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Archive for July, 2010

Cruise Industry Reacts to NCL’s Norwegian Epic Innovations

Cruise Industry Reacts to NCL’s Norwegian Epic Innovations

Last weekend, Peter broadcast his radio show from the newest talk of the travel industry: NCL’s Norwegian Epic. Of course, there’s no one better to talk about the latest trends in mega-ship cruising than CruiseCritic.com‘s editor in chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown.   Keep reading to learn what impressed her most about the ship, and what [...]

Global Etiquette & Laws On Photography

Sure, taking pictures on your vacation is a no-brainer. But watch out, or you may inadvertently be breaking the law.

Cruise Ships & the Gulf Oil Spill – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

Cruise Ships & the Gulf Oil Spill – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

On Saturday July 3, 2010, Peter will be broadcasting from aboard the Norwegian Epic, NCL’s newest cruise ship. Featured guests include: Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor in chief of CruiseCritic.com, talking about the Norwegian Epic and how cruise lines are dealing with the Gulf Coast oil spill; Kevin Sheehan, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, telling us [...]

Norwegian Epic Review & Italy’s Odd Towns – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

Norwegian Epic Review & Italy’s Odd Towns – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

On Saturday July 3, 2010, Peter will be broadcasting from aboard the Norwegian Epic, NCL’s newest cruise ship. Featured guests include: Jonathan Tisch, chairman and CEO of Loews Hotels, chatting about his new book, Citizen You: Doing Your Part to Change the World; Johnny Jet, founder of JohnnyJet.com, giving his onboard review of the Epic; [...]

Volunteer Firefighters & Cruise Ship Entertainment – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

Volunteer Firefighters & Cruise Ship Entertainment – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

On Saturday July 3, 2010, Peter will be broadcasting from aboard the Norwegian Epic, NCL’s newest cruise ship. Featured guests include: Phil Stitleburg, fireman and chairman of the National Volunteer Fire Council, recognizing the contributions of volunteer firefighters all around the country; Richard Kilman, Norwegian Cruise Line director of entertainment, describing the entertainment options onboard [...]

Google Buys ITA Software to Shake Up Online Booking

Google Buys ITA Software to Shake Up Online Booking

Search engine giant Google took the travel industry by storm last week with a $700 million purchase of ITA Software, a flight-information software company. The multi-million-dollar deal would not only put Google in direct competition with Web sites such as Kayak and Cheapflights.com, but it potentially could transform the online travel industry. For several months, [...]

Weight Loss & Health Spas: Fat Farms Go Modern

Weight Loss & Health Spas: Fat Farms Go Modern

From the old-school fat farms to modern-day wellness centers, the term “health spa” can refer to a wide variety of programs.   Personal trainer Annette Lang investigates how destination spas have evolved over the years, and what to look for when choosing your own program. Working as a personal trainer and as an instructor for [...]

Cheap Cruising With Repositioning Cruises

If you’re looking for a great spring or fall trip for less, did you know that’s when cruise lines are repositioning their ships from winter to summer ports? Here’s how you can benefit.