Archive for September, 2010
Justice Department Scrutinizes Google’s ITA Software Acquisition
Justice Department Scrutinizes Google’s ITA Software Acquisition Google’s $700 million purchase of ITA Software, a flight-information software company, is under scrutiny as the Justice Department tries to determine whether the purchase would give Google too much sway over the online travel industry. ITA Software Inc. creates the software that powers the most popular airline-ticket search [...]
Bangkok Not Dangerous: A First-Timer’s Trip to Thailand
Bangkok Not Dangerous: A First-Timer’s Trip to Thailand American travelers have long flocked to Thailand for its exceptional value and unique experiences. But this spring, the media was saturated with reports of civil unrest; in mid-May, the State Department put out an alert warning U.S. citizens to defer all travel to Bangkok and all [...]
Travel Tip: Testing E-Readers At Hotels
Travel Tip: Testing E-Readers At Hotels With so many digital e-books and other gadgets out there, it can be hard to tell them all apart: Kindle, Nook, Kobo … am I even speaking English anymore?! Fortunately, there are ways to test them out before you buy. Ten Fairmont Hotel locations are now loaning their [...]
Ask Peter: Redeeming Airline Miles, Codeshare Vs. Alliance
Ask Peter: Redeeming Airline Miles, Codeshare Vs. Alliance These days, the airlines are making it difficult enough to redeem our frequent-flier miles. But if you’re able to snag those hard-to-get reward seats, what happens when the airline unexpectedly cancels your ticket? Question: I’m taking a cruise that departs from Europe and I booked a [...]
Travel Tip: Wedding Gift Registries for Travel Experiences
Travel Tip: Wedding Gift Registries for Travel Experiences Giving a wedding gift is traditional, but that doesn’t mean you have to decide between a toaster or coffee maker. These days, couples can register for their dream honeymoon instead of appliances. The Big Day is a travel agency that offers an online honeymoon registry service. [...]
Free Travel Videos: Become a Travel Insider
Why become a Travel Insider? Peter explains the advantages of membership in this video… Why become a Travel Insider? Peter explains the advantages of membership in this video…Why become a Travel Insider? Peter explains the advantages of membership in this video…
Free Travel Videos: 39 Steps Talkback Preview
The 39 Steps Talkback session hosted by Peter Greenberg. World traveler, investigative journalist, radio host and … Broadway aficionado? Peter donned another hat as he moderated a special talkback session for the Tony Award-winning Broadway play, The 39 Steps.World traveler, investigative journalist, radio host and … Broadway aficionado? Peter donned another hat as he moderated [...]
Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Delaware
Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Delaware This weekend, Peter’s radio show is coming to us from The University of Delaware in Newark, Delaware. This little state has a lot happening that’s under the radar for many travelers. So we checked in with a local who’s tapped into all that’s happening in Delaware: Mark Nardone, [...]
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