Posts Tagged ‘ family-vacation ’

The difference between vacation deals and values

January 19, 2012
By Island Tips

TweetI often ask my clients – Do you walk into your favorite restaurant and tell the waiter “Just bring me the cheapest thing on the menu, it doesn’t really matter what it is, price is most important”? Of course not! Here is a great explanation of...
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Don’t Let the Costa Accident Keep You from Cruising

January 16, 2012
By Island Tips
Don’t Let the Costa Accident Keep You from Cruising

Should the unsettling news of the Costa Cruise ship accident make you rethink plans for a family vacation cruise? Absolutely not. Continue...
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Travel Deals of the Day: January 7, 2012

January 7, 2012
By Island Tips

$56 — Vegas Hotel on The Strip w/Upgrade & $56 in Buffets Overnight stay at Bally’s Las Vegas for 2, Sundays-Thursdays through August. 71% Discount $397+ /pp: 4-Nt Disneyland Family Vacation Package Includes 4 Park Hopper tickets, Travel through Feb 26, 2012. Save Up...
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Hotel Sitters Help Parents Get Hawaii Date Nights

January 4, 2012
By Island Tips

With our calm beaches and kid-friendly attractions (like the new elephant exhibit at the Honolulu Zoo!), Hawai?i is the perfect family vacation getaway. Parents, however, can always use a little getaway for themselves, finding it difficult to have those much needed date nights when on vacation. Here's some ...
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10 Things

December 22, 2011
By Island Tips
10 Things

Poncho & Turtleneck: H&M, Pants: Ann Taylor Loft, Boots: Unity at Famous Footwear, Pin: Much Love Illy 1. Jet Setting to be with family tonight. ?Yay, let the holidays begin! ?Especially excited for baby's First Christmas! 2. Please love that it's almost 60 degrees out today. Are you ...
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Q&A: It’s the Season To Earn, and Spend, Points

November 29, 2011
By Island Tips

BRIAN KELLY started planning his father's work trips - and managing his travel awards - when he was still a kid. At 13, he had collected enough points to book a family vacation in the Cayman Islands. Now Mr. Kelly's blog, thepointsguy.com, helps frustrated travelers who don't know how to make the most of...
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Black Friday sales for 2012 family vacations!

November 25, 2011
By Island Tips

Santa, baby, how about sticking a family vacation under the tree? We've rounded up a selection of great Black Friday travel sales that can help the big guy score a great deal. CheapCaribbean.com is offering discounts of up to $500 per person on Caribbean packages that include airfare. Sale ends Sunday...
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Can a cruise be an all-inclusive vacation

November 22, 2011
By Island Tips

Tweet“Chuck, can a cruise be a all-inclusive vacation?” a prospective client asked me the other day. I replied that it could, but honestly it depended on what she considered as being all-inclusive. For most clients, they will ...
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Underappreciated Florida: Amelia Island

November 8, 2011
By Island Tips

Last week this blog examined underappreciated Orlando pursuits beyond the world of Disney. So it felt right to stay on that path and consider Florida beyond Orlando, looking at Sunshine State locales that may not be top-of-mind when planning a family vacation. One such place, 30 miles ...
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Machu Picchu and Galapagos Islands – Make One Fabulous Vacation

October 18, 2011
By Island Tips

Two Adventure Vacations in One - Trip Report of a Fabulous Family Vacation to South America and the Galapagos. Many times, when you travel a long distance, you want to grab every adventure you can while you are that far away. That’s what happened when we planned our
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