New Zealand travel writer Heather Hapeta aka 'the kiwitravelwriter' is running a 7 day travel writing course at the Daku Resort in Fiji in August. Sounds like a great way to combine a beach holiday with your writing and travel passions. The course is geared to teach you the ins and outs of writing...
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Archive for March 20th, 2010
Heather Hapeta to Hold Travel Writing Course at Daku Resort, Fiji…
Restaurant review: Eddie Gilbert’s, Ramsgate, Kent | Jay Rayner
Eddie Gilbert's is a Ramsgate institution that will reel you in with its perfectly cooked fish dishes Eddie Gilbert's, 32 King Street, Ramsgate, Kent (01843 852 123) Meal for two, including wine and service, £35-£70 If you were merely to sit at a table in the upstairs restaurant at Eddie Gilbert's one lunchtime...
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‘Most British Airways crew are striking on behalf of the passengers’
As cabin staff take to?the picket lines, flights have been grounded and customers left with their travel?plans in tatters It was supposed to be a trip of a lifetime for the teenage musicians. After 18 months of fundraising, the flights to New York were booked, ready for their appearance in New York's Carnegie...
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Eco-luxury hotel on Hadahaa in the Maldives | Mariella Frostrup
Can a luxury resort ever be green? A new hotel on the Maldivian island of Hadahaa is a true eco-paradise With great pride, our "butler" Atheef is describing the utter deliciousness, the supreme sweetness, the irresistible flavour and vast superiority of the Maldivian mango.
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Chowder Cookoff, Carolina Beach, NC
One of the many pleasures of Pleasure Island
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IRC, Canary Islands, 28th April – 1st May 2010
Great news for motor sport fans, the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) will take place in the Canary Islands for the first time in 2010. The Canary Islands rally “Trofeo El Corte Inglés” will replace the usual slot at Rally Principe de Asturias. The rally will take place in Gran Canaria from the 28th...
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Why don’t cruise lines notify passengers of itinerary changes?
On The Spot by L.A. Times Travel editor Catharine Hamm Question: I was booked on a Carnival Cruise to Catalina and Ensenada, Mexico, during the week of a big storm. When I got to the port, I learned the itinerary had been changed to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, because of weather
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Maui: Island of Natural Wonders
Maui…close your eyes and picture this. A towering waterfall cascading down a lush canyon wall. A white sand beach with the sparkling blue Pacific beyond. A giant humpback whale breaching near a catamaran’s bow. A serene sunrise over a volcano’s immense crater. A fire-red sunset glowing over an ancient tropical island…memories that will last a lifetime....
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And now, a thank you to our supporters….
I’d like to take a moment to thank the Hawaii businesses that advertise on Go Visit Hawaii. Their support of Go Visit Hawaii makes it possible for me to provide you with free advice.
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Adventures in St. Croix, Haved you Undressed this Beauty?
Fine beaches, lush forests, historical landmarks, and a touch of Europe make a visit to St. Croix, the largest of the US Virgin Islands, a journey through land and time. The attitude of this island is fun-loving and welcoming to tourists, so start planning a jaunt in this direction if you
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