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Total Escape. Belgian-born Gerard Blitz got the idea of starting Mediterranee while he was operating government recreation centers for concentration-camp victims after World War II. He scraped together capital from friends and family and set up a village of U.S. Army surplus tents on Mallorca. The accommodations were...
This is the magical mystery world of The Incredible String Band, which is al most as exotic as its name. The band consists of two lank-haired 25-year-old Scots. Robin Williamson and Mike Heron, each of whom seems to be half child, half wizard, and all musician.
And scores of other exotic places. Handwoven rugs and wall hangings from over thirty countries; jewelry, African sculptures, fur throws and pillows, and fur lined suede Polish "Zhivago" coats and jackets are among the many unusual handcrafted gift items for the home and that special person.
Paradoxically, the ultimate is the talking menu. Instead of relying on the nonsensical literary sell, a waiter recites what the chef will offer that day. All very well; if the diner is not familiar with a dish, he has merely to inquire. However, in a few fancy restaurants, the answer...
In the early days of World War II, France's Jean Monnet, then his country's Ambassador to Washington, referred to the U.S. as the "arsenal of democracy." Last week it was clear that the nation is also something of a private arsenal, even more so than most...