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Archive for December, 2009

The Travel Detective on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Free Wi-Fi, and America’s Most Expensive Airports

The Travel Detective on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Free Wi-Fi, and America’s Most Expensive Airports

You may have heard the news that United Airlines is ordering 100 new planes: 50 from Boeing, 50 from Airbus. It sounds great, but it raises the question—who’s going to pay for it? I’m going to make this prediction: by the time this deal is done, United is going to say to Boeing and Airbus…

The Clean Airfares Act, Gifts for Travelers & Travel Stories – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

The Clean Airfares Act, Gifts for Travelers & Travel Stories – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

On December 12, 2009, Peter broadcast from the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico. Featured guests from the first hour include: Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, sharing what you should know about the proposed Clean Airfares Act that would force airlines to give customers a breakdown of potential fees; [...]

Travel News, Riviera Nayarit Culture and Authentic Flavors – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

Travel News, Riviera Nayarit Culture and Authentic Flavors – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

On December 12, 2009, Peter broadcast from the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico. Featured guests from the first hour include: Ben Mutzabaugh, Travel Editor for USA Today, analyzing the latest from the world of travel news; Enrique Alejos, director of the cultural center at Riviera Nayarit, giving a peak [...]

Water Sports in Riviera Nayarit, Great Travel Web Sites & Saving the Sea Turtles – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

Water Sports in Riviera Nayarit, Great Travel Web Sites & Saving the Sea Turtles – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

On December 12, 2009, Peter broadcast from the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita on the Riviera Nayarit in Mexico. Featured guests from the third hour include: Rafael Alcantara, harbormaster of the local marina, talking about all the unique activities you can do on the water at Riviera Nayarit; Johnny Jet, journalist, world traveler and blogger, [...]

British Airways Crew Threatens Strike for 12 Days of Christmas

British Airways Crew Threatens Strike for 12 Days of Christmas

On the first day of Christmas, my airline gave to me … no cabin crew, many grounded flights and a globe full of angry passengers… The union for British Airways’ cabin crew has announced that it will strike over the Christmas holiday, one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. Find out why the [...]

Relaxing & Active Travel Adventures

Sure, hiking and biking in the great outdoors makes for a great, affordable vacation. But if you’re someone who needs a little R&R after all that exertion, why not combine a laid-back experience with your active park visit?

The Bottle Blogs, Part Four: Napa’s Jordan Vineyards & Winery

The Bottle Blogs, Part Four: Napa’s Jordan Vineyards & Winery

Once upon a time, in a far away land called Beverly Hills, I worked for People magazine. Yeah, it was star wars, except I covered lifestyle, not movie stars. I hung out at Giorgio a lot. Through a somewhat complex process, I was assigned to cover a dinner party at a winery in Sonoma County—it [...]

Weekly International Travel News Roundup

Weekly International Travel News Roundup

With only 12 days left until Christmas, the holiday travel season will be here before you know it. No need to panic. At PeterGreenberg.com, we’ve been covering stories all week to get you ready for the holidays. Keep reading for a guide to this year’s hottest travel gadgets, five unique ideas for winter activities, our [...]