Archive for December, 2011
DOT Makes New Plans for Bad Weather Travel
To avoid excessive delays this winter, air travel experts are researching ways to distribute information about diverting planes in bad weather. At the end of last month, 250 federal officials and industry representatives gathered to discuss plans for air travel in severe weather conditions. This forum comes in response to the fiasco in October in [...]
Peru’s Wilder Side: Go Beyond Machu Picchu to the Manu Biosphere
The mystical ruins of Machu Picchu are not the last undiscovered treasure in Peru. Lynn Langway reports from the Manu Biosphere Preserve, an unspoiled wilderness in the Southeastern Amazon basin that neither the Incas nor the Spanish ever conquered—and most travelers still miss. The red howler monkeys had barely finished roaring at the dawn when our [...]
Travel Tip: Cruise Passenger Rights
You’ve heard of airline passenger rights, but what about cruise rights? If a cruise doesn’t live up to what you expected, what are you owed? The short answer is, not much. Most cruise lines have a contract of limitations that states they can change the itinerary for any reason if there is a safety concern. [...]
Ask Peter: Peter Answers Your Travel Questions–12.12.11 edition
Tune into Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio to hear Peter Greenberg solve your travel problems and answer your travel questions (click here to find your local station or here to listen to the most recent podcast). This week Peter tackled everything from travel insurance to clear-water beaches. Do you have a travel question or problem? You [...]
How to Avoid Culture Shock on Your First Trip to India
Many dream of exotic destinations, but aren’t fully prepared for the realities they face. When Kayla Torgerson first went to northern India, she experienced the requisite culture shock but soon learned to adapt to her environment. If you’re looking to experience life outside the first world, Kayla’s tips can ease your transition. Most of the [...]
Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio–December 10, 2011
If you didn’t catch this weekend’s Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio broadcast from the Jefferson Hotel in Washington, D.C, you can download the full podcast of the show or listen to it streaming live right here. Peter and guests examine the latest trends in the travel industry and the hot destinations for 2012. Peter also explores [...]
Travel Tip: Airport Parking Apps
When you’re driving to the airport before a long flight, the last thing you want to do is travel from lot to lot looking for available and affordable parking. A little research before a trip goes a long way, especially when you’ve got a phone app at your finger tips. Several airports can now give [...]
Radio Guest List, Jefferson Hotel, December 11, 2011
On Saturday, December 11, Peter will broadcast his radio show from The Jefferson Hotel in Washington, D.C. Featured guests include: Terry Ward, contributing editor to World Hum, discusses his top picks for foreign romance. Philip Wood, president and principal operator of Arden Grove Hospitality, joins Peter to examine today’s luxury hotel experience and the growing industry. Alex [...]
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