Every morning the craggy cliffs of Positano reverberate with church bells calling all shoppers to the windy narrow streets by the bay. Gauzy dresses,linen shirts and of course bikinis are de riguer. And everyone is in a good mood. Prego says it all.

The beginning of my Italian Amalfi Coast tour. Naples isn't the prettiest city in the world, nor does it have the best shopping but we had fun anyway.

Mickey Mouse pancakes and 100 year old eggs make strange company in Disney's newest venture into its own "Never Never Land."

Although Shanghai looks like back to the future on speed, there are still some aspects of it's wonderful past that are intact.

They've cleaned up Hong Kong...C'est sad!!! But the Chinese have set up their own experiment in faux retail therapy.... Shenzen. Hard to get into and out of ...but if you succeed, kiss Chanel, Gucci,YSL and Hermes Hello!!!

When you end up in Shanghai as part of a "group" you will get a registered "Chinese Govt." guide. I think they've watched too many I Love Lucy. But, it is what it is!!!!

Shanghai has morphed from a sleepy town (my last visit) to Hong Kong meets New York meets London on speed! But if you look closely enough and know the right people there are still deals on pearls.