Posts Tagged ‘shopping’

LG Guide to Myrtle Beach

By Kristen Putch LG North American Travel Editor I’ll admit: I’m very skeptical of beach towns. While I love the ocean and the beach itself, the surrounding areas tend to be overrun with souvenir shops and arcades. So when I was invited to visit Myrtle Beach back in June, I expected nothing more...

May 2nd, 2012 | Adventure Travel, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Spa & Beauty | Read More

LG’s Guide to Orlando (No visit to Mickey required)

By Kristen Kuchar Special to the Lost Girls Orlando is known for Disney, Universal, and kid-centered activities in general. But if tea cups and Dumbo rides aren’t on your itinerary for a trip, it doesn’t mean that Orlando is not an option. In fact, there’s plenty of reasons to visit this sunny...

April 11th, 2012 | Orlando | Read More

Lost Girls’ Guide to Baltimore: The ‘Charm City’

By Kristen Putch LG North American Travel Editor Baltimore is called the ‘Charm City’ for a reason… anyone who visits is easily charmed by the city’s small-town feel wrapped up with big city energy. The city’s reputation has earned it the nickname ‘Smalltimore’ In...

October 12th, 2011 | Baltimore, City Travel | Read More

What To Do In Algarve, Portugal

By Jade Eva Upon arrival, it is not difficult to see why this region is such a coveted holiday destination: the sun-kissed Algarve, Portugal boasts miles of golden beaches, a thriving nightlife and a fascinating historical culture, keeping tourists flocking into the region in their thousands. Planning...

March 16th, 2011 | Portugal, Websites and Blogs | Read More

Plan Your Perfect Italian Vacation: Part 2

By Briana Palma LG Contributor Italy offers experiences for many different types of travelers. Check out Part 1 of this planning special for trip ideas for both hopeless romantics and thrill-seekers. Epicure People around the world imitate Italy’s cuisine, but natives claim that foreign versions rarely...

February 23rd, 2011 | Extras, Planning | Read More

Toronto Underground

by Nancy Yeomans LG Air Travel Editor Toronto, Ontario (or TO as the locals call it) is a fantastic, cosmopolitan city. It’s known as a city with unique shopping, diverse ethnic neighborhoods and a theater scene to rival Broadway. What you might not know is that there is almost an entire...

April 13th, 2010 | Canada, Dispatches from the Road, Shopping & Style, Spa & Beauty, Tours & Attractions, Walking | Read More

Lost in Spain: Favorite Spots in Madrid

By Molly Gallagher LG Travel Correspondent Malasa’a and Bilbao are about 15 minutes away from Sol (the center of the city) in Madrid. For me they had the perfect combination of liveliness as well as relaxation. At any time of the day you can find local Madrilenos shopping, sitting in cafes or eating...

January 27th, 2010 | Dispatches from the Road, Food & Wine, Spain, Studying Abroad, Tours & Attractions | Read More

Top 5 Holiday Gifts for Travelers

By Patty Hodapp LG Travel Lifestyle Editor It’s time to start your wish list! Scribble, scribble, as fast as you can… Santa is on his way and chances are you’ve been a good kid this year, so get ready to mail out your list. Sure we’re in a crappy economic downswing right now,...

December 14th, 2009 | Packing & Wardrobe, Travel Products & Services | Read More

The LG Weekly News Roundup: 12.2.09

by Molly Fergus LG Travel News Editor Missed the big travel stories of the week? And the weird, wacky and insignificant ones? We’ve got your round-up right here…. ********************************* Best airport bars for the holidays (or whenever) Holiday travel is almost synonymous...

December 2nd, 2009 | Air, Food & Wine, New York City, Shopping & Style, Weekly Travel News | Read More

Caps for Sale: Topping It Off in Ecuador

by Molly Fergus When I swung down to Peru and Ecuador to visit my college roommate, a current Peace Corps volunteer, I expected to rough it in her home base of Pampas, Peru, huff and puff my way around Machu Picchu (that altitude’s a killer), and frolic on some mitad del mundo beaches. I did...

July 30th, 2009 | Adventure Travel, Dispatches from the Road, Ecuador, Lost Girls, Peru, Photography & Video, Shopping & Style, Tours & Attractions | Read More