Archive for March 5th, 2010

Walking the Andean Wilds (Cajas National Park , Ecuador)

March 5, 2010
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Walking the Andean Wilds (Cajas National Park , Ecuador)

Less than an hour by bus from the seductive colonial city of Cuenca is the primeval travel wonder of Cajas National Park. Numerous paths criss-cross the majestic, but bleak Ecuadorean wilderness that has striking similarities to the west of Scotland. The routes are numbered but signage is extremely limited making hiking in this...
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Cruise With the Beatles

March 5, 2010
By Island Tips

Do you like the fresh air and boats like Leo? How about the Beatles? Of course you do.  Which is why you need to picture yourself on this boat: The Beatles Tribute Cruise.
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Berlin: Kinder funky

March 5, 2010
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Berlin's network of kindercafes is perfect for kids' pitstops for refuelling between sights Berlin, famed for its nightlife and creative scene, might not be the first place that springs to mind for a family weekend. Yet it often surprises visitors with its child-friendly infrastructure. Of course, there are all the parks and open...
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New UK family fun

March 5, 2010
By Island Tips

Top 10 new family trips and activities, from sailing on the Solent to a wildlife weekend in North Yorkshire 1 Eco-camping, Gloucestershire Dome Garden is a new camp made up of 10 geodesic domes opening in Coleford, in the Forest of Dean, this April. The domes are linked by paths made from recycled...
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Spring break switcheroo: Europe gains visitors at Caribbean’s expense

March 5, 2010
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Two youth-oriented travel agencies report European locales are besting Caribbean counterparts for spring break travelers. A recent ...
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Cruises: cultural and specialist interest holidays

March 5, 2010
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Whatever your specialist interest, there is probably a cruise on which you can indulge it.
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A few of my FAVORITE spots…

March 5, 2010
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A few of my FAVORITE spots…

What do Fiji, Bali, Mexico and St. Barts have in common apart from being a beautiful destination?
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Rogue Wave Strikes Cruise Ship Killing Two

March 5, 2010
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A 26-foot wave pummeled the front of the Mv Louis Majesty yesterday, shattering glass windows while cameras were rolling. Frantic passengers fled the scene as water rushed into the ship, leaving two people dead and fourteen injured.
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