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Travel

Cayman Jazz Fest 2005

While we waxed rhapsodic about the gentle breezes, hypnotic beaches, groovacious vibes and the overall pleasantry of a musical visit to the Cayman Islands, we also noted that the lineup of last year’s Cayman Jazz Fest had only a tenuous connection to jazz. This year’s is a bit jazzier, with …

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Gypsy Dreaming

I am my own ultimate destination, and no matter how hard and fast I travel I will always end up here, in this body.

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Xingolati Adds Banyan to Bill

Xingolati (pronounced Zîng-gō-läh-ti): is it a frothy, pricey hot new liquid stimulant at Starbucks, or the Groove Cruise of the Pacific, starring the “fearless freaks” themselves, Flaming Lips? If you voted for the latter, you are smarter than you look. TALENT UPDATE: just added to the lush, pullulating talent bill …

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Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival 2005 – Straight Ahead Jazz On the Beach

The Anguilla Tourist Board has announced the third annual Anguilla Tranquility Jazz Festival, November 9-13, 2005. The stellar lineup of artists scheduled to appear includes vocalists Marlena Shaw, Freddy Cole and Claudia Acuna, vibes man Stefon Harris, pianist Mulgrew Miller, tenor saxophonists Eric Alexander and David Sánchez, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, …

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Own Your Very Own Napoleon-Era Fort

If you ever wanted to own your own island, now is the time. For a relative bargain at £150,000 or around $275,000, you can own Stack Rock Fort, which is situated off the coast of Milford Haven. It has it’s own cannons! We’ve all had fantasies and playfights on our …

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