Archive for May, 2009
Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Riviera Maya, Mexico
Peter broadcast his radio show from the El Dorado Royale resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. Because of the swine flu “infodemic”, Mexico has struggled to attract visitors. Translation: there’s never been a cheaper time to go. So we checked in with some of the locals to find out what the locals like to see [...]
Online Radio Broadcasting From Riviera Maya, Mexico
This weekend, Peter broadcasts his radio show from El Dorado Royale by Karisma in the Riviera Maya, Cancun, Mexico. Read on for more information on some of the hot travel topics he discussed, and visit our radio page to listen to whole show! With Mexico still reeling from the after-effects of the perceived swine-flu crisis, [...]
Travel Destinations Disappearing Right Before Our Eyes
The world is changing and some of our most treasured destinations are disappearing. But which ones are being destroyed even further by over tourism, and which ones should you see before they’re gone?
Dispatch from Dubai, Part 4: A Peek into the Lavish Lifestyle
On her whirlwind tour of Dubai, Karen Elowitt takes a peek at some of the more over-the-top experiences to see what the fuss is all about. I spent the last couple of dispatches studiously refuting the image of Dubai as solely a Disneyland-type destination, but one cannot deny the fact that certain over-the-top attractions exist [...]
Hanalei Bay Tops Dr. Beach’s Annual Best Beaches in the USA List
Dr. Beach is at it again. Hanalei Bay, on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, topped Dr. Stephen Leatherman’s annual list of the best beaches in America. According to Leatherman, Hanalei Bay is one of his favorite getaway beaches, notable for its crystal-clear waters that generally remain calm and tranquil in the summer months.
7 Reasons to Choose a Family Ranch Vacation
Amie O’Shaughnessy, editor of Ciao Bambino, has visited many countries, but some of her most memorable and amazing vacations have been spent in her own backyard in the western United States. She shares her top seven reasons to choose a family ranch vacation this summer. Many parents fear that a vacation with kids means more [...]
Discount Airlines and Second-Tier Airlines for Small Cities
With major airlines cutting capacity across the board, the fear is that smaller cities are getting left behind. Or are they?
Dispatch from Dubai, Part 3: Dispelling Middle Eastern Myths
PeterGreenberg.com’s Karen Elowitt recently flew to Dubai for a more in-depth look at the city she once covered in a day. When I told friends that I was going to Dubai, three questions kept popping up over and over. Will you have to cover your head? Isn’t it really expensive? Why would you go so [...]
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