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Getting a head start on your holiday shopping is always a great idea. When you can get a head start on gifts at clearance prices, it's an even better idea.
Yes, you always want to shop for sales, but for an even better price, cruise the clearance aisles - both in the store and online. Most retailers will set aside clearance goods where they want to quickly turn over their stock to make room for the next season. Retailers recognize that savvy shoppers know a good deal when they see one.
One reason to shop early is that there will be a better selection of goods on sale. When you wait until the last minute, you can bet that sweaters, scarves and gloves will be plentiful. What will not be available are those unusual gifts that let the receiver know you put some thought into your selection.
Gifts from Around the World
A particularly nice gift to give is one that you will not find in the local department store - something like unusual home goods or jewelry created or manufactured by designers around the world. A great example is a handcrafted smoky quartz ring set in sterling silver.
Made by Avi Soffer Designs, an Israeli artist, this ring measures a rich 16 mm wide. It has a filigree band and is perfect for complementing any wardrobe. If you are worried about ordering from an overseas designer, don't be. Avi Soffer Designs has offices and customer service representatives in the United States, too.
For an even more unique piece of sterling silver jewelry, consider the Tibetan script ring from Nepal. Made of sterling silver with gold-plated script, the band is 12 mm wide. The Sanskrit letters around the ring read "Om Mani Padme Hum." This mantra invokes the blessings of Chenrezig, reportedly the most compassionate of all Buddhas.
The purchase of this ring benefits those who wear it as well as Nepalese children from 20 families whose educational programs are funded through the sale of jewelry created by Dipak Tuladhar. The artist uses proceeds from the sales to sponsor and fund his Modern Newa-English Schools. These schools educate children in their heart language - Nepal Bhasha - rather than Sanskrit and Khas, which the children do not naturally speak.
From another part of the world, you could select that famous symbol of the Aztec empire - a wooden Aztec calendar for a steal. Handmade by artisans in Mexico, the 18.5-inch circle calendar is made of intricately painted pine wood that is polished to a fine sheen.
For a bright touch to any living room or dining room, give a bright red, round bamboo vase from Vietnam. For a bargain price, this bamboo lacquer ware vase is set by hand and looks beautiful empty or holding a bouquet of your favorite flowers. It measures 10 inches high by 10 inches in diameter.
Athletes
If you have an athlete on your holiday shopping list, you will be pleased to find great stocks of athletic gear at affordable prices. Start with a nylon sports duffle bag from the recipient's alma mater or favorite team.
You might also pick up a bag with two handles and a removable shoulder strap. Measuring 20 inches long by 10 inches wide and 12 inches deep, this bag is big enough to tote exercise clothes to the gym or books to school. A large front pocket holds pens, identification and coins - but best of all is the college athletics logo on the front. Some of the hot colleges include Alabama, University of Florida, West Virginia, Auburn, Louisiana State University and Texas Tech.
Another idea for the athlete on your list is the Outbound Spirit 2 two-man tent. For a great price, this 6 ½-pound tent comes with aluminum poles, taped seams, a full rain fly and 3,000 mm waterproofing. What young camper wouldn't love this tent, measuring 4 ½ feet by almost 7 ½ feet by just over 3 feet? It ensures a fun, and dry, time in the great outdoors.
To go with that tent, give the camper a Slumberjack Gallatin 15-degree mummy sleeping bag. Priced at a discount, this bag's light trail weight is perfect for a long hiking trip. It's made with warm, heavy polyester fill that keeps you warm down to 15 degrees, but is lightweight to carry at just 4 pounds 5 ounces.
Electronics
A nice digital camera, iPod, navigation system or even a laptop make fabulous gifts that are often found at clearance prices. When the new models come available, retailers like to clear their stock of the older models so they can highlight the newer models. What better way to get rid of stock than offering it at a clearance price?
So for a happy holiday season - and one that does not break the bank - shop early and look for those clearance-priced bargains.
Marquis Brooks is a freelance writer who writes about shopping and finding products on clearance.
Ha Long trip report 2009
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The driver made one stop along the way at a big souvenir emporium for tourists. We appreciated the bathroom break and Jeane browsed quickly. She saw a small red lacquerware vase that she really liked and I told her to buy it, since she might not see it again. Good call. 15 minutes later we were moving again. We arrived at the cruise waiting area just shortly before noon. I neglected to mention that we were originally booked in the single suite on the Valentine, a small ship with only 5 rooms, including the suite. Unfortunately, I had received an e-mail from Tonkin two days prior saying it was not to be and that Indochina Sails had offered an alternative, a suite on the brand new (but larger) Indochina Sails III. Tonkin felt that I should go for it only if we could do it at half price to compensate and I agreed. Indochina Sails also arranged for a bottle of Chilean Red in our suite for our troubles.
From the waiting area there is a shuttle boat to take passengers to the ship. We departed just before 12:30. After boarding the ship, orientation and check-in were relatively quick and painless. While the ship was bigger than we would have liked, our a/c suite was very nice – king size bed, rain forest shower, plus a jacuzzi bath and a small private deck. There was also a safe and a minibar in the room. Lunch was the first activity of the cruise and it was an international/Vietnamese set menu, not a buffet. Very nice. The price of the cruise was all inclusive, except for drinks and kayaking.
There were two afternoon activities – first, a trip to Titop Island, named after a Soviet astronaut who visited there with Ho Chi Minh and second, kayaking at the Hang Doi Bat Cave area. It was pretty overcast with a few rain drops as we climbed the several hundred steps to the top of the mountain on Titop Island. In spite of the haze, the views were pretty good so we took some photos. The late afternoon kayaking was better – the ship's guide was helpful, we were in a good group and the skies had cleared somewhat. The lagoon and surrounding waters are very quiet – it was nice to get away from it all as Halong Bay had been very busy. Our guide took some great photos of Jeane and I in our kayak. Kayaking cost $10US extra per person.
Back on the ship, we relaxed with our own cocktails in the room as we cruised toward our anchoring destination for the night. Afterward, we enjoyed a food carving demonstration, followed by a nice buffet dinner. We skipped the movie afterward, "The Quiet American" (I have it on DVD at home) and turned in early.
We awoke at about 5:30 the next morning (Sunday, 4/12), showered and got ready for the day. The ship pulled up its anchor shortly thereafter and we headed towards our next destination, a small fishing village and the Surprise Cave. Coffee and pastries were put out at 6:45. Jeane and I entertained ourselves by photographing the fishing village while we waited for the 8 AM transfer to the Cave. We spent about an hour at the cave, which is actually a series of 3 large caves with the “surprise” being the size and scope of it all. The caves were enhanced with artificial lighting. Steps and handrails were in place where it was necessary to climb. The ship's guide gave us some history of the caves and pointed out the various formations inside.
We returned to the ship for our final meal, a buffet breakfast which included omelets made to order – not as good as the Metropole's buffet but fine none-the-less. The ship's crew requested that we put out our larger bags before breakfast for transfer to the pier. After breakfast we returned to our room to find that housekeeping was already starting to clean it. We used the public facilities instead and retired to the sundeck to relax and settle our bill while we approached the pier.
Our driver was waiting for us at the pier and the ship's guide helped us with our bags. I gave him a tip and bid him farewell. The one-night, two day cruise had been just perfect. We would not have wanted to stay an additional night. The return drive was fairly quick and uneventful. We made the obligatory stop at the overpriced souvenir place but did not linger. I think Jeane would have liked to have spent more time there but I just don't care for these places on principle.
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