Archive for March, 2011
Planning, Packing And Powder: The Complete Guide To Ski Vacations
Spring may be around the corner, but ski season is still booming with record-setting snowfall in resorts around the country. Peter sat down with ski expert and journalist Kelley McMillan to talk about what you need to know before you even hit the slopes. So check out these videos for everything you need to know to [...]
Flights Rerouted As Japanese Radiation Leak Affects Airspace
Radiation fears from the crippled Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant in Japan are affecting the flight plans of both international and domestic airlines today. On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that it was working with domestic airlines and Japanese officials to limit air traffic near the Fukushima plant. The FAA said it was [...]
Travel Tip: Summer Airfare Tips
Hate to break it to you boys and girls, but airfares are going up this summer. Here’s why and what you can do to get around it. If history is any guide, fuel prices will go up this summer. In fact, prices for jet fuel have gone up about 50 percent in the last year. [...]
Off The Brochure Travel Guide: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Five million or so tourists pass through San Juan, Puerto Rico every year, but relatively few bother to stay and look around. Lynn Langway shows them what they’re missing in this vibrant capital city. San Juan is a city that’s often visited, but seldom seen. Most travelers breeze through its bustling airport to board a [...]
In-Flight Prayers On Alaska Airlines Leads To Security Scare
Three men were removed from an Alaska Airlines plane after a flight attendant reported their Orthodox Jewish prayer ritual as a possible security threat. Alaska Flight 241, bound from Mexico City to Los Angeles International Airport, was met by police, fire crews, foam trucks, and FBI and TSA agents after a flight attendant called ahead [...]
Japan Earthquake Update: Travel Advisory Issued
The U.S. State Department urged Americans on Sunday to avoid tourism and non-essential travel to Japan after a powerful 8.9 earthquake three days ago, citing a high likelihood of strong aftershocks. Meanwhile, the country’s transportation infrastructure is still crippled, but operational. Flights have resumed with some delays at the nation’s two international airports in Narita [...]
Travel Tip: When To Book Ahead
Sure, bargain hunters have traditionally waited for those last-minute deals. But in some cases, waiting too long to book is a risky move. Here’s when it makes sense to book ahead of time. In some special-access experiences, only a limited number of travelers are allowed, which means that slots can fill up fast. We’re talking [...]
Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Outdoors In Orange County, California
Peter’s radio show is broadcasting from the Resort at Pelican Hill in California’s Newport Coast. South of Newport Beach and Corona del Mar, at the tip of the renowned Crystal Cove State Park, this location offers easy access to coastal walks, back country hiking and an easy day at the beach, Southern California style. Read on to find [...]
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