Best Buys -- Greer Wylder

Travel enthusiasts will love the upcoming tour through Greece

organized by Inge Rudman of Newport Mesa Travel. Rudman will escort a

tour to Athens, plus a seven-day cruise to Istanbul, Kusadasi, Patmos,

Mykonos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini, from Sept. 18 through Sept. 28. The

tour will focus on art, archeology and culture. “Throughout mainland

Greece and the islands, fabulous art and archeology have been unearthed

reflecting the region’s rich culture and history. Athens, the center of

what was, perhaps, the world’s greatest civilization, is renowned for its

wondrous architecture, exquisite art and historical significance,” says

Rudman. “From the Acropolis dominating the modern city to the ancient

agora marketplace to the plentiful museums of galleries, Greece’s capital

and largest city is a treasure trove of culture and beauty. Istanbul is

one of the world’s most important cities for centuries. Reminders of its

rich history as the center of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires include

many mosques, like the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, famous

ruins and museums. An excursion to Ephesus’s fascinating Greek and Roman

excavation is a must. Study the outlines of the Galipoli peninsula of

World War I fame as you sail along the Dardanelle’s, admire the skyline

of Istanbul and the Golden Horn.”

The cost starts at $1,679 per person, double occupancy, including

three nights in Athens, with breakfast and, while cruising, full

breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Newport Mesa AX Travel is at 2043

Westcliff Drive, Suite 110, Newport Beach. (714) 378-9157 or

[email protected].

Discover this sale

The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop of Corona del Mar is having

a red, white and blue sale starting today. “Everything from clothing to

furniture, to pictures and knickknacks all at 25% off the lowest price,

and anything that has the American red, white or blue color in or on it,”

says Gloria Godfrey at Discovery Shops. “We are also open Sunday for this

fantastic sale.” New clothing and furniture arrive daily. Refreshments

will be served during the sale. The American Cancer Discovery Shop is at

2600 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. (949) 640-4777.

The place to buy

Britt Ltd. in Lido Marina Village is having its “second showing” of

consignment designer-label clothing and accessories. Britt, of Britt

Ltd., says that you can save big money by buying consignment clothing or

earn extra money by selling your top-name garments. The sale lasts

through the weekend. It’s open seven days a week. Britt Ltd. is at 3442

Via Oporto, Suite 103, Newport Beach. (949) 675-2174.

Needlepoint need

Missys will have her first anniversary sale from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

today. Everything, excluding custom orders, is reduced 20%. Missys

specializes in needlepoint, and offers classes and workshops and custom

needlepoint designs. Beginning needlepoint classes will begin July 11 and

July 13, and will run for a six-week session, on Thursday or Saturday. On

Saturday afternoons beginning from 1:30 to 3 p.m July 6, Missys will

offer needlepoint classes for children 8 to 14. There is a sample of what

children will work on in the store. The “Add Sparkle to your Canvas”

workshop to learn how to apply stitches, using interesting new threads to

a painted canvas, is offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. The fee is

$15. Monday Night Stitching continues throughout the year and is open to

anyone who wants to stitch. Custom Needlepoint Designs are available upon

request. The store hours are from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through

Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Monday Night Stitching is from

6 to 9 p.m. Missys is at 1500 Adams Ave., Suite 107, Costa Mesa. (714)

444-4210.

OK for Oakley

Macy’s in South Coast Plaza has opened a new Oakley Concept Zone for

men. The exclusive department has only one other California location, at

the Union Square Macy’s in San Francisco. Macy’s carries a full line of

Oakley merchandise, including footwear, wristwatches, apparel and eye

wear. All of the designs are very high-tech and fashion forward. (714)

556-0611.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to Greer

Wylder at o7 [email protected] or 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA

92627, or via fax at (949) 646-4170.