Archive for July, 2010
Peter Greenberg’s Hidden Gems: Jamaica
What comes to mind when someone says “Jamaica?” Is it the white-sand beaches and crystalline waters? If so, you’re not alone. The sun, sand and surf are what makes Jamaica one of the top 10 destinations for Americans, with nearly 70 percent of all visitors to the island nation coming from the U.S. But while [...]
British Airways Strike Update: Battles Over Travel Perks
In another turn in the contentious battle between the trade union Unite and British Airways, the union announced on Monday that it would pursue legal action against the airline over the removal of striking cabin crew’s travel concessions. According to Unite, which represents 11,000 BA cabin crew members, the removal of travel concessions was a [...]
GPS-Guided Driving Tours
If you’re not one to join an organized tour group, it makes sense to use an audio tour to get around on your own. And these days, technology is making it easier with GPS-enabled driving tours. Here’s how it works…
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
News of massive storms and airport closures wrapped up a week dominated by airline news. Though the closure of Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport on Thursday and the landfall of Hurricane Bonnie do not bode well for next week’s news, there are some bright spots. For both the good news and bad, keep reading updates [...]
Milwaukee Airport Closed Amid Flooding
Massive flooding on Thursday night shut down Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International airport today. Powerful thunderstorms ripped through southern Wisconsin last night bringing floodwaters that covered parts of Mitchell’s airfield and roadways leading to the airport. At one point, the waters reached outdoor ticketing and baggage claim areas. The airport was closed around 9:30 p.m. after [...]
Shopping Cancun & Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Hola Peter! I recently spent five fabulous days at an all-inclusive, adult-only resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, on a beach about 25 minutes south of Cancun. I hadn’t been to an all-in-one beach resort since my Club Med honeymoon in Mexico and honestly, I wasn’t looking forward to a repeat performance. .. that little bout [...]
Travel Tips: Advance Warning for Flight Delays & Lost Luggage
Want to know the most chronically delayed flight in America? It’s Comair Flight 6655 from Reagan National Airport to JFK. This short flight is delayed more than 85 percent of the time.
Radio Guests – Restaurant Guy Savoy, Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas – July 24, 2010
On Saturday, July 24, Peter will broadcast his radio show from Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Featured guests 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 performer, talking about the [...]
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