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Archive for June, 2010

Book Museums: Making Childhood Stories Come Alive

If you’re struggling to get your kids to read a book, why not put it into context and bring the experience to life? Check out some great museums dedicated entirely to the seemingly lost art of reading.

Free Travel Videos: Lost Cell Charger? No Problem

If you ever lose your cell phone charger when you travel, Peter’s got a great tip to help you.

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Alabama Gulf Coast

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Alabama Gulf Coast

This past weekend, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama, which has been hit hard by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Despite the problems associated with the spill, the area still boasts a number of interesting attractions, restaurants, and outdoor activities. So we asked a local [...]

Gulf Shores, Alabama & the Oil Spill – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

Gulf Shores, Alabama & the Oil Spill – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

On Saturday, June 19, 2010, Peter tackled the topic of the oil spill and tourism live from the field as he broadcast his radio show from The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Featured guests from the first hour of the show include: Kerry Sanders, NBC News correspondent, talking about the latest issues on the Gulf [...]

Gulf Coast Oil Spill & Alabama Tourism – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

Gulf Coast Oil Spill & Alabama Tourism – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

On Saturday, June 19, 2010, Peter tackled the topic of the oil spill and tourism live from the field as he broadcast his radio show from The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Featured guests from the second hour of the show include: Tom Ingram, Executive Director of the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association, talking about [...]

How the Oil Spill is Affecting Alabama’s Gulf Coast – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

How the Oil Spill is Affecting Alabama’s Gulf Coast – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

On Saturday, June 19, 2010, Peter tackled the topic of the oil spill and tourism live from the field as he broadcast his radio show from The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Featured guests from the third hour of the show include: Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon & Gulf Shores Mayor Pro-Tem Carolyn Doughty on [...]

Summer Vacation Packing Advice for Women

Summer Vacation Packing Advice for Women

Ladies, packing light doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style for practicality. Even if you’re headed for a casual beach weekend, it’s possible to fit a fashion-forward wardrobe into on carry-on bag.   Charlotte Safavi shares her tips on packing light for summer travel.

Alabama Governor Bob Riley Talks Tourism & the Oil Spill

Alabama Governor Bob Riley Talks Tourism & the Oil Spill

Like Peter, Alabama Governor Bob Riley was in Gulf Shores, Alabama this past weekend. As Peter examined the consequences of the oil spill on his radio show, the governor was there trying to drum up tourism, which has fallen dramatically in the wake of the spill. Later today, we’ll have more details about how the [...]