Archive for August, 2009
Travel Flash Sales
You’ve heard of one-day sales for clothes or even washing machines—but one-day sales for travel? Flash sales can save you some money … but you have to be ready to pounce.
The Travel Detective Asks the Pilot on the Hudson River Collision
Peter recently spoke with pilot Patrick Smith, who writes the “Ask the Pilot” column for Salon.com, about the deadly mid-air collision over the Hudson River in New York between a sightseeing helicopter and a small, single-engine plane. The story continues to develop in the wake of the investigation. As investigators for the National Transportation Safety [...]
Competing Travel Quotes
You may have heard me say this before, but in today’s economy, everything is negotiable. And now, there are actually resources to help you jump-start the competition.
Claudette Fizzles, Bill Picks Up Steam as Atlantic Hurricane Season Kicks Off
After two months of no activity, the Atlantic hurricane season started churning last weekend as three named storms developed in the span of just 48 hours. Ana was the first to form early Saturday, while Bill took shape later in the day. Claudette seemingly came out of nowhere on Sunday. So what does this portend [...]
Hudson Collision, Travel News and Caregiver Vacations – Hour 1 – PGW Radio
On August 15, Peter broadcast his radio show from western Washington’s wine country at Château Ste Michelle in Woodinville. Guests from the first hour include: Aviation consultant Greg Feith is discussing the latest on the collision near the Hudson River in New York. Arnie Weissmann, editor-in-chief of Travel Weekly, discussing the latest breaking travel industry [...]
Hudson Collision, Travel News and Caregiver Vacations - Hour 1 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadWashington Wine, Wi-Fi on Planes, Chinatown, Seattle Locals – Hour 2 – PGW Radio
On August 15, Peter broadcast his radio show from western Washington’s wine country at Château Ste Michelle in Woodinville. Guests from the second hour include: Travel consultant Chris McGinnis, founder of the Travel Skills Group, looking ahead at fall deals, upcoming travel news, and updating us on Wi-Fi on planes. Rob Newsome, owner of Boudreaux [...]
Washington Wine, Wi-Fi on Planes, Chinatown, Seattle Locals - Hour 2 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | Download10 Best Towns, Tofino, Washington Wine – Hour 3 – PGW Radio
On August 15, Peter broadcast his radio show from western Washington’s wine country at Château Ste Michelle in Woodinville. Guests from the third hour include: Costas Christ, global travel editor for National Geographic Adventure magazine, enlightening us about tourism, blueberries and farming in Maine. Sam Moulton, editor of Outside magazine, offering his picks for the [...]
Peter Talks Travel Insurance on The Early Show
Peter appeared on The Early Show in CBS this morning, discussing the ins and outs of travel insurance. In this economy, is it worth shelling out an extra 4 to 10 percent of your trip cost to cover unforeseen “what ifs” in travel? Find out what you need to know about travel insurance …
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