Archive for July, 2010
Do Airlines Deserve Their Bad Reputation?
No one knows the pitfalls of air travel than frequent fliers. But maybe, just maybe, passengers don’t give the airlines enough credit when they pull off a relatively stress-free flight. Peter recently chatted with George Hobica, founder of AirfareWatchdog.com, about his USA Today column, “Does Air Travel Deserve its Bad Reputation?” Read on to find [...]
Credit Cards: Swipe & Sign Vs. Chip & PIN
When traveling abroad, you may find that your swipe-and-sign credit card isn’t accepted without a PIN code. More and more countries are going that direction—except the United States—so here’s what you need to know…
Airline Seat Comparisons & Improvements on The Early Show
Summer airfare may be skyrocketing, but on the bright side, airlines are working to improve cabin comforts for all passengers—from coach to first class. Airlines like American, Delta, Continental, and Air New Zealand have all begun to unveil seats with more leg room, a better seat incline, and multiple power connections for travel gadgets. Peter [...]
Dengue Fever Outbreak Hits Florida: South Up Next?
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease that is endemic in tropical areas, has emerged in Florida, raising concerns that the disease could gain a foothold in the continental U.S. and spread to other parts of the southern United States. At least 18 cases of the flu-like disease, also known as break-bone fever, have been reported in [...]
Travel Tips: Bike Safety Tips
Common sense will tell you that riding a bicycle in traffic is dangerous stuff if you don’t follow the rules. So whether you’re visiting a small island or a big city this summer, it’s important to know the laws before you hit the road.
Barry Manilow & Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas – Hour 1 – PGW Radio
On Saturday, July 24, Peter broadcast his radio show from Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Featured guests from the first hour of the show include: George Hobica, founder of AirfareWatchdog.com, arguing that air travel in the U.S. doesn’t deserve its rotten reputation; Barry Manilow, multi-Grammy award winning singer, songwriter and [...]
Las Vegas Insider & Helpful Travel Web Sites – Hour 2 – PGW Radio
On Saturday, July 24, Peter broadcast his radio show from Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Featured guests from the second hour of the show include: Sean O’Neill, senior editor for BudgetTravel.com, revealing the best new travel Web site you might not have heard of: En.TrustYou.com; Anthony Curtis, top Las Vegas [...]
Insider Las Vegas & Helpful Travel Web Sites - Hour 2 - PGW Radio Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadVisiting the Gulf Coast & Las Vegas Spas – Hour 3 – PGW Radio
On Saturday, July 24, Peter broadcast his radio show from Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Featured guests from the third hour of the show include: Robert Reid, U.S. travel editor for Lonely Planet, speaking about why travelers should visit the Gulf Coast; Neal Narayani, director of e-mail and mobile marketing [...]
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