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Andaman Islands abuse: new videos reveal Indian police role

February 4, 2012
By Island Tips

Jarawa girls told to dance semi-naked for the camera as two videos offer fresh proof of official involvement in 'human safaris' Two videos obtained by the Observer offer fresh proof of official involvement in "human safaris" to see the protected Jarawa tribe of the Andaman ...
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Top 10 Caribbean Getaways For the Summer

February 2, 2012
By Island Tips

Dreaming of escaping the rat race by heading to the Caribbean for the summer? Thanks to the Internet, planning for a dream vacation is easier than ever.
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You cannot travel to a picture

January 20, 2012
By Island Tips

TweetThis morning I was looking back at pictures from our first cruise. We went to Alaska in 2004. My daughter was just 15 months old. Now she is eight and quite the cruise veteran. I still have the pictures from the cruise. So many of them look like others I...
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In Bali!

January 20, 2012
By Island Tips

It's important to keep promises to yourself - especially ones that concern travel. And last year, when I was freezing and miserable in winter camp, trolling my facebook newsfeed (which was alive with pictures from Bali, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia) I promised myself the following: Next winter, I will not be a chump....
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Real-time GPS bus data launches across Staten Island

January 11, 2012
By Island Tips

As of today, Staten Island is the first borough to get complete real-time GPS bus information as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority rolls out MTA Bus Time . “Beginning today, every bus and bus route that operates in Staten Island, including express routes, can be tracked in real time on the Internet, smart phones...
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6 last minute travel gift ideas for the frequent flier

December 23, 2011
By Island Tips
6 last minute travel gift ideas for the frequent flier

There was once a time when if you hadn't finished your Christmas shopping by now, you'd be, well, pretty much screwed. But now, thanks to the ole Internet, you can order up virtual gifts and deliver them by email or print-out card with just a few clicks. And with all...
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Don’t fold on Internet gambling ban – Christian Science Monitor

December 7, 2011
By Island Tips

Don't fold on Internet gambling ban Christian Science Monitor The two of them, along with two other men who remain fugitives, ran a large gambling ring based out of the Caribbean island of Antigua that catered to gamblers along the East Coast. This successful...
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Onboard the beautiful Ruby Princess

November 28, 2011
By Island Tips

I just sailed on Ruby Princess from Ft. Lauderdale, visiting St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Turks & Caicos and Princess Cays (their private island). I was pretty excited since this was my first Eastern Caribbean sailing with Princess Cruises . These days...
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Royal Caribbean’s Splendour of the Seas to Offer iPads in All Staterooms

November 23, 2011
By Island Tips

Here's a nice little touch: As of mid-February 2012, Royal Caribbean's 69,000-ton, 1,804-passenger Splendour of the Seas will become the first cruise ship to offer Apple iPad media tablets in all of her staterooms. The iPads can be used in-stateroom or carted...
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5 Great Travel Deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday

November 23, 2011
By Island Tips

If you think the sales over the coming weekend are limited to toys, clothes, and electronics, think again. Travel deals are now part of the landscape of Black Friday and Cyber Monday too. Here are a few examples: Air-Hotel Packages Gate 1 Travel , which sells air-hotel combos, river cruises, escorted tours...
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