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Nordic Walking in Lanzarote

February 3, 2012
By Island Tips
Nordic Walking in Lanzarote

We first noticed people in Playa Blanca striding out with what looked like ski poles in their hands last year. Since then we have seen even more of them and they seem to becoming more popular all the time. At first, we were a bit sceptical as they looked like ...
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Can You See Disney World in a Day?

February 2, 2012
By Island Tips
Can You See Disney World in a Day?

Even though Walt Disney World Resort offers a one-day “park hopper” pass that gives you unlimited access to Animal Kingdom, Disney Studios, Epcot and the Magic Kingdom, visiting all of them on the same day is almost impossible. But not entirely. Seeing it all requires careful planning, ...
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Venice in Winter: Intrigue and Mystery

January 30, 2012
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Venice in Winter: Intrigue and Mystery

Winter is a fine season to visit Venice. Finally, I get to mingle with actual Venetians, to rub shoulders with them on numerous vaporetto rides along the canals and to the islands and to haggle amongst Venetians over delicious fruit and vegetables ...
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Nat Geo presents five cruise ship disasters that changed travel

January 22, 2012
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Nat Geo presents five cruise ship disasters that changed travel

Filed under: Arts and Culture , History , Learning , Cruises Over the past week, the Costa Concordia story has been a prominent one amongst both the mainstream media and travel outlets alike. The sinking of a cruise ship is not a common occurrence and ranks amongst the...
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Lake Wanaka at 15,000 Feet (video)

January 18, 2012
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Just outside of Queenstown, Lake Wanaka is a definite stop in your New Zealand travels. It’s a quiet sleepy lake town and offers a close getaway from all the hustle and bustle of busy Queenstown. It’s full of picturesque hikes, lakes, and beautiful surroundings. Where Queenstown ...
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Off the Road to Hana: Alau Island

January 16, 2012
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Off the Road to Hana: Alau Island

Near Hana, you’ll find an island that will probably peak your curiosity – Alua Island. This island seems to appear out of nowhere, but what surprises me most is that there’s palm trees growing on top. For years, I had wondered how those palm trees were established. I finally got my...
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Off the Road to Hana: Alau Island

January 16, 2012
By Island Tips
Off the Road to Hana: Alau Island

Near Hana, you’ll find an island that will probably peak your curiosity – Alua Island. This island seems to appear out of nowhere, but what surprises me most is that there’s palm trees growing on top. For years, I had wondered how those palm trees were established. I finally got my question answered...
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Off the Road to Hana: Alau Island

January 16, 2012
By Island Tips
Off the Road to Hana: Alau Island

Near Hana, you’ll find an island that will probably peak your curiosity – Alua Island. This island seems to appear out of nowhere, but what surprises me most is that there’s palm trees growing on top. For years, I had wondered how those palm trees were established. I ...
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Off the Road to Hana: Alau Island

January 16, 2012
By Island Tips
Off the Road to Hana: Alau Island

Near Hana, you’ll find an island that will probably peak your curiosity – Alua Island. This island seems to appear out of nowhere, but what surprises me most is that there’s palm trees growing on top. For years, I had wondered how...
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Italian cruise ship disaster: ‘Have you seen Titanic? That’s what it was like’

January 14, 2012
By Island Tips

As icy seawater began to swamp the Costa Concordia, passengers desperately scrambled down ropes to safety Passengers fought over lifeboats, a mother crawled up almost vertical corridors in pitch blackness with her daughter, and elderly couples sobbed as icy decks slipped...
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