Archive for June, 2009
Hurricane Season 2009 Kicks off with Tropical Storm Andres
The 2009 hurricane season started with a bang today, as the first named cyclone of the season made its way toward Mexico’s western coast and prompted the government to issue a hurricane watch. Tropical Storm Andres, which formed on Sunday over the Pacific, is currently located 120 miles southwest of the coastal town of Zihuatanejo. [...]
Volunteer Vacations: Paying to Travel, Work, and Save the Sea Turtles
On her last volunteer vacation to Costa Rica, Julie Manis was tested to her limits while helping to save the Leatherback sea turtles. Here, she explores how would-be voluntourists can thoroughly vet a program before signing away their vacation time. “That’s crazy.” This was my friend’s response when I told him about a recent trip [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
Haven’t been able to keep up with the latest travel news from this week? Then this post is for you! We’ve rounded up all the top stories from PeterGreenberg.com and put them in one convenient place.
Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Aspen, Colorado
Peter is broadcasting his radio show from the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado at The Little Nell this weekend. Aspen is an outdoor-lover’s paradise, a foodie’s delight, and a place to see and be seen among the beautiful people. But you don’t have to be a celebrity or a millionaire to enjoy the [...]
Helpful Travel Planning Web Tools and Online Resources
These days, most of us have learned to rely on the Internet to help plan our travels and in response, some websites are giving travelers even more information to help you make better choices.
Family Travel Through Spain’s Exotic Costa del Sol
Think young kids can’t appreciate the ancient ruins and history of a European adventure? Think again. Charlotte Safavi reports on her family’s discoveries from their journey through southern Spain’s Costa del Sol. “Alcazaba” rolls off the tongue like a password from the Arabian Nights. It promises entry to an exotic world, a place of flowing [...]
Cruise Ships News Roundup: Swine Flu, Fire, Passengers Overboard, and Baby Born
With a swine flu outbreak, a fire, a baby born aboard a ferry, and passengers falling overboard, it’s been a wild week for the cruise ship business. Check out this roundup of the week’s top travel news in the cruising industry. Swine Flu Outbreak Aboard Aruban Ship An Aruba-based cruise ship was sent back home [...]
Cheaper and Closer to Home Study Abroad Programs
When most people think of studying abroad, they’re usually thinking of Europe or Asia, but what about Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean? You can still get a great educational experience, and often at a fraction of the cost.
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