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Archive for December, 2009

Airport Security on The CBS Evening News, O’Reilly Factor & The Early Show

Airport Security on The CBS Evening News, O’Reilly Factor & The Early Show

As Travel Editor for CBS News (as well as his other positions) Peter is often called upon to report on breaking travel news. In the wake of latest attack on the American aviation system, an attempt on Christmas, no less, by a man with alleged links to Al-Qaeda, Peter appeared on a number of reports [...]

Hershey, Chocolate & 2010 Travel Trends – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

Hershey, Chocolate & 2010 Travel Trends – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

On Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, Peter broadcast his radio show from The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA. Featured guests from the first hour include: Joe Sharkey, columnist for The New York Times, talking about the hottest travel trends for 2010 and clearing up confusion over what you can stow in your seat-back pocket in a [...]

Surprising Diet Facts, the Milton Hershey School & Highlights of Hershey, PA – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

Surprising Diet Facts, the Milton Hershey School & Highlights of Hershey, PA – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

On Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, Peter broadcast his radio show from The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA. Featured guests from the second hour include: Stephen Perrine; author of The New American Diet, sharing surprising facts from his book, including a hamburger that fights heart disease and how ordering the steak can often be healthier than [...]

Aviation in 2010, Green Living, Hershey History & Kids on Planes – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

Aviation in 2010, Green Living, Hershey History & Kids on Planes – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

On Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009, Peter broadcast his radio show from The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, PA. Featured guests from the third hour include: George Hobica, President of AirfareWatchdog.com, discusses the changes that 2010 will bring to the airline business; Pam Whitenack, director of Hershey Community Archives, sharing some surprising stories from Hershey’s rich history; [...]

Driving Safety on Icy or Unfamiliar Terrain

Even if you’re a daily driver who is confident behind the wheel, remember that traveling in unfamiliar terrain or weather conditions can be a real game-changer.

The Travel Detective on New TSA Regulations

The Travel Detective on New TSA Regulations

In the wake of the incident on board Northwest Flight 253 on Christmas Day, airlines, airports and the TSA wasted no time in imposing new rules, procedures and protocols. Almost all of them are guaranteed to make your next trip to the airport and your next flight experience even worse than you’ve already experienced. The [...]

10 Top Cooking Schools, Gourmet Getaways and Learning Vacations for Foodies

10 Top Cooking Schools, Gourmet Getaways and Learning Vacations for Foodies

Forget about New Year’s resolutions. Whether you’re on track for a professional culinary career or learning how to boil water, there is a gourmet getaway designed for you. Resident foodie Courtney Crowder uncovers 10 gourmet getaways, where cooks of all levels can combine travel with culinary education. Get ready to indulge!

New Security Measures: What to Expect on Your Next Flight

New Security Measures: What to Expect on Your Next Flight

Travelers will face new restrictions and tougher security at airports following the failed bombing attempt of Northwest Airlines Flight 253 on Christmas. But will they be effective? Peter stopped by The Early Show on CBS to break down the new airport security rules, both on the ground and in the sky. Watch the following to [...]