Archive for January, 2010
Fixing the TSA, Vancouver Food, Airport Body Scanners & Canadian First Nations – Hour 3 – PGW Radio
On January 9, 2010, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from The Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver in Vancouver, BC. Featured guests include: Patrick Smith, airline pilot, author and air travel columnist, discussing what he thinks are the two fundamental flaws in the TSA’s screening philosophy and what they should do to fix them; David Foot, executive [...]
Fixing the TSA, Vancouver Food, Airport Body Scanners & Canadian First Nations - Hour 3 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadDelta and Continental to Charge More for Checked Bags
Stop the presses! Delta and Continental Airlines have raised their fees for checked bags–again. With these latest luggage fee hikes, Delta and Continental will share the dubious honor of being the airlines that gouge their customers the most on checked bags. But does this mean that other airlines will follow suit? Keep reading to find [...]
Hotel Safety & Security
Too many travelers let their guard down on the road, but don’t leave your common sense in the lobby. Here’s how you can help protect yourself in a hotel …
Indulge in Layover Heaven With New Airport Amenities
If heaven was a place on Earth, the last place most people would probably guess it would be is in an airport. But with new amenities popping up in hubs across the country, your next layover could be a chance to truly indulge. Watch Peter discuss the latest airport innovations with Harry Smith on The [...]
Great Cape Escapes: Whale Tales in Hermanus, South Africa
You won’t need to hunt as hard as Captain Ahab to find whales in and around the South African seaport of Hermanus; in fact, you won’t even have to leave dry land. This picturesque town, located about 69 miles southeast of Cape Town, is the center of South Africa’s well-named Whale Coast, which draws hundreds [...]
Great Cape Escapes: Tips for Traveling South Africa by Car
Cape Town, South Africa, with its stellar scenery and stirring history, has been getting increased attention as South Africa gets ready to host soccer’s World Cup in the summer of 2010. But for those who prefer to travel further off the beaten path, the Western Cape countryside offers so much more than just its legislative [...]
Weird & Wacky American Museums
There are wacky museums … and then there are WACKY museums. It’s true what they say about there being something for everyone, so here’s just a sample of what’s out there…
Major Alliances Vie for Control of Struggling Japan Airlines
With Japan Airlines on the brink of bankruptcy, speculation abounds as to which major airline alliance will gain control of the carrier. Japan Airlines (JAL) is currently a member of the Oneworld alliance, which is made up of 10 other carriers including American Airlines, British Airways and Qantas. But with its future up in the [...]
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