Viewing by month: April 2009
Gustave Caillebotte at the Brooklyn Museum.
The Chicago Art Institute has a fine collection of Impressionist paintings, including works by Manet, Monet, and Renoir. Ironically, one of the most frequently reproduced images is by one of the least known artists: Gustave Caillebotte. His "Paris Street, Rainy Day" appears on everything from umbrellas to note pads.
Caillebotte is emerging from relative obscurity thanks to the Brooklyn Museum, which is exhibiting 40 of his paintings until July 5, 2009. The first major New York showing of his work in over 30 years, the exhibition includes river scenes, seascapes, and portraits, in addition to scenes of Paris.
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For first-rate beaches, shopping, and ambience, check out Guernsey.
There are some terrific deals on airfare to London these days. The lowest we've seen is $145 each way from Newark on Virgin Atlantic. But American Airlines and British Airways both have some good bargains too. If you have firm dates, check www.kayak.com for the best fares.
If you've "done" Britain before, and you're looking for a new destination, maybe you should consider Guernsey. One of the Channel Islands, Guernsey is technically an independent British Crown Dependency. But that's neither here, not there. What is of interest to travelers is how much Guernsey packs into just 25 square miles.
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Paris's best food market -- on Boulevard de Grenelle.
No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to at least one of the city's bustling food markets.
The Sunday morning organic market on Boulevard Raspail in St-Germain between rue de Rennes and rue du Cherche-Midi attracts local chefs and celebrities. The Marche Rue de Buci is one of the easiest for visitors to explore because it's open every day but Monday and is conveniently located near other St-Germain attractions. And rue Mouffetard, in the Latin Quarter, is the place to go for freshly shucked oysters.
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