Archive for August, 2010
Insider Videos: Airline Safety & FAA Negligence
The absence of a disaster doesn’t indicate the presence of safety. Find out what the FAA isn’t doing to protect passengers like you.
Labor Day Travel Up, But So Are Prices
Despite mixed reports on the state of the U.S. economy, 2010 continues to be a growth year for travel. On Wednesday, travel and motor club AAA announced that the number of Americans planning to travel during Labor Day will rise 9.9 percent over last year. The auto group estimated that around 34.4 million travelers will [...]
Airline Bankruptcy, Mexico Airfares & Frequent-Flier Changes
Between airline mergers, the bankruptcy (and recent purchase) of Mexicana Airlines, and rising airfares, it’s been a weird summer for air travel. Peter spoke with AirfareWatchdog’s George Hobica to uncover what travelers need to know, and how you can protect yourself in the long run. Peter Greenberg: There’s a story in the news that came [...]
Travel Tip: Regional Cooking Schools
Who doesn’t like to eat when they travel? That’s a no-brainer. But you can take it to the next level by also learning how to cook while you’re at it–with cooking classes that really get to the heart of regional cuisine.
Holiday Travel Deals on The Early Show
It might still be summer, but it’s not too early to start booking holiday travel, especially if you want to catch a great deal. Though the conventional wisdom has been to wait to get the best deals on holiday travel, this year is going to be different. On The Early Show on CBS this morning, [...]
Barcelona Shopping & Outlet Stores: Postcard from Sarah Lahey
Dear Peter, Like you, I’m always ready to hop on a plane, so a quick trip through Europe to check out the summer sales seemed like a fine idea at the last minute. The combination of a strong dollar, seasonal discounts and factory outlets was too good to resist. “Bring on the bargains!” I said. [...]
Travel Tip: Crush Season in Wine Country
We’re in midst of one of the most important times of the year for the wine industry: crush season. Now, the bad news is that it’s also one of the busiest times to visit, but here’s how you can still get those special experiences.
Florida Tourism Unexpectedly Rises in Wake of BP Oil Spill
In a somewhat unexpected twist, Florida tourism increased by 3.5 percent over the same time period last year, even in the wake of the BP oil spill that threatened the state’s travel and tourism industry. On Monday, Visit Florida, the state’s tourism marketing agency, announced that despite the bad publicity surrounding the BP oil spill [...]
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