Posts Tagged ‘ the-official ’

Ferrari F1 Train in Lanzarote

January 25, 2012
By Island Tips
Ferrari F1 Train in Lanzarote

Normally we have Jenson Button training in Lanzarote in preparation for the next Formula 1 season, today the Ferrari F1 team arrive in Lanzarote for a week’s training. Photo courtesy of www.as.com Drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa will be based at the sports complex of...
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Hautes Vacances Heads to Fire Island

April 4, 2011
By Island Tips

No fooling: April 1st marked the official beginning to the Fire Island season. Sure it’s still chilly, the pace is slow, and the real action doesn’t start heating up till after Memorial Day, but for those in the New...
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ICF New York: Insulated Concrete Forms Dealer

February 18, 2011
By Island Tips
ICF New York: Insulated Concrete Forms Dealer

ICF New York is the official dealer for Amvic Building Systems in New York State. We ship our ICFs anywhere in New York (NY), New Jersey(NJ), Pennsylvania (PA), Massachusetts (MA), Connecticut (CT), Rhode Island (RI) and Virginia (VA). We are also expert ICF installers to erect insulated concrete foundations, homes and insulated ...
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USA TODAY Travel Alliance: I’m All In!

January 10, 2011
By Island Tips

For the past two months, some of you may have noticed ads for companies such as cruise lines appearing on my site. That’s because in November, I signed a contract with my old employer USA TODAY to join their Travel Alliance. How does that work? According to...
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In Transit: Q&A: Finding Tours to Libya

November 25, 2010
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"I've tried the past three years to find a way to travel to Libya. I'm particularly interested in visiting the ancient Greek and Roman ruins, which I'm told are very well preserved because of the desert climate. What's the official State...
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Q&A: Finding Tours to Libya

November 25, 2010
By Island Tips

"I've tried the past three years to find a way to travel to Libya. I'm particularly interested in visiting the ancient Greek and Roman ruins, which I'm told are very well preserved because of the desert climate. What's the official State Department policy? Do you know of reliable cruise or land tours that take...
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Best Piña Colada Recipe in the World

August 4, 2010
By Island Tips

Known as the official drink of Puerto Rico, the Piña Colada was created in San Juan and has become a staple cocktail enjoyed all over the world. See below for more history Just one sip and your surroundings are transformed to a tropical beach on
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Orlando: Harry, Dumbledore and More Light Up Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios

June 17, 2010
By Island Tips
Orlando: Harry, Dumbledore and More Light Up Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios

Last night in Orlando, Harry Potter's Hogwarts Castle was born. Sure it was constructed over a period of many months at Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure park, but the evening marked the official lighting of the castle and the first ...
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Where the Heck are the Netherlands Antilles?

March 4, 2010
By Island Tips
Where the Heck are the Netherlands Antilles?

Welcome to the latest installment of "Where the heck is...," your semi-regular guide to geography. This week it's the Netherlands Antilles.
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