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We’ve Got a Glimpse at the Filming of ‘Hotel Impossible’

January 30, 2012
By Island Tips
We’ve Got a Glimpse at the Filming of ‘Hotel Impossible’

A few months ago, we learned that the Travel Channel would be premiering a brand new show called Hotel Impossible , starring Anthony Melchiorri , a longtime hospitality consultant whose "no-nonsense approach can turn any establishment around in weeks." But aside from an entry on IMDB.com...
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Eat while traveling on cuisine-focused adventures

January 14, 2012
By Island Tips
Eat while traveling on cuisine-focused adventures

Filed under: Food and Drink , Europe , North America , France , Germany , United States , Travel Health , Cruises , Luxury Travel What we eat while traveling has always been a big part of a memorable trip. A recent survey by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism says 71% of Americans...
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Johnny Jet feature premiers on the Travel Channel, January 1st

December 30, 2011
By Island Tips
Johnny Jet feature premiers on the Travel Channel, January 1st

Filed under: Video The last time I saw John DiScala - better known as Johnny Jet -- was at the JW Marriott tour in Chicago . Exhausted from a day long flight from Helsinki I wandered into a journalist's dinner at the freshly...
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Travel Hot Spots 2012 with Johnny Jet

December 30, 2011
By Island Tips

Travel blogger Johnny Jet debuts new show on Travel Channel called “HOT SPOTS 2012.” Although Johnny Jet  (aka John E. DiScala) is usually cruising above 30,000 feet, he does manage to take to the sea during his Travel Channel show  ”HOT SPOTS 2012&#
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Escape To The Islands With Andrew Zimmern

November 8, 2011
By Island Tips

Andrew Zimmern is a chef, food writer, the host and producer of Travel Channel’s hit series, Bizarre Foods. Andrew, a recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award, has traveled the world, and understands the importance of a hotel and its amenities. Check out Andrew’s favorite hotel
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Off Limits: From Boston’s sewers to a New York submarine, new series seeks out hidden urban spots

October 4, 2011
By Island Tips

The new Travel Channel series "Off Limits" takes viewers from Boston's sewers to New York's hidden islands.
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5 U.S. theme parks under $50

July 18, 2011
By Island Tips
5 U.S. theme parks under $50

Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA. (Courtesy Adam Freidin/Flickr ) With Disney parks recently raising their ticket prices to $85 for a single–park one day ticket—Universal Studios is just as bad—now is the perfect time to start thinking about smaller, ...
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Help for Haiti still coming in a number of ways

March 13, 2011
By Island Tips
Help for Haiti still coming in a number of ways

Filed under: North America , Haiti , United States , Cruises , Caribbean Help for Haiti in the way of relief efforts has been a big, ongoing task. Traditional relief organizations have been spread thin and much-appreciated donations are helping them continue their work...
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This weekend: The New York Times 2011 travel show

February 25, 2011
By Island Tips
This weekend: The New York Times 2011 travel show

New York Times Travel Show (Courtesy New York Times ) If you happen to be in the New York City area this weekend, stop by the New York Times Travel Show at the Javits Center for the chance to attend seminars by the biggest names in travel, see cultural performances and...
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Around the World in 80 Hours (of Travel TV): Part 2

February 22, 2011
By Island Tips
Around the World in 80 Hours (of Travel TV): Part 2

Filed under: History , Learning , Stories , North America , United States , Hotels and Accommodations , Video Where does the Travel Channel take us? Rolf Potts embarks on a one-week gonzo experiment to find out JACKASS COMMENTATORS AND DUBIOUSLY RANKED DESTINATIONS Day 2, Hour 17: 9:04 am. The first Travel Channel...
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