Archive for April, 2011
Six Questions To Ask Before You Book Travel
Mishaps like late flights, hotel construction, security lines, and lost reservations can add stress to your trip. That’s why its important to know the right questions to ask before checking in for a flight or into your hotel room. On The Early Show on Saturday, Peter tells us the six essential questions every traveler should [...]
Music Festivals Of Salzburg, Austria
Sure, the hills of Salzburg are alive with the sound of music, but the sheer number of music festivals throughout the year may surprise you. Michael Berger-Sandhofer, president of the Patrons of the Easter Festival and music enthusiast, shares the cultural events that visitors shouldn’t miss, and reveals some of the surprise elements in Salzburg’s [...]
Travel Tip: Trainer For A Day Programs
Sure, going to the zoo or an aquarium is a good way to observe animals in their habitats. But if you really want to get close to the animals without losing a limb, there is a way to make that happen. The trick is to ask if they offer trainer for a day programs. That [...]
Business Travel Blog: The Contrarian Traveler on BNET
Each week, Peter reports on the travel industry as it affects business (and leisure) travelers on BNET.com. Read on for the top news stories of this week: Want to know the “real” reason your last flight was canceled? Hint: It may not have been the weather. A year ago, the feds enforced a new rule [...]
Justice Department Approves Google’s ITA Software Purchase
Google’s $700 million bid to purchase flight information software company ITA was approved by the U.S. Justice Department today, despite months of fierce opposition from online rivals. The approval comes with conditions: The online giant must make travel data available to its search engine rivals, ensure the protection of client data, and allow the government [...]
Justice Department Approves Google’s ITA Software Purchase
Justice Department Approves Google’s ITA Software Purchase ITA Software Logo – Justice Department Approves Google Purchase of ITA SoftwareGoogle’s $700 million bid to purchase flight information software company ITA was approved by the U.S. Justice Department today, despite months of fierce opposition from online rivals. The approval comes with conditions: The online giant must make [...]
Travel Tip: Travel Photography Tips
Sure, you want to capture the moment when traveling but if you don’t know how to take a good photo, you might miss out on those important memories. When it comes to taking a photo, composition is everything. Don’t just center the camera at your subject and hope for the best. When looking at the [...]
An Olympic Skier’s Ultimate Mountain Gig
After retiring from US Ski Team skiing at the ripe old age of 25, Kaylin Richardson is off on yet another grand adventure. In this video interview, she sits down with Peter to talk about her current role as a professional blogger for Canyons Resort in Utah, and to share insider tips on how to [...]
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