New York Magazine
Spring Travel issue
By Julie Earle-Levine
Time, or the lack thereof, has squashed many a New Yorker’s getaway fantasy. The average harried city dweller can reasonably squeeze in a few long-weekend jaunts to Miami or L.A., or maybe even a week in Tuscany or Tulúm, if one is really lucky. But a paid multi-week relaxation marathon? Probably not. However, there is an argument to be made for NYC-style efficiency in trip-taking. Mark the calendar, clear your schedule, and you’re off.
The-Party-Around-The-Clocker
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane’s booming bar, restaurant, and art scenes mean it’s no longer playing third fiddle to Sydney and Melbourne. Start at the Gallery of Modern Art (gaq.gld.gov.au), which has an exhibit of contemporary New Zealand art coming May 1 and a hot-ticket Valentino retrospective starting August 7.
The gallery-concert-venue hybrid the Fort (thefort.org.au) displays local artists and stages live bands. For dinner, you’ve got options: There’s Beccofino for spicy pizza bianche (beccofino.com.au); the Buffalo Club for a foodie-stalked fourteen-course degustation menu ($160; thebuffaloclub.com.au); and Bar Barossa (purplepalate.com) for the stellar local wine list and views of Brisbane’s Story Bridge.
Order flights of martinis at La Ruche Bar & Supperclub (laruche.com), followed by shots at mega–bar complex Cloudland (cloudland.tv). Last rounds are at the rooftop lounge of the Limes Hotel, where you can ask for a late-night check-in for $99, less than half the standard room rate (from $249; limeshotel.com.au).
The Pampered Escapist
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Vieques’s white-sand beaches, packs of wild horses, and surreal bioluminescent bay aren’t the only reasons to visit the Edenic islet six miles off the coast of Puerto Rico. There’s now an Alain Ducasse restaurant, a spa that treats seaweed wraps like a science, and a poolside cocktail scene, all courtesy of the brand-new W Retreat & Spa–Vieques Island (from $289; whotels.com), which represents the island’s first dalliance with a big-time resort.
The hotel can arrange trips to the surrounding cays to snorkel, scuba-dive, and kayak alongside leatherback turtles. Zip around the island on a moped ($50 for 24 hours; rent through the hotel), with a stop at the lush Navio beach. Last stop before sundown: Duffy’s (duffysesperanza.com), for spicy mahi mahi tacos and a Parcharita cocktail.
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April 6, 2010
April 2, 2010
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$25.00 Piercing!
Every Wed & Sat. from April 1st until May 31st.
Piercings listed below are $25*!!
eyebrow, monroe, labret, nostril, tongue, navel, earlobe, cartilage, conch, snug, daith and lip
All other piercings not listed are 10% off!
*All piercings do not include jewelry*
Initial Jewelry prices range from $13.99 to $25.99
316 LVM - ASTM F-138-92 stainless steel certified Initial Jewelry
Also refer 3 friends for a piercing and you get one FREE! Or
Get 3 piercings yourself get the 4th one for free!**
**(3 piercings can be done on different dates throughout April 1st - May 31st)
Come down to get your piercing today!!! Or
Call us to book your appointment!!!
(206) 767-1163 / www.dzul.com
9622 16th Ave. SW Ste B, Seattle, WA 98106
