Posts Tagged ‘ south ’

Whale Watching in Kaikoura, New Zealand

March 11, 2010
By Island Tips

Just off the east coast of the South Island animal enthusiasts can encounter an abundant array of marine animals, including seabirds, seals, dolphins and whales.
Read more »

Tags: , , , , ,
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The Outer Banks of North Carolina, Wish You Were Here

March 11, 2010
By Island Tips

At The Society we are always getting requests concerning summer beach destinations. One of our favorites is the Outer Banks of North Carolina, a chain of barrier islands midway on the Atlantic Seaboard, 90 miles south of Norfolk, Virginia and 321 miles north of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Hong Kong goes retro

March 11, 2010
By Island Tips
Hong Kong goes retro

Filed under: Food and Drink , Asia , Hong Kong Hong Kong is truly the city of the future. The city's ubiquitous skyline of shiny beveled-angle skyscrapers towers above you like a giant wall of steel and glass.
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Food and Drink, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Fiji Seven-Night Vacation Packages From $1,339*

March 8, 2010
By Island Tips

Experience a mosaic of cultures on a trip to the South Pacific. In addition to round-trip airfare and seven nights' accommodations, this package includes a jungle cruise, daily breakfast, complimentary cocktail, and more.
Read more »

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Cruise, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Kangaroo Island Award-Winning Vacation Retreat

March 8, 2010
By Island Tips
Kangaroo Island Award-Winning Vacation Retreat

Southern Ocean Lodge is a luxurious world class eco-wilderness retreat located on Kangaroo Island in South Australia that opened in April 2008 to instant success and international acclaim, most notably being named “Hotel Of The Year” in the prestigious Tatler Travel Guide 2009.
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Four Presidents and Lost Springs, Population 1

March 3, 2010
By Island Tips

Mount Rushmore at night I’ll never forget the first time I went to the Black Hills of South Dakota  and saw Mount Rushmore. I was on a quest to visit all 50 states and I had three left- South Dakota, North Dakota and Hawaii. I’ve heard a saying that you go to some...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Hawaii, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Win a Trip to the Cook Islands

March 3, 2010
By Island Tips

Los Angeles, CA, March 3, 2010 – Where in the world are the Cook Islands you ask? Cook Islands Tourism launches an interactive game to raise awareness of the South Pacific destination.
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Combine 2010 Soccer World Cup with Mauritius

March 3, 2010
By Island Tips

Many are spending plenty to visit South Africa for the 2010 World Cup. An excursion to the nearby island of Mauritius will make the trip even more memorable.
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Where in Chile is it Safe to Travel Now?

March 2, 2010
By Island Tips
Where in Chile is it Safe to Travel Now?

Chile's famed Easter Island is safe for travel, with excursions being held normally. Photo: vtveen / CC BY 2.0 Those of you who were planning trips to Chile before last week's earthquake hit may be wondering where it's safe to go right now and where it's not. Where will you run into logistical...
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Cruise, General, Uncategorized | No Comments »

Name that airport … (Bimini, The Bahamas)

March 2, 2010
By Island Tips

UPDATE (11:45 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 2): The airport shown in this week's photo is the South Bimini Airport in the Bahamas.
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in Bahamas, Uncategorized | No Comments »