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Archive for April, 2011

Travel Tips For London’s Big Royal Wedding

Travel Tips For London’s Big Royal Wedding

Have you caught the Royal Wedding fever yet? Well, Peter’s not convinced, but plenty of other Americans are getting ready to celebrate on William and Kate’s big day. He recently spoke with Jennifer Conlin of The New York Times about her recent story on how to get your own slice of the royal nuptials in [...]

Radio Guests – Perdido Beach Resort, Gulf Shores, Alabama – April 16, 2011

Radio Guests – Perdido Beach Resort, Gulf Shores, Alabama – April 16, 2011

Nearly a year ago, the Deepwater Horizon explosion led to a three-month oil spill that devastated industries throughout the Gulf Coast. Last year, Peter broadcast his radio show from Gulf Shores, Alabama, to report on the state of events and now he’s back to see how the region is recovering in terms of travel, tourism [...]

Travel Tip: Medical Concierge Services

If you have to travel out of state for a medical procedure or have special needs on the road, you may want to consider staying in a hotel that has your interests in mind. I’m talking about hotels with dedicated medical concierge services. Loews Hotels recently launched medical support programs at its properties in Denver [...]

Salzburg Govenor Gabi Burgstaller On Local Culture And Nature

Salzburg Govenor Gabi Burgstaller On Local Culture And Nature

Looking for a great local perspective on Salzburg? Who better to share one than Salzburg’s governor, Gabi Burgstaller? In this video interview, Peter sits down with the governor to learn about some of the special features in this destination where culture meets nature. Plus, we get to hear a rendition of the Rodgers and Hammerstein [...]

Aviation Consultant Michael Boyd on NextGen and the Future of Flying

Aviation Consultant Michael Boyd on NextGen and the Future of Flying

Entry Text: Have you heard of the FAA’s NextGen program?  It’s a complete overhaul of the National Airspace System, in which the FAA is working toward guiding and tracking air traffic. But is it really the next big answer? Peter sat down with aviation consultant Mike Boyd of the Boyd Group to discuss the future [...]

How To Avoid Looking Like A Tourist

How To Avoid Looking Like A Tourist

Have you ever been abroad and felt like people were talking about you in another language? Well, if you’re dressed like a typical American tourist, that paranoia may be justified. Kate Kuhlman showcases some of the bigger offenses she witnessed, and shares her five lessons on fitting in on your European vacation. Lesson #1: The [...]

Shame On The FAA: Flying With Kids Under The Age Of Two

Shame On The FAA: Flying With Kids Under The Age Of Two

A topic that needs no second opinion is the FAA’s continued reluctance to do the right thing when it comes to flying with children under the age of 2. Any airline will let you take your child under the age of 2 on the plane and hold them on your lap. That is irresponsible. In [...]

Reducing Your Travel Phone Bills: Saving Money On Global Calling

Reducing Your Travel Phone Bills: Saving Money On Global Calling

A world business traveler armed with two phones and a data card realized he was paying $3,000 in wireless services in a single year. So gadget guy Phil Baker set out to find a solution that would reduce his annual costs without missing a call. As I was preparing my taxes last week I was [...]