Islands
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Even David Arquette is Getting His Own Travel Channel TV Show
Jaunted &bull Feb 16, 2012
According to the Travel Channel, David Arquette will be joining the Mile High club later this year. The actor and his buddy Mike McGuiness, owner of PR firm McGuiness and Feinstein, will star in a weekly half-hour reality series for… Full Story »
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Random Wildlife Stories: Man Stabs Mountain Lion, Grizzly Bear's Life on Camera, Tiny Chameleons,
Get Outdoors &bull Feb 16, 2012
I haven't done a wildlife post in a while; although, there have been a couple good stories out there, including a man who stabbed a mountain lion with his pocketknife after it tried to eat his son, and some video… Full Story »
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Random Wildlife Stories: Man Stabs Mountain Lion, Grizzly Bear's Life on Camera, Tiny Chameleons
Get Outdoors &bull Feb 16, 2012
I haven't done a wildlife post in a while, which I'm remedying this morning because there have been some pretty good stories out there, including a man who stabbed a mountain lion with his pocketknife after it tried to eat… Full Story »
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Heart-shaped Islands Around the World
Vagabondish &bull Feb 14, 2012
Galesnjak Island, as seen above, became famous after the shape was discovered via Google Earth in 2009. That same year, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson developed Makepeace Island, located in Queensland, Australia. All four islands are open for tourism and… Full Story »
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Interview with Future Islands
Brave New Traveler &bull Feb 13, 2012
This is one band you should pay attention to. Full Story »
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Court extends house arrest for Concordia captain
MSNBC Travel &bull Feb 7, 2012
FLORENCE, Italy - An Italian court ruled Tuesday that Francesco Schettino, the captain of the cruise liner that ran aground and capsized off the island of Giglio, killing at least 17 people, must remain under house arrest. The islands are… Full Story »
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Report: Blood clots not more likely in coach
MSNBC Travel &bull Feb 7, 2012
CHICAGO - Good news for budget-minded travelers: There's no proof that flying economy-class increases your chances of dangerous blood clots, according to new guidelines from medical specialists. The islands are great place to chill out, de-stress and generally slow down. These days, though, more people… Full Story »
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Trouble in paradise: Cops mutiny in Maldives
MSNBC Travel &bull Feb 7, 2012
President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives resigned on Tuesday after weeks of protests erupted into a police mutiny, leaving the man widely credited with bringing democracy to the paradise islands accused of being as dictatorial as his predecessor. Full Story »
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West Coast cruises to Hawaii on the rise
MSNBC Travel &bull Feb 6, 2012
These days, though, more people are doing so before they even arrive." As fans of Hawaii well know, the islands are great place to chill out, de-stress and generally slow down. Full Story »
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US tourist dies while diving in Cayman Islands
MSNBC Travel &bull Feb 4, 2012
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - Police in the Cayman Islands say a 47-year-old U.S. tourist has died while scuba diving off popular North West Point in Grand Cayman. Think your last flight was a nightmare? If the just-released trailer for… Full Story »
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Bali beyond sun, sand and sex
CNN.com Travel &bull Feb 2, 2012
In reality, Bali is a lush Indonesian island teeming with cultural experiences, delicious food and exhilarating adventures. Bali may be known for beaches and cornrows now, but it was the surfers who first discovered this beautiful Indonesian island. Go south from Kuta to Bukit Peninsula -- Bukit to its friends -- and you'll see what lured them here. Head to Ulu Watu beach for the kinds of waves eager surfers dream of, or to Nusa Dua for some killer breaks around the reef. Note however that… Full Story »
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Tahiti and French Polynesia on a budget
CNN.com Travel &bull Feb 1, 2012
Glossy brochures focus on ultra-swish resorts, but French Polynesia actually has a pretty wide range of accommodation options. You can keep lodging costs down by staying in small guesthouses and pensions (homestays) that are sprinkled around the islands. They're nothing glam or ostentatious, just modest operations that blend perfectly into the tropical surroundings. At the cheaper end of… Full Story »
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Three unexpected treats on Oahu's North Shore
Gadling &bull Jan 31, 2012
But a quarter-century of serendipity has taught us that some of the most memorable on-the-road experiences come from listening to residents after you've landed in a place, and on this trip again three of our finest discoveries - all on… Full Story »
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Interval International Adds the Resort Group Vacation Club in the Cape Verde Islands to Global Vacation Exchange Network
Business Wire Travel News &bull Jan 30, 2012
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Interval International, a prominent worldwide provider of vacation services and an operating business of Interval Leisure Group (Nasdaq: IILG), announced the affiliation of The Resort Group Vacation Club based in Cape Verde, a group of 10 islands in the… Full Story »
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On the Radar: The Galapagos Islands & Ecuador
Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Jan 27, 2012
Is 2012 the year for your Darwin-inspired island adventure? With expedition size ships, otherworldly landscapes, and awe-inspiring wildlife, your inner explorer will love this classic trip. Our video's giant tortoises and famous finches are sure to inspire you, so we've done the research on Ecuador's newest hotels, travel regulations, and flights to help plan your Galapagos trip. Join Fodor's Travel for some Enchanted Island… Full Story »
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This is the sort of crazy flight I love
The Wandering Aramean &bull Jan 27, 2012
Take a random, tiny airline with a handful of prop planes flying the islands of Hawaii and give them a little bit of encouragement and what happens? Something ridiculous like this. Mokulele is a regional operator in Hawaii, flying a… Full Story »
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Oscar Nominated Films That Inspire Travel
Vagabondish &bull Jan 26, 2012
Unless you've managed to avoid tv, internet and newspapers over the past couple of days, you've probably heard that the nominations for the 84th Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday. And while all the award buzz may be about the… Full Story »
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New Galapagos Islands travel regulations go into effect next week
Gadling &bull Jan 26, 2012
The new rules are actually quite simple. The Ecuadorian government, which oversees operation of the Galapagos National Park, has passed regulations that state that no vessel operating in and around the archipelago will be permitted to visit the same site… Full Story »
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Top 10 Villa Rental Companies
Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Jan 24, 2012
A villa rental or house swap offers three major advantages over a hotel: space, privacy, and value, says Stiles Bennet, president and COO of villa rental agency Wimco. Consider a family of four in a hotel: parents in one room,… Full Story »
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Jurassic Park is Real
Travel Blissful &bull Jan 20, 2012
Rufus Elliott explores a slice of Jurrasic Park in the South East of Indonesia. Image Written by Rufus Elliott Last summer I decided to fulfill a dream of travelling to Indonesia. The motivation was simple; Komodo Dragons. At one of… Full Story »
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