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This week’s Column is in 2 parts. Winter is almost here, and the Caribbean called.  St. Barths has been open to visitors for months. The island is beautiful  place to escape to. Being there was a great experience. The flight down was easy and safe. Fashion boutiques and restaurants are open for business.  Enjoy a luxury private shopping tour. Shop and dine safely, sanitizers and social distancing are everywhere. They want to keep their staff and shoppers safe. Read the piece written by Barbara Hodes of  NYC Private Shopping Tour in New York Social Diary.

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This week’s Column is in 2 parts. Winter is almost here, and the Caribbean called.  St. Barths has been open to visitors for months. The island is beautiful. Being there was a great experience. The flight down was easy and safe. The beaches were part of our escape plan. Fashion boutiques and restaurants are open for business.  Enjoy a luxury private shopping tour. Shop and dine safely, sanitizers and social distancing are everywhere. They want to keep their staff and shoppers safe. Read the piece written by Barbara Hodes of  NYC Private Shopping Tour in New York Social Diary.

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This week’s Column takes you to a small town in Upstate New York with a big personality. Hudson is two hours and a world away. Set on the banks of the Hudson River, the town is full of things to do, incredible restaurants, and lots of shopping. The streets are lively, the residents and visitors are masked and distanced. Fall is here, and the antique stores, galleries and boutiques are full of new merchandise. Shop safely with shopping tours in New York.  Read  the column written by Barbara Hodes of  NYC Private Shopping Tour in New York Social Diary.

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This week’s Column takes you back to the streets of Soho to see some bright stores. Believe it or not, new stores are opening all over New York. Take a look at some of the best new boutiques. They are bright stores, and cool  places. New York has so many stores. If you cannot visit in person, they all have websites. The streets are lively. Fall is here, and the boutiques are full of new merchandise.  Soho is always a must visit destination in New York. New York shopping tours will take you to all the new boutiques. Read the column written by Barbara Hodes of  NYC Private Shopping Tour in New York Social Diary.

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This week’s Column takes you to the best stores in New York for your Halloween this year. Stores are welcoming shoppers and lots of people are out shopping for Halloween. Find the best costumes, masks, wigs, and everything else you need to scare. A New York shopping tour will show you the most unusual pieces. Fall is here, and the boutiques are full of new costumes. Read the column written by Barbara Hodes of NYC Private Shopping Tour in New York Social Diary.

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This week’s Column takes you to the streets of Soho. They are coming back to life. Stores will be welcoming shoppers and the storied street vendors are back. So what’s new in Soho? Find out with a NYC privateshopping tour. Fall is here, and the boutiques are full of new merchandise. Soho is always a must visit destination in New York. Read the column written by Barbara Hodes of  NYC Private Shopping Tour in New York Social Diary.

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This week’s Column explores some of the best and varied shopping in the city. Madison Avenue is having a renaissance. It is open for business, and The Madison Avenue BID is offering Welcome Back Saturdays 26 September and 3 October. Stores will be welcoming shoppers with discounts and gifts, Fall is here, and the stores are full of new merchandise.  The best New York shopping tours take you Madison Avenue. It is always a must visit destination in New York, and this event makes it even better. it is a renaissance. Read written by Barbara Hodes of  NYC Private Shopping Tour in New York Social Diary.

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This week’s Column explores some of the best and freshest shopping in the city. Greenmarkets are found all over New York’s five boroughs. The city is going green. The original and the largest Market is the Union Square Greenmarket. Come take a look at the vendors in this market, and visit a few more markets in Manhattan. Going green is a New York thing. The best New York shopping tours take you there. These are neighborhood gathering places. There are strict rules in the markets to keep everyone safe. Everyone in the markets all the vendors and customers were masked and politely social distancing. If you love the food of New York, this is a must visit destination. Read written by Barbara Hodes of  NYC Private Shopping Tour in New York Social Diary.

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This week’s Column explores some of the best shopping in the city. The newly built Essex Street Market reflects the multi–ethnic culture of New York. Because it was essential, the food purveyors were always open. Now some of the food heaven stalls are serving take-away again. Whenever I have been in the market all the other customers were masked and politely social distancing. If you love the food of New York, this is a must visit destination. The best New York shopping tours love this space. Read Marketing Essex: From Push(carts) to Showplace written by Barbara Hodes of  NYC Private Shopping Tour in New York Social Diary.

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This week’s Column explores some of the the landmarks, historic Gilded Age houses, museums and stores near Lenox Mass, new and old.  The countryside is beautiful, and the cultural offerings plentiful. Summer is a great time to visit. The column is a luxury Private shopping tour for you. Read the column written by Barbara Hodes of  NYC Private Shopping Tour in New York Social Diary.

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