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What does a “pandemic alert level 5″ mean for travelers?
April 30, 2009 | Travel News, Travel Safety | Read More
A pandemic alert level of 5 is the second-highest alert level that can be issued by the World Health Organization (Level 6 signifies a full pandemic outbreak). The H1N1 virus was given a level 5 status as of April 29, 2009. Currently, no official travel restrictions have been made, although travelers...
Travel Gear Essentials: Top 20 under $20
April 30, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More
Just because we’re in the biggest recession since…well, ever, doesn’t mean you have to forgo your travel plans this summer just because you can’t afford the gear. I’ve put together a list of 20 essential traveling gizmos, gadgets, and gear all under $20.00! Who says you...
Josh Steinitz
April 29, 2009 | Team | Read More
Josh left the management consulting ranks to follow his passion for travel and entrepreneurship by joining Away.com. He soon found himself touching many pieces of the business, from marketing to sales and business development, and helped build Away into the web’s largest travel publisher, a top brand...
Skip the Swine Flu: Our Top Alternatives to Your Mexican Vacation
April 29, 2009 | Travel Safety | Read More
You were all set to head out on your long-anticipated Mexican vacation when that darned Swine Flu reared its ugly head. Read on for (currently swine-flu-outbreak-free) vacation destination alternatives, no matter the goal of your trip.
You were looking forward to…
The art, museums and history of...
Travel Deals Roundup: Package Savings
April 29, 2009 | Travel Deals | Read More
This week we’re highlighting budget travel and ways to get more bang for your buck. One of the best ways to get more run for your money is to take advantage of the plethora of package deals. Today we highlight three in Jamaica, San Francisco and Vegas.
Dreaming of the Caribbean?
Starting at just...
A Local’s Day in Aspen: A Budget Trip That’s Rich in Experience
April 28, 2009 | Budget, Colorado | Read More
Aspen is awash in good energy after extending its ski season until April 26th, courtesy of an unusually late April blizzard that dropped mammoth amounts of powder on the hills. With temperatures back into the 60s and 70s, the spring skiing couldn’t have been better! One of the advantages of having...
Swine Flu and You – How to Protect Yourself and Stay Safe
April 28, 2009 | Travel Safety, Travel Tips | Read More
As of April 28th, 2009, the US Center for Disease Control has advised all travelers to avoid any non-essential travel to Mexico. For people who must travel to this area, the CDC recommends basic actions anyone can adhere to in order to avoid infection. For the most part, these are ‘common sense’...
Swine Flu Travel Information & Warnings
April 28, 2009 | Travel News, Travel Safety | Read More
With Swine Flu breaking news all over the world, we wanted to make sure our users understand the relevant information and how it might affect their travel plans. To that end, we’ve summarized the most current facts about the disease and will continue to update the NileGuidance blog with additional...
Foodies on a Budget: 5 Tips to Get Luxury Dining for Less
April 27, 2009 | Food Lovers, Travel Tips | Read More
Let’s face it: we’re all trying to spend less, especially with the current economy. But putting your wallet on a diet is the same as putting yourself on a diet: deny yourself all of the good stuff, and you’ll end up miserable (not to mention you’ll probably break your diet). So,...
Photo Friday: Where the Grass is Greener
April 24, 2009 | Dublin, Photo Friday | Read More
In which NileGuide destination was this photo taken? Bonus points for knowing the name of the park!
UPDATE 4/27: The photo was taken in Dublin at St. Stephen’s Green. The park has a rich history, from the public hangings that took place throughout the 18th century to the free summer concerts held...
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