Archive for February 23rd, 2010

Save 50% off Every Second Night at Starwood Hotels in North America, South America, and the Caribbean

February 23, 2010
By Island Tips
Save 50% off Every Second Night at Starwood Hotels in North America, South America, and the Caribbean

The St. Regis Monarch Beach, a Tuscan-inspired, oceanfront resort in Southern California, is one of the Starwood properties offering up to 25% savings Back in October, we told you about the Better Tomorrows offer that Starwood Hotels was rolling out on some Maui properties whereby guests could get 50% off every second night...
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Greetings from Wyandot

February 23, 2010
By Island Tips
Greetings from Wyandot

This is the first postcard I've ever had that's proud to be on the Lincoln Highway , and the first card of this style too. The Lincoln Highway in Wyandot County is a tranquil journey through rural Ohio.? Homesteads dot the countryside with their bounty of corn, wheat and soybeans during the growing...
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Photo of the Day (2.23.10)

February 23, 2010
By Island Tips
Photo of the Day (2.23.10)

Filed under: Photos , Photo of the Day Today's Photo of the Day is a dramatic shot from Flickr user driftingfocus . Beyond the lighting, stark contrast, and simplicity of the image, I find that the emotion captured on this performer's face is very moving; the mark of a well timed shot. The...
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Spring break specials to Mexico and Caribbean that are NOT for students

February 23, 2010
By Island Tips

You might call this the anti-spring break. Fun, sun and beaches galore—yes. College kids getting crazy—no. Or at least “Caribbean Jim” has tried his best to steer you clear of these shenanigans and point you to his favorite destinations and resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico where you can relax with friends and family....
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In another shift, Norwegian Cruise Line to base ship in Rome for first time

February 23, 2010
By USA Today

Norwegian Cruise Line today announced it would base a ship in Rome in 2011 -- a first for the line.
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LATIN AMERICA: Mexico Dusts Off Leadership Role – Inter Press Service

February 23, 2010
By Island Tips
LATIN AMERICA: Mexico Dusts Off Leadership Role – Inter Press Service

BBC News LATIN AMERICA: Mexico Dusts Off Leadership Role Inter Press Service The 15 CARICOM countries are Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, St Kitts and Nevis, ... Rio Group's Unity Summit to Focus on Haiti CRIENGLISH.com PM Douglas tackles youth empowerment issues at Mexico-CARICOM Summit Communication's...
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Egypt: Pampered to death on the Nile with a cruise through ancient history

February 23, 2010
By Island Tips
Egypt: Pampered to death on the Nile with a cruise through ancient history

John Carter is thrilled by his very own Hercule Poirot experience - including some funny towels - as he laps up the nostalgia on the Nile in a cosy dahabiya.
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Cruise and a curry? Celebrity chef Atul Kochhar adds spice to holidays at sea

February 23, 2010
By Island Tips
Cruise and a curry? Celebrity chef Atul Kochhar adds spice to holidays at sea

Atul Kochhar was the first Indian chef to be awarded a Michelin star in Britain and now he is taking on new challenges, catering for the tastes of P&O's ship Azura.
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$1399 & up: 6 Nts Galapagos Bay Islands w/air

February 23, 2010
By Island Tips

Incl. Transfers, Breakfast, City Tours, Yacht Tour
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