Island Tips » Island Tips http://islandtips.com Caribbean news, Cruise news, photos and tips. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:19:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Tragedy: You Want It, They Got It http://islandtips.com/tragedy-you-want-it-they-got-it/ http://islandtips.com/tragedy-you-want-it-they-got-it/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:19:36 +0000 Island Tips http://islandtips.com/tragedy-you-want-it-they-got-it/ Lest you haven’t heard enough about the capsizing of the Costa Concordia last month (a tragedy that left at least 17 people dead, with a further 15 still missing and presumed lost), National Geographic Channel will be airing a hastily prepared documentary this coming weekend. Italian Cruise Ship …

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]]> http://islandtips.com/tragedy-you-want-it-they-got-it/feed/ 0 We’ve lost the sun! — Hamilton Island, Australia http://islandtips.com/weve-lost-the-sun-%e2%80%94-hamilton-island-australia/ http://islandtips.com/weve-lost-the-sun-%e2%80%94-hamilton-island-australia/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:18:47 +0000 Island Tips http://islandtips.com/weve-lost-the-sun-%e2%80%94-hamilton-island-australia/ Laura’s Great Adventure

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]]> http://islandtips.com/weve-lost-the-sun-%e2%80%94-hamilton-island-australia/feed/ 0 Getting Lost on Florida’s “Forgotten” Coast http://islandtips.com/getting-lost-on-florida%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cforgotten%e2%80%9d-coast/ http://islandtips.com/getting-lost-on-florida%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cforgotten%e2%80%9d-coast/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:59:29 +0000 Island Tips http://islandtips.com/getting-lost-on-florida%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cforgotten%e2%80%9d-coast/ St. George Island, Fla., is in the middle of nowhere. And that’s the way they like it. Why else would they call this area, along the northeastern part of Florida’s panhandle, the “forgotten” coast? It is remote, undeveloped and, at this time…

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]]> http://islandtips.com/getting-lost-on-florida%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cforgotten%e2%80%9d-coast/feed/ 0 The Insider: Should I take a cruise? http://islandtips.com/the-insider-should-i-take-a-cruise/ http://islandtips.com/the-insider-should-i-take-a-cruise/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:59:20 +0000 Island Tips http://islandtips.com/the-insider-should-i-take-a-cruise/ The world of travel used to be divided into two groups: People who cruised — and people who didn’t.

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]]> http://islandtips.com/the-insider-should-i-take-a-cruise/feed/ 0 Backstreet’s Howie Taking Fans with Him to the Holy Land http://islandtips.com/backstreet%e2%80%99s-howie-taking-fans-with-him-to-the-holy-land/ http://islandtips.com/backstreet%e2%80%99s-howie-taking-fans-with-him-to-the-holy-land/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:58:34 +0000 Island Tips http://islandtips.com/backstreet%e2%80%99s-howie-taking-fans-with-him-to-the-holy-land/ Going on a cruise with your favorite music act? That’s so 2011. Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough is taking the concept of vacationing with your favorite singer to a whole ‘nother level — by inviting fans to accompany him on a trip to the Holy Land. Related posts: Man United fans join victory parade…

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]]> http://islandtips.com/backstreet%e2%80%99s-howie-taking-fans-with-him-to-the-holy-land/feed/ 0 Travel Deals of the Day: February 8, 2012 http://islandtips.com/travel-deals-of-the-day-february-8-2012/ http://islandtips.com/travel-deals-of-the-day-february-8-2012/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:58:22 +0000 Island Tips http://islandtips.com/travel-deals-of-the-day-february-8-2012/ $389 & up — Bahamas Trip from 9 Cities w/Atlantis Pass, Tax Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach, All Inclusive + $250 Instant Savings. Travel Now through March 31, 2012. $139 — FL: Luxe Delray Beach B&B Escape Package (Reg. $289) Getaway for 2 at 4-star tropical paradise  Sundy House. Valid on May 1

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]]> http://islandtips.com/travel-deals-of-the-day-february-8-2012/feed/ 0 Deal of the Day: 50% off luxury Isle of Wight retreat http://islandtips.com/deal-of-the-day-50-off-luxury-isle-of-wight-retreat/ http://islandtips.com/deal-of-the-day-50-off-luxury-isle-of-wight-retreat/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:57:53 +0000 Island Tips http://islandtips.com/deal-of-the-day-50-off-luxury-isle-of-wight-retreat/ ? ? ? ? Holiday details: Grab a great winter warmer deal at the Isle of Wight’s luxurious The Hambrough on selected dates in February. The package is perfect for couples looking for a relaxing break. As well as the island’s only Michelin-starred restaurant, the gourmet bolthole has …

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]]> http://islandtips.com/deal-of-the-day-50-off-luxury-isle-of-wight-retreat/feed/ 0 Mont Saint-Michel, the Abbey in the Sea http://islandtips.com/mont-saint-michel-the-abbey-in-the-sea/ http://islandtips.com/mont-saint-michel-the-abbey-in-the-sea/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:57:50 +0000 Island Tips http://islandtips.com/mont-saint-michel-the-abbey-in-the-sea/ Close your eyes and imagine an island destination. What do you see? If you’re a normal person, I bet you’re looking at the warm sun beating down on your perfectly bronzed skin, palm fronds rustling in the gentle sea breeze, and bottomless margarita glasses that make you feel like…

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]]> http://islandtips.com/mont-saint-michel-the-abbey-in-the-sea/feed/ 0 Tall ships http://islandtips.com/tall-ships/ http://islandtips.com/tall-ships/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:57:11 +0000 Island Tips http://islandtips.com/tall-ships/ The text on the back of the card says this was the “meeting of great sailing ships (August 1994)”. ?The card?itself?was sent in 1999 so the publishers were certainly making the most of their photo opportunity. ?Of course it’s very understandable, with such beautiful…

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