Archive for August, 2010
Obama Preparing to Lift Cuba Travel Restrictions?
Travel to Cuba may go forward with or without congressional approval said an undisclosed U.S. official on Friday, hinting that President Barack Obama would ease travel restrictions to Cuba regardless of whether legislation to repeal a wider travel ban is approved by Congress this year. According to the undisclosed source, Obama would focus on making [...]
Backstage Live At The Early Show
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at CBS? And why is Peter now considered the Simon Cowell of travel? After the show, Peter sat down with Shira Lazar to go even more in-depth on the hot roller coasters of 2010, and shares some insight into how he came up with his list. Plus, [...]
Early Show: Top Roller Coasters in the USA
Looking for a high-flying adrenaline rush this summer? On The Early Show Saturday, Peter sat down with CBS host Erica Hill to round up some of the most thrilling roller coasters in the country, from the newest attractions to golden oldies. Whether you’re into 400-foot drops or getting drenched on a high-speed “water coaster,” these [...]
Travel Tip: Media Buff Travel
If you’re a media history buff, there are several places around the U.S. get your fix, whether you’re into film, radio and even photography. The old Museum of Television and Radio in New York is now called the Paley Center for Media, and it has one of the top media collections in the world. We’re [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
This week we debated the answer to this perplexing question: Do the airlines deserve their horrible reputation? With Spirit Air charging for carry-on luggage and American Airlines making headlines with dead puppies, it’s hard to argue the bad rap is totally unmerited. To weigh in on airline reputations and find out what else is going [...]
Insider Videos: Why Self Check-In Kiosks Are Bad For Travelers
Self check-in kiosks may seem like a nice time-saving new feature at airports, but Peter explains why there are some definite downsides to their sudden ubiquity.
Images of Curacao – Photos by Jordan Whitley
On Saturday, August 7, Peter will broadcast his radio show from the island of Curacao. Photographer Jordan Whitley visited the island and endeavored to capture the many facets of this small island on the verge of independence after hundreds of years of Dutch rule. A mishmash of Caribbean flavors, Dutch colonial influences, and a spirit [...]
Russian Fires Force Moscow Flight Diversions
Plumes of smoke from drought-related wildfires forced flight restrictions at Moscow airports on Friday. As dense smoke pushed Moscow air pollution to five times normal levels, 140 flights were grounded or diverted because of low visibility. Visibility at airports in the capital was reported to be as little 1,148 feet this morning, forcing aviation officials [...]
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