The Haiti earthquake has killed hundreds of thousands and left millions more homeless.

Even as the story is pushed further from the headlines, recovery and humanitarian efforts will continue.

Make sure to check our this page on PeterGreenberg.com to get all the latest Haiti news and learn about volunteer opportunities, how you can help Haiti, and more.

Recovery efforts are continuing and rebuilding efforts are just starting in Haiti. The death toll is more than 150,000 and everyone still needs your help.

Just because it’s not on the front pages anymore, doesn’t mean it’s not still front-page news.

Over the weekend, Peter spoke with Jonathan Aiken of the American Red Cross in Washington, DC.

On January 30, 2010, Peter is broadcasting from the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County, about 25 miles south of San Francisco. Featured guests include:

Costas Christ, editor at large for National Geographic Traveler, sharing his expertise and stories of his adventures on the Belize Barrier Reef and Southern Yucatan;

Ian Cauble, lead sommelier for The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay and winner of the “Best New Sommelier in the United States,” teaching you everything you need to know about grapes and wine tastings;

Cat Cora, executive chef for Bon Appetit & winner of Iron Chef, dishing on her favorite foods for 2010, The Master Chef Challenge and more. But most importantly, as president and founder of Chefs for Humanity, she’ll discussing helping Haiti in the wake of its recent earthquake;

Josh Field, press director for the Peace Corps, talking about how the program has changed since it began almost 50 years ago and how you can continue to get involved.

 

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Dear Peter,

Although most of my postcards to you are destinational, this one is conceptual.

I have to start by explaining that my email account is filled with offers for bargain air tickets and I was especially drawn to low prices on domestic routes from Virgin America and Southwest.  You can buy now (at everyday low prices) and travel through some date in April or past … it depends.

The Haiti earthquake humanitarian response has been impressive and moving, but efforts have been slowed by logistical challenges like blocked roads, damaged communications lines, and a population that is growing more desperate by the hour.

The Haiti earthquake is challenging aid groups and governments alike.

The main airport in Port-au-Prince is still open and functioning, but has been filled to capacity.

Helping Haiti has been on everyone’s minds in the wake of a destructive earthquake that rocked the country Tuesday.

PeterGreenberg.com presents a guide to helping Haitians, with the best and most effective ways you can contribute immediately. Monetary donations are the best way to contribute, bu you’ll need to beware of Haiti earthquake relief scams. Many organizations are not seeking material items, like clothes or food, or volunteers at this stage.

Keep reading to find out what the travel industry and other organizations are doing to aid in the relief efforts, as well as what you should watch out for to make sure your money ends up in good hands.

On the day following the destructive earthquake in Haiti, international relief agencies are gearing up for a huge rescue mission.

People are just now getting a handle on the extent of the damage–buildings leveled, people buried in the rubble, bodies stacked in the streets. Haiti’s Prime Minister said today that the quake could have killed well over 100,000 people.

Keep reading to learn more about volunteer efforts in Haiti and how you can help.

It’s no secret that 2009 was a crazy year in the world of travel.

From an attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day to the launch of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the year had more than its share of big travel stories.

But what does 2010 hold for travelers? We gazed into our crystal ball to bring you the top travel stories of 2010.