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Wine Districts by Bicycle in the USA

September 3, 2010
By Island Tips

If you happen to be near a good U.S. newsstand, pick up a copy of the always-excellent Imbibe magazine. In this month’s issue you’ll see an intriguing story title on the cover: Wine Country Bike Tours. Hmmmm, sounds...
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Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival in Fernandina Beach

September 3, 2010
By Island Tips

Located in northeast Florida is Amelia Island, a slice of tropical heaven with a colorful history and some of the best shrimp you will ever taste.
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If You Were Stranded On A Deserted Island…

September 3, 2010
By Island Tips

Crashing waves wake you from a daze as you open your eyes to find yourself all alone on a tropical spit of land. Your boat has sunk to the oblivion of Davie Jones Locker and it’s contents are lost.  Sounds like grand time right? Just when you thought all was ...
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Aloha Friday Photo: Nakalele Blowhole Edition

September 3, 2010
By Island Tips
Aloha Friday Photo: Nakalele Blowhole Edition

Today’s Aloha Friday Photo is of Maui’s Nakalele Blowhole bursting in action. You’ll find the (~1.5 mile) trailhead that leads to this blowhole near mile marker 38 off highway 30 (Honoapiilani Highway) in northwest Maui. Simona Deidda submitted this nice shot that she captured while...
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The View from Europe – Dominican Today

September 3, 2010
By Island Tips

The View from Europe Dominican Today However, the true significance of their visit which will be led by the Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, Antigua's Minister of Tourism, ... and more??
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It’s Bintazo Time Again!

September 3, 2010
By Island Tips
It’s Bintazo Time Again!

Canary Islands airline Binter are running another Bintazo campaign where residents can fly to other islands for just €19.10! The price is for a Canarian resident (proof required) and must be a return flight, it includes the taxes and luggage up to 20 kg. The flights have to be booked between...
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EBay Says: PayPal Only Please

September 3, 2010
By Island Tips
EBay Says: PayPal Only Please

Effective July 1st of next year, eBay will no longer allow third party checkout transactions for customers. That means you will only be able to make purchases using eBay-owned PayPal. eBay claims that only about 10% of purchases made are done by third party options. In the same announcement, the online auction giant...
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Comfort Inn LBV becomes Clarion Lake Buena Vista

September 3, 2010
By Island Tips

Located just minutes away from the Walt Disney World resort, the Comfort Inn Lake Buena Vista will become the Clarion Lake Buena Vista effective October 1, 2010. 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...
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London to Stavanger by road

September 3, 2010
By Island Tips

Ferries have ceased from Britain to Scandinavia, but Debbie Lawson takes an alternative slow route north on a camping road trip along Norway's stunning south coast When the last direct ferry between Britain and Norway set sail in 2008 , severing a historic maritime link between the two countries, it also called time...
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Win a dream trip to Innisbrook Golf Resort

September 3, 2010
By Island Tips

Tee Times USA's newest golf vacation give-away offers a chance to win a 5-day/4-night dream golf vacation for four people to the renowned Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor, Florida near Tampa. This is the most luxurious and valuable trip ever offered by ...
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