Archive for March 13th, 2010

Why we travel

March 13, 2010
By Island Tips

It has long been said that travel "broadens the mind". Now new evidence proves that jumping on a plane will not only make you smarter, but more open-minded and creative It's 4.15 in the morning and my alarm clock has just stolen away a lovely dream. My eyes are open but my pupils...
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St Patrick’s Day Parade in Lanzarote, 17th March 2010

March 13, 2010
By Island Tips
St Patrick’s Day Parade in Lanzarote, 17th March 2010

For the first time in Lanzarote a grand event has been organized to celebrate Ireland’s Patron saint’s day, on March 17 th . There have been music events in Puerto dell Carmen on St.
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Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

March 13, 2010
By Island Tips

The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is a luxury hotel on beautiful sprawling property, recommended for an upscale family vacation in this least developed Hawaiian island.
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“The Bachelor Bump” in St. Lucia

March 13, 2010
By Island Tips

At the New York Times Travel Show a few weekends ago, every Caribbean rep, it seemed, was talking about the positive publicity that St. Lucia and its resorts received from the popular series, “The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love.” And now an article in the St. Lucia Star gives some numbers:  Director of Tourism Louis...
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Cruising your way to a great fundraiser

March 13, 2010
By Island Tips

All aboard!  Calling all family travelers that want to help fundraise I live in California with two elementary students in public school.  That means that every week my family receives emails, fliers, and soliciations to help raise funds for our school facing a huge budget crisis.  One way that I have been able to help our local school...
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Southampton, England, Cruising Hub of Europe

March 13, 2010
By Island Tips

Southampton, on the southern coast of England, has seen the departure of some of the most famous ships in history, including the Mayflower and the Titanic.
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Paedophile Priest in Lanzarote

March 13, 2010
By Island Tips
Paedophile Priest in Lanzarote

Olenka Frenkiel reported on BBC2 Newsnight recently about former priest Bill Carney who is currently residing in the Canary Islands. Although not specified it is clear from the video that he is in the resort of Playa Blanca, Lanzarote.
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Barbados villa review: Port St Charles

March 13, 2010
By Island Tips

For over 2 years Port St Charles was my home. I had decided to move from Montreal, Canada to the Caribbean and was very comfortable with Barbados. The direct flights from Montreal were a bonus, but it was the friendly locals and year round warm weather that did it for me. Barbados isn’t a...
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