Archive for August, 2010
Croatia Travel: Croatian Island Day Trips from Dubrovnik
Say “Croatia” to most people, and they’ll tell you to visit Dubrovnik. In the summer months, the city gets crowded – and some say overcrowded – with tourists, but what they don’t realize is that just outside of Dubrovnik is the real reason to go. You just need to hop on a boat. Lea [...]
Radio Guests – Curacao – August 7, 2010
On Saturday, August 7, Peter will broadcast his radio show from the island of Curacao. Featured guests from the show include: – Michael Boyd, president of Boyd Group International, explaining why financial analysis on airlines doesn’t always reflect reality; – Orlando Cuales, local radio host and owner of Z86 Radio, talking about his picks for [...]
Pet Travel Advice: Puppy Deaths Strike Chord With Travelers, Dog-Lovers
The death of seven puppies after an American Airlines flight from Tulsa to Chicago has horrified dog-lovers and travelers nationwide. After all, the death of a beloved pet as a result of traveling is many travelers’ worst nightmare. Peter appeared on The Early Show Thursday morning to explain what went wrong, and shares his tips [...]
The Acropolis, Propylaea and Athens Travel, Greece
If history is any guide, one country’s economic collapse, civil unrest, or natural disaster, usually unveils a silver lining for travelers: better deals and fewer crowds. Opportunistic? Maybe. But traveling to a hard-hit destination also means putting your travel dollars directly where they count. Kevin Bleyer, Emmy Award-winning writer for The Daily Show with Jon [...]
7 Puppies Die After Flight in Cargo Hold
In another example of the dangers of transporting pets in airplane cargo holds, seven puppies have died after being loaded onto an American Airlines flight out of Tulsa on Tuesday morning. The puppies were part of a group of 14 puppies sent by an undisclosed shipper headed to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on American Airlines Flight [...]
Ancillary Fees, Anti-Trust and Credit Card Hacking in Hotels
Travel columnist Joe Sharkey of The New York Times sat down with Peter to discuss the latest in travel news. Joe Sharkey: Peter, you were recently talking about Ireland. I highly recommend if you have the time getting on a horse, and just sort of trekking through Ireland. If you want to get Ireland truly [...]
Airline Profits Return: At What Cost to Travelers?
It’s been a hot summer for airlines, but passengers are feeling the burn. Watch Peter’s investigative report on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, where he reveals how airlines are profiting from rising airfare and ancillary fees. Airline profits have soared for eight of the nine major airlines, totaling nearly $2 billion. But at [...]
Eco-Travel Los Angeles: Green Hotels & Eco-Friendly Shopping
Reduce, reuse, recycle … restraint? Not exactly buzzwords associated with Los Angeles. Leslie Garrett, The Virtuous Traveler, reports on the suprisingly eco-friendly elements she discovered in the City of Angels. Contrary to popular belief, Los Angeles locals will tell you their city is not an eco-sinners’ mecca. Rather, they say, it’s surprisingly green. And not [...]
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