Archive for November, 2008
Avoiding Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Have you ever noticed that your legs and feet get a little swollen after a long flight? This is usually normal, considering the lack of air pressure and poor circulation on airplanes, coupled with the fact that you were probably sitting for hours without drinking enough water, and possibly had a glass of wine or [...]
More Don’t Go There News and Reviews
As you might expect when a travel writer pens a book called Don’t Go There, the reaction from many readers has been strong–both good and bad. From angry comments to even-handed reviews to impromptu songs (yes, songs) there has been no shortage of responses to Don’t Go There! So check out what others are saying [...]
Staying Healthy in the Air
Between pressurized cabins, low humidity and closed quarters, it’s no wonder that people feel sick as soon as they get on the plane, or off one. But here’s what you need to know about catching a plane without catching a bug.
Thanksgiving Travel: Fewer Flight Delays Expected This Year
Flying during the Thanksgiving holidays is normally a time of stress, aggravation and often long delays, as the system is stretched to the max and thousands of additional travelers crowd the skies. However, the trip home to see grandma may well be easier this year: Aviation data company FlightStats just announced the good news that [...]
Five Great Green Hotels in North America
These days, hotel guests have a new standard by which to choose how to spend their travel dollars. For decades, hotels were judged solely through diamond or star-based rating systems that used rather nebulous criteria to rank accommodations in terms of service, reputation and comfort. But now the LEED certification system offers a new way [...]
Radio Archives – November 2008
November 1, 2008 New Orleans, LA November 8, 2008 Fire Island, NY November 15, 2008 New York, NY November 22, 2008 Miami Beach, FL November 29, 2008 Curacao, Netherlands Antilles
Travel News Week in Review
Between Peter’s Don’t Go There book tour and its attendant controversy, plus economic troubles and a changing airline industry, it’s been a big week here on PeterGreenberg.com. In case you didn’t have time to check out our Web site this past week, here’s a quick summary of what you missed: Vice President-elect Joe Biden has [...]
International Calls from Cell Phones
It’s no longer prohibitively expensive to make or receive international calls on your cell phone. There are several companies out there now that make it cheaper. Here’s how it works….
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