Archive for March, 2010
Safe Bike Tours in Crowded Cities
My philosophy on travel is that the best way to experience a new city is to get off the tour bus and onto the streets. So why not do it with a different set of wheels … bicycle wheels, that is.
Radio Guests – March 13, 2010 – Orlando, Florida
On March 13, 2010, Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio is coming to you from the Hilton at Bonnet Creek, in Orlando, Florida. Featured guests from the show include: – George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com, talking about the importance of business travel and connecting people face-to-face instead of just teleconferencing; – Leigh Gallagher, assistant managing editor at [...]
Rhode Island Renaissance: Lobster Rolls, Clams, Oysters, and More on the Rhode Island Shore
Providence has a dynamic food scene with fun neighborhood hangouts, but you don’t have to stay in the big city to enjoy great food. Hop in your car and head south. It’s only a short trip to East Greenwich, Wickford and Matunuck in South County or to Bristol and Newport on Aquidneck Island.
President Obama Nominates New TSA Administrator
President Obama has announced his intent to nominate retired Major General Robert A. Harding to head up the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a post that has been empty for more than a year. Harding, whose military career spanned more than 30 years, is the former head of operations at the Defense Intelligence Agency where he [...]
Travel Gadget Reviews: New Bluetooth Headsets
The new generation of Bluetooth headsets are becoming smaller, sleeker and more affordable. Gadget guy Phil Baker reviews two new Bluetooth headsets on the market: Jawbone’s Icon and BlueAnt’s Q1. When the Jawbone Bluetooth headset was introduced in 2007 it was one of the first cell phone headsets among many mediocre ones to provide good [...]
Cell Phone Tips for Cruise Ships
Are you getting ready to go on a cruise? Before you pack your cell phone, here’s what you need to know before you get nailed by hefty fees.
Airlines Balk at New Fines for Flight Delays
Starting next month, airlines will have to abide by the three-hour time limit on tarmac delays set forth by the Department of Transportation’s “passenger bill of rights,” and carriers are already beginning to balk. The DOT hopes that airlines will avoid the penalty fees by changing the way they schedule flights and crews. But JetBlue [...]
Spring Break 2010: Alternative Destinations & Family-Friendly Vacations
Despite its reputation, spring break isn’t solely the domain of rowdy college kids searching for their next tequila shot. Spring break is also prime vacation time for families, couples and those simply looking to get away for a while. We tracked down alternate destinations and experiences for those looking to avoid the crowds without giving [...]
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