Posts Tagged ‘ news ’

West Coast cruises to Hawaii on the rise

February 6, 2012
By Island Tips

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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Controlling your kids at sea

February 6, 2012
By Island Tips

While cruise lines can set and should enforce policies, it's a parent's responsibility to ensure his or her children are aware of -- and abide by -- the rules.
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The best cruise ships for kids

February 6, 2012
By Island Tips

Cruises pack in extra value for families — most of the larger ships offer free kids' activities, lavish playrooms with computer games and toys galore, and family-friendly diversions like waterslides,...
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Cruise passenger booted for skipping safety drill

February 1, 2012
By Island Tips

A passenger on Holland America's Westerdam was made to debark Sunday in Port Everglades for "non-compliance" during the mandatory drill, in which passengers are told what to do in the case of...
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New Ports and Itineraries for Disney Cruise Line in 2012 and 2013

January 30, 2012
By Island Tips

Disney Cruise Line has recently announced itineraries and ports for 2013, which include the exciting return of European cruises and a new home port in Miami. And although the news for 2012 is not quite as recent, this year is nevertheless a big year for Disney Cruise
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Thank You General Hospital Arrecife

January 27, 2012
By Island Tips

We received the following message from John Taylor, a resident in Lanzarote who had nothing but praise for the local general hospital Hospital Doctor José Molina Orosa when his wife required emergency treatment. You obviously receive numerous letters in praise of the...
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New Galapagos Islands travel regulations go into effect next week

January 26, 2012
By Island Tips
New Galapagos Islands travel regulations go into effect next week

Filed under: South America , Ecuador , Ecotourism , News On February 1st, a new set of travel regulations will go into effect in the Galapagos Islands , which are designed to help protect the environment there, while simultaneously presenting travelers with a better experience. ...
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Princess ship scoops up sailors during midnight rescue mission

January 25, 2012
By Island Tips

Passengers on Princess Cruises' 113,000-ton, 3,080-passenger Ruby Princess witnessed a dramatic rescue on Monday in the Bahamas.
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Why Now is the Best Time to Take a Cruise

January 24, 2012
By Island Tips
Why Now is the Best Time to Take a Cruise

TravelingMamas.com sends thoughts and prayers to the crew and passengers involved in the Costa Concordia accident. For recent updates from Costa Cruises, visit the official site. I was looking at the itinerary for the Carnival Breeze, set to launch in June of this ...
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Lampedusa: Italy’s loneliest off-season island

January 22, 2012
By Island Tips
Lampedusa: Italy’s loneliest off-season island

Filed under: Europe , Italy Lampedusa is Italy's southernmost island. Geologically part of Africa, it sits about 70 miles from the Tunisian mainland and a good 125 miles from Sicily . If the island sounds familiar to you, that's probably because it's been in the ...
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