Archive for November, 2011
Window Seat or Aisle Seat: Celebrating a Twenty-First Birthday as a Family
Turning 21 is an unforgettable milestone, but should parents and children celebrate together? Most 21st birthdays involve drinking and gambling―could a parent’s presence allow for more responsible fun? Family travel correspondent Kerri Zane investigates appropriate ways for a parent to share the celebration with their adult child. Turning twenty-one! It’s a seminal moment and a [...]
Video Travel Tip: Traveling with Pets
Traveling with your pet is always tempting, but there are some things you should know before bringing Fido along for the family vacation. Step one: make sure you know the fine print of the pet policy for the location you are visiting. And it’s not just the hotel policy that’s important. Travelers also needs to [...]
Travel Tip: Traveling with Food or Gifts
If you’re going home for the holidays, you’re probably bringing a few gifts with you. Before you pack you bags, there are a few things you should remember. All carry-on gifts should be left unwrapped to avoid any confusion or additional screening. Chances are, security will ask you to remove the wrapping anyway. Now, unlike [...]
Malaysia: Highlights from 40 Years of Travel through the Asian Peninsula
Travel correspondent David DeVoss has been to Malaysia over 30 times and each time he is greeted by modern innovations as well as reminders of the nation’s multi-ethnic history. DeVoss looks back on his almost 40 years of traveling through the Asian peninsula and highlight some new favorites as well some old classics. Malaysia’s capital, [...]
The Travel Detective on American Airline’s Bankruptcy, Mileage Programs & Industry Changes
American Airlines and its parent company AMR filed for bankruptcy this morning. This news hardly comes as a surprise given that American has posted losses 14 of the last 16 quarters––losing $162 million in just the third quarter of this year. But, American was the last standing U.S. airline not to file bankruptcy and restructure [...]
Travel Tip: Unusual Ways to Whale Watch
Winter means its whale-watching season as whales migrate south to warm, shallow waters. There are plenty of boat cruises leaving from Dana Point in Southern California. But what’s cool about Captain Dave’s Dolphin and Whale Safari is that the catamaran has an underwater viewing pod. This is much more experiential than a typical glass-bottomed boat. Be [...]
How to Get the Best Hotel Rate: A CBS Early Show Report
Many operate under the misconception that hotels have one rate per room. Think again! On one floor of any hotel, the guests will pay a handful of different rates. With many advertised and unadvertised discounts offered, how can you score the best rate? To begin, pick up the phone. Watch Peter’s CBS Early Show report [...]
Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio–November 26, 2011–Disney Aulani Resort and Spa
If you didn’t catch this weekend’s Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio broadcast from Disney’s Aulani Resort and Spa on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, you can download the full podcast of the show or listen to it streaming live right here. From the latest family travel news and trends to Hawaii food and culture, Peter and guests explore the [...]
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