Archive for June, 2010
Radio Guests – Gulf Shores, Alabama – June 19, 2010
This Saturday, June 19, 2010, Peter will tackle the topic of the oil spill and tourism live from the field as he broadcasts his radio show from The Hangout in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Featured guests include: – Jean Michel Cousteau, son of ocean explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, discussing the state of our waters and ocean conservation; [...]
Spirit Airlines Strike Settled, Pilots Return to Work
Spirit Airlines is back in the air on Thursday after pilots made a deal to end a five-day strike that started on Saturday. Beginning at 4 p.m. eastern time today, Spirit will begin operating about 20 flights. The airline announced it will return to full service by Friday. The resumption of services comes after a [...]
Father’s Day Travel: Historic Father’s Day Landmarks
Sure, dad will love his travel gadgets and gizmos this Father’s Day, but don’t forget to carve out some time where you can spend the day together. We’ve got five historic sites where you can explore some of the real stories behind this special day. Even if your father isn’t a history buff, there are [...]
Water Taxis: Cheap, Easy Urban Transportation Options
Looking for a way to avoid traffic jams and cab fees? Try a water taxi as an alternative way to travel from point A to point B.
Business Travel Beginning to Rebound?
Business travel is getting a boost this summer from the improving economy and from corporations opening their pocketbooks to employee travel in premium cabins. Though corporate revenue remains under pre-recession levels, the jump in business travel has diminished concerns that higher fuel prices would slow recovery. Instead, airline executives speaking at an investor conference in [...]
United Nations Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin – Peer to Pier Interview
Kathy Bushkin Calvin, 60, is the Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Foundation. Among the UN Foundation’s priorities are decreasing child mortality, empowering women and girls, and protecting diverse cultures and environments. Here, she speaks to Meg Pier about how travel can inspire the desire to make a difference and why even sustainable [...]
Travel Web Sites That Help You Give Back
If you want to make a difference while you travel, there are resources out there to help make that happen. And surprisingly, they don’t require a whole lot of effort on your part!
Free Travel Videos: The Market in St. Remy de Provence, France
Explore the Wednesday market in the town of St. Remy in Provence, France with shopper extraordinaire Suzy Gershman.
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