The official hype for Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 5 has been building for months.

Heathrow’s reputation for problems — from passenger delays to delayed baggage — is well-known.

But it was hoped that the opening of the new terminal, as well as an end to BAA’s silly one carry-on policy, would begin to turn things around.

And so expectations in Britain were high when the Queen herself showed up to declare that Terminal 5 was officially open.

But from day one, there were problems …

Long delays at airports don’t have to mean gorging on unhealthy foods. An increasing number of U.S. airports are now offering relatively healthy food options.

A recent Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine survey studied 15 of the nation’s busiest airports.

The good news is that 82 percent of the restaurants surveyed offer at least one low-fat, cholesterol-free vegetarian entrée.

However, some airports are much better than others.

Chicago O’Hare, Detroit and San Francisco are the most health conscious.

Delayed in Dallas? Most restaurants offer at least one healthy entrée.

Check out Blue Bamboo Xpress or Cool River Café for options.

If you’re traveling through Washington or Miami, you’ll have to look harder.

But pack your own lunch if you’re passing through Las Vegas.

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Especially when traveling, it’s apparent that many Americans like to shop.

But what Americans seem to like even more is a bargain.

Here’s how you can use your credit cards as a tool to get better deals … without even getting charged outrageous international credit card fees.

The following is an excerpt from Peter’s latest book, The Complete Travel Detective Bible. Check it out …

Since I’m an advocate of purchasing travel insurance, people are always coming up to me and asking, “Why?”

Which is why I’ve come up with my list of the top 10 situations in which travel insurance can come in handy.

Are all-inclusive vacations worth the price tag?

What does “all-inclusive” really mean, anyway?

Peter appeared on the Today show to talk about what makes a good deal on an all-inclusive getaway — and what you really need to know about them.

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