Archive for September 5th, 2010

Chinese Tourists in Japan

September 5, 2010
By Island Tips

Number one tourists in the world Thousands of Chinese tourists visit Shinjyuku in Tokyo. Electronic retail stores such as Yamada or Big Camera in the area are their popular tourist sites. And, they also enjoy shopping in department stores and small accessory shops. Many countries...
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Barbados within reach: American Airlines adds nonstop flights from DFW

September 5, 2010
By Island Tips
Barbados within reach: American Airlines adds nonstop flights from DFW

Filed under: Barbados , Airlines , Caribbean Texas residents will have even easier access to the sun, sand and fun this summer with the addition of new non-stop flights to Barbados courtesy of American Airlines . This new nonstop, three times per week service from the airline's Dallas- Fort Worth (DFW) hub begins...
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Holland America Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

September 5, 2010
By Island Tips

Avid cruisers know that there’s something special about fresh baked cookies onboard a ship. This recipe by Chef Wolfgang Wasshausen from Holland America Cruise Line  lets you bake amazing chocolate chip cookies right at home! Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 3 tablespoons water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1...
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Bahamas Webcam – Great Guana Cay, Abaco Islands

September 5, 2010
By Island Tips

Abaco Islands calling your name? Are you curious to know if it really is, Better in the Bahamas? By gazing through the lens of this week’s island webcam you can decide for yourself. The webcam is from Grabbers Bed, Bar and Grill on the island of Great Guana...
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Photos: Stairways to Santorini, Greece

September 5, 2010
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Craig DeThomas made it from the Italian side of the Adriatic to Greece and then to the island of the Aeolian Sea. He left clouds, the occasional drizzle and ochre yellow and Sienna reds of Italy for the brilliant pastels of Greece. First Stop — Santorini...
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Middle seat madness poll

September 5, 2010
By Island Tips

The “What would you bring to a desert island” question is so ten years ago. Nobody’s actually living on the set of Lost, and if you have your iPhone or blackberry with you, you’d probably be off the island before your sunburn even kicked in. The real
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Sailing club presentation — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

September 5, 2010
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A very long holiday / Unas vacaciones muy largas
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Comfort Inn LBV now Clarion Lake Buena Vista

September 5, 2010
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New name, same great location: Effective October 1, 2010 the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista will become the Clarion Lake Buena Vista . Following a $10 million dollar renovation project with beautifully decorated new rooms and an upgraded public space, the hotel was recently awarded the AAA 3 diamond rating. Best of...
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Ship of fine print: 7 clauses to beware of in your cruise contract

September 5, 2010
By Island Tips

If you ever want to feel confused, outraged and powerless all at the same time, just read your cruise line’s ticket contract.
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Philippine Police Kill Militant Commander, 2 Men

September 5, 2010
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Philippine Police Kill Abu Sayyaf Commander, 2 Other Militants In Clash On Southern Island
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