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Archive for March, 2010

Immersive & Cultural Volunteer Vacations

Volunteer vacations are a great way to get to know a community. But if you want to get even more out of your trip, look for an organization that incorporates cultural and travel experiences along with the volunteer work.

Dominican Republic & Haiti Relief Efforts Update – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

Dominican Republic & Haiti Relief Efforts Update – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

On March 6, 2010 Peter broadcast his radio show from the Hostal Nicholas de Ovando in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. Featured guests from the show included: Jonathan Aiken, media relations director for the Red Cross, giving an update on the latest relief efforts in Haiti; Don Ellis Perez, former ABC News correspondent, [...]

On-Time Airlines, Dominican Cigars & DVT – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

On-Time Airlines, Dominican Cigars & DVT – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

On March 6, 2010, Peter is broadcasting from the Hostal Nicholas de Ovando in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. Featured guests from the show include: Chris McGinnis, multimedia travel correspondent and consultant, weighing in on which airlines have the best and worst on-time performance ratings; Miguel Montilla, cigar expert and general manager at [...]

The Northwest Passage, Dominican Republic Golf & the Millennium Foundation – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

The Northwest Passage, Dominican Republic Golf & the Millennium Foundation – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

On March 6, 2010, Peter broadcast from the Hostal Nicholas de Ovando in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. Featured guests from the show include: Anthony Brandt, author of The Man Who Ate His Boots, discussing his book and the tragic history of the search for the fabled Northwest Passage; Gilles Gagnon, Dominican Republic [...]

Travel Promotion Act Signed Into Law: Will It Help or Hurt International Travel?

Travel Promotion Act Signed Into Law: Will It Help or Hurt International Travel?

President Obama has signed the Travel Promotion Act into law. The controversial bill will create a national travel marketing program for the United States partially funded by charging foreign tourists a $10 entry fee. Supporters of the bill say it will help turn around the United States’ struggling international tourism market. But others fear that [...]

Tips for Traveling With Strollers & Baby Gear

When traveling with a baby or toddler, it can be tempting to leave your gear behind and rent it on the road. But there are some pros and cons to think about.

Travel Events Only in March: Maple Sugar, St. Patrick’s Day & Cherry Blossoms

Travel Events Only in March: Maple Sugar, St. Patrick’s Day & Cherry Blossoms

The holidays are long over and we’ve rounded the Valentine’s Day corner, but Mother Nature refuses to recognize that spring is near, March may seem like a dreary month. But there are many unexpected ways to have fun this month, if you know where to look. Check out some offbeat and special events that only [...]

Weekly International Travel News Roundup

Weekly International Travel News Roundup

March has come in like a lion, with storms and natural disasters causing huge problems in the past week. Keep reading to find out more about recovery efforts following the powerful earthquake in Chile that shifted the Earth’s axis, the freak waves that slammed a cruise ship in the Mediterranean, as well as all the [...]