Archive for May, 2011
Radio Guests – The SS Antoinette, Amsterdam, Netherlands – May 7, 2011
Want to know which travel-centric accessories are really worth your time and money? Gadget guy Phil Baker lets us know about some of the most useful mobile accessories and applications on the market. Would you pay extra to choose your own hotel room? Budget Travel‘s Laura Michonski explains why hotels are making this option available to [...]
Travel Tip: Bus And Motorcoach Safety
When you travel by bus, you’re effectively putting your life in someone else’s hands. So what safety measures are in place for travelers? First, you should rest assured that motor coach travel is still one of the safest forms of transportation out there. At least 750 million people travel by motor coach every year, with [...]
Sleeping Air Traffic Controllers & What Needs To Be Done In Aviation Safety
The hot-button topic of aviation safety has dominated the news lately. Between sleepy air traffic controllers and questionable decisions by the FAA, it’s a topic that concerns all air travelers. Just how safe are we in the skies? Peter recently spoke with USA Today’s Ben Mutzabaugh to hash out the issues. Peter Greenberg: In the [...]
American Airlines Flight Attendants’ Union Urges Boycott Of Employee Beauty Pageant
A flight attendant union is pushing today to end what it is calling a “beauty pageant” hosted by American Airlines. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants issued a strongly worded email about American’s plan to find the best-looking female and male attendants at each crew base to model the airline’s new uniform. The contest called [...]
Travel Tip: Hotel Disaster Preparedness
Sure, you may be prepared to handle a natural disaster in your home, but what if you’re in a hotel? Here’s what to look for the next time you hit the road… In tornado or hurricane-prone areas, hotels should continuously monitor weather reports using the Internet or weather-band radio. In the U.S., the National Oceanic [...]
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Opening a B&B, Part 2
Moving to a foreign country to open a B&B may sound like a dream come true, but like operating any business, it’s a learning process all the way. Marcela Swenson follows up with part two of the 10 things she wished she knew before getting hitched and moving down to Medellín, Colombia to open a [...]
Heavy Business Travel Linked To Bad Health In New Study
Business travel may be bad for your health reveals a new study released on Monday by Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. According to the study, people who travel 20 days or more a month for business are at an increase risk for cardiovascular disease. The Columbia University team analyzed medical records of 13,000 [...]
Travel Tip: Civil War Experiences
This year we’re commemorating the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. That means even if you’re not into civil war reenactments, there are plenty of cool events happening around the country. One of the first places to look is the National Park Service, which is hosting activities all year long. â?¨ For [...]
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