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Food and Drink in Canada

Island Tips — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:09:13 +0000

The English part is, at first glance, the most Americanized culinary point of view that Quebec, francophone and lover of good food. In small towns and villages, as the roadside, do not expect to make gourmet feasts. Enjoy without guilt rather thick club sandwiches, huge pizzas and other frozen chocolate pies. In recent years, efforts…

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Food and Drink in Canada

Lanzarote Nightlife 2nd – 5th February 2012

Island Tips — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:26:52 +0000

The weekly nightlife guide as to what’s on in the pubs, clubs and other events this weekend across Lanzarote. We’ve already posted details of the Fiestas de la Candelaria y San Blas in Tías and the Canary Islands Music Festival who have a concert in the Cueva de …

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Lanzarote Nightlife 2nd – 5th February 2012

Taking a Historical Sunset Cruise on the Kona Coast with Body Glove Hawaii

Island Tips — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:32:20 +0000

Body Glove Hawaii offers a very nice historical sunset dinner cruise that we had a chance to enjoy on our recent visit to Hawaii’s Big Island. The dinner, entertainment and sunset was very good, but what I especially enjoyed was learning the …

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Taking a Historical Sunset Cruise on the Kona Coast with Body Glove Hawaii

Corkboard: our travel news round-up

Island Tips — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:44:07 +0000

Our weekly look at the new and fun in the world of travel, including a competition to win a trip for two to Antarctica, worth £20,000, plus a new collection of boutique hotels in Corsica Tweet us @guardiantravel or email us…

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Corkboard: our travel news round-up

Top tips for romantic Venice

Island Tips — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:43:51 +0000

Venice is one of the most romantic cities in the world – it’s also one of the most touristy, so how do you avoid feeling ripped off? Here’s our guide to the Venice experiences that are worth splashing out on – and the ones that aren’t…

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ICP exhibition covers Weegee’s early photography

Island Tips — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:23:06 +0000

The International Center of Photography today opened “ Weegee: Murder is My Business ,” showcasing the first 10 years in the career of of New York City’s most famous late-night tabloid photojournalist. Arthur Fellig, known as Weegee, got his start as a…

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ICP exhibition covers Weegee’s early photography

The Perfect Nighttime Walk in Venice, Italy

Island Tips — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:49:00 +0000

Here is my perfect nighttime walk in Venice. Venice gets packed during the day, but at night, especially if the fog rolls in off the Adriatic Sea, the city becomes private and magical all over again. This nighttime walk passes through Venice’s …

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Top 20 Luxury Honeymoon Destinations

Island Tips — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:21:24 +0000

Dream honeymoons often set the standard for memorable vacations. The following 20 trip locations all qualify as the world’s most luxurious honeymoon spots because they anticipate the needs of a honeymooning couple — romance, change of pace, comfort, style, and adventure. Each location has a variety …

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Lanzarote Band: SKIRLA

Island Tips — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:05:29 +0000

This Friday SKIRLA, a well known band here in Lanzarote in the style of Green Day (punk rock), is celebrating their 3rd year anniversary together and would love you to join in too! Gaston (vocal & guitar), Eric (bass) & Sebas (drums) have prepared a special show for …

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Lanzarote Band: SKIRLA

First hand account: Marangu Route

Island Tips — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:14:34 +0000

“Kilimanjaro is a pretty tricky climb you know; most of it’s up until you reach the very, very top, and then it tends to slope away rather sharply.”?- Graham Chapman (1941-1989) What is it with people and mountains? According to Friedrich Nietzsche, ‘he …

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First hand account: Marangu Route