Posts Tagged ‘ the-west ’

Hawaii Through Ha‘a Keaulana’s Eyes

January 31, 2012
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Some of O‘ahu's most pristine shorelines and vast mountain ranges exist on the west side of the island. In fact, the Wai‘anae Mountains hosts O‘ahu's highest peak at Mt. Ka‘ala. But because of issues involving crime, drugs and homelessness, the Nan?kuli, Wai‘anae and M?‘ili areas have developed ...
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Texas’ Version of the Staten Island Ferry

January 30, 2012
By Island Tips

With Texas long being considered “the west,” it’s easy to forget the state’s long coast along the Gulf of Mexico and popular tourist destinations. And visitors on cheap flights to Texas won’t be missing out on the charm of famous New York City features
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Coombs Market, The Place With The Famous Goats On The Roof

August 17, 2011
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The village of Coombs on Vancouver Island hosts an interesting and quirky shopping area. It is located on the Port Alberni Highway 9 km’s west of Parksville. If you are heading to places such as Tofino or Ucluelet on the west coast of
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In Photos: Get Your Glacier On

April 4, 2011
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by Oliver Gaywood The Franz Josef Glacier, found on the west coast of New Zealand’s south island, is the world’s fastest moving commercially accessible glacier. A number of different trips are available on the ice, including walking tours (half day and full day), a heli-hike...
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Delta, Carribean Airlines, Alaska announce new routes

March 8, 2011
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Here’s some of the newly announced routes to bring you to the west, right into the heart of paradiso, and to the other side of the pond: Caribbean Airlines If you are longing for some sunshine and some blue green waters, Caribbean Airlines can surely take you there. They got...
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Visit Vancouver Island by Seaplane

January 18, 2011
By Island Tips

Vancouver Island is located off the west coast of British Columbia in the Pacific Ocean. For a uniquely beautiful trip take a seaplane to get there.
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I Never Saw it Coming

December 17, 2010
By Island Tips

On 15 December an overloaded Indonesian fishing boat attempting to get Middle East refugees into Australia ran ashore on Christmas Island, an isolated Australian territory off to the west of Java. The ship’s engine failed and the ship broke up...
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Jodie Kidd’s happy place is the family home in beautiful Barbados

November 7, 2010
By Island Tips
Jodie Kidd’s happy place is the family home in beautiful Barbados

Model Jodie Kidd was just a baby when she first visited Barbados. Now she lives on the island with her mum and sister in their family home - and can be found at the beach surfing or hanging out in the
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Jodie Kidd’s happy place is the family home in beautiful Barbados

November 7, 2010
By Island Tips
Jodie Kidd’s happy place is the family home in beautiful Barbados

Model Jodie Kidd was just a baby when she first visited Barbados. Now she lives on the island with her mum and sister in their family home - and can be found at the beach surfing or hanging out in the west coast's
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Letting Travel be your Path

October 18, 2010
By Island Tips

Letting Travel be your Path “On my drive from the west coast of Vancouver Island to Tofino yesterday, which is one of the most beautiful, not to mention fun, drives anywhere in the world, I couldn’t help but think about how ...
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