Spotlight: Blog Picks for August 30, 2011

places, things, diversions, passions...

Mandarin Wedges in Jasmine Syrup with Lemon Sorbet
SeaDream Yacht Club Blog

Taste of the Caribbean: A Fruity Twist on Tostones
Uncommon Caribbean Blog

The Sound of Music Home Movie Footage
Trapp Family Lodge Blog

Five Cool Private Islands to Visit in the Caribbean
CheapOair Blog

Coastal Cool in Camden
Camden Harbour Inn Blog

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NEW! Boston Hotels Photo Galleries, Tourism Video Channels...

This Week's Network Briefs

You can now easily view photo galleries for some of Boston's finest hotels on our sister publication Boston Style Hub.

Trip Planning: On our social media (worldwide blog), you will find a new directory featuring direct access to video channels for tourism organizations around the world.

Get the latest tourism buzz at Tourism Central on Twitter, a new microblog.


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Tee Time at Samoset Resort - 5 Golf Packages

The Samoset Resort in Maine is offering five golf packages wrapped in beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean.

• UNLIMITED Golf Package
• FREE Golf Package
• Stay & Play Package
• His & Hers Golf Package
• Hole in One Package

All of the above are offered through October 31, 2011. Click here for details.

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Suite Dreams at Ladera Resort [Photos]

Petit Piton Suite

The Hilltop Dream Suite

A tropical paradise awaits at Ladera Resort on St. Lucia. The unique design features an "open wall" on the west side of each unit with magnificent views of the Pitons and Caribbean Sea. Ladera was once part of Rabot Estate, one of Soufrière's oldest and most famous cocoa plantations. The suites are constructed of tropical hardwoods, stone and tile & furnished with 19th century French furniture or replicas, wicker and accessories crafted by local artisans.

Photos courtesy of Ladera Resort http://www.ladera.com/

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Spotlight: Blog Picks for August 1, 2011

places, things, diversions, passions...

"Vivid Pink Sunset Reflections on the Lobster Boats in Southwest Harbor, Maine"
Dana Moos -- mymainephotography.com

"Prepare a Moveable Feast"
Sail Caribbean Blog

"Symphony Sampler is August 26, 2011 in Newport, Vermont"
Vermont Symphony Orchestra

"Leatherback Sea Turtles of Puerto Rico"
Discovering Puerto Rico Blog

"NH Hotel's Chef Berry Lists Top 5 Culinary Trends"
The Balsams Grand Resort & Hotel Blog

"Oyster's Best Spots to Scuba Dive"
Oyster Blog

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