Jadrolinija, the Croatian ferry company has published the summer timetable for local ferries around Croatian coast.

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April 7th, 2008 by susan j

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Since Jack Johnson and his wife Kim founded the Kokua Hawaii Foundation in 2003, the Kokua Festival has become an annual fundraising event bringing some of the world’s top music talent to Honolulu’s Waikiki Shell. Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Paula Fuga, Mason Jennings, and Go Jimmy will all be performing live on April 19 and 20.

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Join me on a 10 night cruise to Tahiti’s Society Islands, May 16-26, 2009, onboard Regent Cruise Lines Paul Gauguin, where you won’t just travel to Tahiti, you’ll be transported! Have the pleasure of 5 star elegance and service which includes all meals and beverages, gratuities, FREE airfare from Los Angeles, a private cocktail party and a $200 per person shipboard credit. This sailing has been conveniently chosen to include two weekends including Memorial Day, to maximize your vacation time and minimize your time away from work. Prices start at $5387.50 per person (5% off the listed price), including all port charges, government fees and fuel surcharges!
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In a move that will significantly reduce its impact on the environment, concessioner Xanterra Parks & Resorts will provide shampoos, lotions and other amenities in biodegradable containers as well as bars of sustainable soaps in rooms in the national and state park lodges the company operates. More than 1 million bottles will be kept out of the waste stream each year as a result of the new program.

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Sacramento Hostel is now offering half-price weekend stays in shared-room accommodations, through March 1, 2008. Guests who stay Friday and Saturday nights receive 50% off their two-night stay, when they book in advance at the Winter Weekends special rate. To reserve, call (916) 443-1691 and request the Winter Weekends special.

The Winter Weekends special applies to shared, dorm-style accommodations (private rooms are not available at this rate). Shared rooms accommodate four to nine people, and are normally priced at $23-$26 per night for adults and $10 per night for children age 12 and under (plus tax).

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Meetings & congresses in Italy: Italy has to confirm itself as a point of attraction of the world, cultural and tourism place and congress pole. This is the country imagined

by the Minister of Cultural Means & Events Mr. Francesco Rutelli in a recent meeting in Rome that outlined the birth of a congress district in Rome. Travel Mall gives to DMC and private companies the possibility of organizing meetings, congresses and special events alla over Italy by asking a personalized quotation through the group page or sending an e-mail to info@travel-mall.net.

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The resort we are staying at is truly incredible. I predict that this destination will become the chic, cool hideaway that you read about in glossy magazines. And you heard it here first Divas!

The reason why this will become the IT place for the rich and famous is because of how secluded and high-end it is. The owners did not spare any expenses when building this gorgeous venue. There are only 32 private rooms that include an indoor bath and outdoor shower. Everything is top of the line with L’Occitane products – including the full-service spa. The spa has an amazing indoor Jacuzzi pool. The resort is all-inclusive, so everything is part of the package (expect spa treatments) so, you can chill by the crazy pool and drink Pisco Sours to your heart’s content!

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Some very unpleasent news was reported last week by Croatiapress.com , the Croatia News site.
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The truth is, Chile is freaking FAR away. It is the Southern Hemisphere, so far down that it owns part of Antarctica! Chile is in the Eastern time zone, so my internal clock is not shot to hell, which is such a bonus.

So, how do you get down here? You have a few options, but the best is to have someone help you out. Marcelo Diaz owns Americas Travel in San Francisco and he gets the best rates for Latin America because of all his connections. He has been working with American Airlines for so long that he can get you the best rates as well as plan an amazing trip for you. And, as you know, when you are planning a one-in-a-lifetime trip, service and experience is the most important things. THANKS MARCELO and THANK YOU LUIS at American Airlines.

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I’m getting used to being a traveling bohemian. I’m re-wearing smoky clothes and not washing my hair everyday. I’m not too worried if my stomach is growling or my feet hurt. I just keep walking. I’ve been cold since I got to Europe and I’m becoming accustomed to the chill I feel when getting hit by the cold, winter air here. My throat is always dry and scratchy, so I’ve been going through a pack of gum everyday. I chew gum in my sleep. I’m averaging 4-5 hours of sleep a night, the bags under my eyes are easier to carry around than my traveling bags, which are getting heavier and heavier as I move from one amazing location to another one. My digestive system is not enjoying traveling as much as my mind , but that’s just a part of exploring and discovering new places, food, and friends.

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