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Rediscovering Makena

Island Tips — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:08:56 +0000

I recently rediscovered the property where my husband and I got married 10+ years ago.? At that time it was the Maui Prince, a beautiful resort located in Makena on the island of Maui.? The price was right – it was not the most well-known property on the island or a “…

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The Fantastic Umbrella Factory

Island Tips — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:42:06 +0000

The Fantastic Umbrella Factory 250-year-old farm now features sculptures, a petting zoo and a hippy-bazaar Originally opened in 1760, the Fantastic Umbrella Factory is actually a small farm near the coast of Rhode Island and was opened as a…

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Kelly Hoppen Goes Lux* In Mauritius

Island Tips — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:49:23 +0000

A Hoppen-designed room There are few excuses we need to dream of Mauritius. Mauritius + celeb designer redoing a hotel? Super-excuse. So thanks to Kelly Hoppen for signing up as designer for the LUX* Belle Mare . Not familiar with the property? It was …

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$125: Jekyll Island Club Hotel Slashes Rates Up to 70%

Island Tips — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:01:50 +0000

The historic Jekyll Island Club Hotel, situated on Georgia’s nature-rich Jekyll Island, has reduced rates on all of its rooms to just $125/night for the month of January – a savings of as much as 70 percent – in celebration of the property’s 125th anniversary. Former playground and hunting retreat for the likes…

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Villa le Scale reopens — luxury Italy vacation packages await!

Island Tips — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:05:40 +0000

Italy is always one of our most sought after vacation destinations. Travelers never tire of Italy, and there’s always new resorts and activities to explore. So what about a luxury vacation package exploring Italy’s vacation isles? The seven-room Villa le Scale, on Italy’s most popular vacation island, Capri, …

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Experiencing Modern Caribbean Comfort at the San Juan Marriott

Island Tips — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:33:14 +0000

I’m a little embarrassed to say that I had never been to Puerto Rico before accepting the invitation of the San Juan Marriott to visit for a few days to explore the property and the city itself. I’m embarrassed because Puerto Rico is extremely easy… Copyright LandLopers All Rights

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Five Reasons Why Families Will Love Disney’s New Aulani Resort

Island Tips — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 22:41:54 +0000

Disney’s long awaited Aulani Resort on the island of Oahu is open for business and sure to be high on many family’s vacation lists. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the grand opening celebration and check out the …

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Returning to the Hilton Waikoloa Village

Island Tips — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:05:31 +0000

The pleasures and pitfalls of repeating a successful family vacation A couple of summers ago, I took my kids to Hawaii. While there, we stayed at — and totally loved — the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Here is an excerpt from my review of the property: …

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Carmelo Balances Cost with Comfort – NuWire Investor

Island Tips — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:37:11 +0000

Carmelo Balances Cost with Comfort NuWire Investor On the property front, I found a three-bedroom casa antigua , right in the town center, about three blocks from the main square. With almost 1800 square feet, it had a garage and a courtyard, but needed some fixing-up inside.

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One Hawaii hotel, two names

Island Tips — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:27:41 +0000

The legal battle for management of a Hawaii hotel continues with two name changes in as many days. The most recent name was the Honolulu MODERN, christened in an overnight take over a day ago. Owners of the property are seeking to dislodge Marriott from a 30

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