Archive for March 26th, 2010

Costa Rica Vacation: Dive of a Lifetime

March 26, 2010
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For a spectacular Costa Rica vacation, go to Cocos Island where you will find fabulous Costa Rica scuba diving at one of the Seven Wonders of this beautiful country.
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Beaching it: Doing Italy Like a Local

March 26, 2010
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Beaching it: Doing Italy Like a Local

Many Italians swear that Sardinia is tops for beaches, and exploring by boat is ideal. Here, the town of La Maddalena's harbor. Photo by: Julien Capmeil In the April 2010 issue,? Condé ?Nast Traveler ’s Ondine Cohane found during her Italian travels that the country known for its architecture, history and romance turns,...
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Blue Cruise Gulet Tours in Turkey

March 26, 2010
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Blue Cruises are a wonderful and inexpensive way to see the Aegean and Mediterranean Coastlines while visiting Turkey.
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Santa Monica: The Hotel Oceana Wants To Let You Ride…Their Bike

March 26, 2010
By Island Tips

In this week's Hotel Transportation news, we're bringing you a snapshot of the hotel bikes on loan for guests at the Hotel Oceana in Santa Monica. Check out the license plate! The hotel is located on Ocean Avenue near the beach and Santa Monica is definitely a bike-friendly city.
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Jameos del Agua, Revisited

March 26, 2010
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Jameos del Agua, Revisited

The Jameos del Agua was the first site to be created by César Manrique as a cultural centre in Lanzarote which opened back in 1966 and is part of the volcanic tunnel formed with the eruption of the Volcán de la Corona. The Túnel de la Atlántida stretches from la Corona to the...
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South Florida is ‘open territory’ for organized crime – Los Angeles Times

March 26, 2010
By Island Tips

South Florida is 'open territory' for organized crime Los Angeles Times They started opening banks in Antigua and Aruba." Federal prosecutors roll out indictments against the Italian Mafia every year, but younger Mafiosi step up ...
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Norovirus postpones NCAA swim championships; Airline flight is possible source

March 26, 2010
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It's not uncommon to hear of norovirus outbreaks sickening cruise customers. Now, a recent outbreak of the virus could be traced back to an airline ...
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Epic News Pouring Out of NCL

March 26, 2010
By Island Tips

Over the past few weeks, more “epic” news has been pouring out of Norwegian Cruise Line. The company’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay (located 120 miles off the coast of Fort Lauderdale), will undergo a major renovation that carries with it a price tag of $20 million. The 250-acre island will see extended beaches,...
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