Archive for February 24th, 2010

Ducati Launch the new Multistrada 1200 in Lanzarote

February 24, 2010
By Island Tips
Ducati Launch the new Multistrada 1200 in Lanzarote

More than 40 Ducati motorcycles will be cruising the roads of Lanzarote from the 25th February through to the 4th March 2010. Ducati selected Lanzarote as the venue to road test their new 2010 Multistrada 1200 and move than 120 motor industry press journalists have been invited to the island to review the...
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Exploring the Galapagos with National Geographic

February 24, 2010
By Island Tips

The blue-footed boobie The Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean have for years been the epitome of ecotourism.  Experiencing this destination with National Geographic in conjunction with Lindblad Expeditions was a privilege and a day-by-day wonder. National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions have formed a partnership in various parts of...
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Daily Pampering: New restaurant opens at The Landings in St. Lucia

February 24, 2010
By Island Tips
Daily Pampering: New restaurant opens at The Landings in St. Lucia

Filed under: Food and Drink , St. Lucia , Hotels and Accommodations , Caribbean If you haven't been to The Landings St. Lucia lately, the restaurant that just opened is probably worth a trip.
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Welcome To TravelViews

February 24, 2010
By Island Tips

?????Today, AAA travel consultant and blogger Gayle Pierce shares her experiences on the Galapagos Islands, the land of giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies. Every day, AAATravelviews features stories, tips, news and answers to your travel questions. Post a comment or click the Q&A tab above to submit your question.
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2010’s New Cruise Ship Season is Underway

February 24, 2010
By Island Tips

Yesterday’s arrival of the Costa Deliziosa in Dubai for the ship’s naming ceremony officially kicked-off the 2010 new cruise ship frenzy – which is shaping up to be just as exciting (if not more) than last year. Shortly after the Costa Deliziosa set sail, AIDA cruises christened the AIDAblu in Hamburg which will be...
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$629 & up: 6-Night Hawaii Vacation Sale Through Summer w/Air

February 24, 2010
By Island Tips

Incl. kids stay FREE, transfers, breakfast & more
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Forced to Pay an Airline Fee I Didn’t Owe

February 24, 2010
By Island Tips

Have you ever wrongly been charged a fee at an airport check-in counter? It happened to me on Monday in Kona, Hawaii. The Hawaiian Airlines check-in agent insisted we owed $40 in luggage fees. I insisted we did not
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How to Avoid the Norovirus!

February 24, 2010
By Island Tips

With our short three-day cruise to the Bahamas all booked, reading stories like the recent outbreak of a norovirus-like illness on the Celebrity Mercury sure isn’t comforting. The number of people affected seems to be around 400 and while they’re unsure how it got on board, they’ve responded by bringing a doctor on board...
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