IslandSity http://IslandSity.com Islands & Beach Travel, Hotels, Vacations, Holidays, Tours, Fishing, Tourism, Travel Guide and lots more updates en-us Copyright 2007, IslandSity team. 240 Some Marco Island, Fla., hotels risk closure waiting for BP claims checks http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=96490 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 07:34 GMT http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=96490 Some small hotels on scenic Marco Island, Fla., say they're on the verge of closing unless they receive checks from the $20 billion pot that BP created for oil-spill-related business claims, local CBS affiliate WINK News, reports.

Some Marco Island, Fla., hotels risk closure waiting for BP claims checks

Marco Island's Lakeside Inn, for instance, tells the TV station that it's two weeks away from having to shut its doors unless they receive a claims check for damages related to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel received an $11,000 check in June to help them get through the tough summer season, but nothing since then, the story says.Since the Gulf Coast Claims Facility  - run by Kenneth Feinberg - on Aug. 23 took over the claims operation from BP, the hotel says its claim has been "under review," the TV station says.

]]> Modern Sustainable Home Design at Bird Island, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=96357 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 07:08 GMT http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=96357 You might say this zero-energy house in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is for the birds. Designed by the architects of Berlin-based Graft Lab, their modern, sustainable Bird Island  design is a striking urban renewal project composed of an eco-friendly bamboo frame wrapped in an sustainably sourced silicone glass fabric which lets the structure sway with the wind, while giving residents a unique and constantly changing bird’s-eye view of the sky. Apart from looking totally cool, this modern tented structure reflects sunlight and prevents heat absorption to interiors, passively keeping living quarters comfortable. A grey-water recycling system allows for eco-conscious water use and reuse. Bird Island was designed as part of the YTL Green Homes Competition, which challenged eight international architects and designers to put their keenest, Greenest ideas into action.

Modern Sustainable Home Design at Bird Island, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

]]> Living it up on an island http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=96236 Mon, 6 Sep 2010 07:19 GMT http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=96236 Fiji and Rarotonga seem to be the Pacific Islands of choice for those wanting sun and surf, but after a recent holiday in Tonga, I would argue it deserves a second look. As well as an endless supply of tropical temperatures and beautiful scenery, the country offers a chance to experience a unique lifestyle, cuisine and people.

Living it up on an island

Arriving in Tongatapu late at night, our group had our first taste of the informal nature of Tonga as we negotiated customs - two or three smiling security personnel who glanced briefly at our bags as we passed through a rundown room on our way to the taxi area.

]]> Yacht Charter in the British Virgin Islands http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=96117 Sun, 5 Sep 2010 15:40 GMT http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=96117 The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British overseas territory, located in the north of the Caribbean Sea to the east of both Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. They are part of the Leeward Island chain. The approximate co-ordinates are 18° 20' N 64° 40' W. The archipelago of the Virgin Islands archipelago is made up of the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.

The British Virgin Islands enjoy a sub-tropical climate, moderated by the trade winds. Temperatures remain fairly steady year round with a daily maximum of around 29°C in the summer and 25°C in the winter. The BVI averages about 115 cm of rain per year, although this is higher in the hills and coast is drier. The wettest months are September through to December. The British Virgin Islands are in an area that can see hurricanes from June to October and this effectively limits the sailing season to November - May.

]]> Yacht Charter in the British Virgin Islands http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=96006 Sat, 4 Sep 2010 13:39 GMT http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=96006 The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a British overseas territory, located in the north of the Caribbean Sea to the east of both Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. They are part of the Leeward Island chain. The approximate co-ordinates are 18° 20' N 64° 40' W. The archipelago of the Virgin Islands archipelago is made up of the US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.

The British Virgin Islands enjoy a sub-tropical climate, moderated by the trade winds. Temperatures remain fairly steady year round with a daily maximum of around 29°C in the summer and 25°C in the winter. The BVI averages about 115 cm of rain per year, although this is higher in the hills and coast is drier. The wettest months are September through to December. The British Virgin Islands are in an area that can see hurricanes from June to October and this effectively limits the sailing season to November - May.

]]> Islands of India – a Bevy of Beauties http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=95790 Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:00 GMT http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=95790 An island is a piece of land completely surrounded by water. Above high tide and isolated from other significant landmasses, islands of India have emergent land features. There are two main types of islands i.e., continental islands and oceanic islands. Continental islands are bodies of land that lie on the continental shelf of a continent. On the other hand, an oceanic island is one that does not sit on continental shelves. This type of island is volcanic in origin. However, a group of geographically related islands is called an archipelago. India has two major offshore island possessions i.e., the Lashadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

]]> Rhode Island Department Of Labor And Training - Review & Survey http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=95608 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 08:17 GMT http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=95608 Rhode Island Department Of Labor And Training - Review & Survey: Us students here at WAU would love you to take a  quick survey about your experience with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, while filing an unemployment claim or collecting unemployment benefits in the 2008 - 2009.

If you don't feel like answering the questions below  then just give us your honest opinion of your experience with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.

]]> Mozambique: Earth at its most raw and beautiful http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=94632 Mon, 9 Aug 2010 07:30 GMT http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=94632 As I wandered about Beira in a culture-shocked daze, little beads of sweat wiggling down my forehead in the muggy heat, I heard my name ring out from across the street. Miss Lisa, Miss Lisa," cried a worried-looking woman hurrying towards me. "You mustn't be here. This road is very bad. It's not safe for you."

Mozambique Earth at its most raw and beautiful

I had only arrived in Mozambique's second city a few hours before and at first didn't recognise the woman. Then I realised: it was Octavia, the receptionist in my hotel. "Down that passage," she said, pointing over the road to a cavernous space beneath a bullet-marked high-rise concrete slum. "It is not good. Very bad people here. I think it's better you go back now."

]]> 10 vacations for solo travelers http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=94150 Mon, 2 Aug 2010 08:41 GMT http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=94150 Whether by necessity or choice, a quarter of Americans take at least one vacation by themselves each year. Some solo travelers are single. Some have partners who dislike travel or have different interests or can't get away. Some just crave freedom.

But all face the same question: What's the best trip for the person traveling alone? "The key is to know yourself," said Beth Whitman, author of a guide for women traveling alone and founder of Wanderlustandlipstick.com, a website devoted to advice and tours for women on the go.  "There are times when you just need to get away, to recuperate. And then there are times when you want to be with a group. "If you just had a breakup, you don't want to run off to Paris because everyone is kissing."

]]> Prince Edward Island: Beautiful Place To Engage With http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=93311 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:58 GMT http://IslandSity.com/article.asp?articleid=93311 Prince Edward Island Beautiful Place To Engage With

Prince Edward Island: Beautiful Place To Engage With Posted on July 12, 2010 in: World| This post was written by Sikander Ahmed Khan  Share Prince Edward Island: Beautiful Place To Engage WithPrince Edward Island: Beautiful Place To Engage With.

According to Amateur Traveler Prince Edward Island in Eastern Canada with the help Department of Tourism. Pamela further said that Prince Edward Island, its a easy and comfortable way to go towards it. The beautiful Edward Island is surrounded by beaches the length of the island is 140 mile island features wonderful seafood and champion oyster shuckers.

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