During a San Francisco layover, Peter stopped by the studio of The View From the Bay, to talk with his old Good Morning America colleague Spencer Christian and co-host Janelle Wang about the fast-approaching holiday travel season.

Find out how you can avoid budget-busting fees and get advice on travel tips that make your travels easier.

Ready to plan your winter family holiday getaway? Amie O’Shaughnessy, editor of family travel site Ciao Bambino! shares her top tips to make your family travels smoother, and rounds up some great holiday escapes.

Never again.

Those were the last words out of my mouth when I planned our last extended family Christmas vacation to Mexico two years ago.

Veterans Day is coming up on November 11, so why not honor our veterans with an affordable trip that promotes education and understanding?

Jamie Bovshow uncovers six military museums across the USA where families can celebrate, remember and pay homage to our nation’s finest.

1. NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM

As anyone who’s flown recently knows, it’s the little extra charges can really add up. Get tips on how to save when you stay, including how to avoid a hotel’s “double-dipping.”

Plus, learn how to read the fine print on that room service bill to escape unnecessary charges.

And step away from the minibar!

Is it possible to truly experience a new city in eight hours?

Flying from Los Angeles to southern China, Cathay Pacific’s late-night departure dropped me off in Hong Kong at 7:30 a.m. My flight to Guangzhou on the mainland was scheduled to depart that evening.

One thing was for sure, there was no way I would spend my layover curled up in the airport lounge, no matter how tempting a nap and free nibbles sounded. Nothing says faux-traveler than someone who claims to have “been” in a country when they never left the airport.

On October 24, 2009, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from the Venetian Resort, Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Featured guests from the third hour of the show include:

Sean O’Neill, online editor for Budget Travel, highlighting travel deals and breaking news as the holiday season approaches;

Emilio Pardo, executive Vice President of AARP, discussing how seniors can travel better;

Phantom of the Opera’s Andrew Ragone on his current role, career and tales of travel in the entertainment business;

 

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If planning a golf vacation seems too daunting, don’t forget that some public courses can offer a similar experience for a fraction of the price and time commitment.

And some of them rival even the priciest private courses.

Sloane Cooper picks three destinations with easily accessible courses, so the next time the golf bug strikes, you can hit the local links and go public.

It’s no secret that some hotels and resorts are tacking on more and more fees.

These days, there’s everything from a “resort fee” to use the swimming pool or tennis courts, to mandatory tips for everyone from the maid to the bellman.

But there is something you can do to fight back.