Posts Tagged ‘ southern ’

An Enchanted Island on Lake Maggiore

February 7, 2012
By Island Tips
An Enchanted Island on Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore may be less showbiz than neighboring Lake Com0,  but it is no less spectacular. Spanning the Swiss-Italian border, Lake Maggiore offers superb scenery, relaxing boat excursions and pretty alpine towns. However, down at the Southern end of the lake, within Italy’s borders, are three exquisite little...
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Int’l celebrities and opportunity for advertising Vietnam’s tourism

February 6, 2012
By Island Tips
Int’l celebrities and opportunity for advertising Vietnam’s tourism

Last year Vietnam’s famous tourist destinations like Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Con Dao Island welcomed world stars. The chance to lure international VIPs to Vietnam is open. In mid-November 2011, the big family of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie chose Con Dao Island ...
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Geography, climate and weather In Canada

February 6, 2012
By Island Tips
Geography, climate and weather In Canada

Geography Canada is the country of wide open spaces blank. It extends about 5000 km from a coast to coast. The border with the United States more or less follows the route of the 49th parallel to the Great Lakes and ...
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Curacao’s Kura Hulanda Resorts Slashes High-Season Rates by 40%

January 19, 2012
By Island Tips

THE LUXURY Curacao, which puts the “C” in the Southern Caribbean’s delightful “ABC” islands (tailing Aruba and Bonaire), is known for its cultured capital, terrific dive sights, and the colorful and historic Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa & Casino. Combine a stay in the history-rich heart of Willemstad...
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Bali’s Best Surfing Beaches

January 12, 2012
By Island Tips

People might think of Australia or Hawaii when they think about surfing, but Bali actually has some of the best surfing beaches around. With seemingly endless waves, the white sands of this Indonesian paradise have called surfers from around the world since the 1930s. Since it is located in the...
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3 Unique Thailand Adventures

January 3, 2012
By Island Tips
3 Unique Thailand Adventures

Thailand, with it’s beautiful weather, relaxing atmosphere, friendly local people, and delicious cuisine make it an ideal travel destination. A trip to Thailand can include exploring the bustling city of Bangkok, trekking to remote hill tribe villages, relaxing on the beaches of Southern Thailand...
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$409+: 6-Nt Presidents’ Day Caribbean Cruise – 73% Off

December 28, 2011
By Island Tips

Sail away on a 6-night getaway to top destinations in Southern Florida and the Western Caribbean, including quirky Key West, gorgeous Grand Cayman, and fun-in-the-sun Jamaica. The spacious, 2,974-passenger Carnival Freedom embarks on February 19 from Fort Lauderdale, with discounted rates – reflecting savings of up to 73 percent ...
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Foreign Grocery Friday: The Ponche Crema of Venezuela

December 23, 2011
By Island Tips
Foreign Grocery Friday: The Ponche Crema of Venezuela

When we travel, one of our favorite things to do is to pop into a local grocery store and check out the food products and candies we'd never find anywhere else. So we're trying out this new feature, Foreign Grocery Friday , where each week we'll feature some of ...
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New Night Zip Line on Southern California’s Catalina Island

December 22, 2011
By Island Tips

New Night Zip Line in Catalina Island, in Southern California, offers a new twist on zip line adventures by offering the zip line at night, at speeds up to 45 miles per hour and heights up to 300 feet.
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Video: Philippine flooding claims more than 650 lives

December 18, 2011
By Island Tips

Flooding from a tropical storm has left more than 650 people dead and almost a thousand missing on the Southern Island of Mindanao in the Philippines. Lee Cowan reports.
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