Island Adventures | Island Vacations News for 07/16/2010



Obamas visit Acadia, stop for ice cream:
President Barack Obama and his family wasted no time taking advantage of the beautiful Maine summer afternoon during their presidential vacation to Mount Desert Island...

Jamaica vacations are nothing but fun
Steel drums, a delicious taste of pawpaw (papaya) mixed with jerk chicken, crystal blue waters teeming with colorful fish darting around and colorful island ambiance all mean one thing - "Welcome to Jamaica, mon!"..

Bar Harbor, Maine: five things the Obamas could do on vacation there
The first family picked an activity-filled location for their trip a ' Bar Harbor, Maine...

Children learn to sail off Davis Islands
Even those who don't know a jib from a tiller can learn to safely operate a small sailboat during summer classes offered by the Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation...

Obama family starts vacation on Mount Desert Island
BAR HARBOR President Barack Obama and family landed at the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton early Wednesday afternoon as they began a weekend get-away on Mount Desert Island...

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Hatteras Island Vacations ~ Picture of the Week
Browse this page to read our guests' favorite experiences from their Hatteras Island vacations, from favorite restaurants, fish tales, fun things to do or simply funny stories about their vacation. ...

Rep. Ed Markey: Oil Industry's "Island Vacations" from Regulation
The administration's safety pause isn't about ending offshore drilling, it is about ending the oil industry's practice of offshoring the safety of rigs by using various "island getaways" from regulation...

Mount Desert Island lures leaders past and present
AUGUSTA - Trains, steamships, yachts, and now planes. That's how presidents have traveled to Mount Desert Island for summertime getaways...

Mesquite man owes life to quick-thinking grandson
Bob Smyser was floating on the surface of the ocean about 100 feet from the shore wondering why he was unable to swim...

The century mark as a landmark.Resort Maps achieves 100- map milestone
Resort Maps, creator of customized travel maps, has made a name for itself by showcasing local advertisers for tourists and residents and encouraging them to enjoy the journey as well as their final destination...

Catch New World history on Santo Domingo vacations
When you travel to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, you are visiting the oldest city in the New World, one that has many hidden historical treasures...

Hawaii: One Of The Most Popular Vacation Destinations In The .
Over the past few years, the popularity of inter-island vacations has skyrocketed. This popularity has lead to the addition of more inter-island flights, as well as affordable prices. In addition to having a wide variety of different ...

Shifting Politics in Presidents Vacations
First families leisure time like the Obamas trip to Maine, and not the Gulf Coast is increasingly seen as fraught with meaning and ripe for critique...

Bar Harbor awaits presidential visit
Ed and Nanette Freiheit, visitors from Ohio, discuss the president's visit on the town pier July 15...

The 10 Best Island Vacations
Some of the most beautiful and unique vacation destinations around the world are islands. While everyone has their favorites, for those looking for a perfect island vacation, provides the following information as a starting point. ...

Summer vacations
When I was young, our family almost always took two weeks off and headed either for the coast or the mountains...

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Obama vacations in 'Republican stronghold'
BAR HARBOR, Maine, July 16 (UPI) -- Locals in President Barack Obama's vacation destination of Maine's Mount Desert Island said they were surprised he chose the traditionally Republican area. Barack Obama - Maine - Mount Desert Island - Bar Harbor Maine - President..

When a oeenougha should be enough
Blog > Blogs > You are here by Jennifer Hemmingsen > When "enough" should be enough You are here by Jennifer Hemmingsen When "enough" should be enough Posted on Jul 16, 2010 by Jennifer Hemmingsen ...

Faling in love is easy at sunset
"I never saw the beauty of a sunset Until I watched the sunset with you Then everything began to have a new meaning And all my dreams were coming true" - "Anonymous Some say - money can't buy love' but have you ever been perplexed when trying to create romance without dipping into your wallet? A sunset is nature's way of blushing at us; why don't ...

Paradise Island vacations really live up to their name
Looking for a summer vacation spot where you can get away from it all and just relax? Then you may want to consider booking a trip to Paradise Island in the Bahamas...

Doors in Naxos No 10
The main entrance to the castle of Chora of Naxos. This is the last photo from a series of: a. 10 doors of Chora in Naxos b. 300 photos from Naxos Island c. three themes from Naxos Island and d. one travelogues from Naxos Island...

Acadia National Park to host Obama family on vacation. Will it get disrupted?
Acadia National Park will receive Obama and his family today. But will this vacation, like seemingly every other outing, get cancelled or interrupted? In this July 13 photo, a stream flows under one of the carriage road bridges in Acadia National Park, which has 175 miles of trails, bicycle and carriage roads...

Impress your friends. presidential vacation fun facts
As the president vacations in Maine, here are some vacation fun facts to chew over this weekend:..

Greek Island Vacations | VQMerce Articles
Greek Island Vacations. Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 at 4:19 pm. Visiting the islands of the Cyclades is an experience you'll never forget. No matter what you're looking for in a vacation, you'll find it in one of these amazing islands! ...

Grand Island public safety hit hard by open positions
On any given day in Grand Island, it takes 16 firefighters to staff the four fire stations and 22 police officers to patrol the streets day and night...

For Obamas, a vacation on island that's seen it all
Residents of this Down East retreat of granite mountains, fragrant forests, and fog-veiled ocean inlets prefer to respect the privacy of its many well-heeled residents and visitors...

Traveler's funny twist on 'bucket lists'
Some of Price's picks * Mount Rushmore * The Annual Poison Oak Show * The Seattle Gum Wall * The Testicle Festival * Stonehenge * Your boss' bedroom * Pamplona, from the perspective of a bull * The Gloucester Cheese Rolling Competition * Euro Disney * Ibiza on a family vacation Source: "101 Places Not to See Before You Die" by Catherine Price ...

Thompson Okanagan emerges as a region for wellness vacations
The Thompson Okanagan region has long been a tourist attraction for wine-lovers, but a growing number of people are coming for the area's many spas...

Small Cruise Ship Vacations in Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage
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residents spend vacations lending a helping hand
When Gary and Sue LaRoy of Fenton returned home on June 19, after a weeks vacation, they were more tired than they had ever been after a week off from work...

In the Garden: Day trip to a little bit of heaven
When I was a kid growing up in England, we always went on Sunday outings - little daytrips to places of interest: York, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lincoln, Skegness, Matlock...

Shifting Politics in Presidents' Vacations
It has been 100 years, the local newspaper reports, since a sitting president chose this picturesque seaside village as his vacation spot...

Paradise Island vacations really live up to their name
Then you may want to consider booking a trip to Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Read More on EURœParadise Island vacations really live up to their . Read the Full Story on Paradise Island vacations really live up to their name...

Mount Desert Island lures leaders past and present
Trains, steamships, yachts, and now planes. That's how presidents have traveled to Mount Desert Island for summertime getaways...

Day trip toa little bit of heaven
PNG / Carol Fuegi with hollyhocks and roses at her pretty picture-postcard cottage...

News Get Here Tasmania 071610
First off, it's everyone's vacation, so involve everyone. Call a family meeting, and have each person announce the top three places they'd like to visit and why...

All hands on board
Get rid of all your stress by heading along to Spa Botanica at The Sukhothai Bangkok, where this month and next you can enjoy . BANGKOK All hands on board Get rid of all your stress by heading along to Spa Botanica at The Sukhothai Bangkok, where this month and next you can enjoy the a lassic 4 hands Retreata package, a massage and facial ...

Get Luxury for Cheap, Go Caribbean!
Virgin Island vacations can be found for any type of budget or timeframe. These islands, St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix are emerald jewels surrounded by shimmering silvery sand arising from the turquoise blue sea. ...



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