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Barbados Hilton Tee Off Time Package

Linda Thompkins — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:13:35 PDT

The Hilton Caribbean's Tee-Off Time package is available now through Dec. 31 at five Hilton Caribbean hotels and resorts. The Hilton Barbados Tee Off packages starts at $389 per night, and includes...

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Ragamuffins Restaurant Destroyed in Fire

Linda Thompkins — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:15:51 PDT

So sad to hear that Ragamuffins Bar & Restaurant on 1st street in Holetown was completely gutted by fire yesterday - it was definitely on my list of places to dine and recommend to our visitors....

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Barbados Coconut Court September Travel Special

Linda Thompkins — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:17:08 PDT

COCONUT COURT BEACH HOTEL Book by 08/01/2008 - Valid for Travel: 09/01/2008 - 09/30/2008 $600 Air Credit, FREE Nights/ Breakfast Daily This family-operated, eco-friendly resort is a...

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Best of Barbados Fall Packages

Linda Thompkins — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:38:26 PDT

The Fall Best of Barbados package must be booked by Aug. 1 for travel Sept. 1 through Dec. 20. The program invites visitors to customize vacations directly with their travel agent, selecting...

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Barbados Receives Silver At London's Chelsea Flower Show

Linda Thompkins — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:30:56 PDT

It's that time again, when Barbados eagerly competes in the annual Chelsea Flower Show in London. British Airways has played an integral part in Barbados' success over the years, as the...

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Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PDT

travel insurance tips

Last Minute Barbados Vacations

Linda Thompkins — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:26:19 PDT

Leave on Fri, Jun 13 - Return on Sun, Jun 15 $617.77 per person ($1235.54 total) Stay at Barbados Plum Tree Club The Rockley Plum Tree Club offers apartment-style accommodations situated on...

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United Hikes Airfares, Other Airlines Follow - Except One

Linda Thompkins — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:36:24 PDT

NOTE: While other airlines are raising rates, Southwest Airlines has refuted any changes to their baggage policy - it still allows passengers to check up to two free bags when they fly with Southwest...

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Barbados and Caribbean Timeshares

Linda Thompkins — Tue, 27 May 2008 18:25:00 PDT

The allure of the Caribbean has enchanted thousands the world over. From honeymooners looking for a private, beach front suite in St. Lucia, to families looking to reconnect in fun-filled Jamaica,...

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Shrinking U.S. Dollar Makes the Caribbean Attractive

Linda Thompkins — Wed, 14 May 2008 20:33:51 PDT

The Caribbean dollar has remained stable, but the Euro hasn’t - So more U.S. travelers are now opting to travel to the Caribbean over Europe. “The way things are now, if you want to take...

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Barbados Almond Casuarina Official Opening

Linda Thompkins — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:04:08 PDT

Almond Resorts announced May 1 as the official date of the opening of its new Barbados property, Almond Casuarina - formerly Casuarina Beach Club and Resort. The resort has six categories of rooms,...

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Celebrity Sailings to Barbados

Linda Thompkins — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:28:07 PDT

Hello! It's good to be back. I've been on vacation, along with attending a family reunion. Getting away is always good for the spirit, but it's back to business as usual with catching up on e-mail...

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Africans Stranded in Barbados - Update

Linda Thompkins — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 10:12:34 PDT

I've received several e-mails about our posting on the Africans stranded in Barbados after their charter flight failed to return and pick them up. The question asked by everyone is what has happened...

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Notes from Holders Season in Barbados

Linda Thompkins — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:09:34 PDT

I ran across Notes from a Small Island blog, and Ingrid Persaud dishes the goings on at Holder's Season in Barbados. Ingrid's account brought back memories of the last Holder's Season I attended -...

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Most Popular Second Honeymoon Destinations

Linda Thompkins — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:31:40 PDT

I agree with the survey results that money is not the main factor when celebrating a second honeymoon. We have booked six couples celebrating second honeymoons for Barbados this year. The majority...

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Best Of Barbados - $400 Air Credit & More!

Linda Thompkins — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:42:58 PDT

ALMOND BEACH CLUB AND SPA This adults-only All-Inclusive in the laid-back parish of St James features balcony rooms, dining, nightlife, water sports, a gym, Jacuzzi, a spa, golf, tennis, water...

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Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST

Diversity Abroad's Andrew Gordon Expanding Education on a Global Scale
great program for minority students to study abroad

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Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST

The World Is Wide
The World Is Wide: 4000 Year Old City Found In Peru!!!
The World Is Wide: Buy Nothing Day Is Coming
The World Is Wide: World's Fastest Trains
take a look at some of these trains! space age - too bad the u.s. does not have any.
The World Is Wide: Human Statue of Liberty
these soldiers posed for one of the most awesome pics ever staged in america, and the photo was never used to sell war bonds.

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Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST

Sweet Misery - A Poisoned World.avi

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Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST

The World Is Wide: Supermodel Dumping U.S. Dollar
world's highest paid supermodel refuses to be paid in us dollars
The World Is Wide: Global Warming Biggest Security Threat
The World Is Wide: World's Most Livable Cities
The World Is Wide: Trying to Save Venice
The World Is Wide: Corporate Racism in Ecuadorian Amazon
The World Is Wide: Best Bathrooms in the World
see the world's best bathrooms
American Blackout (2006)
watch this movie! americans need to understand how we got where we are