Archive for March, 2012
War is Coming: Five Game of Thrones-Inspired Excursions
Game of Thrones may be a medieval fantasy but there are plenty of actual trips and activities you can do to get in the spirit of the show. In preparation for the Season 2 premiere this Sunday on HBO, we asked Ben Moroski to round out the top five. 1. Walk the Wall Since booking [...]
Icarus Award:TSA Trouble & Mid-Air Madness
It’s time for our weekly roundup of travel failures. Of course, we have the latest updates on Clayton Osbon and JetBlue Flight 191, but he’s not the only Icarus nominee. Nor is he the only nominee to be restrained midair. There’s madness up in the sky as well as several high profile TSA incidents on [...]
Travel Tip: Airline Innovations
Although airfare may be going up, we’re seeing some changes in the airline industry that are worth noting. Ever heard of premium economy seats? Those are the seats with extra legroom and additional amenities like priority boarding. The idea is that the airline can earn extra revenue, and coach passengers get better seats without having to [...]
Photo Contest Finalists: Help Us Pick the Grand-Prize Winner & Runner-Up
We asked you to show us how you travel, why you love to travel, where you travel and what you bring home from your travels. You stepped up to the challenge each week and shared hundred of photos of travel wishes, getting lost experiences, market finds, and travel loves. We now have four grand-prize nominees. [...]
Radio Guest List, Wyndham Vacation Rentals & The Charter at Beaver Creek, Colorado
What can you learn from a champion alpine ski racer? How can you get money back on a hotel room where the rate dropped after you’ve already booked? Is there really a way to avoid the TSA’s long lines and hassle? Find out the answers to these travel questions plus everything you need to know [...]
What Shrinking U.S. Air Service Means for Travelers Today
While the Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service Program is supposed to entice airlines to serve smaller markets, rising gas prices and airline consolidations are driving them out. Aviation consultant Mike Boyd joins Peter to look at what’s to come for smaller markets and U.S. aviation. Peter Greenberg: Every time I look around, I’m [...]
Travel Deals: Domestic & Exotic Summer Travel
Who says it’s too early to start planning your summer getaway? With European getaways, golf packages, island deals and more, you can go from spring to summer with this week’s travel deals. A Free Night on the Islands Spring is the time to book Hilton Barbados Resort’s 5th Night Free deal. Travelers who book a [...]
Travel Tip: Off Season in Summer
As the contrarian traveler, I’m all about traveling in the off season. Not only do you avoid the crowds, but you also get better deals and often times, a much better experience. Here’s where it’s the off season in summer. Let’s start with the Gulf Coast. Yes, you’re dealing with heat and high humidity, but [...]
