Island Vacation News
- Ex-girlfriend tells court of high life with Fumo Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 4:00AMA former girlfriend of state Sen. Vincent Fumo testified yesterday about a five-year relationship that exposed her to luxury yachts, private jets, expensive restaurants and island vacations.
- City facing budget deficit Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 3:07AMGALVESTON — The city is in a spending crunch as it recovers from Hurricane Ike, and City Manager Steve LeBlanc warned layoffs could be possible.
- A look inside the doomed B.C. plane Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:19AMTen years ago, CTV reporter Mark Schneider took a trip on board a Pacific Coastal Airlines Grumman Goose (FPCK). On Sunday morning seven people died when that very same plane went down on Thormanby Island, north of Vancouver.
- New Kauai Property Management Company Launches Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:01AM New Kauai Property Management Company Launches.Kauai Exclusive Management is a new property management company specializing in Kauai Hawaii vacations and accommodations. The company represents, markets and manages an exclusive group of luxury vacation rental properties in Kauai.
- Court rules in favor of Cumberland seashore developer Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 9:59AMIn an opinion issued Monday, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled 5 to 2 in favor of a developer who has proposed building the largest marina complex on the Georgia coast near the Cumberland Island National Seashore.
- Hamptons Green Alliance 1st Annual Event on How to Finance and Build Green Projects Sponsored by Citibank Commercial ... Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:30AM BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y.----The Hamptons Green Alliance , a consortium of local building professionals committed to green initiatives in building, will hold its first annual event on the subject on Tuesday, November 18 at the Citibank Financial Center, 180 West Montauk Highway, Hamptons Bays, NY.
- Tiki Hut gang takes a stab at genius Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 6:29AMEvery one of us has our own story about how we came to call Bluffton or Hilton Head home. Some people came here for a golf vacation, fed three sleeves of balls to the Calibogue and decided they were never going home. Some people watched the sun set on the beach and wondered why they’d ever watched it set anywhere else.
- Kona coffee, good to last drop on Big Island Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 2:38PMCurrent EventsDebbie Hoshide celebrates with her first-place award at the Gevalia Kona Coffee Cupping Competition. Debbie Hoshide, owner of Hoshide Farms, took first place at the 2008 Gevalia Kona Coffee Cupping Competition held at Keauhou Beach Resort last week on...
- Tsunami Warning Lifted After Indonesia Quake Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 12:28PMA strong earthquake in Indonesia briefly generates tsunami warnings for coastal areas within 600 miles of the epicenter, causing some residents in coastal towns to flee their homes in panic.
- It still rates a 10 Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 6:25AMAs our bellman Rafael drove us through the cobbled streets and past the splashing fountains of Las Hadas, an exclusive Moorish-style resort, he confided the details of a memorable visit several years ago.
- Surfside sewer being repaired Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 4:34PMSURFSIDE BEACH — Sewer service around the island will continue to be sporadic while crews yank debris out of holes that once were the vents to the village’s system.
- Collier higher education briefs: Nov. 15, 2008 Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 3:50PM
- Boeing Reaches Tentative 4-Year Deal With Engineers (Update2) Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 3:35PMNov. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Boeing Co. and the leaders of its second-largest union reached a tentative agreement on a four- year contract proposal today that would avert a second strike this year if members approve.
- Discovery Announces Change in Fares and Fuel Surcharges Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 2:38PM Discovery Cruise Line, which offers daily ferry service with cruise line amenities between South Florida and Grand Bahama Island except Wednesdays, announced that it is lowering its fares and fuel surcharge.
- Have Snorkel, Will Travel Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10:37AMThis winter, head south for a vacation of snorkeling or diving off these still-clean islands.
- Hawaii vs. Illinois: Battling over a Favorite Son Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 10:36AMHawaii is throwing its first Presidential Inaugural Ball and wants to remind everyone that it had the very first dibs on the next Commander-in-Chief
- One Perfect Day: Exploring Pemba Island in Tanzania Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 9:57PMA San Rafael couple heads for the islands of Zanzibar in Tanzania for a scuba diving vacation with their now-grown children.
- Dispute over estate of late UC Santa Cruz chancellor continues, may go to trial Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 9:25PMSANTA CRUZ - The ongoing battle for the estate of late UC Santa Cruz Chancellor Denice Denton has taken a turn for the worse, as efforts to resolve the inheritance dispute through mediation have faltered, attorneys said in court.
- Las Vegas Sun Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 9:22PMAshlee Simpson and Fall Out Boy rocker husband Pete Wentz will make a joint appearance here to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The battle to book other celebs is also heating up.
- Former IRA militant testifies in deportation case Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 12:07PM Associated Press - November 13, 2008 12:55 PM ET RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) - A former IRA militant acknowledged before a federal immigration judge today that he was transporting explosives for...
- One restaurant closes, two open on Old 41 Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 11:17AMOne restaurant on Old U.S. 41 has closed, but two are about to open.
- GERALD G. EHRHARDT Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 8:16AMGerald G. Ehrhardt of Hemlock Point, Fairview Lake, Paupack, PA, died Sunday, November 9, 2008, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale, PA. He was 77.
- How I Met Your Mother - Season Three Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 6:20AMFilmed in front of a semi-live audience (they show the completed episode to an audience and incorporate the laughs into the track), How I Met Your Mother is so much more than a typical sitcom. For one, the title completely explains the show.
- Maine cruise ship season sets record Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 4:49AMBAR HARBOR, Maine — Despite some weather-related cancellations, Maine’s cruise ship season has finished with a record number of ships stopping at Maine ports, according to officials.
- Citeroni will get opportunity of lifetime at King Kamehameha Classic Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 3:53AM Spending eight summer days in Honolulu, Hawaii sounds like a dream vacation. read more »
- Hawaii.com Redesigns Its Site, Making It the Best Place for Making Hawaii Vacation Plans Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 1:39PM Hawaii.com has made some exciting changes and you will want your readers to be aware of them. Just visit the site and you will see why this bigger and better Hawaii.com is indeed the information source for all things Hawaii.
- Local Veterans take in parade, pass on war stories Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:36PMIn a slow, symbolic hand off, Vietnam War veterans will soon carry the torch of making sure military sacrifices are not forgotten, a Korean War veteran said Tuesday after the Veterans Day parade commenced under the warmth of the sun and to the claps and cheers of community members.
- Cuba expects new US president to lift embargo Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 12:25PMUNITED NATIONS - Cuba’s foreign minister says his government expects the next U.S. president to respond to overwhelming international demand and lift the 47-year-old U.S. trade embargo against Cuba.
- Galveston: Sad walk down memory lane Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 11:12AMWhen Hurricane Ike rendered Galveston Island helpless with a ruthless hit to the vintage city, my heart hurt with a need to get there as soon as possible.
- British paramedics find a home in New Brunswick Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 4:18AMTwo paramedics from England have moved to New Brunswick to practise their profession under the umbrella of the new provincial ambulance system.
- British paramedics find a home in New Brunswick Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 4:18AMTwo paramedics from England have moved to New Brunswick to practise their profession under the umbrella of the new provincial ambulance system.
- Spring breaks on tight budgets Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 4:11AMA survey of college students shows three-fourths are planning a spring break vacation next year, but about half are budgeting $500 or less for their trip, according to STA Travel, a student travel organization.
- Spring breaks on tight budgets Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 4:11AMA survey of college students shows three-fourths are planning a spring break vacation next year, but about half are budgeting $500 or less for their trip, according to STA Travel, a student travel organization.
- Artists on display Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:12AMThe Navarro Council of the Arts is pleased to present the 23rd Annual National Juried Art Show at the Warehouse Gallery. The Navarro Council of the Arts is pleased to have John Pototschnik as the juror for this event.
- Artists on display Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 3:12AMThe Navarro Council of the Arts is pleased to present the 23rd Annual National Juried Art Show at the Warehouse Gallery. The Navarro Council of the Arts is pleased to have John Pototschnik as the juror for this event.
- Grand Cayman Villas & Condos: Cayman Islands Real Estate Market Remains Strong Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 1:01AM The economy is not hurting high end real estate rentals and sales on Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. Wealthy travelers are still traveling to the islands to take advantage of the new luxury resorts and condos. Visitors enjoy spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling at a place where the average temperature is 75 degrees - in the Winter.
- Grand Cayman Villas & Condos: Cayman Islands Real Estate Market Remains Strong Wednesday, November 12, 2008 @ 1:01AM The economy is not hurting high end real estate rentals and sales on Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. Wealthy travelers are still traveling to the islands to take advantage of the new luxury resorts and condos. Visitors enjoy spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling at a place where the average temperature is 75 degrees - in the Winter.
- City council OKs stolen gun law Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 4:14AMGun owners take note: The Pottsville City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday making failure to report a stolen firearm a crime.
- China confirms visit by former Thai PM Thaksin Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 2:46AMBEIJING (AFP) - Beijing confirmed on Tuesday that ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra had been in China recently as he seeks a new home following Britain's decision to revoke his visa.
- Investigation: Spending at Tarrant Co. Water District Questioned Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 10:46PMIn this tough economy, taxpayers are demanding to know how their tax dollars are being spent. Government spending is supposed to be a transparent process but when FOX 4 asked to review the credit card records from the Tarrant Regional Water District, the agency tried to charge us outrageous fees, then made us wait for months. Our investigation found this public agency traveling and wining and ...
- Caribbean hotel bookings plunge as economy sags Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 10:06PMHotel bookings in the Caribbean are plunging as financial turbulence dashes vacation plans, and hoteliers and governments are trying to ward off a deep slump by ramping up marketing efforts and slashing prices.
- Talk About Travel Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 3:15PMPost travel editors and writers field questions and comments. On the itinerary this week: Florida, here we come! The Flight Crew visits the oldest city in the U.S. and checks out renovated hotels in Miami.
- Surfside recovering rapidly from Ike Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 9:04PMSURFSIDE BEACH — Island residents say anyone who thinks the village is a pile of rubble after Hurricane Ike’s winds and storm surge is mistaken. Surfside Beach is on the fast road to recovery, they say.
- Collier higher education briefs: Nov. 9, 2008 Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 5:32PM
- R.I. Hotel Caters To Those Who Suffer From Allergies Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 1:45PMFor Lori Richardson, staying at the new Nylo hotel in Warwick, R.I., is nothing to sneeze at -- literally. An allergy and asthma sufferer who lives outside of Boston, she was braced for a sniffley night away at this newest hotel.
- VENICE Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 11:27AMAuthor: Bowling, Donald H. Review Date: NOVEMBER 05, 2008 Publisher: BookSurge (318 pp.) Price (paperback): $15.99 Publication Date: September 25, 2008 ISBN (paperback): 978-1-4196987-4-3 Category: AUTHORS Classification: NONFICTION
- A new wave of migrants Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 7:37AMCOMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! Winter is the best time for bird-watching. The harsh climes of the northern world, sees a variety of species come to India for some much-needed warmth. So here are the season’s top ten must-visit bird havens in the country.
- Once Just a Sign of Aging, Falls Merit Complex Care Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 6:03AMFor some, a fall sets off a downward spiral of physical and emotional problems that becomes too much to withstand.
- Museum prepares for produce-crate labels exhibits Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 1:14AMPALMETTO — Folks at the Palmetto Historical Park and Agricultural Museum, 515 10th Ave. W., are gearing up for Farm-City Week starting Nov. 15 with a special exhibit of produce-crate labels.
- Stretching your charter budget Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 8:38AMA yacht charter can be a good value even in lean times, and with deep discounting and a large menu of options to choose from, charterers can trim their costs to fit a tight vacation budget, charter operators say.