Archive for August, 2011
The Great North American Row Trip
When most people want a summer adventure they head out on the open road, but Brian Rooney set out on the open sea. Embarking on a 500-mile rowing trip with one of his oldest friends, Rooney explored small towns in New England and Canada, ate at local restaurants and learned a few lessons about travel, [...]
Travel Deals: European Luxury Cruise, Golf Or Gambling
Autumn is just around the corner and that means rates are falling all over the place. From a European luxury cruising to clubbing it up in Atlantic City to golfing, cooking and other free activities in hotels worldwide, this is the time to lock in your fall vacation. Read on for our hot deals of [...]
Travel Tip: Seasonal Repositioning Cruises
If it’s fall, it must be time for repositioning cruises. So what exactly are repositioning cruises, and how can you benefit from them? Think of the cruises as migratory creatures that move to warmer climates for the winter, and cooler climates in summer. Instead of sailing empty, these one-way trips are open to anyone. One [...]
Dhani Jones on Travel, Sports, Bowties and Switzerland
Sports and travel both have the potential to unite a common passion in people. Dhani Jones, NFL player, host of Dhani Tackles the Globe, and author of The Sportsman: Unexpected Lessons from an Around-the-World Sports Odyssey, joins Peter to share how sports and travel have changed his life. Peter Greenberg: I can go toe to [...]
Travel Detective Actually Approves Of TSA’s New Security Policy
Want a controversial new management policy? How about teaching your employees to think and ask pointed questions? The TSA is doing just that and for once the Travel Detective agrees with them. Read his blog to find out why. The Transportation Security Administration is turning things around a little bit in Boston. They have started [...]
Travel Tip: Finding Parking In Cities
Parking in cities can be a nightmare, especially for out of towners. But between online resources and some common sense, that process has become a lot easier. The PrimoSpot app and website is available in New York, Boston and Seattle. It lets you search for garages and on-street parking, and lists the prices. It even [...]
Ideas To Speed Up Airline Boarding & Reduce Gate Congestion
How do you get everybody on the plane in a timely manner? And how do you stop all the traffic jams and carry-on bags from clogging the gate? Peter and The Wall Street Journal‘s “Middle Seat” columnist Scott McCartney discuss creative solutions to these age-old air travel problem. Peter Greenberg: Airlines created a major problem [...]
Dublin Shopping & Outlet Malls: Sarah Lahey’s Irish Postcard
Looking for a shopping deal? Our global shopper Sarah Lahey sends Peter her latest postcard from Ireland to share her picks for the countryside outlets malls and Dublin boutiques. From bargain prices to the recently reduced VAT tax, shoppers can find great value as the country continues on its road to recovery. Dear Peter, Irish [...]
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