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YumSugar Gift Guide: Last Minute Gourmet Gifts

YumSugar — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:16:11 PST

As much as we try to avoid it, last-minute shopping inevitably seems to be a part of every holiday season. This year, do yourself a favor: Ditch the stressful, crowded mall, and shop online instead.

Email your Internet-savvy foodie friend with the gift of a customizable Tastebook; set your wine-loving college roommate up with a Wine Enthusiast subscription. For the truly special oenophile, opt for Williams-Sonoma's new wine club - a gift to enjoy year-round.

For more gift ideas, browse the selection below and check out all the gift guides on HolidaySugar.

10 Beautifully Eco-Conscious Gifts

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 06:31:56 PST

Shopping for an environmental crusader who also likes to be pampered? Hoping to introduce someone you're fond of to the luxury of natural and organic products? Then you've come to the right place. These 10 gifts are all pleasantly free of synthetic stuff, plus they're pretty and full of great stuff to boot. It's going to be a very green holiday season.

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Book a Romantic Getaway at DC's Jefferson Hotel

Elka Karl — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 04:00:00 PST

When one thinks of romantic destinations, Washington DC isn't a likely candidate. Paris, New York, or other more glamorous cities are probably more common choices. But when your destination is the historic Jefferson Hotel, Washington DC is an obvious choice for a romantic getaway. With 99 beautifully furnished guest room and suite accommodations that were completely renovated by ForrestPerkins, The Jefferson's known as one of Washington’s finest small hotels. For almost 90 years, this Beaux Arts hotel has hosted travelers near and far, who've reveled in its historical details that reflect the best of European and Washingtonian styles. Keep reading to take a full tour.