Posts Tagged ‘ traveler ’

My Chat with Amateur Traveler about Trinidad and Tobago

February 6, 2012
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My Chat with Amateur Traveler about Trinidad and Tobago

The? Amateur Traveler ?and I talk about my recent trip to Trinidad and Tobago . Amateur Traveler Episode 314 - Travel to Trinidad and Tobago ?
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The Way We Once Traveled: Postmarks from the Middle of the Ocean

January 20, 2012
By Island Tips
The Way We Once Traveled: Postmarks from the Middle of the Ocean

We'll fully admit that we save our ticket stubs even sometimes our bag tags. Of course travelers of decades ago were no different; in fact, they were worse. Sometimes we dig up vintage gems that deserve to be shared. All week, we'll look at ...
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The world’s most ethical tourism destinations

January 18, 2012
By Island Tips
The world’s most ethical tourism destinations

Filed under: Activism , Mauritius , Latvia , Serbia , Bahamas , Costa Rica , Dominica , Palau , Argentina , Chile , Uruguay , Ecotourism , Consumer Activism Each year, non-profit organization Ethical Traveler conducts a survey of the world's developing nations, analyzing their progress toward promoting human rights, preserving their environment,...
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Resort at Pelican Hill Family Experience

January 12, 2012
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Recently named the number one resort in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler readers, The Resort at Pelican Hill is a unique destination. It’s located on the Newport Coast, between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach in Orange County, California on ...
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What’s the most romantic luxury cruise ship?

December 8, 2011
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Cast your votes! But as we ponder this question, two luxury cruises come to mind for top consideration in this category. The first is Windstar Cruises , which?offers three unique, motorized sailing ships of a small and intimate size. Then there's the pampering service ...
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Eating the Adriatic – Chasing the Elusive White Truffle

December 7, 2011
By Island Tips
Eating the Adriatic – Chasing the Elusive White Truffle

Croatia’s Istrian Peninsula is home to some of the most sought-after culinary ingredients in the world and at the top of the list is the white truffle. Istria’s olive oil has been repeatedly ranked among the tippy-top, and its wines, made from the malvazija, teran, and...
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A Coastline Journey With Mishka

October 31, 2011
By Island Tips

Every journey needs a good soundtrack. The right song, the right band can stir emotions and create a special moment for the traveler who is already on a high from experiencing something new, especially if that traveler is in the islands. This weekend I spent some time creating a new playlist on the
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Marriott Eliminates All-Inclusive Rewards With No Notice Whatsoever

October 22, 2011
By Island Tips

Loyalty Traveler writes that Marriott Rewards has eliminated its “all inclusive” rewards. With no notice, whatsoever. The option was simply pulled, and they acknowledged it through social media channels after the fact. All-inclusive rewards providing food and beverage and kids activities at ...
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Conde Nast Traveler 24th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

October 13, 2011
By Island Tips

Conde Nast Traveler announced the results of its 2011 Readers' Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts worldwide. These awards will appear in the November issue (on newsstands October 18) and are tabulated from the Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice survey.
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Get to Galapagos!

October 11, 2011
By Island Tips

Dear Traveler, The Galapagos Islands are truly unique in the world. The opportunity to walk among curious and unafraid wildlife is just extraordinary. I have been fortunate to have been to the Galapagos many times, but the experience of being with wildlife ...
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