The New York City Traveler

Lately, so much attention has been paid to the environment. Even if you don’t have a Toyota Prius, you can still “be green” and support sustainable development by purchasing eco-friendly everyday items.
The Purists, a collection of eco-friendly bedding from SDH, is manufactured and finished without chemical bleaches, chemical dyes, or formaldehyde. SDH uses Legna, a silk-like innovative fiber that is made from the wood of sustainability harvested trees. The Purists collection is sold at a number of New York retail stores.
Give the gift of an eco-clean house with Zen Home Cleaning. Zen Home Cleaning uses only non-toxic, eco-friendly products …read more

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Dinner parties are a way of life in this city and luckily, New York has a plethora of unique stores that offer items that ever entertainer will love. Many items are also available online so even the West Coast folks can have a piece that is quintessentially New York.
A Manhattan staple since 1897, ABC Carpet and Home is the place to go for anything for the home. Items an entertainer would love to receive for Christmas include the artisan dinnerware, barware, glassware, hand blown glass, wooden bowls, and table linens. ABC Home has some great exotic imported items, especially from …read more

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It seems that every time we turn on the television there is a new tech gadget that is being marketed. Here are a few items that are sure to make the techie on your list very happy.
A thumb drive that self-destructs after multiple failed password attempts? No, it’s not a scene from Mission: Impossible, it’s the Ironkey thumb drive. Developed for the US military, this thumb drive holds up to 4G of data and includes an encryption chip that scrambles data so it is unreadable without a password. Oh yeah, about that password, …read more

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For some, they’re a member of the family and for others they’re a fashion accessory.  Regardless, Americans spend a ton of money on their pets.  This holiday season treat them well by including them on your holiday shopping list.
If you’re having a hard time finding a dog-carrier to match this season’s Jimmy Choo stilettos, check out this bag by Lucy’s Luxuries.  While this metallic silver bag boasts matching silver hardware, your pooch will be resting comfortably on the plush bottom cushion and micro-suede lining.  Available at Bitch New York.  $569
Let Michelle Abeyta paint a portrait of your dog.  …read more

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I am definitely a "flashpacker" and I love my gadgets when I travel. I am very excited to be sharing a few of my favorite stores as well as some interesting items that are on my wish list!
Flight 001 is one of my all-time favorite travel stores where you can find unique travel items. No Cooties is a travel spray that claims to aid in cleansing and purifying the immediate environment. It is a blend of essential oils that has anti-bacterial properties. I have never tried the product (and it’s not on my list) but I love the name. …read more

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Men always seem to complain that women are difficult to shop for. Here are some ideas that she is sure to appreciate:
Every girl secretly desires a little blue box from Tiffany & Co.. The Fifth Avenue jeweler has something for everybody from the traditionalist to the urban sophisticate. Etoile bangle with diamonds in platinum $6,500. Etoile band ring with platinum $1,900. Hoop earrings in silver $250. Heart tag charm bracelet $200. Available online, at the Fifth Avenue store, or at stores around the world.
Give her the five-star treatment by giving her the gift of Ohm Spa. This Flatiron retreat has …read more

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Christmas is three weeks away and I have always found men so difficult to shop for. Here are a few ideas for that gentleman on your Christmas shopping list:
The Art of Shaving has shaving kits complete with hypoallergenic pre-shave oil and after shave balm. Kits start at $38. You may purchase their products at any one of their three Manhattan-area stores or online.
So he will never mix up another golf ball on the course, Restoration Hardware has a golf ball personalizer that emblazons golf balls with up to three initials. It includes a stainless-steel tool, 26 letters, ink strips, and …read more

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If holiday shopping in the department stores is wearing you out, why not stop by one of the many craft fairs around Manhattan?  You are guaranteed to find one-of-a-kind items while getting into the holiday spirit.  Here are a few of the most notable craft fairs in the city. 
In the style of European tradition, The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park are once again open.  Handmade gifts from around the world can be found at this annual holiday market.  Finish the afternoon by visiting the centerpiece of Bryant Park, The Pond at Bryant Park.   This ice skating rink offers free …read more

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