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St Barths hosts the rich, famous and hikers

January 8, 2012
By Island Tips
St Barths hosts the rich, famous and hikers

Filed under: Biking , Climbing , Hiking , France , Caribbean , Luxury Travel , Travel Security St Barths , arguably one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, is host to the rich and famous from all over the world. But the same beauty that draws celebrities and billionaires makes for...
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Cruise on spectacular Halong bay

November 25, 2011
By Island Tips
Cruise on spectacular Halong bay

The satisfaction of traveling to Vietnam is the rich cultural history of the region to experience places of this nation beautiful coastline. Halong Bay in Vietnam is considered the most beautiful natural wonders, and a favorite destination for tourists and residents. Halong Bay has a number of diverse ecosystems such
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Pulling into Useppa Island

September 29, 2011
By Island Tips

Pulling into Useppa Island, originally uploaded by Erin *~*~*. Our cruiser is picking up some passengers from Useppa Island before returning us to Captiva. Once a 1920s hangout for the rich and famous, Useppa is now a private club and if you don’t...
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Kaua’i’s Koloa Heritage Trail

March 27, 2011
By Island Tips

As the oldest Hawaiian island, Kaua’i  harbors the essence of traditional Hawaiian culture and history.  Under the surface of the stunning vistas and jaw-dropping natural wonders, Kaua’i offers glimpses of the rich heritage of  the Hawaiian people.  These sites are...
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Saturday’s scene: Gardening on the Cote d’Azur

January 29, 2011
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Baby boomer travelers will find this view of the Côte d’Azur during a walk in the gardens at Villa de Rothschild. Alan and I enjoyed looking through the vine-covered pergola at the homes of the rich and famous during a Seabourn ...
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Overnighter: In Argentina, Touring the Tigre Delta

November 27, 2010
By Island Tips

A region that once attracted the rich of Buenos Aires is once again drawing artists and island-loving tourists.
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Curaçao Becomes a Country on 10.10.10

October 10, 2010
By Island Tips

Santa Barbara, CA (Vocus) October 8, 2010–Curaçao will become autonomous within the Kingdom of the Netherlands this Sunday, 10/10/10. The future of greater independence brings many possibilities, but the rich cultural history of the island remains. Curaçao author, Patricia Selbert, immigrated to the US (California) from the Dutch
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Columbus, Lynch Mobs and Hitler: the many legends of Galway

July 19, 2010
By Island Tips

The Irish have a reputation as good story-tellers, and given the rich and troubled history of the island it’s hardly a surprise that many legends have been exported from its shores. As a long-standing sea port and well-worn route to the New World, the western...
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Dolphins Are Frequent Visitors To the Waters Surrounding Channel Islands National Park

April 10, 2010
By Island Tips

While there are a handful of islands to explore when visiting Channel Islands National Park , don't overlook the rich and intriguing resources of the Pacific Ocean when heading to the park. During a recent trip to the islands Ryan Cooper filmed some common dolphins as they ...
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Saba – Shortest Commercial Runway in the World

February 10, 2010
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Saba is a five square mile island in the northeastern Caribbean, 28 miles south of St. Maarten. Together with Statia, these three islands form the Windward Islands of the Dutch Caribbean which is part of the Dutch kingdom
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