon (cleanup); 7-9:30 p.m. (party).
Where: North Shore Open Space Park, 8500 Collins Ave. (cleanup); Quicksilver, 750 Collins Ave. (party). R.S.V.P. at barefootwine.com.
PRIMPHairspray Party
What: Iron your hair, dress up for kitschy pics, score free tickets to Hairspray the movie.
Why: Nice and teasy.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: GBS, 31 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale (954-763-9899).
CÉLÉBRERBastille Day Dinner
What: The Biltmore Hotel celebrates with specially paired wines and champagne.
Why: Skip it and you’ll be miserable.
When: Fri. & Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Palme d’Or, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. R.S.V.P. at 305-445-8066 ext. 2418.
SANTÉ
Bastille Day Bubbles
What: Sip brut and rosé, nibble on gazpacho shooters and tuna tartare.
Why: It’s nothing to wine about.
When: Sat., 8-10 p.m.
Where: David Bouley Evolution, Etoile Lounge, 1669 Collins Ave. (305-604-6090).
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Happy Bastille Day: hip, hip beret!
SHOP Mara Hoffman Sample Sale
What: Save 30-70 percent on the designer’s spring/summer line.
Why: It’s anybody’s dress.
When: Fri. & Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Townhouse Hotel, 150 20th St., Miami Beach. Info at 212-505-3020.
HELP (and PARTY)
Beach Rescue Project
What: Restore dunes, celebrate with free wine and entertainment.
Why: Strike up the sand.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-noon (cleanup); 7-9:30 p.m. (party).
Where: North Shore Open Space Park, 8500 Collins Ave. (cleanup); Quicksilver, 750 Collins Ave. (party). R.S.V.P. at barefootwine.com.
PRIMPHairspray Party
What: Iron your hair, dress up for kitschy pics, score free tickets to Hairspray the movie.
Why: Nice and teasy.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: GBS, 31 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale (954-763-9899).
CÉLÉBRERBastille Day Dinner
What: The Biltmore Hotel celebrates with specially paired wines and champagne.
Why: Skip it and you’ll be miserable.
When: Fri. & Sat., 6-10 p.m.
Where: Palme d’Or, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. R.S.V.P. at 305-445-8066 ext. 2418.
SANTÉ
Bastille Day Bubbles
What: Sip brut and rosé, nibble on gazpacho shooters and tuna tartare.
Why: It’s nothing to wine about.
When: Sat., 8-10 p.m.
Where: David Bouley Evolution, Etoile Lounge, 1669 Collins Ave. (305-604-6090).
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