Archive for September, 2010
Radio Guests – Cannon Beach, Oregon – Sept. 11, 2010
Radio Guests – Cannon Beach, Oregon – Sept. 11, 2010 On Saturday, September 11, Peter will broadcast his radio show from the Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Call in with your travel questions at 1-888-88-PETER ( 1-888-887-3837 ) or email peter@petergreenberg.com. (Write “ASK PETER” in the subject line.) – Joe Brancatelli, founder of JoeSentMe.com [...]
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell: A Bike’s Eye View Of His State
Delaware Gov. Jack Markell: A Bike’s Eye View Of His State Who’s the best person to fill us in on the state of Delaware? The governor, of course. Keep reading to learn what Delaware Governor Jack Markell had to say about his home state that might surprise you, and find out his favorite way [...]
The Travel Detective’s Reflections on 9/11
The Travel Detective’s Reflections on 9/11 Nine years ago this morning, it was a beautiful, crisp, sunny day. Just like it is today. Visibility was 20/20. I was in New York, over at the NBC studios, sitting in the green room of the Today show and about to go on the air. Suddenly, Matt Lauer, [...]
Exploring Cheese-Making In Comte, France
Exploring Cheese-Making In Comte, France It seems that if a region is lucky enough to have a signature product, it comes with a built-in tourist base. As proof, regular pilgrimages are made to Scotland’s Scotch whisky distilleries and Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries, and don’t even get me started on the Champagne region of France. Travelers [...]
Travel Tip: Health-Conscious, But Kid-Friendly Hotel Menus
Travel Tip: Health-Conscious, But Kid-Friendly Hotel Menus Although it’s tempting to let the kids eat what they want on vacation, making good choices is all about that: choices. And the good news is that some places are even redefining what “kid-friendly” means. Traditionally, most kids’ menus have had three items: hot dogs, chicken fingers [...]
New Fees From Foreign Travelers To Fund USA Travel Promotions
New Fees From Foreign Travelers To Fund USA Travel Promotions Starting Wednesday, visitors from 36 countries can expect to pay a new travel fee when they visit the United States. The majority of the proceeds for the new fee will support the promotion of U.S. tourism, though opponents argue that the fee will discourage visitors. [...]
Brussels Day Trip: Chocolate Tasting & Bargain Shopping
Brussels Day Trip: Chocolate Tasting & Bargain Shopping Dear Peter, Call me crazy, but I decided to take a day trip from Paris to Brussels. Every devoted chocoholic knows Belgian chocolate is the best in the world, and I was dreaming of pralines, truffles, guianduja, and oh yeah, more factory outlets! My hotel concierge said [...]
Travel Tip: Airlines Embrace Social Media
Travel Tip: Airlines Embrace Social Media If you’ve been paying attention to the social-media revolution over the past couple of years, you know that it’s also found a place in the airline industry. Here’s what you need to know about this trend…. The latest news in social media is that Delta Air Lines is [...]
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