Archive for August, 2011
Travel Tip: Save Money On Gas When Traveling
There’s not much we can do to control prices at the pump. But there are several small steps you can take to save on your next road trip. It’s true that pumps near the highway tend to be pricey. It may be inconvenient, but often times, driving a mile or two out of your way [...]
American Tour Groups Arrive in Cuba, Diplomatic Thaw Ahead?
In what could prove to be a significant step forward in Cuban-American relations, the first groups of American tourists have begun arriving on the island for cultural immersion trips known as “people-to-people exchanges.” In January of this year, President Obama announced the easing of trade restrictions with Cuba, a move that opened new airports to [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
The FAA is back in business after the partial shut down, but the economic crisis continues to threaten the travel industry. There are unexpected deals for the season as well as new TSA management policies. Wall Street Journal columnist Scott McCartney joins Peter to debate creative boarding solutions and NFL player and Travel Chanel host [...]
Radio Guests – Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas – Aug. 13, 2011
Is it safe to travel to London and the United Kingdom? How will the riots affect end-of-summer travel? Peter and Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch discuss the impact of recent unrest in the United Kingdom. What makes a public bathroom great? Turns out it’s more than cleanliness. Design, art, and eco-initiatives were all considered in the [...]
Icarus Award: Guns, Bats, Bathrooms & a Heart-Attack Sandwich
The results of the A-List Icarus votes are in and Darius Miles, the NBA player who went through security with a loaded gun, was the resounding winner. With 34.4 percent of the votes, he beat out fellow nominee Lindsay Lohan by a full 10 points, proving that when it comes to winning Icarus, crime pays. [...]
Hidden Gems: Waka & Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Every trip to New Zealand is a voyage of discovery, and one of the most interesting things to discover just might be the country’s past. You can take to the waters and ride on a Waka, a double-hulled, ocean-going canoe. They are thought to be how Polynesian settlers migrated to New Zealand. Waka building was [...]
Travel Tip: Bicycling Apps
A bicycle may seem like a technology-free zone, but there are several online services that can help improve the biking experience. Not all streets are created equal for biking and RidetheCity.com knows the difference. This smartphone app and website can help you map out the route, based on whether you want the most direct route, [...]
CBS Early Show End of Summer Travel Deals
With high gas prices and high unemployment, U.S. consumers are continuing to cut back on spending. Economizing means that consumers are looking for ways to stretch their travel budgets. Traditionally, travel deals aren’t announced until the end of August, but the struggling economy has forced hotels and airlines to roll out travel incentives. In these [...]
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