Posts Tagged ‘ river ’

Berlin: Kinder funky

March 5, 2010
By Island Tips

Berlin's network of kindercafes is perfect for kids' pitstops for refuelling between sights Berlin, famed for its nightlife and creative scene, might not be the first place that springs to mind for a family weekend. Yet it often surprises visitors with its child-friendly infrastructure. Of course, there are all the parks and open...
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The Great Niger River Boat Trip – Part 2

March 3, 2010
By Island Tips

Day 4: 9th Feb 2010 Quiet morning – shallow maze - near-disaster - crocodile island Following a quiet morning on the river where progress was slow but steady, the afternoon brought with it a maze of rocks and shallow waters that slowed progress drastically. We would stop paddling and stand up to get a...
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Dine-in Brooklyn restaurant week offers $25 dinners

March 2, 2010
By Island Tips
Dine-in Brooklyn restaurant week offers $25 dinners

Several high-profile outer borough restaurants — including the River Cafe, Applewood, Blue Ribbon, L & B Spumoni Gardens, Tatiana, Armondo’s, Bamonte’s and Alchemy — will offer three three-course dinners for $25 and lunches for $20.10 as part of this year’s Dine-In Brooklyn. The price excludes tax, tip and beverages. Brooklyn’s restaurant week, which...
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New York City’s Roosevelt Island Tram closes for six months

March 1, 2010
By Island Tips
New York City’s Roosevelt Island Tram closes for six months

Filed under: North America , Budget Travel , News New York City's Roosevelt Island Tram , which figured prominently in the "Spider-Man" movie, has closed for six months of repairs, reports the New York Times . The tram ended its last run early this morning. Expected to reopen at the tail end of...
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Photography Tour to Egypt – November 5th, 2010

February 27, 2010
By Island Tips

Here are details of the Egypt tour with a downloadable PDF brochure you can print out and share with your friends. The Amateur Traveler & Ralph Velasco present THE PHOTOGRAPHY SERIES Cairo, Alexandria & the Mediterranean with Optional Nile River Cruise Extension November 5 – 13, 2010 Per person price based on double occupancy:...
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Tanking Nebraska’s Rivers

February 24, 2010
By Island Tips
Tanking Nebraska’s Rivers

I was watching television late one evening and saw a commercial advertising Nebraska. Yeah, that's right. Apparently the Cornhusker State is recruiting tourists to visit
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Sandals Dunn’s River Exclusive Deal – up to 65% off

February 23, 2010
By Island Tips

Booking Window: Now – February 25th, 2010 Travel Window: Now – July 31st, 2010 Blackout Dates: February 13 – 20, 2010 For a limited time, guests will receive one night free and a free Catamaran Cruise when they book minimum six nights or more at Sandals Dunn’s River Villagio Golf Resort & Spa. Additionally,...
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February 21, 2010
By Island Tips
all-inclusive sandals specialist La Jolla Sandals Travel Agent

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Roosevelt Island Tram on track for March 1 suspension

February 16, 2010
By Island Tips
Roosevelt Island Tram on track for March 1 suspension

Roosevelt Island Tram — famous for its “ Spider-Man ” movie cameo as well as stranding real-life riders over the East River in 2006 — is on schedule to shut down March 1 through Aug. 31 for a major modernization project.
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River sailing the Gallic way around charming Cahors on the Lot River

February 14, 2010
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River sailing the Gallic way around charming Cahors on the Lot River

Enjoying a slower pace of life drifting through the rural landscape on the River Lot, Nick Roe finds time for wine tasting, food markets and a little Gallic exploring.
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