Archive for August, 2011
Travel Tip: Musical Instruments on the Road
Remember the musician who aired his grievances online when baggage handlers destroyed his guitar? Here’s how you can prevent the same thing from happening to you. On most airlines, an instrument can be carry-on, but only if it fits in the overhead bin or under the seat. And if the cabin is full, you’ll have [...]
FAA Shutdown Ends Airline Tax Holiday
The Federal Aviation Authority’s partial shutdown ended on Friday after Congress granted temporary funding, but the IRS has announced it will not be issuing a federal ticket-tax refund for flights booked during the two-week “tax holiday.” It is estimated that the airlines collected $400 million during the standoff, an average of $28 million a day. [...]
Family Travel Report: New York’s Finger Lakes Region
With over 100 wineries spread out along four major lakeside trails, many think of New York’s Finger Lakes region as a wine destination. Local Jackie Perrin argues that travelers should not overlook the Finger Lakes as a family-friendly destination. She shares her pick of the better-known family favorites as well as some lesser-known hometown secrets. [...]
Travel Tip: Outdoor GPS Gadgets
Even if you like to get away from it all, no one wants to actually get lost in the wild. The good news is with GPS technology out there, outdoor experiences have gotten a lot more manageable. A handheld GPS is probably your best bet for staying safe in the wilderness. One of the more [...]
Podcast-Emerald Grande, Destin, Florida-Aug. 6, 2011
If you didn’t catch 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 Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village in Destin, Florida. Florida’s Gulf Coast is home interesting characters, from a gator tamer to a [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
It was a lucky week for the 157 Caribbean Airline passengers who survived a crash landing that split their plane’s fuselage in two. Google also had a big break with their latest entry into the online travel market. Plus, Peter interviews CruiseCritic.com’s Carolyn Spencer Brown on the Oslo attacks as well as the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s [...]
A CBS Early Show Report: America’s Most Delayed Airport
Got a guess as to which airport has the worst delays in America? A new report says 40 of the 100 most delayed flights go into or out of Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey. The most delayed flight in the country––Delta Flight 2743––originates from Newark and heads to Atlanta. It’s delayed 60 percent [...]
Hidden Gems: Napier, New Zealand & Beyond
Want to learn how to travel around New Zealand in style? Peter goes old school in a 1939 Packard, discovers an unusual all-terrain vehicle, and flies high with some innovative airplane technology. But no matter how you get around New Zealand, there’s always a story to learn on the journey. As he tours coastal town [...]
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