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Even More Places To See Before You Die

February 3, 2012
By Island Tips

The fairy tale forests of the Gauja Valley in Latvia, the beauty of Saaremaa Island in Estonia and the 170-foot-high Parnidis Dune in Lithuania were waiting for author Patricia Schultz to discover them. Related posts: Estonia honors former President George W. Bush The Best Places to...
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Ten Tips for Haggling

February 1, 2012
By Island Tips
Ten Tips for Haggling

Everyone loves shopping while traveling, and visiting a local market is often the best way to find treasures or souvenirs to bring home. Many traditional local markets don’t operate the same way as shopping… Read more Read more… Related posts: Shanghai on Next To Nothing, Part I...
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‘Outstanding’ year for Hawaii’s tourism industry

January 31, 2012
By Island Tips

State tourism officials on Monday said Hawaii welcomed 7,284,069 visitors last year, a 3.8 percent increase over 2010. Related posts: 2010 a strong year for global tourism, U.N. agency says Walworth County leads state with 12 percent jump in tourism spending NYC Breaks Tourism Record in 2010
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Ponce Carnival 2012

January 31, 2012
By Island Tips

Held every year during the week leading up to Ash Wednesday, the Ponce Carnival in Puerto Rico is a HUGE celebration attended by thousands of locals and visitors to the island. This year’s event takes place from February 15th to 21st. The Carnaval de...
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Experience the Romance of Canada Via Luxury Rail

January 30, 2012
By Island Tips

MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada - Brrrrr... Cuddle up and enjoy a cozy voyage aboard VIA Rail's Romance by Rail offering couples a unique romantic getaway in a private cabin while enjoying the picturesque landscapes of Canada. Related posts: Articles in Home | Caribbean-west Indies | – Jamaica 7 top trips for those single ...
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10 months to remove cruise ship, say officials

January 30, 2012
By Island Tips

The cruise ship that capsized off Italy's coast will take up to 10 months to remove, officials say, as rough seas off the Tuscan coast forced the suspension of recovery operations. Related posts: Cruise Ship Terror: Eight dead as vessel starts sinking Cruise ship
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An Italian fire crew approaches the grounded Costa Concordia off the Tuscan coast.

January 28, 2012
By Island Tips

Passengers from the capsized Costa Concordia may receive about 11 thousand euros in compensation, an amount already deemed insufficient by some. Related posts: Cruise ship survivors to get compensation Costa denies ‘unfounded’ reports of survivor discounts Cruise prices hold steady after Concordia
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Paradise in the Virgin Islands

January 27, 2012
By Island Tips

The British and U.S. Virgin Islands offer crystal blue waters and beautifully serene escapes. iReporters shared their photos with us. Related posts: Tensions Flare Over Falkland Islands Tips for the cruise virgin ready to sail Tips for the cruise virgin ready to sail
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Cruise prices hold steady after Concordia

January 25, 2012
By Island Tips

Less than two weeks after the Costa Concordia cruise disaster, customers are still booking cruises for 2012 -- even as they ask more questions about safety at sea. Related posts: Gas prices jump but no steady climb forecast Cruise lines suspend calls at St Kitts following armed robbery Costa denies ‘unfounded’ reports of
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Disney will allow park workers to have beards

January 24, 2012
By Island Tips

A Disney spokeswoman said Monday that the new policy will apply to workers in Florida and California starting next month. Related posts: Disney takes delivery of its newest cruise ship – the Disney Dream New Disney resort will feature affordable suites Disney announces price hikes to take effect Sunday
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