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Shakespeare ‘12: "As You Like It" and "Into the Woods"

January 27, 2012
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“As You Like It” and “Into the Woods” will be staged for free this summer in Central Park for Shakespeare in the Park , the Public Theater announced Thursday. Performances of the Shakespeare comedy “As You Like It” will begin sometime in June...
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Vacation deprivation study says beach vacations rule

January 26, 2012
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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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15 Best Chocolate Destinations

January 18, 2012
By Island Tips
15 Best Chocolate Destinations

1. Paris, France Parisian pastries are pleasure incarnate; pain au chocolat is just one example of the city’s ability to incorporate chocolate into something classic yet versatile, simple yet thoroughly delightful. Pair it with chocolat chaud a l’ancienne (melted chocolate, ...
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Eat while traveling on cuisine-focused adventures

January 14, 2012
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Eat while traveling on cuisine-focused adventures

Filed under: Food and Drink , Europe , North America , France , Germany , United States , Travel Health , Cruises , Luxury Travel What we eat while traveling has always been a big part of a memorable trip. A recent survey by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism says 71% of Americans...
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Three killed as Italian cruise ship runs aground

January 14, 2012
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Thousands evacuated from Costa Concordia liner carrying holidaymakers near Tuscan island of Giglio At least three people have been killed and thousands evacuated from a cruise liner after it ran aground off the Italian coast. More than 3,200 holidaymakers from Italy, Germany, France and Britain and 1,000 crew were forced to flee the...
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Browsing for Books in Hay-on-Wye, Wales

January 12, 2012
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Browsing for Books in Hay-on-Wye, Wales

As a book lover, I’m giddy when my husband and I drive into the small yet charming town of Hay-on-Wye, mid- Wales . Also known as the world’s secondhand book capital, Hay-on-Wye is home to over 30 used and antiquarian bookshops as well as the internationally...
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St Barths hosts the rich, famous and hikers

January 8, 2012
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St Barths hosts the rich, famous and hikers

Filed under: Biking , Climbing , Hiking , France , Caribbean , Luxury Travel , Travel Security St Barths , arguably one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, is host to the rich and famous from all over the world. But the same beauty that draws celebrities and billionaires makes for...
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St Barths hosts the rich, famous and hikers

January 8, 2012
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St Barths hosts the rich, famous and hikers

Filed under: Biking , Climbing , Hiking , France , Caribbean , Luxury Travel , Travel Security St Barths , arguably one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, is host to the rich and famous from all over the world. But the same beauty that draws celebrities and billionaires makes for...
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Saint Lucia rich in history and breathtaking beaches

January 2, 2012
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Saint Lucia rich in history and breathtaking beaches

Filed under: History , France , United Kingdom , Cruises , Caribbean On the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia , Rodney Bay is home to Reduit beach and Pigeon Island National Landmark , an important monument to St Lucia's history. We had a chance to walk around the historic site recently and were...
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Cruise holidays: Raymond Blanc ventures into the heart of secret France

January 2, 2012
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Cruise holidays: Raymond Blanc ventures into the heart of secret France

When Raymond Blanc needed to recharge his batteries and catch up with his family he decided to head to his native France for a relaxing cruise through the Loire.
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