Archive for December, 2010
Travel Tip: Full-Body Scanners and Medical Concerns
Chances are, you’ve heard about the full-body scanners that the TSA is rolling out across the country. Privacy issues aside, many people are concerned about the safety of these devices. Here’s what we know… There are two types of full-body scanners out there. The millimeter-wave scanner uses high-frequency radio waves to create 3D images. The [...]
London Shopping & London Luxury Hotels: Suzy Gershman’s Latest Postcard
Snowstorms have brought European travel to a screeching halt. So if you’re stuck in London, shop! Suzy Gershman shares her latest finds from across the pond. Dear Peter, London has been so cold and snowy that it’s difficult to shop ’til you drop—outdoors it’s too cold and indoors it’s too hot. The news here, of [...]
Travel Tip: Public Programs At Art Fairs & Auctions
If you thought art fairs were exclusively for collectors and curators to haggle over big-ticket items, think again. These events often have free programming that is entirely accessible to the public. The Armory Show in March brings together the entire New York art community, including artists, collectors and critics. Tickets to the morning preview and [...]
The Virtuous Traveler On EcoTourism And Responsible Travel Trends In 2011
This is the time of year to reflect on what was and what’s ahead. We asked our expert columnists to weigh in on travel trends that have jumped out at them. This week, The Virtuous Traveler Leslie Garrett shares her perspective on the meaning of ecotourism and what green-minded travelers should remember the next time [...]
Travel Tip: Lodge-to-Lodge Skiing Trips
You’ve heard of hut-to-hut hiking, but when winter arrives, that option becomes something else: lodge-to-lodge skiing! Here’s what it is, and how it works… The idea is that you can set out from one lodge, and cross-country ski your way to your next one. Usually there’s also a network of nearby trails so you can [...]
What Travelers Can Do In The Fight Against Human Trafficking
Recently, Peter was in Egypt to participate in the Luxor International Forum Against Human Trafficking. The landmark event was launched by Egypt’s First Lady Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak, organized by the End Human Trafficking Now! initiative and the United Nations Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking. Business leaders, royalty and celebrities were gathered to discuss how [...]
Delta, American Airlines Pull Fares From Some Third-Party Web Sites
Two major U.S. airlines have announced they are pulling their listings from specific third-party online travel agencies. American Airlines won a court ruling yesterday that allows it to yank its listings from Orbitz.com and its subsidiary, Orbitz for Business. Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines has pulled its inventory from three smaller travel sites, CheapOAir.com, OneTravel.com and [...]
Radio Guests – Las Vegas, Nevada – Dec. 25, 2010
On Saturday, December 25, Peter will broadcast his radio show from The Bellagio in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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.) Featured guests include: - Scott McCartney, “Middle Seat” columnist for The Wall Street Journal, summing up the year in travel and looks ahead [...]
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