www.washingtonlife.com
Where else can you view all of the best coverage of Washington’s most excitingevents and private parties, and scroll through the most comprehensivelistings from The Ambassador’s Directory to The Social “A” List of Washington? OurCalendar of Events lists the city’s most glamorous and exclusive outings, whileour Around Town column keeps you abreast of last month’s goings on. Checkout our What’s Hot column to see what’s captivating the capital this month andFYI DC fills you in on exciting news throughout Washington.
www.vivre.com
| Ferragamo clothing and accessories, picture frames galore, accents from Jay Strongwater,trinkets from Christolfe, Lambertson Truex handbags, Smythson of Bond Street stationery, andMissoni Home all make this website live up to its motto “A World of Luxury and Style.” |  | | They carry hard-to-find clothing and accessories for men and women. This is a great site for peoplewho demand quality and desire something that they cannot find at stores in Washington.Even better, you can enjoy free shipping! Valid for any order placed online atwww.vivre.com. To receivefree standard ground shipping please enter key code WWEB1 when prompted— offer expires December 31, 2002. |
www.fitday.com
This is an excellent website for those who wish to track eating habits, count calories, andmonitor their fitness levels. Once you have signed up for the obligatory (but free)membership, you can log in anytime and enter foods that you have eaten orworkouts that you have done. FitDay has an impressive collection of brandnames (244 cereals) and specific foods (831 entries for meat) in its database. Itonly takes a few visits to master the site, and it saves your recently selected foodsfor easier entry in the future. A separate page allows you to enter in activities,both lifestyle (such as shopping or home activities) and a variety of fitness disciplines.
www.washingtonpost.com
Yes, we agree it’s a little strange to be promoting another Washingtonpublication’s website, but credit must be given where credit is due. The folksat washingtonpost.com have certainly earned it with their live onlinefeatures and constant updates about what’s going on in Washington. TheirEntertainment page is a wealth of knowledge about restaurant reviews,theater performances, museum showings, and all that DC nightlife has to offer.
www.redenvelope.com
One of the greatest online gift catalogues. It has an expansive collection of gifts forpeople of all ages and preferences, and somehow makes them all seem verypersonal and thoughtful. Their selection of flowers and plants available fordelivery is impressive. They also offer jewelry, bar accessories, bath accents, pictureframes, and many other great gifts that are perfect for all ages, but most of allfor mothers and grandparents.
www.iExplore.com
| iExplore bills itself as the world’s leading resource for off-the-beaten-pathtravel, dedicated to helping you research and book a truly uniquevacation. They are not kidding around, with choices ranging from cruises to theGalapagos Islands, bicycle tours through Abyssinian highlands, |  | | cooking with star chefs in Tuscany, and scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef. It rates all of its tripsbased on physical, mental and technical difficulty and gives customersatisfaction. If none of their countless options are exactly what you want their customtour department will create a specialized trip just for you based on price, dates oftravel, and desired activities. |
www.netflix.com
If you have a DVD player, and that’s most people by now, you needto try out NetFlix. For $20 per month, you can rent any three DVDs at the same time (AND an unlimited total per
month), keeping them out as long as you want. When you have finally hadyour fill of Lord of the Rings and Monsters Inc. you simply place them in theirprepaid mailer and drop it into the nearest mailbox. Netflix will then automaticallymail you the next movie on your list. It that easy, and it allows you to avoid notonly late fees, but embarrassing stares from Blockbuster clerks judging your video picks.
www.bartleby.com
This literary website indexes more literature, poetry, and reference material thananywhere else on the internet, and it’s all completely free of charge. This is aninvaluable tool for students and anyone who loves literature. You can easilysearch by author, subject, or title. The quotation section is an incredible directory ofover 86,000 contemporary and classic quotations. Type in “politics” and 603 entries ranging fromPJ O’Rourke to Thomas Jefferson pop up.
www.Alternet.org
This online news magazine is a project of the Independent Media Institute, a nonprofitorganization dedicated to strengthening and supporting independent and alternativejournalism. Alternet provides a mix of news, opinion and investigative journalism onsubjects ranging from the environment, the drug war, technology and cultural trends to policy debate, sexualpolitics and health issues. Renowned writers like David Corn, Washington editor of The Nation magazine, and SalimMuwakkil, Chicago Sun-Times columnist, are frequent contributors. Whether youagree or disagree with their viewpoints, this is a great collection of progressivewriters speaking about today’s most important issues.
www.BBC.com
By far the best news website. With stories from around the globe and the option to viewinformation based on “Where I Live,” the range of topics is both local and worldwide.It is a great mix of hard news and fun informational editorial. The Lifestylesection gives you tips and trends on antiques, recipes, holiday favorites andhome design. The Business section gives you information on investing in a riskystock market and profiles of major business leaders. What really sets it apart isthe quantity of information that is available at absolutely no charge. |
www.surprise.com
Don’t know what to get your babysitter for their birthday, your business associate fortheir baby shower, your grandchild for their graduation? This website is a godsend for anyonewho has ever been at a loss for what to buy someone. You can search either by “Who’s it for?”, “Whatoccasion?” or “What are they like?” and always find the perfect present.
www.eluxury.com
| Sick of seeing great stuff in magazines that you can only buy in New York? Eluxury allowsyou to browse online clothing and accessory boutiques for Fendi, Dior, Louis |  |
 | Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, and more. Lingerie from La Perla and Dior, skincare from La Prairie and FACEStockholm, and more handbags than you can handle. They also have great essentials for men and luxurygifts ranging from Baccarat glassware to Veuve Cliquot’s La Grande Dame Rose Malette for $2,000. |
www.epicurious.com
Billing itself as the world’s greatest recipe collection, this site which is sponsored by Gourmetand Bon Appetit magazine, lives up to its promise. It constantly updates itsfeatures, ranging from best burger recipes, to choosing olive oil, to one-dishdinners. Searching the site for whatever
recipe you desire is a cinch, and the possibilities are endless. A search forscallops turns up 197 recipes. There is also a tutorial page (Learn) and (Shop) whereyou can buy recipe books and cooking tools.www.pagesix.com
A guilty pleasure of the internet. Read all the gossip that is fit to print on the New York Post’sscandal sheet. www.nysocialdiary.comis another sinful treat for those needing their fill of the NY social scene.
www.nbreview.com
This members only website is strictly for those who demand the best in travel and arenot afraid to pay for it. You must subscribe to the website, $300 a year for
10 issues, which grants you access to this insider guide to the world’s mostdesirable destinations. The current edition is Turks and Caicos, with Singaporeto follow. Past reviews on luxury travel locations like Paris, Bali, Madrid, London,and St. Tropez have helped the site gain many loyal followers.
www.golfonline.com
This website was created by the experts at Sports Illustrated and Golf magazine. Not only does it  | keep you abreast of everythingthat is going on in the wide world of golf, but it also gives great tips about choosinga golf school, the best clubs and equipment (many of which you can purchase on thesite), and helpful training trips. Most important to avid golfers, is the in-depthratings of both private and public golf courses from pros and amateurs. |
www.hbo.com
Is there anyone left who is not addicted to at least one show on HBO? Their website gives you behindthe scenes information on all your “must-see TV” including episode guides,
biographies, and quizzes to help you discover which cast member you most resemble.Pick your poison, whether it’s The Sopranos, Six Feet Under, Sex in the City,or Curb Your Enthusiasm. HBO shows movies too. Their times and reviews are listed on the website as well.
www.metmuseum.org
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s website is a veritable directory of the art world.It not only does an excellent job at cataloging the many exhibits that arecurrently at the museum and that have been there in years past, but it alsohas an impressive online store. They, of course, offer the standard museumgift store wares of t-shirts, ties, and tote bags, but the jewelry, sculptures, ties and scarves inspired bymuseum collections are a treat, and their compilation of limited-edition prints isincomparable. They also have a great selection of kids books, games, toys and learning tools, all ofwhich would make great presents for any budding artists you need to buy gifts for.
www.howstuffworks.com
This site is as amusing as it is informative. You can look up all those questionsyou have always wanted answered from “How Digital Cameras Work” to “How Diets Work” to “HowBlack Lights Work.” Users can easily search through Super Categories or select from theTop 40 Questions. Regular updates to the homepage keep this site interestingand each weekday, Marshall Brain (yes, his last name really is brain!) answersquestions in the Question of the Day section. This is an especially great sitefor curious kids and for parents who want an answer to “Why is the sky blue?”type of questions from little tots. |
