Archive for December, 2010
Airline Industry Recovery Continues: Traffic Up, Number Of Empty Seats Down
Several American air carriers reported Friday that they filled a higher percentage of seats in November than in the same time period last year, another indicator of the airline industry’s gradual recovery. American Airlines reported this morning that it was able to fill 80.4 percent of its seats last month. The increase is a slight [...]
Insider Videos: Ocho Rios, Jamaica Radio Show Video Highlights: Respect & The Jamaican Dog Sled
Get an inside look at Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio with selected video highlights from the broadcast from the Jewel Dunn’s River Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Interviewees include groundsman Leabert “Respect” Jones and Jamaican Dogsled Team musher Damion Robb. To listen to the entire show on-demand, just visit http://www.petergreenberg.com/radio-show-archives/ and select the show from 11/20/10 [...]
Travel Tip: Vetting International Tour Companies Based Overseas
In today’s world of online booking, it’s easy for a scammer to pose as a travel or tour operator based in your destination country. So how can you protect yourself? Unfortunately, there is no international body that oversees international tour companies. Start by looking at the travel company’s Web site, and call to ask if [...]
Barcelona, Mexico City & Santa Fe: Museums, Restaurants & Art in Latin Cultural Capitals
Looking for a winter getaway with a little sizzle? Leslie A. Westbrook reports on some of her top picks for destinations that are packed with art, culinary surprises, and a little side of olé! Some like it hot; I like travel that sizzles. Salsa me, piquante me, surprise me. Just don’t bore me. I’ve gone [...]
What Does It Take To Be An Air Traffic Controller?
Ever wondered what it takes to become an air traffic controller? Peter recently sat down with Paul Rinaldi, president of the National Air Traffic Controller’s Association to reveal the process behind this high-stress position, and how things have changed under its newest administration. Peter Greenberg: This past Thanksgiving, the FAA eased congestion by working with the [...]
Radio Guests – Miami Beach, Florida – Dec. 4, 2010
On Saturday, December 4, Peter will broadcast his radio show from the international art show, Art Basel Miami Beach, in Miami Beach, FL. 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: - Kerry Sanders, Miami-based correspondent for NBC News, discussing the business traveler backlash [...]
Travel Tip: New Bus Travel Options
While I’m a big fan of train travel, the fact is our train system is something of an embarrassment. But guess what? The bus industry has gotten its act together and has become an economically viable—and often surprisingly comfortable—way to travel. In fact, on routes of 400 miles or less, the bus is often the [...]
Battling Bed Bugs In Hotels And Beyond
It’s the creepiest, crawliest topic of the year: bed bugs. Peter chatted with pest control expert Brian Hirsch about the surprising places where these little hitchhikers are showing up, and how you can protect yourself from being an unwitting host. Peter Greenberg: We couldn’t get through the year without addressing a subject I’ve been trying [...]
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