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GUIDE: Raising Multilingual Children- 6 Steps to a Polyglot Tot

Abanderas_big_thumb BY Virginette Acacio, Tuesday Jun. 02, 2009

A few weeks back we opened up the discussion on whether it makes a difference raising your children to be multilingual. No matter what side of the fence you’re on, there are definite benefits to this. According to Christina Bosemark, founder of the Multilingual Children’s Association, and mother of two trilingual daughters, co-founder of the Scandinavian immersion school in San Francisco, multilingual children have been proven to develop exceptional language and writing skills later in life. They also have better overall social, analytical and academic skills than children who haven’t been raised as such. It’s worked for Madonna and Antonio Banderas, couldn’t hurt to try, right? With that being said, here is HalogenLife’s Guide to Raising Multilingual Children- 6 Steps to a Polyglot Tot.

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GUIDE: Stay DC

Hay-adams_big_thumb BY Virginette Acacio, Friday May. 22, 2009

The luxury insider guide on where to Stay at DC’s finest hotels

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GUIDE: Travel Boracay

Boracay_beach_view_big_thumb BY Wendy Nguyen, Tuesday May. 19, 2009

Sparkling white beaches and wetlife more varied than the Great Barrier Reef, Boracay is a beach paradise for those seeking a less sleepy travel experience.

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GUIDE: Eat DC

Georgia_big_thumb_big_thumb BY Christopher Correa, Tuesday Apr. 21, 2009

Chic cuisine fit for a president, DC’s dining scene is chock-full of great eats. We give you the low down on the best restaurants in our venerable capitol.

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GUIDE: How to Get Through the Daily (Coffee) Grind

Coffee_big_thumb_big_thumb BY Christopher Correa, Wednesday Apr. 15, 2009

A cup of joe from your favorite morning pit stop – an overpriced luxury in these recessionary times? We breakdown the best coffeemakers to help you get through the daily grind.

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Portfolio Hedging

Getting_into_hedge_funds_img640x480_big_thumb BY Ed McCarthy, Tuesday Jan. 27, 2009

Hedge funds are opening their doors to a wider investor class. But before you fall hard for those triple digit returns, here’s the basics of using hedge funds to diversify your portfolio and a look at what brings those financial, and emotional, highs and lows.

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Halogen Guide to London

Londontourism_big_thumb BY Laura Balch, Monday Dec. 01, 2008

Excerpted from Indagare.com 2008 Indagare Travel, Inc. All rights reserved.


Whether you’re traveling with kids or planning a romantic escape for two, our guide to London covers it all—hotels, fine dining, …

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Choosing the Best International Cell Phone Coverage

Man-on-cellphone-boat_big_thumb BY Tara Shioya, Wednesday Nov. 19, 2008

For most travelers headed abroad, keeping in touch with family and colleagues during their absence is a must. But getting the best value on international cell phone service can be a daunting task. Knowing your travel habits and asking the right questions are the best ways to get the most out of your …

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Stretching Your Travel Dollars Overseas

640x480_hero-weak-dollar_big_thumb BY Nicholas Gill, Tuesday Oct. 14, 2008

While it’s easy to be put off by poor exchange rates, a weak dollar doesn’t have to mean forgoing a fantastic vacation. Here’s how to travel abroad—even in Europe—and make your vacation dollars work for you.

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Buying a Vacation Home in Costa Rica

Costarica_640x436_big_thumb BY Felicia Paik, Monday Oct. 13, 2008

Costa Rica is attracting second-home seekers who are drawn to its pristine beaches and dramatic landscape. Before you start shopping, learn the basics of property ownership for foreigners and get an overview of the latest luxury projects.

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Guide to Jet Cards

Halogen_guides_guide-to-jet_cards2640x480_big_thumb BY Alec Rosekrans, Wednesday Oct. 01, 2008

Jet cards offer the prestige and comfort of flying privately without the commitment of ownership or the hassle of on-demand charter. But does this latest private aviation option make sense for you?

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Planning the Ultimate African Safari

Halogen_guides_planning-the-ultimate-safari640x480_big_thumb BY Laura Del Rosso, Wednesday Oct. 01, 2008

Seeing elephants and lions by the dozen, visiting the mud-hut home of a Masai family and watching the sun sink in the vast skies are all highlights of the traditional African safari. Given the rising number of luxury tours and five-star, ultra-chic game lodges, you have more choices than ever for …

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Chartering a Mega Yacht

Cover_megayacht-640x480_big_thumb BY Sue Pierce, Wednesday Oct. 01, 2008

Chartering your own yacht can be a great alternative to booking a luxury cruise, but finding good information on this elite vacation option can be difficult. Your best bet for getting exactly what you want? Team up with a great charter broker.

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Buying a Fractional Vacation Retreat

Timbers-collection-castello-di-casole_big_thumb BY Amy Gunderson, Wednesday Oct. 01, 2008

Fractional real estate developments are cropping up around the globe, selling partial ownership of luxury residences. Here’s what you need to know before you buy.

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How to Travel in Space

Halogen_guides_how-to-travel-in-space640x480_big_thumb BY Amy Gunderson, Wednesday Oct. 01, 2008

Civilian space tourism is poised to become the next high-end adventure travel niche. When will this fledgling industry get off the ground, and just how much are these out-of-this-world vacations going to cost you?

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