Archive for September, 2011
Radio Guest List – Fire Island, New York– September 10, 2011
This week’s episode of Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio is dedicated to remembering 9/11. Peter is joined by some very special guests, many of whom reported from New York on September 11, 2001. One such guests is Mark Bittman, who was waiting in the greenroom with Peter that day as they first heard word of the attacks. [...]
Travel Tip: Hang Gliding and Paragliding for Beginners
Want to know what it feels like to fly like a bird? Then try your hand at free-flight hang gliding or paragliding. As a beginner, you will want to first fly tandem with an expert. The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming runs a tandem paragliding program that takes you above the Rockies for spectacular [...]
Travel Deals: Bridal Bootcamps, Mancations, and More
Whether you’re just falling in love, heading for the altar, read to hit the open road, or just want a weekend with the guys, this week’s deals have something for everyone. 1) Looking for a special night out? Check out Hotel Palomar San Francisco for their Date Night special in the heart of the city. [...]
Ten Years After 9/11 Refugees Return to Gander, Newfoundland
Few people have heard of Gander, Newfoundland, but this Canadian town ended up playing an unsung role in the historic events of September 11, 2001. Following the terrorist attacks, the United States shut down its airspace. Suddenly, hundreds of flights in the air were rerouted to small airports in Eastern Canada. Gander, which has a [...]
How to Plan an Allergy-Friendly Family Vacation
Family travel and new food normally go hand in hand, but what happens when one family member is one of the hundreds of thousands of people in this country who suffer from severe food allergies. Every meal and every new travel enviroment is a potential hazard. Family travel blogger Nancy Solomon of Ciao Bambino offers [...]
Travel Tip: U.S. Bike Sharing Programs
Bike sharing programs are no longer just a European phenomenon. They’re popping up in cities around the United States. In Denver, B-Cycle has 500 bikes you can rent from 50 stations. Just pick up or drop off a bike at the convention center, the Denver Art Museum, the 16th Street mall, the Denver Zoo or [...]
New England Works to Rebound from Hurricane Irene for the Fall Travel Season
Hurricane Irene was one of the most costly storms in memory, but businesses throughout New England and the East Coast still hope to revive the fall travel season. Nearly 200 miles of roads and railroads are impassable in areas, but businesses in the affected communities state that perception remains the issue. Throughout the Northeast, businesses [...]
Lee Abbamonte and His Record-Breaking Trip to Libya
Imagine that you set out to visit every sovereign nation in the world, but the last country you need to get to before you complete your goal suddenly becomes a war zone. Lee Abbamonte, travel writer and global adventurer, found himself in just that position. Lee calls Peter from Libya, where he has just become [...]
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