Archive for January, 2009
This Week: Jan. 17, 2009
Peter will be broadcasting his radio show this Saturday from the Hilton hotel in St. Michael’s, Barbados. Chris Elliot, blogger, syndicated columnist, and TV host, will discuss nine reasons why 2009 is the year of the “naycation.” George Dunford, editor of Lonely Planet’s The Big Trip, will discuss some of his favorite trips from the [...]
US Airways Plane Goes Down in New York’s Hudson River
A US Airways jet with 146 people onboard crash-landed in the Hudson River Thursday afternoon shortly after takeoff from LaGuardia airport. The Airbus A320 was headed to Charlotte, North Carolina when it reportedly encountered a flock of birds, which disabled both engines. The pilot apparently tried to return to the airport but was forced to [...]
New Runway for Heathrow Airport Approved Despite Opposition
Amid a contentious opposition campaign that has pitted celebrities, activists and nearby residents of the town of Sipson against the government and business interests, the British Department for Transport approved plans to build a third runway at London’s congested Heathrow airport. After announcing the decision in Parliament Thursday morning, Transport Minister Geoff Hoon argued that [...]
Vegetarian Hotel Food for Vegans on the Road
If you’re a vegetarian and staying at a hotel, chances are your room-service options are pretty limited. But some hotels and inns score better than others.
Online Radio Archives – January 2009
January 3rd – Complete Show – Los Angeles, California January 10th – Complete Show – Silver Shadow cruise ship, St. George, Grenada January 17th – Complete Show – St. Michael’s, Barbados January 24th – Complete Show – Punta Mita, Mexico January 31st – Complete Show – Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, California January 31st – [...]
Las Vegas Embraces Useful and Convenient Gadgets For Business Travel at Consumer Electronics Show
Another silver lining to an economic meltdown: visiting the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) last week in Las Vegas, the country’s largest trade show, was a lot easier than in previous years. Aisles were less crowded and taxi lines were shorter. Rooms at some of the top hotels were half the normal inflated CES rates and [...]
Road Rules, International Driving Permits, and Driving Cars Overseas
If you’re planning to drive a car overseas, learning the local rules of the road is not only helpful, it’s essential.
Travel Tips and Tricks for the Obama Presidential Inauguration in Washington DC
So you scored one of the 240,000 tickets to the Inauguration, and even managed to find yourself a hotel room in Washington DC? Congratulations! You’re all set to party, party, party in honor of the new President and a new era in the White House. Now that’s all well and good, but it’s time to [...]
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