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Archive for December, 2010

Travel Tip: 9-1-1 Abroad, International Emergency Numbers

Do you know how to call for help in a foreign country? The information is out there, but the important thing is to have it at your fingertips … when you need it. You probably already know that 911 is not the emergency number in all countries. In Australia it’s 000; in Russia it’s 03; [...]

Peer to Pier Interview: Claudia Scholler, Owner Of Spanish Eco-Lodge Cortijo El Saltador

Peer to Pier Interview: Claudia Scholler, Owner Of Spanish Eco-Lodge Cortijo El Saltador

Could you live and work in a place with no cell phone reception that relies entirely on solar power? In her series of interviews with eco-lodge owners, Meg Pier speaks with Claudia Scholler, a German transplant who runs a traditional Andalucian farmhouse, Cortijo El Saltador, in the Almería province of Spain. Meg Pier: Tell me [...]

Last-Minute Holiday Travel Deals & Dead Week Travel On The Early Show

Last-Minute Holiday Travel Deals & Dead Week Travel On The Early Show

Do you feel like getting away this holiday season, but think you can’t afford the higher holiday travel rates? Well, there are still ways to save on a last-minute holiday getaway by being a contrarian traveler and traveling to unexpected off-season destinations. On The Early Show on CBS, Peter highlights some of the deep discounts being [...]

Travel Tip: Holiday Season Flying Tips

Travel Tip: Holiday Season Flying Tips ‘Tis the season….for holiday travel. What does that mean for you? Long lines, crowds, and potentially, a lot of frustration. Here are some tips to get you through the holidays… First off, if you’ve waited this long to book your ticket … well, good luck. There’s always that chance [...]

Insider Videos: Aeronautics Students & The Truth About Airlines

Peter Greenberg gives a speech to Aeronautics students at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, California. This exclusive clip from Peter’s speech to the students in the Aeronautics program at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, CA, discusses how airlines massage their schedules and the effect on travelers.This exclusive clip from Peter’s speech to the [...]

Slideshow: Holiday Light Displays Worldwide, Part Two

Slideshow: Holiday Light Displays Worldwide, Part Two

In part two of our holiday lights slideshow, we’ve got even more images of hot destinations celebrating the holiday season. Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Diwali, twinkling lights make everyone’s holiday season bright. From the spectacular illumination of Niagara Falls to an entire motor speedway of lights, check out these dazzling displays [...]

Delta, Virgin Atlantic Ponder Merger As Airline Industry Consolidates

Delta, Virgin Atlantic Ponder Merger As Airline Industry Consolidates

The merger dance continues with rumors of an impending merger between Virgin Atlantic Airways and Delta Air Lines this week. Though both Virgin and Delta are not commenting on the rumor, Virgin reported on Wednesday that the carrier has received a number of inquiries about partnerships. Six months ago, Virgin Atlantic’s President Richard Branson hinted [...]

Travel Tip: Wineries That Offer More Than Wine

If you’re a wine lover but your travel partner isn’t, you don’t necessarily have to split up when it’s time to visit the wineries. More and more wineries are offering additional activities beyond the tastings. An obvious choice is to find a place that hosts winemaker dinners and pairings. But you can also think outside [...]