Bahamas

Get Bitten By The Nipper – Nipper Juice Cocktail Recipe

February 1, 2012
By Island Tips

After one sip, you’ll be building sand castles on the beach with Wilson. Show of hands, how many of you want to be in the Bahamas right now? Ok, hands down, I can’t see you remember. I’ll take a salty guess and say about 99% of...
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Carnival Ecstasy Review

January 29, 2012
By Island Tips
Carnival Ecstasy Review

What's better - new mega boats or the smaller, older ships like the Carnival Ecstasy? While I can't answer the first part, I can say that the Ecstasy is an extremely fine ship and was as clean and polished as the Carnival Victory that ...
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5 Best Valentine’s Day Getaway Deals

January 27, 2012
By Island Tips

We've rounded up some incredible offers that are easy on the wallet and sweet on romance. Pick from luxury properties in the Bahamas, Napa Valley, New York, and the Florida Keys—all are sure to heat up your February.
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Disney Cruise Line to Expand in Europe, Offer Miami-Based Cruises in 2013

January 26, 2012
By Island Tips

With its fleet about to expand to four vessels (following next month’s debut of Disney Fantasy ), Disney Cruise Line has just announced a range of new itineraries for 2013, including an expanded portfolio of European itineraries and ports. Check ’em out: ...
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Travel Deals of the Day: January 26, 2012

January 26, 2012
By Island Tips

$349+: Atlantis  Bahamas: 4th Night Free + Air Credit Up to $400 Air Credit. TRavel Now through June 20, 2012 $520: 3-Nt Riviera Maya Winter Getaway Save up to $600 Off Luxury All-inclusive Resorts in Riviera Maya. Includes Hotel accommodations, Hotel taxes and Airport transportation $132+ pp/pn: Caribbean Resort Sale +...
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Bahamas holidays: Finding the best beach in the world

January 26, 2012
By Island Tips
Bahamas holidays: Finding the best beach in the world

There are many contenders for the title of the 'best beach in the world'. But Tom Mangold was happy that he had found said paradise on a recent trip to the sun-kissed Bahamas.
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Princess ship scoops up sailors during midnight rescue mission

January 25, 2012
By Island Tips

Passengers on Princess Cruises' 113,000-ton, 3,080-passenger Ruby Princess witnessed a dramatic rescue on Monday in the Bahamas.
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Gunyah.com, Marketplace for Authentic Short-Break Vacations, Is Shortlisted by Caribbean Web Awards 2012

January 25, 2012
By Island Tips

Last weekend, in the Bahamas, the TravelMole Caribbean Web Awards 2012 singled out several websites for their excellence in online travel. While it did not take top honors, Gunyah.com, the WHL Group's marketplace for authentic local-travel experiences and short break holidays and vacations, was shortlisted in the
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The world’s most ethical tourism destinations

January 18, 2012
By Island Tips
The world’s most ethical tourism destinations

Filed under: Activism , Mauritius , Latvia , Serbia , Bahamas , Costa Rica , Dominica , Palau , Argentina , Chile , Uruguay , Ecotourism , Consumer Activism Each year, non-profit organization Ethical Traveler conducts a survey of the world's developing nations, analyzing their progress toward promoting human rights, preserving their environment,...
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Reader’s report and tips: A trip to Northern California’s Shenandoah Valley wine country

January 18, 2012
By Island Tips

This is my lowest moment as a blogger. Reader Jennifer, the source of two terrific reports in 2011 (a review of Bellevue, WA’s Sheraton Hotel, and suggestions for dog-friendly activities in and near Bellingham, WA), sent me this report last August...
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