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A Day in the Life of a River Cruise

Island Tips — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:57:16 +0000

Ever wonder what it’s like to travel on a river cruise? A river cruise puts you at the heart of Europe’s history and beauty. Experienced travelers agree that a European river cruise is one of the most enjoyable and hassle-free ways to …

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Seeing and Hearing Pink Dolphins on the Amazon

Island Tips — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:50:31 +0000

One of the best parts about Amazon River cruises is the ability to experience the river while acting as a part of it. Cruising upstream during an Amazon River tour, guests aboard the Aquamarina discover the wealth of wildlife both on and off-shore — like gray and pink river dolphins. read

‘The River’ Films on Historic Kahana Valley

Island Tips — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:33:06 +0000

When ABC's The River premieres next week (Feb. 7), viewers from around the world will get another opportunity to see some of Hawai‘i's most beautiful places via the Tube. And even if only a few seconds of these places make the cut, it's great exposure …

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PHOTO: Ancient Palaces in Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

Island Tips — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:02:17 +0000

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PHOTO: Ancient Palaces in Durbar Square, Kathmandu, Nepal

Special issue: the best of London in 2012

Island Tips — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:20:54 +0000

With the Olympics coming to town, the eyes of the world will be on London in 2012. Our insider’s guide to the areas around the main Olympic venues lists the city’s hidden highlights, including what to see, and where to eat and shop Near the Olympic Park Areas around the …

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Special issue: the best of London in 2012

Are you Less Likely to Cruise?

Island Tips — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:56:31 +0000

(Courtesy Kabacchi/Flickr ) The Costa Concordia catastrophe of course raises a whole host of questions. Did the captain purposely go too close to shore? Why did the ship list so quickly? Was the crew not properly trained to deal with an accident? The chaos described by passengers…

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Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio–Luxor,Egypt–January 14, 2012

Island Tips — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:18:43 +0000

If you missed this weekend’s Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio broadcast from Uniworld’s River Tosca, sailing from Luxor, Egypt, we’ve got it right here on PeterGreenberg.com. From egyptologists to travel experts, Peter answers all your questions about travel safety in Egypt and new …

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Costa Concordia Capsizes After Collision Off Italy, Killing at Least Six

Island Tips — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:55:07 +0000

By now you’ve seen it on the news: Costa Cruises Costa Concordia lying on her side in the water off the coast of Giglio, Italy. At this writing, the death toll stands at six, with another 29 people still listed as missing. …

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Red River Cruise, Shreveport, LA

Island Tips — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:19:51 +0000

The Spirit of the Red River is a 35-passenger boat with observation deck

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Browsing for Books in Hay-on-Wye, Wales

Island Tips — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:03:49 +0000

As a book lover, I’m giddy when my husband and I drive into the small yet charming town of Hay-on-Wye, mid- Wales . Also known as the world’s secondhand book capital, Hay-on-Wye is home to over 30 used and antiquarian bookshops as well as the internationally…