Archive for April, 2011
Analyzing Post-9/11 Travel Safety And Security: Airports, Trains, International Hotels And Beyond
Concerns over our safety and security are always lingering, no matter where, when or how we travel. But is America any safer since the attacks on 9/11? In a series of Web interviews, Peter sits down with Christopher Falkenberg, former Special Agent of the United States Secret Service, attorney, and founder of Insite Security, to [...]
Government Shutdown Means Big Damage to American Tourism
The nation’s national parks and other government-run tourism destinations face closure on Saturday if the federal government shuts down tonight. The national park system alone stand to lose around $32 million a day in revenue if a shutdown happens, shuttering not only National Parks but also National Seashores as well as numerous historic sites. The [...]
Travel Tip: Disaster Relief Training
The disasters in the Gulf Coast, Haiti, and now Japan have many travelers wanting to see how they can help. But when it comes to emergency disaster relief, the more skills you have, the more effective you can be. All good intentions aside, untrained volunteers can do more harm than good in chaotic situations or [...]
Oprah’s Former Personal Chef Art Smith Dishes Up Recipes, Art And Soul
Sure, he rose to culinary fame as Oprah’s longtime personal chef, but there’s so much more—and less these days—to Art Smith. The guru of Southern cuisine is newly lean after losing more than 100 pounds, and embarking on a lifestyle makeover. Reporter Donna M. Owens caught up with Smith at Art and Soul, his restaurant [...]
Naturalist Chas Rauch: Hiking Park City And More Outdoor Activities
In his latest Ask the Locals segment, Peter sat down with longtime Park City resident and naturalist Chas Rauch to learn more about some of the more relaxing outdoor activities in Utah. Chas reveals some of the most peaceful spots he’s discovered, and share his personal philosophy of getting the most out of your outdoor [...]
7.1 Aftershock Rattles Battered Japan, Nuclear Plants Seem Stable For Now
The country of Japan trembled once more as a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of the ravaged Miyagi Prefecture on Thursday night. Hundreds of locals evacuated their homes along the northern coast after tsunami advisories were issued. An hour later, the warnings were lifted as no tsunami waves were created by the temblor, [...]
Radio Guests – Hotel Goldener Hirsch, Salzburg, Austria – April 9, 2011
Wondering how you can bypass baggage fees? Independent Traveler editor Sarah Schlichter offers seven different ways to do it. Find out why one of the original founders of Hotels.com, Bob Diener, is now recommending that you pick up the phone went you want to reserve a hotel room. Plus, the hills are alive with the [...]
Free Travel Videos: Security: The Times Square Bomber & Security Loopholes
In a series of Web interviews, Peter sits down with Christopher Falkenberg, former Special Agent of the United States Secret Service, attorney, and founder of Insite Security, to go over some of the most pressing issues facing American travelers today. In this segment, they focus on terrorist threats like the Times Square bomber and talk [...]
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