Archive for November, 2009
Black Friday & Cyber Monday Travel Deals
Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings aren’t limited to Walmart and Best Buy shoppers. There are travel deals to be had, and now is the time to take advantage of them. Don’t forget to tune into The Early Show on Saturday where Peter will be sharing more can’t-miss deals through the end of the year.
November 28, 2009: South Lake Tahoe
Peter is broadcasting his radio show from the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe, where California and Nevada come together in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains. Featured guests include: Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of CruiseCritic.com, sharing more details about the largest cruise ship in the world, and revealing the winners of [...]
Video Tip: Art Hotels
It’s always nice to stay in a beautiful hotel. But what about one that also doubles as an art gallery? That’s right, a growing number of hotels are adding world-class art to their walls in an attempt to attract cultured travelers. So what exactly is an “art hotel?”
Are You Fit Enough for Active Travel?
Going on an adventure tour can be a great way to get fit on the road, but are you prepared enough to handle it? Here’s what you should ask before you go. If you’re planning a hiking or biking trip, the obvious questions are: what is the altitude, how steep is the climb, and how [...]
Watch Your Wallet: These Monkeys Mean Business
Think you’re a savvy traveler? Then you’re probably wise to backdoor shenanigans like crooked money changers, unscrupulous cabbies and “good Samaritans.” But in India and South Africa, a new breed of swindlers are fleecing both shrewd and naïve tourists alike. Keep reading to find out how you can avoid getting hustled …
Where in the World is Peter Greenberg? Crossing Paths with Jimmy Carter
It’s been a whirlwind travel week for me, spanning just a few continents. It started in Korea, where we broadcast the radio show from Seoul, which coincided with President Obama’s Asia trip. Then off to report in Bangkok, one of my favorite cities in the world. I’ve been to Bangkok so many times that I [...]
Small-Ship Cruising Expeditions to Alaska and Beyond
If you enjoy floating casinos and Lido decks, a small-ship cruise may not be for you. On the other hand, if you enjoy access to harbors and coastlines where the big ships can’t go, allowing you to go kayaking to get up close and personal with calving glaciers, viewing bears or hiking 200-foot summits, a [...]
Leapin’ Lizards! Reptile Smuggler Arrested at LAX
Federal officials have arrested a man who tried to pass through customs at Los Angeles International Airport armed to the teeth—with 15 live lizards. U.S. Customs agents detained the cold-blooded reptile runner and found two geckos, two monitor lizards and 11 skinks strapped to his chest. The 40-year-old California man was returning from Australia.
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