Posts Tagged ‘ vacation ’

What To Do On the Last Day of the Cruise

March 9, 2010
By Island Tips

The last day of your cruise is still part of your vacation, but there are some things that will need settled and finalized in preparation for your departure the next morning. Within the last two days of your cruise, the cruise director will hold a briefing for all passengers, recommending that one member per...
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Get your Disney deals and resources from AOL Travel

March 9, 2010
By Island Tips
Get your Disney deals and resources from AOL Travel

Filed under: North America , United States , Hotels and Accommodations , Travel Deals When it comes to Disney, I'm rather weird - I can recite almost all of Finding Nemo, but I've only ever managed to visit their theme parks once. Thankfully my daughter is now at the age where a trip...
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The World of Cruising

March 9, 2010
By Island Tips

Come aboard and sail away on a ship, barge or yacht.  At sea, on a canal or river cruise, Atlas has hand picked travel partners for you to enjoy the best value & experience. Our travel specialists arrange adventures such as luxurious canal cruising sipping wine and savoring the cuisine in Burgundy, to world-class programs...
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What’s the Weather Like on Maui?

March 3, 2010
By Island Tips
What’s the Weather Like on Maui?

Today, we’re going to revisit a blast from the past post – Maui Weather Forecast Resources For Your Vacation -  originally posted in August, 2008. Though this post is an oldie, it’s still packed full of useful Maui weather forecast resources.
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Hawaii Tourism: Information on Tsunami Warnings

February 27, 2010
By Island Tips

As many of you may have heard, there are Tsunami warnings for Hawaii after the earthquake in Chile.  The Hawaii Tourism Association established a global information center.  For more information, click here or Follow them on twitter Hawaii Tourism: Information on Tsunami Warnings is a post from: Atlas Cruises and Tours Travel Blog | Globus...
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Universal Orlando resort reveals its first Wizarding World of Harry Potter vacation package

February 21, 2010
By Island Tips
Universal Orlando resort reveals its first Wizarding World of Harry Potter vacation package

Filed under: North America , United States Even though the exact opening date has not been revealed , Universal Orlando just revealed its first Wizarding World of Harry Potter vacation package. Starting at $645 per adult ($1,548 for a family of four), guests can enjoy the new resort with the following benefits: Four-night...
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3 Historic Buildings in Nassau, Bahamas

February 21, 2010
By Island Tips

Many tourists, drawn to the tropical climate of Nassau, Bahamas, will find that the strong, rich history of this island nation will enrich their vacation experience.
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Ryanair dumps passengers on wrong island – doesn’t care

February 19, 2010
By Island Tips
Ryanair dumps passengers on wrong island – doesn’t care

Filed under: Europe , Spain , United Kingdom , Airlines A planeload of passengers on a Ryanair flight from the UK to Lanzarote (one of the Spanish Canary Islands) learned the hard way that low cost carriers carry a hidden price. Instead of landing in Lanzarote, the plane landed in Fuerteventura (about 30...
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Feb 19, Otavalo Market, Ecuador

February 19, 2010
By Island Tips

I absolutely LOVED my vacation in Ecuador. I regret not having enough time to see the Galapagos Islands this time around, but I'm already saving up in
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Cystal Cruise Line Chocolate Truffle Recipe

February 17, 2010
By Island Tips

From time to time we like to post some of our client’s favorite recipes from the various cruise lines. This recipe is from the Crystal Cruise Line’s Cookbook from Executive Chef Manfred Schalle for Chocolate Truffles with Orange and Grand Marnier Flavors. Ingedients: 1 cup heavy cream 18 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, plus 2 ounces chopped separately...
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