Archive for May, 2010
Athens, Greece: Protests, Strikes Continue Amid Travel Warnings
The violence in Athens has worried many tourists traveling to Greece this spring and prompted several countries to issue travel warnings on Thursday. The British Foreign Office issued a travel warning today, advising Britons to exercise “extreme caution” around public demonstrations and protests in major urban centers. The U.S. State Department, meanwhile, has not issued [...]
Radio Guests – May 8, 2010 – St. Lucia – Caribbean
This weekend, Peter’s radio show comes to you from Cap Maison Resort & Spa in St. Lucia in the Caribbean. Featured guests from the show include: – Scott McCartney, “Middle Seat” columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and Ed Perkins, contributing editor at SmarterTravel.com, discuss the effects of the upcoming Continental/United merger; – Gregor Williams, [...]
Paris Guide: Luxury Travel, Hotels & Shopping – Suzy Gershman’s Latest Postcard
Dear Peter, I am sad to pack up and leave this stunning Hotel InterContinental Marceau, with my Philippe Starck ceiling and Mia Zia and Kenzo décor in vibrant colors with extravagant stripes and embroidery. We’re about to make our last hotel change and final schlep across Paris. By changing hotels, I get a feel for [...]
Slum Tours & Reality Tours
Every couple of years, a someone comes up with the idea of showing out-of-towners the seedier side of a destination. These so-called “reality tours” often showcase impoverished neighborhoods.
Deadly Riots & Strike In Greece, Athens In Chaos
Strikes in Greece turned deadly on Wednesday as three people were killed in a bank fire set by protesters. The victims died in a central Athens branch of the Marfin Bank that was set ablaze with gasoline bombs. The violence today was part of a 24-hour general strike that has flooded the streets of Athens [...]
Discovering the Himalayan Mountains: Bhutan Travel Guide
Highlights of any visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan must include the many Dzongs and Goembas (ancient fortresses and monasteries) strategically positioned on high on mountain cliffs or at the confluence of mighty rivers. And much has been written about them. Ann Morfogen shares her discoveries, from natural wonders to surprising meals to shopping [...]
MacGyver It: Simple, Useful Items for Your Travels
If there is ever a time to unleash your inner MacGyver, it’s when you’re on the road. That’s when everyday items can become surprisingly useful, whether you’re in a business meeting or sleeping in a tent.
Avoiding Single Supplements & Solo Cruise Tips
Cruising solo often means getting the short end of the stick when it comes to price and service. But in today’s economy, some cruise lines are beginning to make life a little easier for solo travelers.
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