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Cancun<br />
MEXICO<br />
GO SHOP<br />
PINEDA COVALIN<br />
Blvd Kukulcan KM 13, Luxury Avenue Mall<br />
998-840-6100<br />
pinedacovalin.com<br />
The designer fashion line Pineda Covalin was<br />
launched by Mexican designers Cristina Pineda<br />
and Ricardo Covalin, who wanted to spread<br />
their native land’s traditions. This boutique<br />
features scarves, ties, shoes, ponchos and<br />
shawls inspired by Mexico’s ancient cultures<br />
and painters like Frida Kahlo.<br />
GO SEE<br />
SWIM WITH DOLPHINS<br />
At Dreams Resort and Spa<br />
Punta Cancun • 800-335-3461<br />
delphinusworld.com<br />
Swim with multiple dolphins or get quality<br />
time with just one Flipper look-alike.<br />
Ambitious porpoise pals will gain a new<br />
appreciation for these magnifi cent mammals<br />
when they spend eight hours in the “trainer for<br />
a day” program, learning about dolphins’ diets<br />
and care in addition to swimming with them.<br />
GO EAT<br />
PALOMA BONITA<br />
At Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa<br />
Punta Cancun, Hotel Zone • 998-848-7082<br />
dreamsresorts.com/drecu/dining.html<br />
Resembling an old Mexican hacienda,<br />
this restaurant features specialties from<br />
around the country. Try the tacos al pastor<br />
for an appetizer, then move on to chicken<br />
enchiladas—and make sure to save room for<br />
the churros with cajeta (thick, sweet syrup).<br />
Live mariachis and an amazing ocean view<br />
make this place a great option. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
LAS DE GUANATOS<br />
Ave Bonampak, Plaza de Toros<br />
998-206-1692<br />
At this watering hole, which stands in the<br />
shadow of the downtown bullring, soccer is always<br />
on the televisions, and beer is served by<br />
the liter mixed with ingredients that go beyond<br />
a slice of lime (think chiles and shrimp). If you<br />
get hungry, order from a menu of classic dishes<br />
from Jalisco, like a torta ahogada, a pork sandwich<br />
drowned in a dried-chili-pepper sauce.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
Downtown Cancun was planned without traffi c<br />
lights, but outgrew its original design.<br />
Charleston<br />
WEST VIRGINIA<br />
— Israel Urbina — Sheila McEntee — John Bordsen<br />
GO SHOP<br />
STRAY DOG ANTIQUES<br />
219 Hale St • 304-346-1534<br />
straydogantiques.com<br />
The hand-beaded, fl apper lariat would look<br />
smashing. Or perhaps you fancy the early<br />
Italian charger with winged cherubs? Perusing<br />
the fi ne art, costume jewelry and other<br />
collectibles here is an adventure.<br />
GO SEE<br />
THE SUNRISE CARRIAGE TRAIL<br />
Behind Charleston Amtrak Station<br />
304-342-7676<br />
whycharlestonwv.com<br />
This path meanders gently past historic<br />
monuments and leads up a hill to the<br />
Sunrise Mansion, former home of West<br />
Virginia Gov. William A. MacCorkle. Amid<br />
towering trees, you can almost hear the<br />
clatter of his carriage heading to town. The<br />
top of the trail affords a broad, beautiful view<br />
of Charleston.<br />
THE SWISS VILLAGE OF HELVETIA<br />
120 miles northeast of Charleston<br />
helvetiawv.com<br />
Enjoy a stroll through this tiny mountain village,<br />
still steeped in the culture of its original Swiss<br />
and German settlers. Enjoy bratwurst at the<br />
Hütte, then bed down for the night at the<br />
historic Beekeeper Inn.<br />
GO EAT<br />
SAHARA<br />
189 Summers St • 304-346-9800<br />
The moussaka and Lebanese eggplant are<br />
standouts in this sumptuous, all-you-can-eat<br />
Greek and Middle Eastern buffet, which also<br />
features spinach pie, chicken kabobs and<br />
baklava. It’s open weekdays for lunch and on<br />
Friday evenings. $<br />
GO PARTY<br />
THE BOULEVARD TAVERN<br />
806 Kanawha Blvd E • 304-205-7951<br />
myspace.com/theboulevardtavernwv<br />
This spot has it all: sports on big screens, a<br />
wide selection of brews, late-night pub food,<br />
an eclectic mix of live music and even free<br />
WiFi. Renowned jazzman Bob Thompson plays<br />
every Tuesday night.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
<br />
GO MAGAZINE OCTOBER <strong>2010</strong><br />
A young Clark Gable helped build Nitro, a<br />
nearby chemical munitions plant, during WWI.<br />
Charlotte<br />
NORTH CAROLINA<br />
GO SHOP<br />
SUNGLASS CHARLOTTE<br />
6809-C Phillips Place Ct • 704-552-7861<br />
sunglasscharlotte.com<br />
Head to this sunglass emporium if you’re<br />
particular about your shades. The inventory<br />
includes 14 designer brands (Armani, Prada,<br />
Oliver Peoples, Ray-Ban).<br />
YARNHOUSE<br />
3205 N Davidson St • 704- 335-8531<br />
yarnhouseknits.com<br />
Given the region’s textiles heritage—and<br />
hobbyist demand—this place seemed<br />
destined to open. With more than 10,000<br />
balls of yarn in stock, you’ll fi nd all colors and<br />
kinds (including silk). For $45, take a two-hour<br />
crocheting or knitting class.<br />
NONA’S SWEETS<br />
9331 JW Clay Blvd • 704-717-6144<br />
nonassweets.com<br />
The Morlando family makes pastries,<br />
cookies, cakes and candies, especially<br />
time-honored Italian fare like cannoli, biscotti,<br />
spumoni and St. Joseph cake. What’s new? A<br />
“cupcake bar” where you choose what goes<br />
on top of it.<br />
GO SEE<br />
SCAROWINDS<br />
At Carowinds<br />
14523 Carowinds Blvd • 704-588-2600<br />
carowinds.com<br />
With the regular season over, Charlotte’s<br />
theme park goes for PG-13 style frights from<br />
7pm to midnight on weekends this month.<br />
Adult rides will be running; staffers and<br />
revelers don appropriately hideous makeup<br />
and garb to stalk the grounds.<br />
BANK OF AMERICA 500<br />
At Charlotte Motor Speedway<br />
5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord • 800-455-3267<br />
charlottemotorspeedway.com<br />
This isn’t just any NASCAR race. So many<br />
teams are based in metro Charlotte that this<br />
major home track race will be a high-speed<br />
bumper-to-bumper battle in front of some of<br />
the sport’s most enthusiastic fans. Oct. 16.<br />
THE HEIGHTS OF FASHION<br />
At Mint Museum of Art<br />
2730 Randolph Rd • 704-337-2000<br />
mintmuseum.org<br />
This exhibition celebrates platform shoes,<br />
which fi rst rose to popularity in the 1970s and,<br />
as happens with all fashions, have recently<br />
made a comeback. This 60-pair show also<br />
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Over 100 FREE guided walks, bikes, and<br />
paddles, and over 50 regional events<br />
in northeastern CT and south central MA.<br />
Call toll-free 1 (866) 363-7226 or visit www.thelastgreenvalley.org<br />
20th Anniversary
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