Archive for September, 2009
Free Museums and National Park Entrance This Saturday
Every dime counts in this environment and this Saturday travelers can take advantage of free entrance into U.S. museums and national parks. The fifth annual Museum Day, run by Smithsonian Magazine, will be the largest to date with more than 1,200 museums offering free admission all day. Find out how you can take advantage of [...]
Holiday Travelers Face Additional Airline Fees
Struggling airlines continue to find new ways to nickel and dime passengers. American and United have announced they will tack on an additional $10 for flights on three peak travel days around Thanksgiving and New Year’s. The dates—the Sunday after Thanksgiving and the two days after New Year’s—are typically among the busiest travel days of [...]
Overnight Train Travel Tips
Traveling by train can be a slow process, but if you use your train as a hotel room, you can save both time and money. But before you do that, there are some things you need to know.
New Orleans Seeks to Privatize Louis Armstrong International Airport
It’s no secret that New Orleans is struggling to rebuild its economy—and that tourism will continue to play a major role in that effort. So the decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to approve a request to begin the privatization process for the city’s Louis Armstrong International Airport may have major implications for the [...]
New Branded Pet Program Guarantees Boarding for Pets
Eight U.S. airlines have announced the Guaranteed On-Board Program (GOB), which guarantees members full reimbursement of the ticket price and the pet travel fee if they are denied boarding due to pet carrier restrictions. American Airlines, Midwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Alaska Airlines partnered with pet-carrier manufacturer The [...]
Peter’s Picks for Affordable Destinations on Oprah.com
In these tough economic times, it pays to travel where the dollar goes farther. Check out Peter’s latest slideshow feature on Oprah.com, where he picked four top travel destinations for your next big getaway. From Mexico bargains to Icelandic surprises, he’s got the inside scoop on affordable travel.
Cigarette Smoking Now Allowed on Ryanair, Sort Of
Ryanair has announced that it will allow passengers to smoke on flights—if they use the airline’s new brand of “smokeless cigarettes.” For the past 20 years it has been illegal for passengers to light up on commercial flights. Now, though, Ryanair is not only allowing these new types of cigarettes, but is selling them onboard.
How to Find Deals at Luxury Destination Spas
In these tough times when daily stresses are compounded by the need to county every penny, you may yearn for a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway. If your ideal spot is a luxury spa, Marjorie Hope Rothstein has some tips on stretching your travel dollars and where to find great deals this fall and beyond. First, [...]
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