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Hot Buenos Aires Shopping Tour Has Great Review!

July 2, 2008 – 7:06 pm

BAlocal Personal Shopper Tours are a big hit in Buenos Aires. For BAlocal I handpick the shops for you as you just shop away. I also suggested Dorothy stay at MiraVidaSoho, a very brand new boutique hotel nestled in Palermo Soho (the chic boutique area), so she would get special attention and really enjoy the experience of first class service in an intimate setting.

    Here’s what Dorothy Brentari from Cupertino, CA said:

    “Hi Christina,I had a WONDERFUL time in BA..  I hope I can make the trip down sometime again soon. I loved staying at James’ place, the chef there is exceptional- and I enjoyed the wine tasting too!  I’ve attached a few of the tango photos… for your enjoyment. The suede pants fit great.. as does the brown leather jacket with the additional length in the sleeves…Can’t wait to use my new red purse! d”

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Buenos Aires Tour Reviews

June 3, 2008 – 9:40 pm

BAlocal has great and excellent reviews!  Check it out:

Randy from California said:

“Hi Christina,  Just wanted let you know what a GREAT TIME we had with you as our guide in Buenos Aires.  I can’t believe we got to do and see so much in one day.  We especially loved seeing the Tango dancers.  If you ever need a referral, please feel free to have your future clients contact me at rankrum@charter.net.  Thanks for a great day!  Randy & Gemma Krumland, Paso Robles, California, USA” 

Jeff Stanley from New Jersey said:

“Your service did a good job and we were pleased with it.  You might follow up with Lily at MG Hunting for future business.  If you want, you can also use me as a reference.  Jeff” 

Joan Tucker from Los Angeles said:

“I know your traveling, but I did want to thank you for all the info you shared.  Your choices were totally right on.  We LOVED the feria de mataderos most of all.  It was great and not one Porteño that I mentioned it to have ever been.  I was so sorry we weren’t hungry, the food looked amazing.  We did manage to down a crepe spread w/ dulce de leche.  It was crazy good.  Joan” randy-krumland.jpg

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Argentina’s Inspiration, Art, Nature, Tapas, Asado and just having a good time!

January 14, 2008 – 9:18 pm

In the height of the busiest season of the year, I was blessed to have an amazing group visit me from Chicago, IL.    Sometimes you just get caught up in the rat race of the big city, which could very well happen in Buenos Aires but I was able to paint a different picture for this group.  

Day 1 – We took a bike ride out to Ecological Reserve, which is missed by most tourists, we were able to get out of the city and enjoy the Rio de La Plata (widest delta in the world) and the nature of Argentina while still in the city.  Then we finished the day with a fabulous lunch at my friend’s restaurant serving up the best tapas around. 

Day 2 – I set them up on a trip to Colonia, Uruguay, just an hour boat ride over. 

Day 3 – After dining on the best Paella in town, we wandered around the streets of Recoleta, mesmorized by the cemetery and the opulent mansions.   

Day 4 – They ventured outside the city to a little town called Adrogue and had a private barbeque (asado) cooking class with all the wine you could drink.  Barry words were… “I would have never changed this experience for anything.” 

Day 5 – I took them on a little history lesson walking through Plaza de Mayo and down to San Telmo’s antique flea market.

Day 6 – A great way to finish the 6-day tour, we visited three different artists’ ateliers learning about their inspiration… this was perfect for these art collectors.

Barry from Chicago said:”Just a note to again tell you how much we enjoyed our time together with you in Buenos Aires at year-end. You really did help make our visit very special and “clearly went “above and beyond” for us. In departing BA, both Jan and I felt like we were leaving a dear friend behind.” 

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A Day in Recoleta

January 4, 2008 – 5:06 pm

Today I spent the day roaming Recoleta for new posh boutiques.  On top of visiting the Recoleta Cemetery and finding the top designer boutiques, I stumbled upon 3 beautiful Argentine kids escaping the city’s heat in a historical water fountain.  

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South American Colonial Art

November 30, 2007 – 2:28 pm

Art Collectors Gold Mine or should I say Silver Mine! I recently found a store in Buenos Aires that sells authentic pieces dating back from the 16th century of colonial artifacts from South America. From religious paintings to pure silver alters, this gallery is loaded with priceless artifacts found no where else in the world. Every piece also has an authenticity card with a description of its story behind the work of art.

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BAF WEEK: Buenos Aires Fashion Week is HOT!

August 23, 2007 – 12:32 am

BAlocal is always checking out what’s up in Argentina’s hot fashion world. We’d never miss Argentina’s most creative designers. It’s about time they get recognized! This is a shot from the Vicki Otero Spring 07 show.

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SAVINGS AND SHOPPIN’: That’s what Mr. Hoffman didn’t know when he brought his wife to Argentina.

May 13, 2007 – 2:05 am

I set this LA couple in a beautiful apartment in the heart of Palermo Soho, the chic new neighborhood of BA. For only $350 dollars for the week they saved cash for Mrs. Hoffman’s shopping spree, where they would have spent at least $130/night in a hotel. Lo and behold Mr. Hoffman found himself shopping everyday with his savings. While they were here, Mr. Hoffman featured me and my company in his radio story on budget traveling. Check it out:

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    Chillin’ With the Locals: LA girls live it up in BA!

    May 1, 2007 – 1:38 am

    Checkin’ out the city and dabbling in the local’s drink… MATE… Anna and Nakia learned why everyone in Argentina drinks it. They got hooked! On their city tour, they learned a couple of my secret shopping places and loaded up on beautiful bags, wallets and messenger bags. They also took a couple of days to discover the outskirts of Buenos Aires on a day trip to an Estancia… “a nice day at the ranch” as Anna put it, and a day at the lovely river town, Tigre.

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    Shop ‘Til You Drop: NYC local buys up Argentine Fashion!

    February 7, 2007 – 12:52 am

    With just a week between jobs, this Bohemian-Chic New Yorker hits up Buenos Aires in a storm buying up the freshest and hottest Argentine designs at a fraction of the price on her very own shopping tour tailored to her taste and style. With not much time to spare, she also discovered the historic and cultural side of Buenos Aires in a one-day city tour and brought along her dad…. the history buff. Jenny from VH1 said:

    “Buenos Aires is an oasis for shopping and offers unique and innovative designs for any interest. Christina was able to tailor shops of interest to hone in on my exact taste and style, thus breaking through the clutter and saving time that would have otherwise been spent meanderingly aimlessly. She’s the best not so secret shopping tool of BA.”

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    DOMINO MAGAZINE hits Buenos Aires!

    June 7, 2006 – 12:55 pm

    Domino magazine, a CondeNast publication, brought 20 of their best clients to BA and they scored on timeless cowhide rugs, decorative paper artwork, leather handbags, shoes & jackets, Argentina & World Cup paraphernalia, trinkets, modern lamps and the list goes on. They discovered the historical secrets of Buenos Aires as well as the nightlife scene. Rubbed elbows with the elite at an incredible opera by Mozart at the famous Teatro Colon and dined at the most exquisite restaurants in the city. Also, enjoyed the simple things like the best pizza in town and a Sunday stroll at an antique fair in San Telmo.Kimberly from Domino said…

    Christina was the perfect host….organized, efficient, and informative. Buenos would not have been the same trip without her – all her recommendations and services were stellar. Highly recommended! If you are looking for great shopping, wonderful restaurants, and hot tango clubs – let Christina guide the way! She was nothing short of professional, fun, energetic and efficient….her services are highly recommended.     

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