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Are Airlines Cracking Down on "Airplane Mode"?

Island Tips — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:19:00 +0000

Alec Baldwin might have gotten a high–profile slap on the wrist for trying to use his smart phone during a takeoff, but he’s hardly the only flyer loath to give up Words With Friends privileges. Despite repeated reminders from airlines and flight attendants, there are…

Disney Cruise Line to Offer New Itineraries in 2013

Island Tips — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:28:31 +0000

My Disney Vacation tab Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries in 2013, including an expanded portfolio of European cruises with new destinations such as Venice, Italy, and the Greek Isles.?Disney Cruise Line will also be using a second homeport in Florida, with Caribbean sailings …

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Herculaneum: Pompeii’s mud-covered sister city

Island Tips — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:19:57 +0000

Naples, Italy You've probably heard of Pompeii, home of ash-covered treasures, as well as the bodies of unfortunate victims of Vesuvio's eruption in 79 A.D.? New excavation techniques using plaster casts were formulated, amazing art was discovered…

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Nordic Walking in Lanzarote

Island Tips — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:47 +0000

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?

Island Tips — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:11:35 +0000

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

Island Tips — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:35:17 +0000

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 …

Nat Geo presents five cruise ship disasters that changed travel

Island Tips — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:26:44 +0000

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)

Island Tips — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:32:32 +0000

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

Island Tips — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:01:59 +0000

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

Island Tips — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:01:59 +0000

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