Archive for June, 2011
Travel Tip: Blocking Charges For Hotels & Car Rentals
Next time you rent a car or checking in to a hotel, be careful which form of payment you hand over, or you could find yourself with an empty bank account or maxed-out credit card. Here’s what happens: At hotel check-in the clerk will ask to see your credit or debit card. Contrary to popular [...]
Southwest’s Service, Avoiding American Embassies And The State Department’s STEP Program
Feeling secure when you travel can take many forms, whether it’s security that you’re getting good value, or that there are measures in place to protect your physical safety. Peter sits down with Wall Street Journal‘s Scott McCartney to discuss all facets of traveler and customer security. Peter Greenberg: If you look at the latest [...]
Travel Deals: Island Getaway, European Cruises, Urban Hotels
As the summer travel season kicks into high gear, prices for travel are beginning to rise accordingly. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t travel deals to be had. This week, PeterGreenberg.com offers up discounts on an island getaway in Mexico, Windstar cruises in Europe and hotels in some of America’s biggest and most popular cities. [...]
The Airplane of 2050: Airbus Unveils Concept Plane Designed By Young Travelers
Airbus generated a lot of attention yesterday when it released plans for the airplane of 2050 in advance of next week’s Paris Airshow. Created as more of a thought experiment than a definitive model, the plans for the concept plane were based on a survey of 10,000 people’s hopes for the plane of the future. [...]
Travel Tip: Combining Train Travel With Other Types Of Travel
As a long-time fan of rail travel, I’m often telling people about America’s great train rides. Now here’s a cool idea: How about combining your train trip with other forms of transportation? Let’s start with traveling from rail to sea….
Three Bus Companies Shuttered As Government Cracks Down On ‘Chameleon Carriers’
Three bus companies were placed out of service this past week, prompting Congress to debate stricter bus review legislation. Currently, federal inspectors need to spot an identifiable safety violation before they can pull over tour buses on the highway for inspection. Anne Faro, the head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), testified before [...]
Travel Tip: Tourist Discount Cards
You’ve probably seen those tourist cards that get you a discount to major attractions. But are they worth it? Let’s take a look at the numbers… In San Diego, a three-day Go San Diego Card costs $174 for an adult. That includes some pretty big attractions, like Knott’s Berry Farm, the San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, [...]
Off The Brochure Travel Guide: Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, New York is not your typical vacation destination. While it lacks the common tourist allures––there are no beaches, mountains or vineyards––it is full of thriving independently owned restaurants, stores, theaters, and other attractions. Correspondent Shannon Krause offers a local’s tour of the city’s unique independent establishments. Schenectady (pronounced skuh-NECK-tuh-dee) doesn’t exactly roll off the [...]
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