be a jetsetter!

On April 20, 2010, In shop + browse, tools + tips, By leslienorth

Jetsetter.com is a private online community dedicated to providing members with insider access to the places they want to go.

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Jetsetter.com provides invitation-only access to amazing hotels and resorts at very reduced prices unavailable to the general public.  Most of the sales only last a few days so you need to be ready to book your travel if you find something that you want to do.  The destinations they feature are very diverse, ranging from small boutique hotels in Nashville to chic secluded resorts in the Maldives.  Not only that they site draws you in because the photography of each destination is stunning.

I’m on the wait list for a 2 bedroom villa in St. Lucia.  What are you going to book?

Click here for your invitation to join!

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the baby effect

On April 19, 2010, In Uncategorized, By leslienorth

I found a very cool way to give to children’s charities today so I had to share.

www.thebabyeffect.org

the baby effect

The Baby Effect enables donations to children’s charities by celebrating new births by making donations child-related charities around the world.  They encourage new parents to spread the word via a Baby Effect enclosure card in their birth announcement — offering friends and family the option to donate to The Baby Effect charities in honor of their child’s birth.

Pass it on…


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tim burton @ moma closes april 26th

On April 17, 2010, In famous + fabulous, go + local, see + do, By leslienorth

beetlejuice! beetlejuice! beetlejuice!

The Tim Burton Exhibit at the MOMA in NYC is about to close.  If you have not gotten over there to see it I highly recommend that you do.  It closes on April 26th so HURRY!

Tim Burton 1994

Tim Burton 1994

The exhibition explores the full range of his creativity from from early childhood drawings through his work in films like Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Batman, Mars Attacks!, Ed Wood, and Beetlejuice.

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Tim Burton 1980 - 1986

There are over seven hundred examples of rarely or never-before-seen drawings, paintings, photographs, moving image works, concept art, storyboards, puppets and costumes from some of his most famous films and unknown projects.

If you plan to see the exhibition Tim Burton, please be aware that all timed-entry tickets available ONLINE have sold out. A limited number of timed-entry tickets will be available each day at the Museum on a first-come, first-served basis. Or, become a MoMA member, and you and your guests can receive immediate entry to Tim Burton anytime, plus a full year of exhibitions, films, educational programs at the MOMA!

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nyc victim of cruelest april fools prank in history

On April 2, 2010, In eat + drink, go + local, By leslienorth

Yesterday in Manhattan, some jackass put signs over empty storefronts that said that IN-N-OUT Burger Coming Summer 2010.

Turns out it was a stunt video taped by College Humor.  dlisted and Gothamist are PISSED! Click to read their hilarious rants about this prank.

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No Double Double for you Manhattan.

Thanks for the heads up Dave!

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featured travel monster: judy anekal

On March 29, 2010, In go + local, tools + tips, By leslienorth

5 Questions with Judy Anekal


Judy Anekal

Judy Anekal

Hometown: really is new york  city but for right now the bay area
Occupation: print and video producer
Passions: a great meal, real conversation, music, travel, and the letter m

1) last trip?

seattle

2) dying to go?

barcelona, hong kong, japan

3) never leave home without it?

these days keeping it very simple, atm card

4) best travel tip?

warm socks

5) best trip ever?

the maldives. hands down.  go before the islands sink.

Judy is the co-owner of Beam Image Group.

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featured travel monster: margaret french

On March 26, 2010, In go + local, see + do, tools + tips, By leslienorth
5 Questions with Margaret French

Poronui Ranch, near Taupo, New Zealand

Poronui Ranch, near Taupo, New Zealand

Hometown: Piqua, Ohio
Occupation: Performance Artist
Passions: Family, Travel, Cooking, Books

1) last trip?

Spain

2) dying to go?

Antarctica, Galapagos

3) never leave home without it?

Your sense of adventure and your sense of humor

4) best travel tip?

Before making a purchase that seems like a great idea at the time, picture yourself at home asking  “What was I thinking?”

5) best trip ever?

Bhutan

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my favorite things: leica d-lux 4

On March 24, 2010, In favorite + things, point + shoot, tools + tips, By leslienorth

The Best Compact Camera EVER.


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I am obsessed with my Leica D-Lux 4.  It is the best point and shoot digital camera I have ever had.  Since this camera is super small I take it everywhere I go.  I always have it in my bag just in case the there is a great photo opp. I also have a couple of digital Nikon SLRs but they are big and heavy and are not always the most convenient to take everywhere.

My favorite part of this camera is that the focus, shutter speed, stops and exposure override can all be set manually with the joystick so you can almost be as creative as if you were shooting with a big SLR.  Photos can be recorded in fine, standard, RAW or combinations.

D-Lux-4-topThe camera has 10.1 megapixels so the quality of the images that you can get is amazing.  The sensor enables true to life colors and contrasts that are unbeatable to any other small camera in this category.

The D-Lux 4 also takes HD Video and comes with a HD port for TV connection.

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It’s my favorite camera.  I bought mine at B&H, my favorite camera store in New York City.

Specs:

  • 10.1 Megapixels
  • 2.5x Wide-Angle Zoom Lens (24-60mm)
  • 3″ Color LCD Display
  • Extremely Wide Aperture (f/2.0-2.8)
  • MEGA O.I.S. Image Stabilization
  • High Sensitivity (ISO 3200)
  • Face Recognition AF/AE
  • HD Video Recording & Output
  • Full-Manual Capability
  • Built-In Hot Shoe

She’s not cheap: $799

Go to the Leica website for more information.

To purchase go to www.bhphotovideo.com.

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photo of the day: paris

On March 24, 2010, In famous + fabulous, go + local, point + shoot, By leslienorth

Paris, France
St. Germain Des Pres

Madonna Paris

Photo by: L. North
Camera: Leica D-Lux 4

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tribeca film festival: april 21 – may 2.

On March 24, 2010, In famous + fabulous, go + local, see + do, By leslienorth

The Complete Guide for the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival is Live.

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The Tribeca Film Festival begins April 21 in lower Manhattan.  The Final Chapter of Shrek – and the first in 3D – will screen on Tribeca’s opening night, April.  The film is directed by Mike Mitchell and stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and Antonio Banderas.

This year there are movies from filmmakers such as Dana Adam Shapiro, Aaron Schneider, Jean-Paul Salomé, Neil Jordan and Ed Burns.  Many of the films have amazing actors like Ellen Barkin, James Franco, Josh Lucas, Tilda Swinton, Liev Schreiber, Helen Hunt, Brian Dennehy, Eddie Izzard, Kim Cattrall, Rashida Jones, Amy Sedaris, Emilie de Ravin, Famke Janssen, and Nick Stahl.

One of the special events of the festival will be the first screening of a state-of-the-art restoration of Doctor Zhivago in honor of the films 45th anniversary  The film stars Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger, Alec Guinness, and Tom Courtenay star.

Click here for the entire film guide.

My Festival Picks:

Festival Ticket Package sales already began for the general public.

April 13, 2010 Single Tickets on sale exclusively for American Express® Cardmember.

April 18, 2010 Single Tickets on sale for downtown residents with proof of zip code below Canal Street.

April 19, 2010 Single Tickets on sale for the general public.

www.tribecafilm.com

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daily travel digest: march 23, 2010

On March 23, 2010, In eat + drink, By leslienorth

The New York City Edition New York The Big Apple

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