Archive for April, 2009
Grateful Traveler: Tanzanian Refugee Returns to Africa as a Global Citizen
When Amin Khan was 9 years old, his parents packed four suitcases—one for each member of the family—and left for the airport in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania with all the casualness of people going on a short vacation. They never saw their home in Africa again. Their reasons for leaving Africa were the same as the family’s [...]
The Travel Detective’s Travel Tips and Advice on Swine Flu
As reports continue to come in about the swine flu (or the H1N1 influenza virus) and travel, it’s important to remind you that there’s a great deal of difference between concern and the worst four-letter word that starts with the letter “f.” Fear. When it comes to travel to Mexico, we need to put all [...]
World Health Organization Raises Pandemic Alert Level Due to Swine Flu Outbreak
With swine flu spreading around the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) decided Monday to raise its pandemic alert level a notch, from level three to four. The highest level possible is six. However, the agency stopped short of recommending full-scale border closures or travel bans because it considers them ineffective. WHO spokesman Gregory Hartl [...]
The Cheapest Ticket Prices From Budget Airports Across the US
Sure you might budget for your travels by deciding where you want to fly. But what about which airport you want to fly from?
Cuba Confusion and Peter’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Flight to China
There’s been a lot of confusion over Cuba recently with the new administration’s announcement that they’re relaxing rules about people going down there. That has to do with Cuban-Americans traveling and spending money there, but there has not been a lifting of the ban on travel to Cuba for most Americans. However, travel agencies have [...]
Accessing Airport Lounges Without a First Class Airline Ticket
Even if you’re not holding a first or business-class ticket that gets you into an airport lounge for free, there are still ways to get inside the place.
April 25 – Hour 1
On April 25th, Peter is broadcasting this Saturday from the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C. Guests for the first hour of the show include… Author and columnist Scott McCartney will discuss his new book, The Wall Street Journal Guide to Power Travel: How to Arrive with Your Dignity, Wallet, and Sanity Intact. Diana Gessler, [...]
Passenger Cruise Ship Repels Somali Pirates Hijack Attempt
In yet another dramatic Somali pirate attack, an MSC Cruises liner successfully warded off gun-toting bandits near the Seychelles Islands Saturday evening, with no reported injuries to passengers or crew. Six pirates approached the MSC Melody in a small speedboat around 7:35 p.m. GMT, firing automatic weapons. The ship was about 200 miles north of [...]
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