Archive for January, 2009
The Miracle Magnet, Part Two: Heart Surgery Child Patient from China Recovers with US Sponsors
So what does it look like when a village of strangers takes on the care and feeding of a 5-year-old heart patient from China? Last week, I wrote about the main players who have come to Ying and her father’s rescue—the group who brought them to the U.S. for Ying’s first heart operation, Mending Kids [...]
Online Radio Show This Week: Jan. 24, 2009
Peter will be broadcasting live this Saturday from the St. Regis Hotel in Punta Mita, Mexico. Greg Feith, international aviation safety consultant, will discuss last Thursday’s US Airways crash landing on the Hudson River. Local chef Thierry Blouet will reveal the flavorful foods of Punta Mita and discuss how he selects and works with local [...]
Antigua Renames its Highest Mountain in Honor of Obama
The Prime Minister of the Caribbean nation of Antigua announced yesterday that the country’s tallest peak would be renamed Mount Obama in honor of the new American President. The erstwhile Boggy Peak will likely benefit from the infusion of attention and visitors its new moniker will earn it when it is re-christened on August 4, [...]
US Embassy in Dubai Closed for Unnamed Security Threat
The U.S. Embassy in Dubai was closed to the public Wednesday due to a potential security threat, according to a statement on the consulate’s Web site. Local authorities reportedly alerted embassy staff to the threat, which prompted them to close the building to public business. However, no evacuation took place and a top Dubai police [...]
Bi-Plane and Vintage Airplane Rides Provide a New Sight-Seeing Travel Experience
The next time you want to go sightseeing, why not do it a few thousand feet above the ground in a vintage plane? It’s a great throwback to the old days that airplane enthusiasts can appreciate.
Green All Inclusive Resorts of the Caribbean Make For Interesting Vacation
A green all-inclusive? Like unicorns and the tooth fairy, Virtuous Traveler Leslie Garrett wanted to believe they existed, but needed proof. Almond Beach Resorts provided it … though she had to dig deep. I admit I was skeptical.
Bestseller Don’t Go There! Book Signing at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa
If you’re in the Southern California area this week, head to the historic Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, where Peter will be speaking as part of the 2009 Arts & Leisure Series. Join Peter at a literary luncheon and book signing on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at noon. Tickets are $55 (plus taxes) for a [...]
Car Rental by the Hour Now Available AKA: Car Share Services
They say that timing is everything. Now in tough times you can rent a car – by the hour. It’s something called car sharing.
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