Archive for March, 2011
Japan Tourism Plummets In Wake Of Earthquake, Tsunami
Japan’s cherry blossoms may be blooming, but tourism to the country continues to decline following the destructive earthquake and tsunami on March 11. The Hong Kong Travel Industry Council has announced that all tours from Hong Kong to Japan are canceled until mid-April. Around 20 to 30 percent of all Hong Kongers traveling internationally choose [...]
BNET Blog: Japan Evacuations And US Travel Association Recommendations
The travel world never stops and neither does Peter. Check out his latest Contrarian Traveler blogs for BNET where he reports on the latest travel news and how it affects both business and leisure travelers. The aftermath of the devastating events in Japan will be long-lasting and the losses are mounting almost exponentially. In the [...]
Travel Tip: Hands-On Experiences At Film Festivals
Why go to a film festival just to sit in the theater? Some festivals have participatory events off screen that can make the experience even more meaningful. Volunteer for just three shifts at the New York City’s Tribeca Film Festival and you’ll get free access to film screenings. There are public events throughout the city [...]
Video: Hands-On Hotel Cooking Schools And Culinary Experiences
Dining out is one of the perks of travel, but what if you want a real education along with your culinary vacation? In his latest video as AARP Travel Ambassador, Peter Greenberg reveals where to find some really special interactive food experiences that can help you develop your cooking skills and knowledge of food, while [...]
Low Levels Of Radiation Detected On Flights Arriving From Japan
Airline officials and federal agencies have found trace amounts of radiation on flights entering the U.S. from Tokyo, but the levels are too low to be considered a danger. Small amounts of radiation were discovered on American Airlines flights into Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and in the cargo hold of a United flight into [...]
Formal Investigation Of Air France On Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Now Underway
Almost two years after the deadly plane crash that killed 228 people over the Atlantic Ocean, Air France has been placed under formal investigation by a French judge on Friday. The airliner faces involuntary manslaughter charges for the 2009 crash of one of its Airbus A330 jets. Air France Flight 447 was en route to [...]
Travel Tip: Sleeping In A Dictator’s Home
Chances are you don’t want to follow in the footsteps of a dictator. But what if you could spend a night like one? I’m talking about sleeping in the former home of a dictator. If you haven’t heard of the Black Sea resort town of Sochi, you will. It’s the site of the 2014 Olympics. [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Travel: Images Of Ireland
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve put together a selection of images depicting many of Ireland’s most iconic spots, as well as some lesser-known gems. Set to the tune of the Irish folk song “Star Of County Down” as performed by Tom Meaney on Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio from Dromoland Castle in County Clare, [...]
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