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Goodbye Sahara: Vegas ‘Rat Pack’ Hotel to Close

March 12, 2011
By Island Tips
Goodbye Sahara: Vegas ‘Rat Pack’ Hotel to Close

Filed under: News mrak75 , flickr The Sahara Hotel & Casino , one of the last remaining resorts from the Rat Pack era on the Las Vegas Strip, will close its doors after nearly six decades on May 16. "The continued operation of the aging Sahara was no longer economically viable," CEO Sam...
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Mama’s Fish House

January 31, 2011
By Island Tips

Located in a beautiful coconut grove along a white sand beach this landmark restaurant is remarkable in offering fresh island seafood specialties with unbelievable ocean views.? Dedicated to serving fishermen’s catch with the freshest and most intriguing preparations this
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Tour Amelia Island’s Historic American Beach

October 31, 2010
By Island Tips

Northeast Florida’s Amelia Island is steeped in history and one highlight is the dreamy stretch of 200 acres called American Beach.   Developed as the first African American resort community in 1933, when Jim Crow laws restricted integration of most beaches, this landmark offers gorgeous, undeveloped vistas and decades of rich cultural history.  It’s...
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Garden City: What $64 for a Hotel Brunch in The ‘Burbs Will Get You

January 22, 2010
By Island Tips
Garden City: What $64 for a Hotel Brunch in The ‘Burbs Will Get You

So you might be wondering why we've headed to the 'burbs for a hotel brunch but the landmark Garden City Hotel on Long Island (built in 1874!) actually draws lots of business travelers because of its central location and because it's only about 30 miles from New York City. American Idol finalists and...
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Puerto Rico with Kids – Travel with Kids Caribbean San Juan – El Morro – Puerto Rico Family Vacation

December 13, 2007
By USA Today
Puerto Rico with Kids – Travel with Kids Caribbean San Juan – El Morro – Puerto Rico Family Vacation

Travel with the Roberts family to Puerto Rico and explore Old San Juan. In this clip from Travel With Kids Caribbean: Puerto Rico the DVD, the kids play pirates at El Morro, a huge fort in Old San Juan.
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