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England’s Historic House Hotels Discount

November 13th, 2009 by Ashley | 1 Comment | Filed in News and Deals

Courtesy Bodysgallen Hall

Courtesy Bodysgallen Hall

What you save: Stay at any of the three Historic House Hotels and receive a 25 percent discount, plus a free room upgrade.

Why we love it: The Hartwell House just outside London, the Bodysgallen Hall in north Wales and the Middlethorpe Hall in York are all rescued country houses. These 300-year-old buildings have been restored by the National Trust to historically accurate standards. Now, they’re luxurious hotels fit for Lords and Ladies with spas and manicured English gardens. There’s no better place for afternoon tea.

Book it now: Valid through Sept. 30, 2010. Visit www.historichousehotels.com.

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LaSource Offers 7 Nights for the Price of 5

November 10th, 2009 by Ashley | No Comments | Filed in News and Deals

Courtesy LaSource

Courtesy LaSource

What you save: Pay for just 5 nights but stay for 7 at LaSource resort, an all-inclusive on Grenada. But this is not your typical all-inclusive.

Why we love it: ISLANDS fearless leader, Eddy Patricelli, visited LaSource with his wife last year and had an amazing time. Daily spa treatments. Snorkeling. Sailing. Yoga. Get Eddy’s article and 142 other top resorts, beaches and spas in our Guide to the Caribbean (on page 61).

Book Now: Valid for travel before Dec. 16. Go to www.theamazingholiday.com to reserve  your room.

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What boots should you take to Venice?

November 4th, 2009 by Ashley | No Comments | Filed in Destination Spotlight, Europe
Venice by Ashley Fraxedas

Venice by Ashley Fraxedas

A great question just came in from ISLANDS reader Jennifer Franz: “What boots should you take to Venice? And is it better to just bring a carry-on?” Since Venice has steady rain throughout the year and notoriously floods (they have to put benches across San Marco to walk on!), a good pair of waterproof boots is an Italian must. Here’s my answer to Jennifer:

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Fairmont Orchid Hawaii Two for One Deal

November 3rd, 2009 by Ashley | 1 Comment | Filed in News and Deals

Courtesy Fairmont Orchid

Courtesy Fairmont Orchid

What you save: It’s simple — Buy one guest room at the Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island and get a second room (in the same category) for free.

Why we love it: Native green turtles inhabit the Fairmont’s shoreline. The Spa Without Walls offers waterfall massage hale huts. And Norio’s Japanese Restaurant serves the freshest sushi on the island. What more could you ask for?

Book it now: Valid for travel completed by Dec. 20 in the garden, partial- and ocean-view categories. Visit www.fairmont.com/orchid for more information.

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Plan Your Trip to Iceland

October 30th, 2009 by Ashley | 1 Comment | Filed in Destination Spotlight, Europe

Featured in our Wish List in the December 2009 issue of ISLANDS magazine (on newsstands November 16), Iceland is the perfect balance of green waterfalls, snow-white glaciers and hearty food. Here’s your day-by-day guide for your next Icelandic adventure:

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Satay with Peanut Sauce Recipe from Malaysia

October 28th, 2009 by Ashley | No Comments | Filed in Asia, Destination Spotlight

Satay with peanut sauce, courtesy Malaysia Tourism Board

Satay with peanut sauce. Photo courtesy: Malaysia Tourism Board

If I could choose one type of food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be Asian food. I can’t get enough. Here’s a deliciously peanuty chicken straight from Malaysia for your next Asian craving.

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Elite Island Resorts 50% Off

October 27th, 2009 by Ashley | No Comments | Filed in Caribbean, News and Deals

Courtesy Tortolas Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas

Courtesy Tortola's Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas

What you save: Stay at any of the Elite Island Resorts (think Tortola, Antigua, the Grenadines, Barbados, Nevis and St. Lucia) for seven-plus nights and get 50 percent off.

Why we love it: This deal includes some of our favorite island properties, like Antigua’s Galley Bay, Tortola’s Long Bay and the Grenadines’ Palm Island.

Book it now: Available through the Linger Longer promotion. Valid throughout 2010 with no blackout dates and no booking deadline.

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Lufthansa’s 3-Day Europe Flight Sale

October 27th, 2009 by Ashley | No Comments | Filed in Europe, News and Deals

Venice by Ashley Fraxedas

Venice by Ashley Fraxedas

What you save: This is a deal you must act on! Now! Lufthansa is offering super cheap flights, as low as $243 each way, to top European destinations–But only for 3 days!

Why we love it: Ride a gondola in Venice. Shop in Milan. Sip tea in London. Drink a German beer in Frankfurt. Tour the chianti region in Florence. No matter where you fly, you’re guaranteed an amazing trip.

Book it now: Valid if booked before Oct. 29 for travel between Nov. 3 and March 28, 2010. Visit www.lufthansa.com/us/en/fall-sale.

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Turtle Bay Resort, Oahu offers 7th Night Free

October 26th, 2009 by Ashley | No Comments | Filed in News and Deals

What you save: Extend your vacation and stay free the 7th night at the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu. This offers also includes breakfast for two daily in the Palm Terrace, tickets to the Polynesian Cultural Center Luau and oceanfront accommodations.

Why we love it: This beautiful resort is perfectly perched in seclusion on Oahu’s famous North Shore.

Book it now: Visit www.turtlebayresort to book your stay.

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Seared Ahi with Lilikoi-Shrimp Salsa Recipe

October 22nd, 2009 by Ashley | No Comments | Filed in Destination Spotlight, Hawaii

One of my favorite restaurants is Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine. James Beard Award winning chef, Roy Yamaguchi, opened the first Roy’s in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1988, and now he has restaurants all over the world. Here’s a seared ahi with lilikoi-shrimp salsa recipe from Roy’s:

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