Archive for April, 2010
Solo Travel Tips: Peter’s Live Chat on AARP
Feeling singled out when you travel? Solo travelers often face exorbitant fees, safety concerns and even poor customer service. But there are ways to get around these roadblocks … if you have the right tools. Join Peter in a live chat tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4 at 2 p.m. ET on AARP, where he’ll offer his [...]
Budget Travel Tips: Save Money With Vacation Home Rentals
If you’re planning to travel with a large group – say a family reunion or gathering a group of friends – it can pay to stay in a vacation rental. Think about it: You can save on dining out by cooking your own meals, have a central place to spend time together, and when you [...]
Arizona Boycott Over Immigration Law Results in Canceled Conventions
A controversial Arizona law has many government officials crying boycott, threatening the state’s already strained tourism trade. Opponents of Arizona’s new immigration law are urging tourists not to visit the state and pressuring businesses and organizations to cancel conventions based in Arizona. The Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association says that the boycotts have already cost [...]
Travel Insurance Limits & Why You Should Avoid Ryanair
Peter finally made it back home after being stranded in the UK last week. While broadcasting his radio show from New York City, Peter chatted with AirfareWatchdog.com founder George Hobica about the lingering effects of the Iceland volcano ash on travel, tourism and insurance policies as well as what some airlines are doing to help [...]
Hotels With Spirits: The Best-Stocked Hotel Bars
Are you partial to wine or spirits? Whatever your poison, it may be worth visiting a place that has an exceptional alcohol collection—after all, it’s part of the learning process.
Volunteer Vacations: Disaster Assistance in Haiti, Chile & China
The earthquake that decimated Haiti early this year was only the first of several disastrous quakes. Earthquakes have also ravaged Chile and China in the past few months. If you want to know how you can aid the Haitian, Chilean and Chinese recovery efforts, this list is for you. Learn about the various NGOs, charitable [...]
Mexico Issues Travel Warning: Will Arizona Immigration Law Hurt Tourism?
A travel warning has been issued Tuesday to Mexican citizens planning on visiting the state of Arizona. Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department is warning Mexican visitors that because of the “adverse political environment” in Arizona, Mexican visitors including migrant communities should be cautious when visiting the state. The warning also urges Mexican travelers to carry proper [...]
Are Hotel Kids’ Club Swimming Sessions Safe?
Kids’ clubs are an important hotel amenity for traveling families, often giving parents a much-needed break while kids are engaged. But the challenge is there are no standard industry best practices followed for kids’ clubs and quality can be unpredictable. Guest blogger Amie O’Shaughnessy, of family travel site Ciao Bambino, shares tips on determining if [...]
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