Archive for June, 2007
Off the Brochure Travel Guide: Los Angeles, California
Visitors to Los Angeles usually have no shortage of things to do… whether you’re chasing down celebrities through the streets of Santa Monica, stepping into Shirley Temple’s tiny footprints outside the Chinese Theatre, or relaxing beachside and watching the muscle-builders in Venice. But most visitors, and even many locals, are unaware of some of the [...]
Off the Brochure Travel Guide: New York City
Start spreading the news…. Okay, the news has been out for quite some time: New York City is one of the most exciting cities in the world. In 2005 alone, there were 42.6 million visitors (international and domestic) to New York. There’s no question that whether you’re a first time visitor or a seasoned veteran, [...]
On the Air: Chandler Balkman
This week, we’re launching “Center Stage,” a weekly series profiling an inspiring guest from Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio. As part of Peter’s ongoing boating safety campaign, we have the story of Chandler Balkman, a 17-year-old high school student whose suffered a devastating boating accident… and came out a winner. On the morning of his 17th [...]
Easy Ways to Keep Track of Things
Here are some simple ways for you to keep track of your belongings, including the kids, when traveling. When traveling with the kids, whether to another country or to an amusement park, have your children wear rubber wristbands with your contact information written on it. They are a simple yet resourceful way to make sure [...]
A Convention With Conviction: Greening Your Business Meetings
Most of us have attended a business conference that went something like this: vinyl-covered binders full of single-sided promotional “literature.” Disposable plastic eating utensils. Conference bags full of promotional “trinkets and trash,” tent cards and thousands of logo mouse pads. And, of course, hundreds of delegates who arrive at the conference from far-flung destinations that [...]
Need for Speed
Father’s Day is this Sunday (June 17!) and you may be facing the same old question… what do you get for the guy who has everything? Chances are, he’s already got a collection of nose hair trimmers, soap on a rope, and drawers full of cuff links. Here’s a hint: there’s a reasonably good chance [...]
Save Old Deals, Use Them Later
If you’ve ever spotted a good travel deal, but haven’t been able to take it because you just couldn’t get away in time, here’s an idea that could save you money. Next time you see a great travel deal advertised in the paper or online, but don’t think you can take advantage of it before [...]
Traveling Green
Being kind to the earth when you travel may be easier than you think. Here are some simple tips to make your travels more eco-friendly, without much effort. If at all possible, take a non-stop flight. Non-stops are not only more efficient for you, but more efficient for the earth because the most energy and [...]
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