Archive for September 4th, 2010

Berge: is this the coolest lodge in the Alps?

September 4, 2010
By Island Tips

There is no reception, no bar, no restaurant and no room service, but Berge, at the foot of the Bavarian Alps, is the ultimate mountain retreat It's been raining for days. The sky is a murky grey and the mountains, rising steeply just a few hundred metres away, ...
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Checking In: Ellen MacArthur

September 4, 2010
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Checking In: Ellen MacArthur

Yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur talks about the beauty of the open ocean, the joys of the remote South Georgia island and childhood memories of holidays on the South-East coast.
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Dubrovnik–Croatia : Best of the Balkans

September 4, 2010
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Dubrovnik, a quick detour to Croatia half an hour from the border with Montenegro, is one of the most impressive cities I’ve had the pleasure of visiting recently. What a gorgeous place! A modernly renovated historical old city set next to the...
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Saturday’s scene: Posing in Panama

September 4, 2010
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Alan photographed these children during a port stop when our Regent Seven Seas cruise ship, Mariner, sailed through the Panama Canal. Romantic Vacation
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Villas de Maitre Introduces New Luxury Villas in Mauritius

September 4, 2010
By Island Tips
Villas de Maitre Introduces New Luxury Villas in Mauritius

Villa de Maitre Introduces New Luxury Villas - the Athena Villas are new island villas in addition to Mauritius beachfront villas from Villa de Maitre vacation rental broker.
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AirTran; ATL airport reach seven-year agreement

September 4, 2010
By Island Tips
AirTran; ATL airport reach seven-year agreement

Filed under: Airlines Travelers flying on AirTrain Airways will be spending a lot more time in Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport , thanks to the completion of a seven-year master lease agreement for facilities, signed earlier this week. AirTran Airways, based in Orlando, Fla., ...
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Middle East: Gulf getaways

September 4, 2010
By Island Tips

Spend some Arabian days and nights exploring the culture and coastal beauty of the Gulf Culture, Qatar With its long, elegant corniche bristling with futuristic skyscrapers, Doha – the capital of Qatar – has enjoyed a transformational decade. The most exciting new development is the spectacular Museum of Islamic Art, designed by Chinese-American...
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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has the World’s Biggest Cruise Ship

September 4, 2010
By Island Tips

Oasis of the Sea, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship is the biggest cruise ship in the world. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Caribbean cruises will never be the same.
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Choosing a Cruise Ship: Get the best cabin you can afford

September 4, 2010
By Island Tips

While all cabins are designed to be as comfortable and functional as possible, you can’t get around the fact that cruise-ship cabins are still much smaller than the typical hotel room. If you intend to do nothing more than ...
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New Zealand travel update: Quake shuts Christchurch airport; facilities checked for damage

September 4, 2010
By Island Tips

The huge earthquake that rocked New Zealand’s South Island early Saturday damaged buildings, cut out power and shut the Christchurch airport, according to wire reports and the airport’s website. At least two serious injuries were reported from the quake. Passengers should not travel to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) until further notice, ...
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