Archive for April, 2010
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
The skies cleared of ash but filled with airplanes this week as European governments lifted aviation restrictions. Meanwhile, Peter was stranded in London, but managed to make the best of his stay by filing reports for the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, The Early Show and PeterGreenberg.com. If you missed a travel news story, [...]
Beyond Disneyland: Family-Friendly Travel in Orlando, Florida
Sure, a family trip to Orlando will most likely involve visiting a theme park or two. But for those who have already visited the major players, Jackie Perrin offers eight unconventional ways to experience central Florida, by land, air and water. Each year, families flock to Orlando for theme park fun, and understandably so. With [...]
Peter’s Speech to TEDxVolcano on the Quiet Consequences of the Iceland Volcano
When chaos reigns, communities come together. Stranded in London by the cloud of ash that grounded all air travel over Europe, a fast-thinking group put together an event in record time. TED, a small non-profit group made up of individuals working in technology, entertainment, design and beyond, threw together the TEDxVolcano conference in the span [...]
Violence Worsens in Bangkok, Thailand: Western Governments Issue New Travel Warnings
The American, British and Australian Embassies are advising their citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Bangkok after a series of grenade attacks in the city’s main financial district killed one person and injured 87 people, including at least four foreigners. The American Embassy advised citizens to skip “nonessential travel to Bangkok,” adding that the possibility [...]
Earth Day Vacation Ideas
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, so how can you incorporate travel and the environment on this day and beyond? We’ve got some ideas for you.
Barge Travel in Burgundy, France: Behind the Scenes of a River Cruise
Moving slowly on centuries-old canals through the fields and scenic villages of provincial France, savoring the taste of a glass of vintage Burgundy, or the flavor of a flaky croissant pulled fresh from the oven, such is the pleasure of touring France’s charming waterways by barge cruise. But for some, this isn’t simply a holiday, [...]
Radio Guests – April 24, 2010 – New York, NY
On April 24, 2010, Peter’s radio show is coming to us from his hometown of New York City, from the Omni Berkshire Place in Midtown Manhattan. – Scott McCartney, “Middle Seat” columnist The Wall Street Journal, discussing the cost of air travel cancellations and travel insurance woes; – Kathleen Hulser, public historian at the New-York [...]
Suzy Gershman’s Postcard from Geneva: Shopping for Swiss Watches
Dear Peter, I won’t bore you with the tale of how we got our ashes kicked by the big, bad volcano, as every traveler has a similar story. Instead, let me explain how it is that we got stranded in Geneva. You know that I have sold my house in Provence, and I wanted my [...]
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