Archive for July, 2011
Travel Deals: Hawaii, Palm Springs & The Rocky Mountaineer
It’s not too early to begin finding deals for your fall travel. Nor is it too late to find one last summer bargain. Head north to Canada or west to Palm Springs for some late-summer vacation specials, not to mention early fall getaways. Check out these great deals below… 1. There’s major saving if you [...]
Navigating Airfares And Frequent-Flier Programs
Nicholas Kralev’s book Decoding Air Travel: A Guide to Saving on Airfare and Flying in Luxury, will be staying in Peter’s carry-on bag for years to come. Kralev sits down with Peter to share some essential tips from his guide to navigating air fares and frequent-flier programs. Peter Greenberg: Most people do not know how [...]
Travel Tip: Reciprocal Membership At Museums
Here’s a great deal you may already have access to: Paying for membership to one museum can actually mean free entry into several museums across the country. The concept is called reciprocal membership, and if you can find a museum in your hometown that’s part of an affiliate network, it really pays off whether you’re [...]
Beware The Free Wi-Fi: Tech Security Travel Tips
Don’t think that just because you leave home, you can take a break from digital security. In fact, traveling only adds additional threats. Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune correspondent Terry Gardner joins Peter to explain travel hacking dangers and what you need to know to stay safe. Peter Greenberg: How many times have we [...]
American Airlines Announces Largest Airplane Order In Aviation History
In the largest order in aviation history, American Airlines announced that it will buy at least 460 new planes over the next five years, and possibly up to 925 aircraft in total over 12 years, in a deal estimated to be worth almost $80 billion. Once completed, American will have the youngest fleet in the [...]
Travel Tip: Fine Print On Rewards Cards
Did you know that 52 percent of air miles are actually earned…on the ground? I’m talking about credit card rewards. But here’s what you need to know before you sign up. Rewards cards come in a lot of shapes and sizes: There are branded cards that accrue miles on specific airlines, like the Delta Skymiles [...]
Travel Industry Recovering But Boom Times Not Back
Recent studies indicate improvement in the travel industry, but not a full return to the industry’s 2007 peak. PhoCusWright, a travel industry market research firm, just released a study that indicated gradual improvement from 2009 to 2010. According to the report, 63 percent of adults with Internet access took a paid leisure trip in 2010, [...]
WWOOF Founder Sue Coppard: Peer-to-Pier Interview
In 1971, a London secretary with a dream of a different kind of vacation launched a global movement called World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF). It is now a network of over 50,000 volunteers working on 7,000-plus host farms in more than 100 countries. Meg Pier sits down with Sue Coppard. Meg Pier: In [...]
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