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Luxury Travel: Unlimited spa treatments at Thailand’s Phulay Bay

January 28, 2012
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Luxury Travel: Unlimited spa treatments at Thailand’s Phulay Bay

Filed under: Asia , Thailand , Hotels and Accommodations , Luxury Travel There are relaxing vacations and there are vacations that take relaxation to a whole new level. Thailand 's Phulay Bay, the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve property , is offering a new Unlimited Spa package to entice luxury and spa lovers alike -...
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Peak-season Hawaii: winter sale on 25 resorts — from $103

January 25, 2012
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Escape to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island -- save up to 30%. Aston Hotels & Resorts is offering low winter rates at 25 resorts on 4 islands. Rates start at $103 for travel now-March 31.
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Where To Stay in Venice

January 23, 2012
By Island Tips
Where To Stay in Venice

When deciding where to stay inVenice, its important to know something about the differences between it’s many neighborhoods. Should you stay near the main piazza, Piazza San Marco, or would you prefer to stay nearer to the train station, eliminating the otherwise long walk or water taxi ride to your hotel? Venice’s picturesque alleyways...
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Artistic Travel along Italy’s Amalfi Coast

January 16, 2012
By Island Tips
Artistic Travel along Italy’s Amalfi Coast

? Why Go ? The Amalfi Coast is one of Italy’s greatest treasures; in contrast to the landlocked beauty of Tuscany, the Amalfi region is all about the interplay of the Mediterranean sea and the hilly coast line, with all the plunges and beautiful colors associated with the ...
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The Coconut Phone: A quirky luxury in Grand Cayman

January 15, 2012
By Island Tips
The Coconut Phone: A quirky luxury in Grand Cayman

Filed under: Business , Food and Drink , Hotels and Accommodations , Caribbean , Luxury Travel Have you ever been on vacation, laying under a palm tree on a white sandy beach with turquoise waters glistening beneath the sun, and thought about how a tropical cocktail would complement the moment perfectly? For those...
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Winter hotel deals below $200 per night

January 11, 2012
By Island Tips

Although New York City is having one of the mildest winters in recent years, hotel prices are so low you’d think there’s a blizzard on. Many of the discount hotels have rooms under $100 a night while fairly luxurious room can be had for less than $...
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Off-the-beaten path Australia: Kangaroo Island

January 8, 2012
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Off-the-beaten path Australia: Kangaroo Island

Filed under: Activism , Arts and Culture , Hiking , Learning , Scuba Diving , Oceania , Australia , Hotels and Accommodations , Ecotourism When living in Sydney , Australia , I often took the weekends to explore other parts of the country. One place I vowed to visit was Kangaroo Island ,...
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Budget Travel Guide to Toyko, Japan

January 6, 2012
By Island Tips
Budget Travel Guide to Toyko, Japan

Why Go Tokyo offers an escape into the past. Its rich history can be explored through the many temples, castles, and gardens left behind by residents of a prior era. ?These gems are scattered throughout modern Tokyo, a bustling metropolis of more than 35 million people. The new stands in tandem with...
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Checking In: Big Island B&Bs

January 5, 2012
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Unwind and power up for your next Hawaiian adventure at these four tropical escapes. By Meg Weaver From the  January/February issue of National Geographic Traveler  magazine. Holualoa Inn › Holualoa, Kona foothills Set on the slopes of Mount Hualalai among...
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Win a 4 night Canary Islands holiday

January 5, 2012
By Island Tips
Win a 4 night Canary Islands holiday

Every January we find ourselves busy planning travel for the year ahead and 2012 is no different. After a busy Christmas period coupled with the dreary winter weather we enjoy so much here in England, we long to feel the sunshine on...
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