Archive for January, 2011
Travel Tip: Package Deals For Major Festivals
Many major cities will host winter events in order to boost visitorship. So take the opportunity to look for off-season deals associated with these timely experiences. Winter in Los Angeles isn’t always 76 degrees and sunny, but there are plenty of events to attract visitors. DineLA is one of the largest restaurant weeks in the [...]
Your Options When Facing Flight Delays And Cancellations
How can travelers be proactive when anticipating travel problems? And when can a travel agent save the day? Peter sat down with Lisa Morris, founder and president of Road Concierge, to find out what options travelers have when facing delays and cancellations. Peter Greenberg: We’ve just gone through one of the storms of the century in [...]
Postcard To A Princess Bride: London’s Bridal Shopping Scene
Dear Peter, As you know I was recently in London where I thought I would do some footwork for Kate Middleton, who will marry Prince William in a few months. All the chat shows in the U.S. and UK are already agog with details and curiosities; I think my favorite was the question as to [...]
Travel Tip: Notable New Museums
Every year, thousands of people travel to get access to Europe’s most famous museums. But here’s a tip for art lovers: there some notable new museums and exhibits that are a little closer to home. In St. Petersburg, Florida, the Dali museum is re-opening after a $34 million investment. The museum has doubled in space [...]
Staying Healthy On The Slopes And Winter Safety Tips
Are you ready to hit the slopes this winter? Are you sure? Peter sat down with firefighter and ski patroller Brett Reed to talk about some of the need-to-know basics of preparing for ski season, and some of the most common mistakes that travelers make. Peter Greenberg: In Mammoth Lakes, California, the fire department and [...]
Returning To Fantasy Baseball Camp: Nostalgia, Reality And Rain
It’s day three of baseball fantasy camp, and Roy Berger is just warming up. Although playing for the Tigers isn’t as nostalgic as his boyhood team, the Pirates, the experience is still rewarding … and the game just as challenging. The baseball playing week got off to a very inauspicious start. Report time for day [...]
American Airlines Allies With Priceline In Dispute With Sabre, Travelport
American Airlines announced today that it has formed an agreement with Priceline.com to distribute American’s flights on the popular online travel site. Priceline, the number four ranked online travel agency, has agreed to use American’s own Direct Connect system to distribute flight information in lieu of the dominant global distribution system (GDS) offerings from Sabre [...]
Travel Tip: Joining Famous Parades And Celebrations
Sure, you can always travel for a major festival or celebration, like Mardi Gras or Carnival. But what if you could actually become part of the celebration? Here’s how you can go about it. One of the most famous festivals coming up is, of course, Mardi Gras. Each float is organized by a different group, [...]
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