Archive for August, 2010
Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia
Tune in on Saturday, August 14 to Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasting from the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia. Although travelers may head to this neck of the woods for the resort (it does, after all, have its own bomb shelter), there is more to do in the Greenbrier Valley than you [...]
Book Flights Through Facebook? Delta Launches New App
Facebook is great for sharing vacations photos or getting updates from friends, but starting today, the Web site’s 500 million users can also book flights on Delta Air Lines. On Friday, Delta launched Facebook’s first travel e-commerce page that allows users to purchase tickets without having to navigate through the airline’s Web site. Delta now [...]
Dutch Food & the Amsterdam Restaurant Scene
Most travelers agree, you don’t go to Amsterdam for the food. The museums, no question. The canals and parks, absolutely. The Red Light District and the “coffee shops,” sure, if that’s your thing. But the food? Not so much, right? After all, is there really such a thing as Dutch cuisine, or even GOOD Dutch [...]
Travel Tip: Distracted Driving
OK, by now we all know it’s dangerous to text and drive, but there are several other scenarios you may not have considered. Distracted driving is serious stuff, so here’s what you need to know. According to the National Highway Transportation Association, in 2008, more than almost 20 percent of all crashes in the year [...]
Traveling With Food Allergies: How To Order At Restaurants
If you have special dietary needs or food allergies, you already know how tough it can be to order food on the road. Without proper instruction, even high-end restaurants can inadvertently serve the wrong ingredients to those with allergies or intolerance. Correspondent Margaret Emery sat down with James Beard Award-winner Alex Stratta of the Wynn [...]
Greece Travel Beyond Athens: Crete & the Greek Islands
In part one of his report from Greece, Kevin Bleyer, Emmy Award-winning writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, showed how travelers can reap the benefits of visiting a hard-hit country. In part two, he goes beyond Athens to find more surprises and special experiences on the Greek islands. I had expected the ruins. [...]
Radio Guests – White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia – August 14, 2010
On Saturday, August 14, Peter will broadcast his radio show from The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Featured guests include: – West Virginia Governor Joseph Manchin III, telling Peter his vision for the state in terms of tourism and transportation; – Anne Banas, executive editor for SmarterTravel.com, breaking down the surcharges and [...]
Travel Tip: Increased Passport Fees
Did you hear the news that passport fees went up recently? It’s not great news for travelers, but that certainly shouldn’t stop you from getting a passport. According to the Department of State, the cost of a new passport application for an adult went from $100 to $135. If you’re renewing, that price jumped from [...]
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