Archive for October, 2009
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
The travel world never stops, and neither does PeterGreenberg.com. If you missed out on all our great features and news stories this week, don’t worry! We’ve got it all right here to help you catch up…
Ask the Locals City Guide: Palmetto Bluff & Bluffton, South Carolina
This weekend, Peter’s radio show is airing from the Palmetto Bluff Inn in Bluffton, South Carolina, within a new residential and recreational community. Located just 15 miles west of Hilton Head Island and 20 miles northeast of Savannah, Georgia, the community is surrounded on three sides by water and includes extensive nature preserves. So find [...]
Meeting Your Fellow Travelers on the Road
If you’re the outgoing type, you probably don’t have trouble meeting people on the road. But if you need a little help finding someone to hang out with, there are plenty of resources available.
Obama’s Peace Prize: Reviving Brand America & International Tourism
In a turn of events that surprised many, the Nobel Committee awarded its Peace Prize to President Barack Obama today. Though polls suggest his administration has improved the global image of the United States, Obama’s popularity has yet to translate into any gain for the country’s tourism industry. But with pro-American sentiment on the rise [...]
Three Days, Nine Meals: The Restaurants of Miami, Florida
Miami is known for beautiful beach bodies, celebrities and yachts, but this glitzy Floridian city is also a foodie destination. With new restaurants popping up daily to serve inventive cuisine and long-standing favorites, this coastal city has something for everyone. Courtney Crowder uncovers a food lover’s picks for a long weekend—just be prepared [...]
The Future of Travel: Solutions for America’s Transportation Problems
Though flight delays may have improved in the short term, they will only get worse as the economy recovers, according to a report released today by a public policy organization. The non-partisan Brookings Institution analyzed commercial air patterns over the last 20 years and found that delays decreased in the past year only because the [...]
October 10, 2009: Bluffton, South Carolina
This Saturday, Peter is broadcasting his radio show from the Canoe Club at the Palmetto Bluff Inn in Bluffton, South Carolina. Jay Walea, Palmetto Bluff wildlife manager, sharing his insights on the unique landscape and wildlife of the Carolina Low Country; Lisa Sulka, mayor of Bluffton, talking about her town, “the last true coastal village [...]
Cruise Budget Travel Tip: Independent Shore Excursions
If you’ve ever thought about cruising, now is the time to do it as cruise lines drop their prices to suicidal levels. But how can you save once you board the ships? Skip the pricey shore excursions and do it on your own.
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