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Ramada hotel reservations for 50% off – as low as $28/night

February 9, 2010
By Island Tips
Ramada hotel reservations for 50% off – as low as $28/night

Filed under: North America , United States , Hotels and Accommodations , Caribbean A Ramada hotel might not be your first thought for a romantic hotel, but what if I told you that you can reserve a room with a sweet 50% discount? I’m guessing that suddenly makes it more interesting! The Ramada Hotels reservation site has a promotion offering 50% off their lowest rates – and this isn’t the kind of promo that makes you hunt for hours to find the “hot deal”.

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Last Minute Valentines Day in Hawaii

February 9, 2010
By Island Tips

If you’re looking to spend Valentine’s Day in Hawaii, here’s a deal from Pleasant Holidays that’s too good to pass up to Honolulu, Maui or Kauai. $189 per person, fly round-trip to Hawaii, including Hertz rental car for 3 days (hotel not included).

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Last Minute Valentines Day in Hawaii

Rain ruins things here, like cockfighting — Isabela, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

February 9, 2010
By Island Tips

Aaron Jacobson’s Galapagos Adventure

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Rain ruins things here, like cockfighting — Isabela, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Hawaii Tales — Maui, Hawaii, United States

February 9, 2010
By Island Tips

Ray’s World Trip

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Hawaii Tales — Maui, Hawaii, United States

Up in the Air, Florida Shipwrecks & Super Bowl Travel – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

February 8, 2010
By Island Tips
Up in the Air, Florida Shipwrecks & Super Bowl Travel – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

This Saturday, Peter is broadcasting his radio show from The Atlantic Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Featured guests include: Walter Kirn , author of the novel Up in the Air , which has been adapted into an Academy Award-nominated film, discussing his book and travel experiences; Dr. Ray McAllister , local historian and oceanographer, analyzing why there are so many shipwrecks off the coast and the importance of the Hillsboro Lighthouse; Leigh Gallagher , senior editor at Fortune magazine, discussing Super Bowl travel and what it means for the cities that host the big game

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Enjoy The Redentore Festival in Venice, Italy from Crystal Serenity cruise ship

February 8, 2010
By Island Tips

This summer Crystal Serenity will spend two remarkable overnights in Venice, Italy allowing your clients to celebrate The Redentore Festival, one of the best-loved celebrations by Venetians. Hundreds of boats gather in the bay of San Marco decorated with branches and multi-colored balloons to admire fireworks and their reflections on the waters of the lagoon,

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Enjoy The Redentore Festival in Venice, Italy from Crystal Serenity cruise ship

Haiti Volunteers, Romantic Spots & Fort Lauderdale Restaurants – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

February 8, 2010
By Island Tips
Haiti Volunteers, Romantic Spots & Fort Lauderdale Restaurants – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

On February 6, 2010, Peter broadcast his radio show from The Atlantic Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Featured guests include: Greg Bennick , a volunteer currently in Haiti, calls in with an update on the situation; Anne Banas , executive editor of SmarterTravel.com , helping you get in the Valentine’s Day mood with tips on romantic prisons; Jane Engle , assistant travel editor for the Los Angeles Times , keeping you ahead of the curve with the top travel trends of 2010; Chef Dean Max , acclaimed chef at 3030 Ocean Restaurant, sharing his picks for top spots to eat in the area and talking about what’s on his menu; Wil Shriner , a local producer/director and comedian, weighs in on local favorites. Check out more guests from this show here .

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Haiti Update, Travel Industry Jobs, South Florida Diving & the Super Bowl – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

February 8, 2010
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Haiti Update, Travel Industry Jobs, South Florida Diving & the Super Bowl – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

On February 6, 2010, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from The Atlantic Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Featured guests include: Richard Walden from OpUSA offers an update on the situation in Haiti; Roger Dow , President and CEO of US Travel Association, talking about how critical it is to create jobs in the travel industry; Jeff Torode , from the South Florida Diving Headquarters, sharing tips about the best places to snorkel and dive; New York Times sports writer Joe Lapointe discusses the Super Bowl. Check out more guests from this show here

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A Floating Safari in Bostwana

February 8, 2010
By Island Tips

The Zambezi Queen offers luxury river cruises down the Chobe River in Botswana.

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A Floating Safari in Bostwana

High Tech on the High Seas

February 8, 2010
By Island Tips

Social media networks and mobile apps are popping up on cruises.

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High Tech on the High Seas

Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: Cheap Flights to Romantic Beaches for Two

February 8, 2010
By Island Tips

What do women (men, too) want for Valentine’s Day? Forget roses and chocolate* and give the gift of your time. People are so busy these days, that getting away together is a very big deal – but getting together in just the right spot is key.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: Cheap Flights to Romantic Beaches for Two

The Alcatraz Island Preservation Project

February 8, 2010
By Island Tips

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, the Nonprofit Partner for the Golden Gate National Parks, has launched an ambitious, challenging, multi-year undertaking.

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The Alcatraz Island Preservation Project