Archive for May, 2011
No-Fly List For Trains? Senator Proposes No-Ride List For Amtrak
A U.S. senator called for “no-ride” list on Amtrak trains on Sunday after documents seized from Osama bin Laden’s compound pointed to a potential terror attack on America’s rail system. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) called on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to extends its Secure Flight program, which cross-checks air travelers with the terror [...]
Travel Tip: Charity Hotels
Giving back to the community as a traveler may be easier than you think. These days, several hotels are partnering up with charities to put some of your travel dollars to good use. Gaylord Hotel Rooms for Good donates 10 percent of the room package rate to a monthly designated charity. In May, those proceeds [...]
Complete Guide To Women’s Travel And Planning Girlfriend Getaways
What’s one of the biggest travel buzzwords in the industry? “Girlfriend getaways.” But these days, women travelers are looking for a lot more than just chocolate-fueled spa vacations. In a series of Web interviews, Peter sits down with lifestyle expert Kerri Zane to dish on the elements that make a great travel experience for women—from [...]
Mississippi Flooding Shutters Riverfront Casinos, Dampens Tourism Along River
Tourism along the Mississippi River took a hit this week as the river rose to near-record levels threatening several major tourist destinations and forcing one festival to head to higher ground. Major flooding has already forced the indefinite closures of nine riverfront casinos in Tunica, Mississippi. The closures have displaced around 10,000 workers in the [...]
Travel Tip: Medical Museums
Sure, there are some wacky museums out there… but a medical museum? Here’s why you might want to check out one of these places. What you may not know is that medical museums are often attached to teaching institutions, so while they may have some macabre items, they’re often more educational than you think. Philadelphia’s Mutter [...]
Travel Deals: Montreal Jazz, Jamaican Kids, B&B Gas Rebates
There’s always a little something for everyone with PeterGreenberg.com’s weekly travel deal roundup. Are you a lover of jazz music? Check out our deal for the Montreal Jazz Festival. Do you need a relaxing place to stay with your whole family? Try out a new deal for an all-inclusive, kid-friendly resort in Jamaica where parents [...]
Five For Families: Family Travel Ideas In Paris Plus Kid-Friendly Hotels
While past trips filled with romance and fine dining may be a distant memory, Paris can take on a new role in your life as a city to visit with kids. Emily Goldfischer offers five not-to-miss ideas for the City of Lights that will keep the kids engaged and entertained, plus accommodations that cater to [...]
London Summer Olympics 2012: Facts For Travelers
London Summer Olympics 2012: Facts For Travelers With Royal Wedding fever safely behind us, London is now gearing up for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Is it possible to score tickets to the high-profile events? Peter spoke with Sean O’Neill, contributing editor for BudgetTravel.com and recent London transplant, about navigating the process to attend the [...]
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