Archive for January, 2011
Suicide Bomber Detonates Device in Russia’s Busiest Airport
A terrorist attack in Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport has killed at least 35 people and injured 130 more after a suicide bomber detonated a homemade bomb in a busy area near international arrivals. The blast released an explosion equivalent to seven kilograms of TNT. It was particularly lethal because the bomb was stuffed with metal objects [...]
Returning To Fantasy Baseball Camp: Attrition Day
It’s down to the final two games before the playoff, and this group of campers is feeling the pain. Roy Berger reports on his week at Detroit Tigers Fantasy Camp, where injuries abound, but that doesn’t stop this team from playing their hearts out. Today was scheduled to be Moving Day at Detroit Tigers Fantasy [...]
Returning To Fantasy Baseball Camp: Night And Day In Lakeland, Florida
Morning came early in Lakeland after a late night at the ballpark. But with a new baseball glove in hand, Roy Berger may have just experienced the game of a lifetime… The Tiger trainers wanted to see Fred first thing, so we got to the clubhouse at 8 a.m. and Fred went for treatment on [...]
Travel Agents Send Message to American, Form Open Alliance for Airfare Transparency
Earlier today, a collation of companies backed by Sabre and other Global Distribution System (GDS) companies joined together in protest of the move by American Airlines to implement its proprietary Direct Connect system for distributing its flight information. Comprised of 117 travel-related members, the Open Alliance for Airfare Transparency charter states that it will “oppose ‘strong-arm’ [...]
Travel Tip: TSA’s Secure Flight Program
With all the controversy over the TSA’s new procedures, another new security measure may have slipped under the radar. I’m talking about the Secure Flight Program. Passengers are now required to submit their name exactly as it appears on their ID, date of birth, and gender. All domestic and international carriers bound for the U.S. [...]
Flexible Itineraries: Group Travel With A Personal Touch
If the thought of escorted travel conjures visions of coach buses and tourist-trap restaurants, it’s time for a tune-up. Travelers are growing increasingly sophisticated, eschewing the “If it’s Tuesday, it must be Belgium” mentality for more flexible, immersive experiences, and tour companies are starting to pay attention. Marcy MacDonald investigates the revamped products from organized [...]
Returning To Fantasy Baseball Camp: At Bat And Rounding The Bases
Rainstorms or not, baseball enthusiasts will still find a way to play. Even with record rainfall in Lakeland, Roy Berger still had the chance to get some batting practice with Darryl Evans, and got his first hit of the season for the team. This experience sure isn’t going the way I had scripted nor what [...]
Radio Guests – Disney Dream Cruise Ship – Jan. 22, 2011
Want to get a sneak peak into Disney Cruise Line’s newest vessel? Ever wondered what goes into the construction of a brand-new cruise ship? This weekend, Peter will be broadcasting his radio show from the Disney Dream, the 13,000-ton ship setting out on its maiden voyage this month. From the captain to the cruise director to [...]
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