Archive for March, 2010
Hare Krishnas Denied: No More Solicitors at LAX
Travelers passing through Los Angeles International Airport will no longer hear chants of “hare hare” as they rush to catch their flights. The California Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a city ordinance on Thursday that bans Hare Krishnas and other groups from soliciting at airports. California’s other major airports are expected to enforce similar bans [...]
Retirement Travel
How many of you have gone on vacation to Costa Rica, Panama, or even Arizona, and decided that you could spend the rest of your life there? It’s not the ideal way to pick a place to retire, but there are ways to plan for it.
Radio Guests – March 27, 2010 – Jungfraujoch, Switzerland
This Saturday, March 27, Peter will broadcast his radio show from the Jungfraujoch, Switzerland. This is where the Jungfrau Railway reaches what’s known as “the Top of Europe,” featuring The Sphinx observation hall and terrace and the Ice Palace. Featured guests include: Scott McCartney, The Wall Street Journal‘s travel editor, discussing his newest report, “When [...]
5 Last-Minute Travel Contests You Shouldn’t Miss
From the best jobs in the world to trips of a lifetime, travel contests tend to attract a lot of attention. After all, for very little effort, aspiring travelers have the opportunity to win an otherwise out-of-reach experience. Check out some of the latest travel-related (and legit) contests where you could be the next big [...]
Trains in Spain: A High-Speed Rail Review
The golden age of train travel may be long gone in the U.S., but Europe’s efficient rail system continues to transport travelers of all budgets across the continent. Veteran train traveler Irvina Lew reports on her experiences riding the rails through Spain. Trains intrigue me, perhaps because Bob, my late husband, used to love train [...]
Dinosaur Digs for Kids
OK, so everyone knows that most kids love dinosaurs, but there’s only so much time they can spend in a museum. Now imagine their enthusiasm if you could tap into their inner paleontologist and get them out on an actual dino dig!
Summer Airfare Sales from AirTran, Frontier Airlines & More
A new wave of summer airfare sales has hit the leading discount airlines, but savvy travelers have to hustle to take advantage of the deals. JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines and AirTran Airways are all offering flights at discounted rates, but like all good things, there’s a catch. On The Early Show Wednesday, Peter highlights the [...]
Donating Frequent Flier Miles & Loyalty Points
The recent tragedies in Haiti and Chile brought forth a lot of goodwill, and taught many travelers that they could donate loyalty points toward a good cause. But how exactly do these programs work?
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