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Archive for April, 2011

Damaged By Tornado, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Re-Opens

Damaged By Tornado, Lambert-St. Louis International Airport Re-Opens

Officials at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport say operations should be fully functional by Tuesday after being damaged by a massive tornado on Friday. The historic airport is reported to be 85 percent operational with 200 of its 250 scheduled flights departing on Monday. Most of the airport’s terminals and concourses have been reopened. Only Concourse [...]

Travel Tip: Over-the-Top Ziplines

Four Car-Free Ways to Explore Santa Barbara, California

Four Car-Free Ways to Explore Santa Barbara, California

Ever considered a vacation that’s entirely car-free? Just in time for Earth Day, Jamie Stringfellow, founder of WeekendWalk.com, shares four ways to explore the eco-friendly destination of Santa Barbara, where the only footprint you leave behind is your own. Don’t get me wrong. I love cars and road tripping, but if a vacation can involve [...]

Passenger Rights on the CBS Evening News

Passenger Rights on the CBS Evening News

How will the Department of Transportation’s new set of passenger rights affect you? Three things: delays, baggage and transparency. Tune into the CBS Evening News report on the new regulations for the airline industry in which Peter explains why this is good news for air travelers. Plus, find out the airline industry’s response to the [...]

Travel Tip: Airplane Etiquette

If there’s one thing that drives frequent fliers nuts, it’s being around other passengers who just don’t follow basic airplane etiquette. Here are some rules of the road that you really should know and use. Rule number one, there’s really a legitimate safety reason why airlines seats need to be in the upright position at [...]

Travel Deals: Eurail, Tahoe Skiing And Caribbean Cruises

Travel Deals: Eurail, Tahoe Skiing And Caribbean Cruises

Looking for some great deals on travel experiences across the globe? Look no further than PeterGreenberg.com’s roundup of top travel deals. This week, you’ll find savings on Eurail passes, late spring ski trips and Caribbean cruises. Save $50 on your Eurail Pass this Summer Save $50 off your Eurail pass this summer. To apply for [...]

Tackling Travel Problems On The Early Show

Tackling Travel Problems On The Early Show

Dealing with canceled flights, noisy cruise cabins, or insurance companies that won’t pay up? Then you need the Travel Detective to get to the bottom of the case. On The Early Show on CBS, Peter delves into viewers’ issues and lets you know your rights when these travel situations happen. You can watch the segment [...]

Everything You Need To Know About Cruise Travel, Part Two

Everything You Need To Know About Cruise Travel, Part Two

Sailing the high seas could be a trip of a lifetime … or a travel nightmare. How can you get the most out of your cruise experience? In a series of Web interviews, Peter sits down with John Deiner, managing editor of CruiseCritic.com, to talk about the real facts behind health and safety on cruise [...]