Archive for August, 2010
Behind-the-Scenes Green: Mansion House on Martha’s Vineyard
All eyes are on Martha’s Vineyard as President Obama and his family (with First Dog Bo in tow) returns for their second annual vacation to the island. But in one landmark inn, currently hosting the White House press corps, there are things taking place below the surface that visitors can’t even see. In the first [...]
Travel Tip: Lighten Your Luggage Load
Is your luggage weighing you down when you travel? Now there are even more ways lighten your load.
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater cursing out a passenger and sliding down the emergency slide, beers in hand, who grabbed the nation’s attention. This week, it was Southwest Airlines flight attendant Beverly McCurley who generated headlines after she effectively took away the baby of a reportedly abusive mother on an Albuquerque-bound flight. As planes get [...]
The Dual Roles of Flight Attendants: Safety Enforcer Vs. Flying Waitress
For the second week in a row, the actions of a flight attendant set off an intense national debate about the conflicting responsibilities of cabin crew members. Required to be both in the service industry and law enforcement, flight attendants are torn between serving snacks with a smile and enforcing federal aviation laws. The delicate [...]
Relaxation and Adventure on Hawaii’s Big Island: The Chillin’ and Thrilling List
If you’re the laid-back type, an ideal Hawaiian vacation likely means sunning on the beach, napping beneath a palm tree, or sipping Mai Tais from a coconut shell. But for travel adventurers, vacations mean action. You dream of diving deep and surfing, hiking a mountain range, or even seeing a lava-oozing volcano up close. Donna [...]
Travel Tip: Gruesome & Macabre Tours
Boston by Foot now offers tours that get off the typical Freedom Trail to explore the darker side of the city, from the scene of the famous Brink’s robbery to mobster hangouts to where pirates were hanged in the 18th century. NYC’s Dead Apple Tours stops at places like the SoHo location where Heath Ledger [...]
Insider Videos: Car Rental Tips
Peter explains the questions you need to ask and what you need to know before you drive off the car rental lot.
Radio Guests – Houston, Texas – August 21, 2010
On Saturday, August 21, Peter will broadcast his radio show from Hotel Granduca in Houston, Texas. Special guests will include: George Hobica, founder of AirfareWatchdog.com, discussing the bankruptcy of Mexicana and how fliers can protect themselves when airlines go bust; Shelby Hodge, editor at large for CultureMap Houston, listing her favorite places to dine and [...]
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