Posts Tagged ‘ week ’

Up Close Picture of the Week: Ikaria, Greece

February 4, 2012
By Island Tips
Up Close Picture of the Week: Ikaria, Greece

The Greek Island of Ikaria (Icaria) is the perfect destination for travelers who like the outdoor life: those who want to surf, and camp. Ikaria is named after Icarus, who purportedly fell from the sky and landed in the nearby sea. Ikaria is part of the Greece’s eastern Aegean...
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Snap Away: Maui, Hawaii

February 3, 2012
By Island Tips

This week, aspiring London fashionista Georgia Somary submits this ethereal shot taken in Maui, Hawaii. “The photo was taken on the volcanic slopes of Maui. We were driving up and the lunar landscape was so eerie. It was an amazing trip, despite the often unbearable humidity.”
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This Week in Cruise Deals: Free Prepaid Gratuities Sale + Royal Romance

February 3, 2012
By Island Tips

This Week’s Handpicked Cruise Deals Royal Caribbean Month of Romance Offer Royal Caribbean is celebrating February as the “month of romance” by offering a FREE romance package on select sailings. Receive a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and ½ dozen roses. What a
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Hawaii Vacation News you can use

February 3, 2012
By Island Tips

United Announces Nonstop Flights from Washington DC Just when I was thinking there was no relief in sight from all of the high airfares this year, United airlines announced this week that they are beginning nonstop service from Washington DC to Honolulu...
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Don’t mention the Titanic

February 2, 2012
By Island Tips

We are on the final leg of our cruise. Tomorrow morning when we wake up, we’ll be in Hobart where we’ll disembark and I, for one, will spend another week seeing a bit more of Tasmania. So this afternoon I went up to the bridge to
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Cruise lines begin touting sales

February 1, 2012
By USA Today

Princess, Cunard and Oceania are among lines with new promotions this week.
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Equator: South America

January 31, 2012
By Island Tips

This week Into the Wild is tracing the Equator around the world highlighting the best sites, amazing wildlife and a taste of the cultures and festivities which all flourish along this imaginary line. Today we’re following the Equator across South America. We’ll be stopping ...
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Tips to be prepared in case of a cruise ship emergency

January 30, 2012
By Island Tips

Last week Ned Levi looked at the maritime regulations which are in force for cruise ships and recommended changes, in light of the Costa Concordia tragedy. This week Ned offers safety tips for cruisers, so they are prepared in case an emergency occurs to help them ensure their safety, along with family...
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Year of the Dragon in Hawaii

January 25, 2012
By Island Tips

Kung Hei Fat Choy! This week many people around the world will be celebrating the Chinese New Year, and Hawai?i is definitely included in the party. Our own Chinatown celebrates for almost the entire month with block parties, music, food, crafts, lion dances, parades and a
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Ask Peter: Peter Answers Your Travel Questions, 1.21.12 edition

January 24, 2012
By Island Tips

Each week Peter takes time out of hisPeter Greenberg Worldwide Radio (click here to find your local station or here to listen to the most recent podcast) broadcast to solve your travel problems and answer your listeners’ questions. This week Peter offers advice on the family luggage, springtime in the Caribbean, and
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