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1) With children getting out of school for the summer, and parents looking for an escape from work, Charles Darwin's magical Galapagos Islands in Ecuador offer the perfect vacation getaway for the entire family. There is still enough space left on the expedition-style M/V Galapagos Legend and the M/V Galapagos Explorer II to book the entire family on key summer cruises. Some smaller private yachts are still available for families who wish to book their own charter.

2) Even with the economy on the rebound, money is still an important factor to consider when budgeting for your vacation. In consideration of everyone's wallet, there are a number of saving opportunities available when selecting a vacation to the Galapagos Islands this summer. Children 11 years and younger may receive up to a 50% discount off of the cruise, and in some cases young adults 17 and younger may receive up to 35% off.

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With over 7,000 islands, the Caribbean offers perfect beach vacations and island getaways to escape the frosty winter. Whether you decide to plan a last-minute weekend getaway or you’re just looking for a daydream getaway from the office, here’s some ideas for the perfect luxury Caribbean vacation.

The Caribbean is a haven for gorgeous weather, white and pink beaches, relaxed locals dressed in flip-flops and a smile and clear, blue water. That’s the collective story. However, each island adds its own spice to this flavorful melting pot of cultures.

Looking for a relaxing spa getaway? Head to exquisite St Bart’s and stay at the impeccable Villa Zen Nirvana oceanfront vacation rental. Relax just steps from the beach, and bring along friends and family or just the two of you for a rejuvenating escape in St. Bart’s.

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The creation of a luxurious and affordable tropical village is well underway on the idyllic and beautiful island of Caye Caulker in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Belize. There are only a few residences left in this impressive planned resort.

If you like the thought of living in the only English speaking country in Central America within a like-minded community of international citizens, if you want to be enjoying your retirement or holidays in a tropical and lush environment.

In a nation where 60% of the tropical forests are protected and where there are hundreds of amazing species of flora and fauna, the second largest barrier reef in the world (only 1 mile away!) and an incredibly welcoming population, then you might just find ISLAND OASIS meets and exceeds all your expectations!

It's always a good idea to involve the children in the holiday planning. It builds up enthusiasm for the destination and gives you an insight into 'their' idea of a vacation.
Try to plan your travel times, especially long bus and train rides, to coincide with your kids' sleep time.
Always carry small board games, soft toys and new books for children to keep them occupied during long transit periods.
Trying to hunt for accommodation in a new place with kids in tow can be challenging. Book a hotel room in advance for at least the first few days.
Carry a small portable bag of all the necessary medications you might need - especially those for fever, cough, cold, sprains, antiseptic creams and bandages.Pack practically - go for natural fibres if travelling to a hot destination or if heading for the hills, take woollens which allow the children easy mobility.

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 Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place with strange and desolate landscapes, lava fields, lava tubes, plains of fractured rock, ice, fire, and steam. In a land of Earthly beauty, one natural wonder stands above the rest.

Iceland’s beloved Gullfoss, or “Golden Falls”. With a 105-foot double-cascade, Gullfoss is by far Europe’s most powerful waterfall. On a sunlit day, the mist clouds surrounding the hammering falls are filled with dozens of rainbows, providing an unparalleled spectacle of color and motion.

AD Travel is a professional Destination Management and Incentive Travel Agency that organizes individual adventure and leisure travel, as well as business and incentive travels. 'Here in the Caribbean we have amazing beaches and love to welcome new and returning visitors to our shores. From culinary delights to great events from to magnificent golf courses, we have everything that there is to offer', says founder and owner of AD Carnival in Trinidad is the biggest highlight for the whole year.

 The locals as well as the foreigners look forward the whole year for the new Carnival Season. Amazingly tailored costumes in huge bands parade through Port of Spain. Music trucks fill the air with the rhythmic and pulsating beats of Calypso and Soca that drives the masquerades to jump and dance throughout the entire day.

Caribbean Carnival Catamaran Tour 2009:The tour begins on the 18th of February on the Island of Grenada and culminates after 15 days on the Island of Isla Margarita.

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Apo Island is a small volcanic island, 7km off the southeastern tip of Negros Island in the Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental. The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve; protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act (N.I.P.A.) and comes under the jurisdiction of the Protected Area Management Board (P.A.M.B.).

The island is home to nearly 800 people, mainly fisher folks. Since 2002 Apo has become a popular dive site and snorkeling destination with tourists. There are two resorts on Apo Island, both of which have their own dive centers. Apo Island Beach Resort is the smaller and more exclusive, Liberty's Lodge is larger.

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There are pretty much two reactions when Melissa Pimentel tells friends and family about the trip to Portugal she plans to take with husband Carlos and baby daughter Malaina this summer."Some people are like, 'Oh my gosh, it's just too much of an inconvenience and too much of a hassle,"' says Pimentel, 29, of Toronto."Their perspective is it's not much of a vacation for the parents, so they don't really see the point of doing it.

"Others have been very supportive, they say you shouldn't stop living just because you had a child," says Pimentel."That's pretty much our philosophy. We were avid travellers before our daughter was born and we want to continue that as much as possible."There's little reason for them and other new parents not to do exactly that.

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It survived several storms, two of which threatened to send it into the ocean, including the notorious cyclone that led to the sinking of the Wahine. Framed photographs on the cottage walls recall the events that the wee cottage has lived through, including teetering on the edge of the eroded beach. Now the building and its neighbours are protected by a seawall, though the shore is still tantalisingly close.

After Bill's mother died, the cottage was rented for several years, but last December, after months of work, including repiling, restoring the original matai flooring and fitting French doors and central heating, it opened for guests.

The layout of the house is essentially the same as when Bill lived there, and it retains its cottage atmosphere, but the kitchen has been modernised. Up to six people can stay, with two queen bedrooms and a sofa bed in the lounge.

Ali Brown of Licorice Design has given a romantic, comfortable feel to the interior with the clever use of colour and some flamboyant touches in the lounge, such as a chandelier and an ornate mirror above the fireplace. In the bedrooms, lovely linens make an inviting overture, and in the master bedroom, the sea-facing window is framed in floaty fabrics.

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Hawaiian gods protecting the "City of Refuge"