Archive for February, 2011
Travel Tip: Preventing Altitude Sickness
Believe it or not, you don’t need to climb to the top of Mount Everest or ski the highest mountain to get altitude sickness. It may surprise you to learn that you can feel the effects at much lower elevations. And it can happen when or where you least expect it. We’re talking cities like [...]
Happy Birthday, Italy: 150 Years Since Risorgimento
Did you know that Italy is celebrating its 150th birthday this year? Guest blogger Kathy McCabe, editor of the award-winning subscription travel newsletter Dream of Italy, fills us in on special events and tours slated to mark Italy’s milestone. With all the antiquities and ruins to see throughout Italy, it is easy to forget that the [...]
Hideaway Report’s Best Luxury Hotels: Worth The Splurge
Ever wondered where to find the best luxury hotels that are worth the splurge? Look no further than the Hideaway Report, the newsletter from travel aficionado Andrew Harper. For more than 30 years, the elusive Mr. Harper has circled the globe, incognito, in search of the truly special gems of the world. Check out his [...]
Radio Guests – Viceroy Anguilla, British West Indies – Feb. 12, 2011
The news in Egypt is changing every day, but Peter’s got the latest scoop with The Wall Street Journal‘s Charles Levinson calling in from Cairo to report on the latest events. Not feeling inspired for this Valentine’s weekend? Relationship expert Dr. Pepper Schwartz comes to the rescue with her tips for the romantically challenged. And, if [...]
Travel Tip: Black History Month Tours
In the travel world, the month of February isn’t just about Valentine’s Day fever. It’s also Black History Month, and there are plenty of immersive experiences happening at major attractions around the country. This year, Mount Vernon Estate and Garden is offering daily tours that explains slave life at the historic home of George Washington. [...]
Airline Fee Outrage With AirfareWatchdog.com’s George Hobica
Thought you’d seen it all with the airline fee frenzy? Just wait. Peter recently spoke with George Hobica of AirfareWatchdog.com about his list of potential airline fees for 2011. Get ready to empty your wallet … Peter Greenberg: This was just reported, but it actually happened back in November. A US Airways flight from Newark to [...]
Vice President Biden Unveils New $58 Billion High-Speed Rail Proposal
In a speech given at Philadelphia’s 30th street Amtrak station, Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a proposal to invest $53 billion over six years to develop a high-speed rail network in the United States. Biden compared the proposal to Abraham Lincoln’s call for the erection of a transcontinental railroad during the Civil War. The plan [...]
Travel Tip: Volunteer Shore Excursions
A cruise-ship shore excursion doesn’t have to be all about R&R. In fact, more and more cruise lines are inviting passengers to get hands-on involvement with local communities. Launched just over a year ago in Alaska, Holland America’s Cruise With Purpose shore excursions are now offered around the globe. The Sustainable Bali program includes touring [...]
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