Archive for June, 2010
Airline Meals Prepared in Unsanitary Conditions, FDA Finds
Airplane food has a reputation for being unappetizing, but a recent report published Tuesday by USA Today reveals that bad taste should be the least of a passenger’s worries when it comes to airplane food. According to the report, inspectors for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered live roaches, dead roach carcasses, rat droppings, [...]
Travel News: Peter Greenberg’s Interview With LA Times’ Jane Engle
Travel is news and the news never stops. So when traveling to exotic destinations like Hawaii’s Big Island, Peter also takes time to talk about the latest news stories with journalists from around the world. Check out his conversation with Jane Engle, assistant travel editor for The Los Angeles Times.
Avoiding Identity Theft When Traveling
If you’ve been a victim of identity theft, you’re not alone. And if you’ve been lucky enough to avoid it, read on, because it might happen when you least expect it. Here’s what you need to watch out for …
Insider Videos: USTOA President Roger Dow
Peter Greenberg talks to the President & CEO of the US Travel Association, Roger Dow, about the latest issues the travel industry faces.
Hurricane Alex & the Gulf Oil Spill
Tropical Storm Alex has gained strength and is expected to become Hurricane Alex today as it heads toward the U.S./Mexico boarder, hampering cleanup efforts in the Gulf Coast. According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season is expected to turn northwest and west by Wednesday. It’s projected [...]
Travel News: July 4th Vacation & Day Trip Ideas
Whether you’re a traditionalist who plans to mark July 4 with a patriotic parade, or prefer a holiday weekend that’s red, white and blue “lite,” we have options with every American in mind. Donna Owens digs up few notable events happening nationwide (this land is your land, after all) and celebrate a festive and [...]
Locavores: Dine Like a Local On the Road
Have you heard foodies using the term “locavore?” No, it doesn’t mean you’re dining with the crazies. It’s actually an important local food movement that also affects travel.
Hawaii’s Big Island Culture & Cuisine – Hour 1 – PGW Radio
On Saturday, June 26, Peter broadcast his radio show from Kona Village Resort in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Featured guests from the show include: Scott McCartney, travel editor for The Wall Street Journal, sharing his insight on what the recent pilot strike will cost Spirit Airlines and other breaking travel news; Lani Opunui, cultural historian & author, [...]
