Archive for March 21st, 2010

A stroll in Ritsurin Park

March 21, 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. A stroll in Ritsurin Park is happily produced by The Indie Travel Podcast , proud winners of Lonely...
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Travel TV – Some Funny Travel Television Shows

March 21, 2010
By Island Tips

Travel TV seems to be littered with a heap of (lucky) hosts scoring junkets to all ends of the Earth.  Mind you, some of them stay in places that cost the entire Gross Domestic Product of a Pacific Island nation per night, which is totally unrealistic for most backpackers on a tight budget. But...
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Episode 28 – Celebrity Eclipse

March 21, 2010
By Island Tips

Stewart Chiron the Cruise Guy talks to us about his recent trip to Germany to board the Celebrity Eclipse.  Nancy Rubin of the Jacksonville Port Authority talks to us about the economic output cruise ships have in our local ports.
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Washington Island Ferry Line, Inc.

March 21, 2010
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Door County, Wisconsin encompasses mainland miles plus several islands. And Washington Island Ferry provides reliable transportation throughout this vacationer's paradise
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Photo of the Day (3.21.2010)

March 21, 2010
By Island Tips
Photo of the Day (3.21.2010)

Filed under: Barbados , Caribbean It's amazing something as boring as a run on the beach could look so beautiful. Flickr user NigelDurrant captured this masterful shot of a few runners in Barbados. I love the sense of movement, the symmetry and long pencil-thin shadows stretched in the sand.
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Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Providence, Rhode Island

March 21, 2010
By Island Tips
Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Providence, Rhode Island

Peter’s radio show is broadcasting live from the Renaissance Providence Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island. Want to know where the locals like to go in this New England city? So did we! Read on for great ideas about where to go when you’re visiting Rhode Island’s capital city… Ann Woolsey, Director, Museum of Art...
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Coco Loco Island Beach Vacation in the Philippines

March 21, 2010
By Island Tips

For island beach vacations, you can't beat Coco Loco Island Resort. Read about our beautiful private island experience in the Philippines.
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Sailing the Whitsundays

March 21, 2010
By Island Tips

Located off Airlie Beach on Australia’s east coast, the Whitsunday Islands are a very popular destination for travelers. Every person who travels up the east coast takes a cruise through the Whitsunday islands. It is one of those “must sees.” The tours typically last three days and two nights. However, since you leave mid-day...
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Romance Down to a Tee

March 21, 2010
By Island Tips

Sandals is famous for romance, but did you know in addition to several sports, that golf is included in the price?  You get unlimited green fees and complimentary golf clinics. The Sandals Golf School in Ocho Rios is powered by Nike Golf.  Sandals guests can take advantage of one, two and three-day golf schools taught by certified...
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