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A California Sunset, Cambria and Louisiana Gumbo…

Island Tips — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:30:53 +0000

Since I left my beloved California in the late 1980s and moved my life to Venice I’ve often been asked: What do you miss the most? It never takes me long to reply and check off the first three things on my list: family, friends and the weather . Often I stop there…

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4 Vacations Facebook’s New Millionaires Should Take

Island Tips — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:14:51 +0000

Tam Coc, Vietnam. One of the spots recommended to the newly-minted millionaires of Facebook. (Courtesy caswell_tom/Flickr ) After Facebook ’s IPO filing on Wednesday, many of the company’s employees became millionaires overnight, at least on paper. A few hundred of the company’s employees have enough stock…

Gay Travel Information: Cook & Brown Public House – Providence, RI

Island Tips — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:47:47 +0000

Cook & Brown Public House / 959 Hope Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-273-7274 “I’m not in Rhode Island anymore,” was my immediate reaction upon entering the upscale Cook & Brown Public House. This contemporary restaurant is located in Providence, RI, but makes

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I Heart My City: Iain’s Manchester, England

Island Tips — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:38:09 +0000

Iain used to be a warrant officer in the Royal Army Physical Training Corps — a job that took him on adventures all around the world. He tried his hand at running a public house after leaving the armed forces, but it wasn’t long before his wanderlust got …

Ponce Carnival 2012

Island Tips — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:05:20 +0000

Held every year during the week leading up to Ash Wednesday, the Ponce Carnival in Puerto Rico is a HUGE celebration attended by thousands of locals and visitors to the island. This year’s event takes place from February 15th to 21st. The Carnaval de…

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ICP exhibition covers Weegee’s early photography

Island Tips — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:23:06 +0000

The International Center of Photography today opened “ Weegee: Murder is My Business ,” showcasing the first 10 years in the career of of New York City’s most famous late-night tabloid photojournalist. Arthur Fellig, known as Weegee, got his start as a…

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Photo Favorite: Peaceful Sunset at the 4000 Islands of Laos

Island Tips — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:03:26 +0000

Though I wasn’t crazy for everything about the 4000 Islands of Laos (the crowds of backpackers and the party atmosphere, among other things), the evening sunsets over the peaceful river were spectacular! Photo Favorite: Peaceful Sunset at the 4000 Islands of Laos is a post …

Sanibel Island Tops Arthur Frommer’s Top Destinations List

Island Tips — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:18:16 +0000

Sanibel Island listed as Arthur Frommer’s top destination? Yeah right. Last night I had just gotten home from a little run down the street. I walked in the door, clicked on the tube to the local news and slammed a Gatorade trying to cool off. The excited news anchor was gushing how …

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Substations, Old City Hall opens for tranist tours

Island Tips — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:15:10 +0000

The NYC Transit Museum on Tuesday posted its winter list of transit tours , which offer rare access to century-old power stations as well as the ornate Old City Hall station. The tours include a visit to Brooklyn Heights’ IRT Substation 21 , which like the nearby…

Head to Vieques, Puerto Rico and Fall Into the W’s Lap of Luxury

Island Tips — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:28:08 +0000

Returning to New Jersey from a vacation in Vieques, Puerto Rico is not an easy thing to do. The overcast days and the cold, rainy nights at this time of the year don’t exactly compare to the cloudless skies and ideal climate of this island located about 50 miles…

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