Mondays are for dreaming: Copperwynd Resort
by motherofalltripsWell, the world is indeed a fast-changing place. I just learned today (4/30/2009) that the Copperwynd has closed its doors suddenly. The pools and tennis courts will still be available to the members who rent timeshares, but the hotel and... Read more »
What does a “pandemic alert level 5″ mean for travelers?
by NileGuideA 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... Read more »
Swine flu hits flight search volumes
by TravolutionInteresting stats from Kayak on the impact of swine flu on search behaviour on the meta search engine.The stats below show the volume of searches week-on-week to and from Mexico.From large world cities:London - up 5%Vancouver - down 35%Montreal... Read more »
Business Traveller Tip – take it off, take it all off
by timsbootFirst in my new segment of Business Traveller Tips is what to wear. I am not going to argue for a throwback to the early days of air travel when people dressed up and treated the affair as an adventure but I think there are good reasons for... Read more »
Business Traveller Tips – New BOOT segment
by timsbootTime for another new segment here at the BOOT. The last two years has seen me in the air more than ever before. I am now a top tier flyer on both the One World and Star Alliance networks. Qantas have even handed out a Gold Card "partner"... Read more »
Travel Gear Essentials: Top 20 under $20
by NileGuideJust 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... Read more »
Coca-Cola Park: baseball and so much more!
by Discover Lehigh ValleyI have to be honest, I'm not really a big fan of baseball. So why did I buy an 18-game mini plan ticket package at Coca-Cola Park? To be part of the experience that is Lehigh Valley IronPigs baseball, of course. Let me... Read more »
Eating Baltimore 101
by jsarraIn a word: crab. You can’t not partake of crabs when you’re in Baltimore. It’s simply impossible. Here are a few places that serve as a showcase for the Baltimore culinary scene. If you’ve never done the Maryland... Read more »
Saha forest camp … A good choice for this long week-end
by SaveoursmileTomorrow is a holiday in Madagascar in observance of the workday. Thus, we have a long week-end, and I know most of us want to discover new places to be. This post will be a photographic narration of the way to Saha Forest Camp lodge, a quiet... Read more »
Google und die Schweinegrippe
by austriatourismGoogle beobachtet mit Hilfe der Suchanfragen von Internetnutzern die Ausbreitung der Schweinegrippe in Mexiko. Man hat dies in der Vergangenheit für Grippen und Allergien in den USA durchgeführt und sehr hohe Kollerationen zwischen... Read more »
