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Photo of the day (9.2.10)

September 2, 2010
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Photo of the day (9.2.10)

Filed under: Festivals and Events , Photos , Europe , United Kingdom , Photo of the Day , Caribbean Each year around American Labor Day, the elaborate costumes and street partying associated with pre-Lenten Mardi Gras or Carnival celebrations are taken outside in several cities too cold to parade in February. ...
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Photo of the Day (8.31.10)

August 31, 2010
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Photo of the Day (8.31.10)

Filed under: Festivals and Events , Photos , Stories , Asia , Sri Lanka , Photo of the Day , Travel Trivia I think that the best travel photography is the kind that captures a unique instance of the human experience and opens it up for...
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Great deals on attractions during Scottish Archaeology Month

August 31, 2010
By Island Tips
Great deals on attractions during Scottish Archaeology Month

Filed under: Arts and Culture , History , Learning , Europe , United Kingdom September is Scottish Archaeology Month , and the land of kilts and haggis is gearing up for four weeks of free talks, tours, and events highlighting the region's rich heritage. The special month is part of Visit Scotland's new...
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10 Things to do in Bali

August 30, 2010
By Island Tips
10 Things to do in Bali

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Hiking , History , Paddling , Scuba Diving , Surfing , Food and Drink , Photos , Asia , Indonesia , Hotels and Accommodations , Ecotourism , Budget Travel Located just south of the equator, Bali bombards you with beauty, beaches, and culture. The entire experience feels...
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Photo of the Day (8.28.2010)

August 28, 2010
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Photo of the Day (8.28.2010)

Filed under: Europe , United Kingdom , Photo of the Day A peaceful and powerful scene from Orkney Island, Scotland. When I look at these rocks and think about how long they've been there, I picture them with roots connecting them to each other while keeping them grounded. I mean, really. They've been...
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G’day mate: Cruise lines head Down Under

August 28, 2010
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G’day mate: Cruise lines head Down Under

Filed under: Oceania , Australia , Cruises Why would anyone choose to cruise Australia when there is so much to see in the interior? Two reasons: 1) Australia's coast is spectacular, and some of the continent's best-known cities -- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane...
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Carnival to feature brew pub on new Carnival Magic

August 27, 2010
By Island Tips
Carnival to feature brew pub on new Carnival Magic

Filed under: Cruises , Caribbean Long known for its piano bars, wine bars, sports bars and wildly themed lounges, Carnival Cruise Lines will feature its first pub at sea on Carnival Magic, which is set to debut in May 2011. In addition...
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How to make free calls from a plane using Google Voice and Gmail

August 27, 2010
By Island Tips
How to make free calls from a plane using Google Voice and Gmail

Filed under: Airlines , Transportation , Budget Travel Right now, I'm cruising at 35,000 feet on a Delta flight surfing the Web with Gogo's Inflight internet access . My flight has been delayed, and I want to tell my wife that she can pick me up later. And it occurred to...
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Cruising Greenland: An inconvenient, but worthwhile trip

August 27, 2010
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Cruising Greenland: An inconvenient, but worthwhile trip

Filed under: North America , Ecotourism , Cruises In 2007, it was possible to board a flight in Baltimore and set foot fewer than five hours later in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland's largest commercial airport. From Kangerlussuaq, it was a short hop to board Hurtigruten's (a Norwegian cruise company) Fram to...
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Daily Pampering: Private sails in St. Thomas

August 24, 2010
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Daily Pampering: Private sails in St. Thomas

Filed under: Scuba Diving , Hotels and Accommodations , Caribbean , Luxury Travel Now that you're on the gorgeous island of St. Thomas, why not take some time to explore the island's beautiful surroundings? Hop aboard The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas 's private catamaran, the Lady Lynsey, and enjoy a day of ...
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