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Rolling Reviews from the Backseat – Dr Doom’s Fear Fall

Island Tips — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:19:05 +0000

Road Trip review from Big Bro, one of Road Trip Mom’s kids! The most thrilling ride for me at the Universal Studios Theme Park was in the Islands of Adventure park, and it is called Dr. Doom’s Fear Fall. You enter the ride with your party and are isolated from …

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HI: Get Lei’d: Hawaiian Airlines is Hiring Flight Attendants

Island Tips — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:56:56 +0000

It might not be quite as luxurious or exciting as it is on television , but if you’ve always thought of being a flight attendant then now’s the time to do so. Hawaiian Airlines —the unofficial airline of paradise—is now looking for flight attendants to help them expand …

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Manning In The Magic Kingdom, Unfortunate Habits, Universal Construction and more

Island Tips — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:15:24 +0000

Eli Manning visits the Magic Kingdom, Heroes have habits at Epcot, and we get a birds-eye view of the Fantasyland expansion all right here in the later Orlando Parkhopper. We don’t just breeze through the Disney parks, no sir. We also stop by Universal…

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Into the Wild: Distant Islands

Island Tips — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:31:22 +0000

This week at Into the Wild it’s island week: and asking what does the future hold for the Earth’s islands. Today we’re setting off to discover the top ten most remote islands on our lovely planet. These islands couldn’t be further removed from the hustle…

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West Coast cruises to Hawaii on the rise

Island Tips — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:53:09 +0000

As fans of Hawaii well know, the islands are great place to chill out, de-stress and generally slow down. These days, though, more people are doing so before they even arrive.

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Andaman Islands abuse: new videos reveal Indian police role

Island Tips — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:01:43 +0000

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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Tahiti and French Polynesia on a budget

Island Tips — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:27:23 +0000

Despite a reputation for opulence and exclusivity, it’s perfectly possible to visit these dreamy islands without taking out a second mortgage. Related posts: Christmas in Tahiti Tropical Storm Irene barrels toward Puerto Rico Cold ‘helped keep lid’ on rents

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‘The River’ Films on Historic Kahana Valley

Island Tips — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:33:06 +0000

When ABC's The River premieres next week (Feb. 7), viewers from around the world will get another opportunity to see some of Hawai‘i's most beautiful places via the Tube. And even if only a few seconds of these places make the cut, it's great exposure …

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Unique Hawaii – A Local Expert Shares His Secrets

Island Tips — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:42:50 +0000

While millions of tourists descend on this gorgeous state every year, I believe too few ever venture far from their hotel’s beach or the tried-and-true tourist attractions to see the true beauty of the islands. This is a real shame, as the Hawaiian Islands have many more truly special sites …

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Lonely Planet Fiji

Island Tips — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:02:12 +0000

For the ultimate in lazy-day getaways, head to the islands of Fiji, where your most strenuous decision is which palm tree to sleep under. You can amp it up with a dive through the incredible reefs or a nature walk – but really, who are we kidding