Archive for February, 2011
Travel Tip: Create Your Own Shore Excursions
If you’ve ever thought about cruising, now is the time to do it as cruise lines drop their prices to suicidal levels. But how can you save once you board the ships? Skip the pricey shore excursions and do it on your own. Take the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska for example. Cruise lines charge at [...]
Radio Guests – Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Port St. Lucie, FL – Feb. 5, 2011
Check-in fees? Baby fees? Pay-to-pee fees? Peter sat down with AirfareWatchdog’s George Hobica to find out some of the new airline charges we may be seeing in 2011. Sure, traveling around the world in 80 days has gotten a lot easier since the days of Jules Verne. But you have to give kudos to a [...]
Legacy Of The Taino: The History And Diversity Of The Dominican Republic
If all you know about the Dominican Republic are its beautiful beaches and affordable resorts, pay attention. Peter recently sat down with historian and long-time resident Dr. Lynne Guitar to get a little history lesson and a glimpse into the cultural diversity within this island destination. Peter Greenberg: Most of the people who come to [...]
Travel Tip: Driving Schools For All Speeds And Road Conditions
If you get a thrill out of driving too fast in unsafe conditions, maybe it’s time to go back to driving school. I don’t mean drivers’ ed … I’m talking about the fun kind of experience. In Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the Bridgestone Winter Driving School isn’t your typical driving school. These guys specialize in teaching [...]
When To Buy Airline Tickets
Want to know the best day of the week to buy tickets? How about the worst? What’s the latest scheme that one airline has cooked up to save a buck? And which airlines got the worst ratings for 2010? Peter chatted with The Wall Street Journal’s Scott McCartney about the latest in this week’s travel news. [...]
TSA Rolls Out Software Improvements To Full-Body Scanners
Air travelers concerned about their privacy in regards to full-body scanners may be able to rest a little easier as the Transportation and Security Authority has begun testing improvements on the current model. Beginning today, scanners at Las Vegas McCarran Airport will receive a software upgrade that “eliminates passenger-specific images and instead auto-detects potential threat [...]
Travel Tip: Digging For Dinosaurs, Paleontology Travel
OK, so we know that most kids love dinosaurs, but there’s only so much time they can spend in a museum. Now imagine their enthusiasm if you could tap into their inner paleontologist and get them out on an actual dinosaur dig! While excavating fossils is usually a job better left to professionals, several museums [...]
Traveling With Medications And Medical Devices
Are you confused by TSA rules and regulations? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Whether you’re traveling with medications or other medical devices, Kate Kuhlman explains how to get through security more efficiently, and with your dignity intact. Google the phrase, “TSA pat down,” and chances are you’ll find several tales of outrage and stories of [...]
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