Archive for July, 2011
Vote For The Icarus Award: Flying High & Falling Low
Welcome to the first Peter Greenberg Icarus Awards. Every week we’ll give out our Icarus Award to honor the travel entity that best embodies the enthusiastic, but questionably intelligent, spirit of the ancient, mythical Greek traveler who fell to his death by flying too close to the sun. Check out this week’s nominees: Carry-on C4 [...]
Hidden Gems: Auckland, New Zealand
As the largest city in the country, Auckland may be the jumping-off point for many New Zealand adventures, but there’s a lot to explore in the city itself. The terrain alone is worth experiencing with 30 volcanic hills, twin bays, beaches and coastal islands. And it’s one of the best cities for water sports, especially [...]
Travel Tip: Hotels for Chocolate Lovers
I’m all about finding experiential activities on vacation, and here’s one area where I think most people will agree: hotel experiences for chocolate lovers! A UK chocolatier called Hotel Chocolat actually grows its own cocoa on a Caribbean plantation. Rabot Estate Cocoa Plantation in St. Lucia is a 140-acre working plantation that lets guests take [...]
Radio Guests – Harrah’s Cherokee, North Carolina – July 16, 2011
You know to double lock your doors when heading out of town but what about your digital safety? Journalist Terry Gardner argues that Internet security is just as important as physical security. Find out how to deter hackers on your travels. In the age of the Yelp, TripAdvisor and GPS, is there still a place [...]
Fifty-Mile Meals: Eating Local In New York’s Finger Lakes Region
Chefs often know the importance and appeal of serving farm to table cuisine. Local food may be a big allure for restaurant dinners, but it’s not so easy to practice at home. Coffee, chocolate, seasonal fruit and vegetables are no longer options. And November and a long winter are a menacing challenge in the Northeast. [...]
West Virginia Tourism & Mountaintop Removal Mining
As we always say, travelers vote with their dollars. While the state of West Virginia has some of the most beautiful natural resources, it also suffers from some of the most troubling environmental practices. Peter and Clara Bingham, producer of the film The Last Mountain discuss the devastating impact of mountaintop removal coal mining. Peter [...]
Travel Deals: Tropical Savings
Want to know how to score a great deal this summer? Head to the tropics! Warm-weather destinations discount this time of year, so you can find island-wide promotions in Bermuda, summer savings in the Caribbean, and discounted stays in Florida. So pack up your sunscreen, check the weather reports (remember hurricane season runs through November) [...]
Travel Tip: Canine Cruising
Traveling with a pet is not always easy, but the good news is there are some seafaring options for dogs—and their owners—to experience together. Believe it or not, dogs and cats are allowed on the high-end Queen Mary 2. The ship offers kennel service on transatlantic crossings between New York and Southampton. With a dedicated [...]
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