Louvre shopping center

Officials hope to store some 250,000 artworks at the new center in five years' time. About half of the newly-constructed building's sprawling space will house art from the famed Paris museum, the world's biggest. … [Read more...] about Louvre opens center to protect art from flooding

Treat yourself to a really special costume. It’s time for a new season of musicals and dramas, so the Fine Arts Center is cleaning out its closet with a big Theatre Costume Shop sale 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at the center, 30 W. Dale St. Think of it like TV’s “Say Yes to the Dress” Kleinfeld’s sale craziness with no dressing rooms, just everyone trying on everything. Cash, checks, credit cards accepted, and go home theatrically happy. … [Read more...] about Pikes Pick: Here’s the place to get that special costume

On my first backpacking trip through Europe when I was 17, my travel partner and I spent a few days at a hostel villa in Tuscany. After a few weeks of city-to-city backpacking all I wanted to do was breathe, so I plucked a VHS of Serendipity from the hostel library and spent a few happy hours watching a bad 90’s chick flick. … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Doing Nothing When Traveling

For a first time visitor coming to Paris, you can’t go wrong with Hotel Thérèse and its location in the 1st arrondissement. With the Louvre, Jardins des Tuileries and the glamorous shopping street Rue Saint-Honoré a stone’s throw away, you’ve got most Paris sights within walking distance. For the sights a little further away, Hotel Thérèse offer scooter rentals for the dare devils living on the edge. Choose their Executive room and wake up to the views of Rue Thérèse. After a long day of shopping and exploring the streets of Paris, kick off your shoes and enjoy an espresso from your own coffee machine. Decorated in neutral and calming hues, this boutique hotel is an ideal choice for a city center get away. … [Read more...] about 5 Parisian boutique hotels to keep an eye on

Prices from $120 per night. To book, check prices or availability for Global Luxury Suites Downtown Miami  The Mayfair at Coconut Grove –  a sophisticated dog-welcoming all-suite hotel near the oceanfront at Dinner Key Marina As one of the most luxurious hotels in Miami, The Mayfair offers first-class accommodation in sumptuous surroundings. With a rooftop swimming pool and a full-service spa, this is an amazing place to relax and unwind. Bedrooms at The Mayfair at Coconut Grove are resplendent with opulent interiors, including marble bathrooms and spa baths, while guests are welcome to enjoy freshly made cuisine in the Mayfair Kitchen, or enjoy drinks at the Rooftop Cabana Club. Located just 10 miles from the iconic South Beach, you and your pampered pooch can live a life of luxury here with a stay on one of the pet-friendly bedrooms, and there are also posh-looking pet areas with waste stations outside for emergency relief. … [Read more...] about Top 15 dog-friendly hotels in Miami