Archive for February 11th, 2010

4-Minutes of Jimmy Murphy of AMAWATERWAYS Talking River Cruising

February 11, 2010
By Island Tips
4-Minutes of Jimmy Murphy of AMAWATERWAYS Talking River Cruising

4-Minutes of Jimmy Murphy, Chairman of AMAWATERWAYS, discussing European River Cruising with Jane DeGrow, host of the syndicated Travel Queen Radio Show. AMAWATERWAYS is an award winning river cruise line founded in 2002 by Jimmy Murphy, Kristin Karst and Rudi Schreiner. In the last five years AMA has launched a number of new...
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Governors Island to reopen June 5 with family events

February 11, 2010
By Island Tips
Governors Island to reopen June 5 with family events

Governors Island on June 5 will reopen for the season with an Opening Day Family Festival, according to preliminary plans detailed in the Governors Island Alliance newsletter mailed today. Water Taxi Beach will return to the island, possibly with more outdoor movie screenings. The art-minded FIGMENT festival is set for June 11 through...
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Antigua Attacks Cause Star Clippers to Cancel Port Calls

February 11, 2010
By Island Tips

On January 19, the Caribbean island of Antigua once again made headlines, when a female passenger aboard the Star Clippers’ Royal Clipper was found dead just a few steps from Pigeon Point Beach – a popular tourist refuge on Antigua. Shaken by the murder, Star Clippers announced on February 1 that the Royal Clipper...
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When you got it, flaunt it!

February 11, 2010
By Island Tips

Download now or preview on posterous IMG.pdf (2310 KB) When Islands Magazine wanted an expert for their Travel Agent Advisory Board, one of the superstars chosen is our own Ken Marshall! Ready for some island hopping, toes-wiggling-in-the-sand relaxation? Ken is THE MAN! Email
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Winter Lights Festival

February 11, 2010
By Island Tips
Winter Lights Festival

Reykjavík, Island The Icelandic winter celebration of increasing light, after a long period of darkness, fills the city with added life as all major cultural institutions, galleries, shops and artists join in on the fu... more
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Antigua Takes Steps Toward Safety After Passenger Murder – CruiseCritic.co.uk

February 11, 2010
By Island Tips

Antigua Takes Steps Toward Safety After Passenger Murder CruiseCritic.co.uk ... Elisabeth Nilssen -- the fourth such crime against a tourist in Antigua in less than two years -- steps have been taken to make the port safer. ..
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Central America Fares from $194 (R/T)

February 11, 2010
By Island Tips

While many flock to Caribbean islands for their annual vacations, savvy travelers are heading to Central America to experience pristine beaches and tropical rainforests for a fraction of the cost. Our editors have spotted some impressive deals on flights to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and more from as little as $194 round-trip – with...
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Snowbound? Try the Easy and Cheap “Caribbean Travel” Cure

February 11, 2010
By Island Tips

So you’re stuck in the house because of those 4-foot drifts piled up against the door, and suddenly it hits: cabin fever! Here is the step-by-step cure: 1.) Fire up the computer 2.) Visit FareCompare’s When-to-Fly Caribbean Flight Finder 3.) Choose the month you’d like to fly and hit “Find My Deal” 4.) Drool...
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Surviving a Long Cruise

February 11, 2010
By Island Tips

Say what? The words “survive” and “cruise” don’t go together.
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