Shopping: The Madinat Jumeirah Souk in Dubai!!

Stop by this modern interpretation of a traditional shopping market called a Souk. Here you will find all sorts of pretty fabrics, scarves, caftans, leather slippers, pottery, metalwork, woodwork, glassworks, perfume and sweets! Don't forget to bargain for your purchases - it is part of the fun!

After shopping and perhaps having a custom perfume made, head to the back where you can have lunch at one of the many tasty restaurants overlooking the pretty canals. Hop in a boat ride afterwards to complete this charming experience!

 

Madinat Jumeirah Souk
Jumeirah Road, Dubai
Jumeirah Souk Website

Fabulous Tea Time at the Peninsula in Hong Kong!

Perhaps you are in Hong Kong and feeling a bit overwhelmed by all of the people and noise here - take refuge in the Peninsula Hotel! It is beautiful inside and you will feel like you are transported worlds away! Plus the people-watching is perfect here!

Come for high tea and enjoy finger sandwiches and little desserts. You can add on a glass of champagne if you like! They even have a luxury hotdog and ice cream shakes on the menu, and a simple but nice wine list. A live classical band will provide the ambiance to match the beautiful setting.

Peninsula Hotel
Kowloon, Hong Kong
http://www.peninsula.com/hong_kong