Archive for February 26th, 2010

American Safari Cruises Creates New Sister Line

February 26, 2010
By Island Tips

InnerSea Discovers, the spawn of the 13-year veteran, American Safari Cruises is introducing a way for adventurous travelers to experience the uncharted areas of Alaska – without being strapped to a backpack full of survival gear. The new expedition cruise line – set to debut in May 2011 – will attempt to fill the...
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14 New National Monuments Being Considered

February 26, 2010
By Island Tips
14 New National Monuments Being Considered

Filed under: Activism , Hiking , North America , United States , Camping Last week a leaked document from the Department of the Interior gave travelers and outdoor enthusiasts a glimpse into potential plans by the Obama administration to designate as many as 14 new national monuments spread out across nine western states....
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Taking a Stroll in Ritsurin Park

February 26, 2010
By Island Tips

Ritsurin Park is considered as one of the most beautiful parks in Japan. Also known as Ritsurin Koen or Chestnut Garden, the park is in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, located in Shikoku Island, in southwestern Japan. Taking a Stroll in Ritsurin Park is happily produced by The Indie Travel Podcast , proud winners of...
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The Jaunted Guide on How to Travel Around the World

February 26, 2010
By Island Tips
The Jaunted Guide on How to Travel Around the World

All this week, we've been trying to help you make that bucket list dream come true: to travel around the world . Any way that you can move—including pogo stick, somersaults, or tent on a SUV —you can get from point A to point B, so long as the journey takes you on...
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Sun emerges (briefly) after slushy snow day

February 26, 2010
By Island Tips
Sun emerges (briefly) after slushy snow day

A few pictures from a walk around Red Hook, Brooklyn just as the sun popped out this afternoon. A full roundup to come, including links to the Broadway shows that are offering snow day discounts tonight. As of 2 p.m., there were 20.8 inches of snow in Central Park; 11.8 inches at LaGuardia...
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Hampton Beach Fire Damages Popular Oceanfront While Costa Cruise Ship Crashes in Egypt

February 26, 2010
By Island Tips
Hampton Beach Fire Damages Popular Oceanfront While Costa Cruise Ship Crashes in Egypt

Firefighters in New Hampshire battled a five-alarm fire last night that started at the Surf Hotel in Hampton Beach. The blaze spread and tore through four more buildings before firefighters were able to bring it under control.
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Enjoy the Fonck Museum in Vina del Mar, Chile

February 26, 2010
By Island Tips

Artifacts from both Easter Island and Central Chile housed in the Fonck Museum in Vina del Mar, Chile give viewers a detailed picture of early South American and Pacific
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Hula, Baby

February 26, 2010
By Island Tips

You don’t have to go to Hawai’i to get your grove on, but it doesn’t hurt. If you do find yourself on the islands, make sure you go to a Luau.  Also, watch out for smoke monsters. For more family-friendly travel photos visit DeliciousBaby’s Photo Fridays.
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Celebrity postpones cruise out of Charleston after massive outbreak of illness

February 26, 2010
By USA Today

The Celebrity Cruises ship hit by a massive outbreak of stomach illness this week will remain in Charleston overnight for an unscheduled deep ...
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Bus2Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula

February 26, 2010
By Island Tips
Bus2Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula

Andrew Evans explores the Antarctic Peninsula. I think weather is the only thing that really matters in Antarctica--weather and luck. And I think most every Antarctic explorer would agree with me
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