Posts Tagged ‘ its-own ’

A Guide to Undersea Explorations in Hawaii

January 23, 2012
By Island Tips

Below the ocean's surface, an otherworldly place exists. A place colored with life in one of its most free-flowing forms. Sea creatures dance across the ocean's floor while hills of coral roll alongside them, shimmering in the sun's streaming rays. The ocean ...
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On the Radar: Cartagena, Columbia

October 24, 2011
By Island Tips

Cartagena has been a popular Caribbean cruise port for years, but it's truly become a destination in its own right—and a perfect place to get a taste of Colombia all in one stop.
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Ten Things to Put in Your Mouth in Rome

September 22, 2011
By Island Tips

Architecture, history, fashion, romance, lazy aperitivi al fresco and good-looking people on Vespas: it’s easy to see why Rome‘s appeal is eternal. And of course, there’s the food. While many “classic” Italian specialties are popular throughout the boot and its islands, each region of Italy is ...
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New England Holidays: Reasons to Visit

May 1, 2011
By Island Tips

Known as a vibrant region in the northeast of the United States, comprising six states (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut), each offering its own unique culture and landscape, making this a perfect New England holidays destination for travellers of all tastes and ages. With its distinct seasons, there’s something on
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Continental’s New Direct Service to Curaçao Takes Off from Newark

March 11, 2011
By Island Tips

It’s a big year for Curaçao: The Caribbean island not only became its own autonomous country (within the Kingdom of the Netherlands) in October, it’s also now a breeze to reach from the Tri-State area. In December, Continental launched a twice-weekly nonstop flight from Newark. Although...
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Oahu and Maui: the Two Most Popular Islands of Hawaii

January 17, 2011
By Island Tips

While both Oahu and Maui offer the beauty and activities that tourists visiting Hawaii want, each island also provides its own unique attractions.
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New Southampton cruise terminal to cost £30m

December 16, 2010
By Island Tips
New Southampton cruise terminal to cost £30m

Britain's biggest cruise port will start construction on its own Terminal 5 in 2011, which will be able to accommodate even the largest ships in the world.
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New York Times names top Caribbean beaches

November 17, 2010
By Island Tips
New York Times names top Caribbean beaches

Always on top of the game, the New York Times recently featured the Top Caribbean Beaches to "See Before you Die" in honor of the upcoming swell of travelers heading south for winter. Although it could be argued that just about every beach in...
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Congratulations, Leticia! Lodging Employee of the Year!

June 22, 2010
By Island Tips

On June 16, Leticia Gamiao, a housekeeping employee at the 247-room Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel, was named “Lodging Employee of the Year” at the national American Hotel & Lodging Association “Stars of the Industry Awards.”  This isn’t merely a Hawaii-based award (which would be impressive ...
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Luxury hotels will open on Palm Jumeirah 2010

May 30, 2010
By Island Tips

Three hotels in front of beach with wonderful view at ocean, located on Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah are planing to open in the next year, reinforcing the island’s position as an attraction tourism destination in its own right. Situated along Palm Jumeirah’s trunk and crescent, the hotels – from a series of diverse
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