Posts Tagged ‘ asia ’

Destination information tool promises increased travel safety, eventually

February 1, 2012
By Island Tips
Destination information tool promises increased travel safety, eventually

Filed under: Asia , Europe , North America , United States Destination information from a trusted source can make for a rich travel experience and help keep us safe . Knowing where to go (and not go) in a city we have not traveled to ...
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Luxury Travel: Unlimited spa treatments at Thailand’s Phulay Bay

January 28, 2012
By Island Tips
Luxury Travel: Unlimited spa treatments at Thailand’s Phulay Bay

Filed under: Asia , Thailand , Hotels and Accommodations , Luxury Travel There are relaxing vacations and there are vacations that take relaxation to a whole new level. Thailand 's Phulay Bay, the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve property , is offering a new Unlimited Spa package to entice luxury and spa lovers alike -...
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Vacation deprivation study says beach vacations rule

January 26, 2012
By Island Tips
Vacation deprivation study says beach vacations rule

Filed under: Asia , Europe , North America , South America , Botswana , France , Germany , Spain , United States , Travel Deals , Central America , Caribbean Expedia's Vacation Deprivation study is an annual analysis of vacation habits across multiple countries and continents. Taken from the results of a survey...
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The diverse diving destination you probably haven’t heard of: Raja Ampat

January 17, 2012
By Island Tips
The diverse diving destination you probably haven’t heard of: Raja Ampat

Filed under: Scuba Diving , Photos , Asia , Indonesia , Ecotourism Located off the northwest point of the Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea in Indonesia is Raja Ampat, an archipelago full of diverse habitats. The name literally means "Four Kings" and is a ...
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10 Etsy shops from around the world

January 12, 2012
By Island Tips
10 Etsy shops from around the world

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Africa , Asia , Europe , North America , Oceania , South America , Kenya , India , Japan , Singapore , Ireland , Switzerland , United States , New Zealand , Argentina , Internet Tools , Caribbean With all of the Etsy shops out there, how...
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Budget Vacation Guide 2012: Siem Reap, Cambodia

January 10, 2012
By Island Tips
Budget Vacation Guide 2012: Siem Reap, Cambodia

Filed under: Activism , History , Learning , Food and Drink , Asia , Cambodia , Budget Travel , Travel Deals Not only is Cambodia still one of the poorest countries in Asia, but it is also one of the cheapest. Much of this has to do...
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10 tips for road-tripping with your dog

January 6, 2012
By Island Tips
10 tips for road-tripping with your dog

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Stories , Africa , Asia , Europe , North America , Oceania , South America , United States , Camping , Middle East , Central America , Caribbean There are rules for the road and there are rules for the road if you're on the road with...
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Waldorf Astoria Maldives launches coral reef regeneration project

December 21, 2011
By Island Tips
Waldorf Astoria Maldives launches coral reef regeneration project

Filed under: Activism , Scuba Diving , Asia , Maldives , Ecotourism The Maldives coral reefs comprise the eighth largest reef system in the world. But active tourism and fishing industries, as well as global phenomena like climate change and El Nino, are taking its toll. And because the...
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6 art classes to try in Bali

December 19, 2011
By Island Tips
6 art classes to try in Bali

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Asia , Indonesia There's no better place in Indonesia to take art classes than in Bali , an island known around the world for its artistic tradition. Indeed, it seems that everywhere you look, you find traces of man-made beauty . From the ornamentation on the temples...
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Collect virtual passport stamps with VisaStamper

December 13, 2011
By Island Tips
Collect virtual passport stamps with VisaStamper

Filed under: Africa , Asia , Europe , North America , Oceania , South America , Antarctica , Belgium , France , Germany , Ireland , Italy , Spain , United Kingdom , United States , Australia , Internet Tools , Middle East , Central America , Caribbean It's a favorite ritual for...
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