Archive for March 23rd, 2010

NCL Cruises 2010: Hurry Rate Hike Just Announced

March 23, 2010
By Island Tips

NCL follows several other cruise lines, including Carnival and Seabourn to announce rate increases are just around the corner. Prices are estimated to rise about 7%. Here’s a 3 day sale to not only help you lock in lower prices, but also take advantage of reduced deposits and receive onboard spending money as well!...
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Daily Pampering: Go bobsledding in the rainforest

March 23, 2010
By Island Tips
Daily Pampering: Go bobsledding in the rainforest

Filed under: Jamaica Did you enjoy watching the bobsledding in Vancouver this year? Well, why not make the bobsled part of your next island vacation? Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, should be high on your list.
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Sydney-Fiji Flights With Jetstar: Bula to That!

March 23, 2010
By Island Tips

Woo hoo! I’ve managed to score a trip to Fiji thanks to the nice people at Tourism Fiji. This trip is part of promoting a new Sydney-Fiji service with Jetstar that commences on Monday 29 March 2010.
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7-Night Alaska Cruise From $899 Per Person

March 23, 2010
By Island Tips

      Contact me to book your cruise today!Barbara King Great Getaways Travel913-338-2244barbara@greatgetaways.travel                   Experience Alaska and Europe Like an Insider  Ever wondered what it's like to see a gigantic chunk of ice split from a glacier? Want to learn about the history behind the...
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Travelocity announces the launch of Top Secret Hotels

March 23, 2010
By Island Tips
Travelocity announces the launch of Top Secret Hotels

Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations , Internet Tools The roaming Gnome has found a new way to book hotels: Travelocity announced it will offer unpublished - or 'opaque' - hotel deals as part of their hotel offerings. The concept is familiar: Find deeply discounted hotel rates based on preferred location, star-rating and amenities,...
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Six Flags Hurricane Harbor adding water play area for Memorial Day

March 23, 2010
By Island Tips

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the water park located next to Six Flags Magic Mountain, will add a new water play area in time for Memorial Day weekend. Mr. Six’s Splash Island, themed to the frenetically dancing senior citizen who serves as a spokes-character for the amusement park chain, will be aimed at young children...
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The Desert of Maine: It Started as a Patch of Sand

March 23, 2010
By Island Tips

My husband and I found ourselves in Maine on our honeymoon because we wanted something different than the typical island getaway for newlyweds. Instead, we chose Old Orchard Beach in the off season and took day trips to Portland and its neighboring towns, stopping at any roadside attractions we found along the way. Though...
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Favorite Activities in Oahu with Kids

March 23, 2010
By Island Tips

As a mother of two children, fun and educational family activities are always a top priority. Giving my children experiences that will last a lifetime is an amazing feeling, and I’m so lucky to be able to live on Oahu where there are so many family focused activities to choose from. The island’s safe...
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Cyprus Celebrates 50

March 23, 2010
By Island Tips

I haven’t seen Tasoula in several years and it was long overdue to check in on the news about Cyprus. I am glad I did. Cyprus has some big news coming up.
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