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(Note: The author is not advertising the following sites, as he does not get or ask for any form of payment for introducing them. The only criteria is excellence!)
 
If you are visiting New York, you must check this site!
READIO.COM-A NEW YORK CITY MAGAZINE
More particularly:
READIOLINKS: TRAVEL & TOURISM LINKS
 
ANTIQUES DIRECTORY
http://utyx.com/antiques/
A Must for antiques related news, books and web resources!
By Marissa Stanley
 
If you are visiting France, you must check this site!
Cybevasion (more than 100 hotels in France):
 
If you are visiting Great Britain & other countries check this site:
 
Before going to Spain visit a very interesting
3D-map site of Spain by Manuel Lorenzo!
http://www.altogallego.com
 
GENERAL
Guidebooks
http://www.accessguides.com/   http://www.berkshirehouse.com/   http://www.bestplaces.com/
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/   http://www.countrymanpress.com/   http://www.dk.com/
http://www.falcon.com/   http://www.fodors.com/   http://www.footprint-handbooks.co.uk/
http://www.frommers.com/   http://www.gayot.com/   http://www.globe-pequot.com/
http://www.insiders.com/   http://www.interlinkbooks.com/   http://www.lonelyplanet.com/
http://www.michelin-travel.com/   http://www.mobil.com/travel/   http://www.nationalgeographic.org/   http://www.randomhouse.com/   http://www.ricksteves.com/   http://www.roughguides.com/
http://www.stmartins.com/   http://www.timeout.com/   http://www.wwnorton.com/
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INTERNATIONAL
HERMES
(silk scarves, silk ties and fragrances)
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CHANEL: http://www.chanel.com/ 
COLOMBIAN EMERALDS INTERNATIONAL: http://www.dutyfree.com/ 
DI DIAMONDS-DC DIAMONDS INTERNATIONAL: http://www.diamondsintl.com/ 
JOE'S JEWELRY INTERNATIONAL: http://www.joesjewelry.com/ 
MAJESTY JEWELERS: http://www.KABANA.NET/ 
MIRAGE JEWELERS: http://www.miragejewelers.com/ 
SHIVA'S GOLD & GEMS-TRIDENT JEWELERS: http://www.shivas-trident.com/ 
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SHOPSEEK COM
http://www.shopseek.com/
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AUSTRALIA
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN AUSTRALIA
SYDNEY MARKETS: Very large online Supermarket (Recommended!): http://www.sydneymarkets.com.au/ 
BELGIUM
THE ULTIMATE  SITE ON BRUGES (by Steve Hasz)
http://www.brugesinfo.com/
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CAMEROUN
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN CAMEROUN
CANADA
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN CANADA
GEVALIA KAFFEE (Coffee & Coffee machines): http://www.gevalia.com/ 
GRANVILLE ISLAND PUBKIC MARKET (Vancouver/BC): http://www.granvilleisland.bc.ca/ 
WEBER: Barbecue & Grill Equipment: http://www.weberbbq.com 
CARIBBEAN ISLANDS
ARTISTIC JEWELERS: http://www.artisticjewelers.com/ 
CARIBBEAN GEMS: http://www.caribbeangems.com/ 
CITIZEN WATCH: http://www.citizenwatch.com/ 
DIAMOND CREATIONS: http://www.diamondinternational.net/ 
LITTLE SWITZERLAND: http://www.littleswitzerland.com/ 
PEARL GEMS: http://www.pearlgems.com/ 
RUDOLF ERDEL  GOLD MINE: http://www.rudolferdel.com/ 
SHOPPERS' HAVEN: http://www.shoppers-haven.com/ 
CHINA
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN CHINA
CROATIA
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN CROATIA
CUBA
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN CUBA
CZECH REPUBLIC
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
EGYPT
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN EGYPT
FRANCE
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN FRANCE
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Ex-Libris (Antique and old French books): http://www.lexlibris.com/
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GASTRONOMY
ALAIN DUCASSE: http://www.ducasse-online.com/ 
ALSACE: Food and non-food Products Repertory: http://www.colmar.cci.fr/webs/webs04.htm 
JEAN D'ALOS (Cheeses): http://www.fromages-jean-dalos.com/ 
BIFORCE/HERBAMARE SALT: http://www.bioforce.fr/ 
Buy BOURGOGNE WINES at AXWINES: http://www.axwines.com/ 
Buy DIJON MUSTARD from: http://www.bornier.com/ 
BUY SPICES AT DUCROS: http://www.ducros.fr/ 
BUY YOUR WINES AT "FINEST WINES": http://www.finestwines.com/ 
COMTESSE DU BARRY FOIE GRAS: http://www.comtessedubarry.fr/ 
CONFISERIE CRUZILLES (Confectionery): http://www.cruzilles.fr/ 
CONFISERIE DU ROY RENE (Confectionery): http://www.calisson.com/ 
Do you like cheese? Peruse & order from the following site: http://www.fromages.com 
ENORMOUS DIRECTORY (Presents, Food/Wines, etc.): http://www.irisnet.fr/vinsb.htm 
EPICURIA: English Shopping Directory: http://www.epicuria.fr/anglais/index.htm 
EURODOUGH: doughs, pasta, etc.: http://www.eurodough.com/ 
GIRAUDET/QUENELLES/BOURG-EN-BRESSE: http://www.giraudet.fr/ 
JACQUES CADORET OYSTERS: http://www.huitres-cadoret.com/ 
KASPIA CAVIAR: http://www.kaspia.fr/ 
LAFITTE FOIE GRAS: http://www.lafittefoiegras.com/ 
LA TRUFFE (TRUFFLES) DU VENTOUX: http://www.truffes-ventoux.com/ 
LONGUESSERRE PRUNES: http://www.longuesserre.fr/ 
MAGIMIX KITCHEN ROBOTS: http://www.magimix.fr/ 
MAILLE/DIJON MUSTARD, OILS, VINEGARS, PICKLES: http://www.maille.com/ 
MAISON DU CHOCOLAT-PARIS (Chocolates): http://www.lamaisonduchocolat.com/ 
NAUTILUS CRAB: http://www.nautilusfood.com/ 
NESTLE & EXPRESSO: http://www.nespresso.com/ 
OLIVE OIL: http://www.info-huiledolive.net/ 
PAUL BOCUSE: http://www.bocuse.fr/ 
PEBEYRE TRUFFLES: http://www.pebeyre.fr/ 
ROSIERES OVENS: http://www.rosieres.fr/ 
SEAFOOD IN NORMANDIE: http://www.nfm.fr/ 
SEGAFREDO ZANETTI COFFEE: http://www.segafredo-zanetti.com/ 
SELICE AVENUE: Luxury French Food Online Shopping (recommended!): http://www.deliceavenue.com/ 
SOURCES DE CAUDALIE/MINERAL WATER: http://www.sources-caudalie.com/ 
Order Wines directly form Burgundy: "Aux Terroirs! (English):http://www.terroirs-b.com/winestore/eindex.htm 
Recipes/Canderel: http://www.canderel.com/ 
VOLAILLES (POULTRY) DE CHALANS: http://www.volaillesdechalans.com/ 
Where to buy wines in Paris: http://www.hotel-restaurant-fr.com/acheter-du-vin/acceuil.htm 
WINES at CHATEAU ONLINE: http://www.ChateauOnline.fr/ 
WINES at WINE & Co: http://www.wineandco.com/  or  http://studio.vinternet.net/ 
BORDEAUX
AIGLE (ready-To-Wear): http://www.aigle.com/ 
BALLY (Mens & Ladies Shoes, Leather Goods, Accessories): http://www.ballyswiss.com/ 
BEZANCON THIERRY (Flowers): http://www.bezamcon-thierry.fr/ 
BOOKS, RECORDS , etc. at FNAC: http://www.fnac.com/ 
BORDEAUX MOLLAT (Books, Music, Museum Reproductions): http://www.mollat.com/ 
LARMER (Jewelry): http://www.cartier.com/ 
MER ET ESPCE (Products/Presents on Spaces & Homes): http://www.merespace.com/ 
LOUIS VUITTON: http://www.vuitton.com/ 
MONCEAU FLEURS (Flowers): http://www.sequoanime.fr/ 
PARALLELE (Elegant Feminine french-made shoes): http:\//www.parallele.com/ 
BOURGOGNE/FRANCHE-COMTE
LES PIANOS GASTRONOMES (Kitchen Interior nad accessories/Lacanche in Arnay-Le-Duc): http://www.lacanche.com/ 
SHOPPING IN BOURGOGNE/FRANCHE-COMTE  
(In French, but a MUST before visiting that region!) http://www.eclairnet.com/ 
MARSEILLE
MARSEILLE SOAP: http://www.savon-de-marseille.com/ 
PARIS
VOICE-THE MAGAZINE FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKING PARISIANS: http://www.parisvoice.com/
PERFUME COMPANIES IN PARIS: http://www.fragonard.com/en_index.htm 
                                                             http://www.carla.fr/editoe.htm 
                                                             http://www.chanel.com/ 
                                                             http://www.parflor-international.com/ 
                                                             http://www.dior.com/ 
http://www.coudray-parfumeur.com/coudray/coudray.nsf/webmaster/pagesweb/Cad1E.htm
                                                             http://www.lancome.com/index.asp 
                                                             http://www.parfumdimage.com/anglais/Accueil_Principal.asp 
                                                             http://www.salons-shiseido.com/anglais/indexa.html 
PARIS TOURISM OFFICE (A MUST!):http://www.paris-tourist.com/index_va.html 
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AIGLE (ready-To-Wear): http://www.aigle.com/ 
ATELIER NAFFRE (All about natural tiling): http://www.naffre.fr/ 
BOOKS, RECORDS , etc. at FNAC: http://www.fnac.com/ 
CAVES A VIN MIELE (Miele Wine Cellars): http://www.miele.fr/ 
EMOIS ET BOUS (all about wodden floors): http://www.emoisetbois.com/ 
Galeries Lafayette Department Store, Paris: http;//www.galerieslafayette.com 
HERVE BAUME ATIQUES & FURNITURE: http://www.herve-baume.com 
HIT-CARRELAGES (all about tiling. SPECIAL MENTION!): http://www.hit-carrelages.fr/ 
HYDROPOLIS (Old and Modern Style Bathtubs, Taps, etc. SPECIAL MENTION!): http://www.hydropolis.fr/ 
JEAN PERZEL (Modern Lamps): http://www.jean-perzel.com/ 
KOZEE.COM (All about Interior Decoration): http://www.kozee.com/com/fr/index.asp 
LOUIS VUITTON: http://www.vuitton.com/ 
MAGIMIX (Cooking robots and coffee makers): http://www.magimix.fr/ 
Printemps Department Store, Paris: http://www.printemps.fr 
ROSIERES OVENS: http://www.rosieres.fr/ 
SEB COOKINGWARE: http://www.seb.fr/ 
TEFA COOKINGWARE: http://www.tefal.fr/ 
The famous Laguiole knives: history, boutique... An original and very French gift: http://www.laguiole.com 
Transtherm Armoires a vin (Wines Cellars): http://www.cave-vin.com 
Wine Glass Art: http://www.arc-verres-oenologie.com 
PROVENCE
CIMENTERIE DE LA TOUR (Provence artisanal tiling): http://www.cimenterie-de-la-tour.com/ 
ORLA (Equipment for hire anywhere on the Riviera): http://www.orla.fr/  
GABON
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN GABON 
GREAT BRITAIN
BELLING KITCHEN APPLIANCES: http://www.bellingappliances.co.uk/ 
COOKBOOKS: http://www.see.tasteline.co.uk/ 
GOURMET GARDEN HERB TUBE PASTE: http://www.gourmet-garden.co.uk/ 
JOE COOL: http://www.joe-cool.demon.co.uk/ 
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AGA: http://www.aga-rayburn.co.uk/ 
MAGNET KITCHEN SPACES: http://www.magnet.co.uk/ 
NEFF OVENS: http://www.neff.co.uk/ 
SEEDS OF CHANGE/ORGANIC BREAKFAST: http://www.seedofchange.co.uk/ 
HOLLAND/NETHERLANDS
Cars & Motorcycles, Recent and Classic!!!
Wheels Academy: http://webwheels.vinden.nl 
WHEEL PASSION: http://wheelpassion.vinden.nl
INDONESIA
BALI FOR YOU
(A Must! by Lisa Zimmerman)
http://www.baliforyou.com/bali/
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IRELAND
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VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN IRELAND
HILL GIFTWARE LTD (Northern Ireland): http://www.hillgiftware.com/ 
HOUSE OF IRELAND (Dublin/Crafts): http://www.houseofireland.com/ 
HOUSE OF NAMES (Dublin/Heraldry): http://www.iol.ie/shopping/houseofnames/ 
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IBgifts - Fine Irish Gifts 
(Tyrone Irish Crystal, Belleek Parian China, Hummel, fine Irish Prints)
http://www.ibgifts.com 
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IRELANDSEYE.COM (Books): http://www.irelandseye.com/ 
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http://www.jograyfineart.com/
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YELLOW BRICK ROAD (Stones & Beads): http://www.yellowbrickroad.ie/ 
ITALY
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN ITALY
BERTOLLI OIL: http://www.bertolli.com/
Italian Products (Liqueurs & Oliva Oil): http://www.pearls.hu/
KING PROSCIUTTO: VAL LIONA HAM: http://www.kingsprosciutti.it/
LAVAZZA COFFEE: http://www.espressoandglamour.com/
SPIGHE D'ASTURA/BIOLOGICAL PASTA: http://www.fratellilucchetta.it/
JAPAN
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN JAPAN
MEXICO
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN MEXICO
MOROCCO
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN MOROCCO
NORWAY
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN NORWAY
SCOTLAND
RUSSIA
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN RUSSIA
SENEGAL
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN SENEGAL
THE SEYCHELLES
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN THE SEYCHELLES
SINGAPORE
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN SINGAPORE
SPAIN
 
http://www.cheesefromspain.com/ 
Check their other sites at:
http://www.oliveoilfromspain.com
http://www.piquillopepper.com
http://www.spainnewyork.com
http://www.foodsfromspain.com
SERRANO HAM: http://www.consorcioserrano.com/ 
SWITZERLAND
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN SWITZERLAND
BALLY (Mens & Ladies Shoes, Leather Goods, Accessories): http://www.ballyswiss.com/ 
MOVADO MUSEUM WATCH: http://www.movado.com/ 
TISSOT SWITCH WATCHES: http//www.tissot.com/ 
TURKEY
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN TURKEY
U.S.A.
If you are visiting New York, you must check this site!
READIO.COM-A NEW YORK CITY MAGAZINE
&
THE NEW YORK MINUTE HALL
VISIT OUR OWN SITE: SHOPPING IN THE U.S.A.
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SHOPSEEK COM
http://www.shopseek.com/
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ALAN'S INCENSE (We carry our own line of hand crafted incense and 
soaps.  They are all natural and contain no harsh chemicals): http://www.alansincense.com/ 
AMSTERDAM SAUER GEMS & JEWELRY: http://www.amsterdamsauer.com/ 
BROOK BROTHERS (Shirts et al): http://www.brooksbrothers.com/ 
BROWN & WILLIAMSON TOBACCO CORPORATION: http://www.brownandwilliamson.com 
CHANDLELYN, Candle Lamps: http://www.tabledecor.com 
DE BEERS Diamonds: http://www.ADIAMONDISFOREVER.COM 
DOONEY & BOURNE Bags et al:http://www.dooney.com 
GENERAL ELECTRIC. European & American electric appliances: http://www.ge.com 
]ABERCROMBIE & BUTCH (T-shirts, short pants): http://www.abercrombie.com/ 
KIRNA ZABETE (Ladies Fashion and others): http://www.kirnazabete.com/ 
KitchenAid Company. All for the kitchen!: htttp://www.KitchenAid.com 
KOHLER BATH & KITCHEN IDEAS. Baths, whirlpools, showers, toilets & bidets: http://www.kohlerco.com 
LAFAYETTE SCHOOLHOUSE ANTIQUE MALL (Lafayette/Oregon): http://www.myantiquemall.com/ 
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LAKE ARROWHEAD COFFEE COMPANY:
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 http://lakearrowheadcoffeecompany.com/ (Highly Recommended!) 
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LAND'S END Swimwear: http://www.landsend.com 
LARSON-JUHL. Custom frames: http://www.larsonjuhl.com 
LOST ART by JORDAN BETTEN (Fashion): http://www.lostartnyc.com/ 
REPLACEMENTS LTD. China, Crystal, Silver & Collectibles: http://www.replacements.com 
ROCKFISH CATALOG CO.. a Catalog for Women: http://www.rockfishcatalog.con/ 
RUSSIAN COLLECTION (Russian hand-painted lacquer boxes/New Hampshire-Intervale): http://www.russiancollect.com/ 
SERTRA CO. Mattresses: http://www.serta.com 
STARBUCKS COFFEE: Recommended Coffee Online Shopping: http://www.starbucks.com/ 
TOMMY HILFIGER (casual T-shirts, short pants, etc.): http://www.tommy.com/ 
TRADER VIC'S: International salad dressings, spices, drink mixes & syrups: http://wwwtradervics.com 
WEBER: Barbecue & Grill Equipment: http://www.weberbbq.com 
VOGUE PATTERNS Co.: Vintage Vogue Patterns: http://www.voguepatterns 
WINE ENTHUSIAST COMPANIES sells all kinds of Wine Accessories 
http://www.wineenthusiast.com 
(Contributed by Bradford Benstock
 I f you like anything about WINES, you MUST visit this site, irrespective of your nationality!: 
http://www.winespectator.com 
(Contributed by Bradford Benstock
VIRGIN ISLANDS (U. S. West Indies)
CARDOW JEWELERS: http://www.cardow.com/ 
COSMOPOLITAN: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/ 
(THE) CRYSTAL SHOPPE, St. THOMAS: http://www.swaroski.com/ 
DUTYFREE.COM: http://www.vidutyfree.com/ 
LOVER'S LANE: http://www.loverslane.com/ 
(THE) KILNWORKS, St. CROIX: http://www.kilnworkspottery.com/ 
VIRGIN ISLANDS SHOP ONLINE: http://www.viplayground.com/