Archive for August, 2011
Travel Tip: Fall Driving
It’s a no-brainer to be extra careful when driving in winter, but there are also some things you need to watch out for as autumn approaches. Falling leaves make for great scenery, but they can also cover up potholes, curbs, and street markings. When those leaves are wet, it can affect steering and braking. Go slow [...]
The Complete Hidden Gems: New Zealand
New Zealand is one of the few places where you can step off the plane and be minutes away from starting an adventure. In Christchurch, there is harness racing and sea-kayaking, just to name a few activities. You can even see if you have what it takes to be a polar explorer. Elsewhere in New [...]
Niagara Falls Deaths Highlight Visitors Ignoring Safety Rules
A 19-year-old Japanese student apparently fell to her death after climbing over a safety railing for a photograph at Niagara Falls. When local police and firefighters went searching for her, they instead uncovered the body of an unidentified, unrelated man from the whirlpools at the bottom of the falls. Local officials say the young woman’s [...]
Natchez Trace National Park: Path Through The South’s Past
The original Natchez Trace Parkway may have been built in an era when cotton was king, but today tourism is one of the area’s main industries. David DeVoss takes on all 444 miles of America’s most linear national park and pinpoints the Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee landmarks worth visiting along this historic route. It’s midnight [...]
Travel Tip: The Fine Print of Pet-Friendly Hotels
I get it, our pets are part of the family. But do your research ahead of time or you may find it costs more to take them on the road than to leave them at home. Although many hotels advertise as being pet-friendly, what they don’t broadcast is how much it can cost. Even if [...]
Podcast – Aug. 13, 2011 – Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas
If you didn’t get the chance to tune into Peter’s radio show this weekend, we have the podcast of the whole show right here on PeterGreenberg.com. The latest broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio comes to you from the EXTRA lounge at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. Peter brings together New York Times columnist [...]
Sudden Storm Kills Five at Indiana State Fair When Stage Collapses
State fairs are a popular summer travel destination, but a fatal accident over the weekend at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis calls into question the safety of these large gatherings. On Saturday night, just before the band Sugarland took to the main stage at the fair, a strong gust of wind knocked over parts [...]
Traxo, TripIt & Klout: What’s Your Travel Score?
Have you ever shopped for something online and then seen ads for similar products pop up on your screen? Turns out, it’s not a coincidence. Your internet searches can be tracked and advertisers are profiting from that information. Targeted marketing efforts are starting to invade the travel industry. Our Tech guru Phil Baker looks at the [...]
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