Archive for August, 2010

$2 R/T Spirit Sale – Ends Wednesday*

August 31, 2010
By Island Tips

Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit has slashed prices on its U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America routes for members of its fare club. Travel at these prices is valid on specific dates in October and December, but book sale fares before they expire.
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Caribbean, Uncategorized | No Comments »

13 Zante – my Greek island holiday – podcast

August 31, 2010
By Island Tips

Podcast 13 – In this podcast I’m taking you on holiday with me to the Greek island of Zakynthos or Zante as it’s popularly known. You’ll hear about how we explored the island, enjoying Greek mezze in Zante town, watched some traditional Greek dancing, visiting ancient monasteries, ...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Royal Caribbean’s Record-Size Cruise Ship Nearly Ready

August 31, 2010
By Island Tips

USA TODAY | Will Royal Caribbean's much-awaited new ship, Allure of the Seas, be ready for its late November unveiling? It's looking more and more like a sure thing. ...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Caribbean, Cruise, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Photo of the Day (8.31.10)

August 31, 2010
By Island Tips
Photo of the Day (8.31.10)

Filed under: Festivals and Events , Photos , Stories , Asia , Sri Lanka , Photo of the Day , Travel Trivia I think that the best travel photography is the kind that captures a unique instance of the human experience and opens it up for...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Inside a Cabin Onboard Carnival Cruise Lines’ ‘Carnival Glory’

August 31, 2010
By Island Tips

Remember last week, when we talked about giving in and buying a kitschy souvenir cup onboard a recent cruise? That was just the tip of the iceberg—pardon the mention of ship and icebergs in the same sentence. Knowing that it's almost wholly suites and balcony staterooms that get talked about online and ...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Cruise, General, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Day 22 — Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand

August 31, 2010
By Island Tips

Pia-ascherl2010's Great Adventure
Read more »

Tags:
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Wanderfly.com beta invites for Gadling readers

August 31, 2010
By Island Tips
Wanderfly.com beta invites for Gadling readers

Filed under: Africa , Asia , Europe , North America , Oceania , South America , Antarctica , Internet Tools , News , Middle East , Central America , Caribbean We hate to break it to you, but there's only a week left in summer. Why not get a jump on planning ...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Caribbean, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Oyster festivals set for September, October in NY

August 31, 2010
By Island Tips
Oyster festivals set for September, October in NY

It looks like September 25 is going to be the big day for oysters in New York City for 2010. That’s the day for oyster festivals in Midtown at Grand Central Terminal and downtown on Stone Street. The annual Oyster Frenzy at the Grand Central Oyster Bar , from noon to 6 p.m.,...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , ,
Posted in Beer, Uncategorized | No Comments »

More cruise ships knocked off course by Hurricane Earl

August 31, 2010
By USA Today

The 'powerful' Category 4 storm already has forced nearly a dozen ships to change course.
Read more »

Tags: , ,
Posted in Cruise, Uncategorized | No Comments »