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Archive for January, 2009

Underwater Caribbean #1

Underwater Caribbean #1

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Winter Activities in National Parks, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoes and Snow Photography

If you didn’t make it to a national park this summer, don’t worry. Many of out national parks actually offer many winter activities and chances are you’ll be dealing with fewer crowds.

2009′s Hot or Not for Travel Vacations

2009′s Hot or Not for Travel Vacations

Now that we’re (finally) settling into the New Year, the staff of PeterGreenberg.com took a look at the happenings of 2008 to forecast what’s hot—and what’s not—for the year ahead. A stormy economic climate has put a crimp in travel plans for many of us, but there is also a silver lining: It’s now a [...]

US Airlines Hit Safety Milestone

US Airlines Hit Safety Milestone

It’s almost not hyperbole to say that there has never been a safer time to fly the American skies in the history of aviation. The U.S. commercial aviation industry has gone two years without a single fatality and with only one major crash, according to an analysis by the Air Transport Association. Statistically speaking, American [...]

PeterGreenberg.com’s Top 10 Articles for Travel Tips, Cheap Flights, Travel Photography and More

PeterGreenberg.com’s Top 10 Articles for Travel Tips, Cheap Flights, Travel Photography and More

Since our launch two years ago, we’ve brought you hundreds of news articles, feature stories, videos, and slideshows. Now, we’ve rounded up the 10 stories from PeterGreenberg.com that you, our readers, found the most interesting, informative or downright funny.

One Country Train Tickets For Europe and Amtrak USA

You might remember the old days when you used a Eurail pass to visit 15 countries in 15 days. But if you plan it right, you can actually use a train pass so you can save while traveling in just one country.

Will This Year Offer More All Inclusive Travel Vacation Packages?

Will This Year Offer More All Inclusive Travel Vacation Packages?

You may think you can’t afford a vacation this year, with the sagging economy and the rising cost of living. Well here’s a travel news flash: The cost of a vacation is actually going DOWN in 2009, and one of the best ways to get even more bang for your buck is to go on [...]

Photoshop and Pictures at Canada’s Ice Hotel

Photoshop and Pictures at Canada’s Ice Hotel

Have you ever come home with a camera full of dull, washed-out travel pictures, despite a lovely destination? Well, these days, getting great photos starts with taking the pictures—and then manipulating them digitally. Pro shooter Rick Sammon shares his tips and tricks on using Photoshop to “defrost” his icy RAW photos. Article and Photographs © [...]