Island Adventures | Island Vacations News for 07/14/2010



Asia's best beaches
There are still pristine and picturesque getaways all over the region...

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...

Firefighters agree to pay freeze, seek changed contract
Grand Island firefighters have agreed to forego any pay increase in the coming year, as long as all 69 firefighters can keep their jobs...

Regis and Kelly spark hopes of tourist boom for Canada's smallest province
"Live! with Regis and Kelly" wrapped up its broadcasts in Prince Edward Island on Tuesday, but the province's tourism industry is hoping the hit duo's visit will have a long-lasting impact...

5 vacation destinations for the wannabe rich
Celebrities are known for their lavish vacations. But just because you can't gain access to a private Caribbean beach doesn't mean you must always resign yourself to road trip when you're seeking vacation bliss...

Doubletree by Hilton Arrives on Popular Italian Island of Sardinia
OLBIA, Italy----Hilton Worldwide has announced the arrival of its first hotel in Sardinia -- the Doubletree by Hilton, Olbia-Sardinia. The opening marks the companys debut on the popular Italian island and is a reflection of the continued growth of the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands across Italy...

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...

Families pay big premium for taking vacations in August
The British pay the price for taking family holidays in the peak August season, it was revealed. Overseas package holiday prices in mid-August can be as much as 85 per cent higher than those in mid-July, a survey by Santander Cards - part of the Santander bank group - found...

Nebraska Arts Council to study how arts impact economy
The Nebraska Arts Council wants to encourage every form of art in every corner of the state...

Planning a U.S. Virgin Islands vacation? Here's how to choose the island that's right for you
Where will your summer travels take you? If you're seeking a vacation spot far from home, but where the culture feels familiar, you may want to look into the possibilities offered by U.S. Virgin Islands vacations ...



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