The holidays are long over and we’ve rounded the Valentine’s Day corner, but Mother Nature refuses to recognize that spring is near, March may seem like a dreary month.

But there are many unexpected ways to have fun this month, if you know where to look.

Check out some offbeat and special events that only take place in March and start celebrating.

Irvina Lew first visited Barcelona, Spain, during the 1992 Summer Olympics, and returned on another sporting mission: the announcement of an international sailing race between New York and Spain. In between interviewing skippers, she explored the city’s art, culture and hotel scene.

I’m in Barcelona, a chic, cosmopolitan port city that I first visited in 1992, during the Juegos Olimpiados.

I’m reminded of those games the week that the Winter Olympics 2010 are attracting attention to Vancouver and Whistler.

On Saturday, February 20, 2010, Peter was broadcasting from The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. Featured guests from this hour include:

Ben Mutzabaugh, travel editor for USA Today, going toe-to-toe with Peter on the top news affecting travelers this week;

Ace Bailey, president of Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours, talking about the thriving art scene in Scottsdale;

Sean O’Neill, editor for BudgetTravel.com, digging up the best travel deals and talking about the top bang for the buck restaurants in Vancouver;

Greg Tresner, master sommelier at The Phoenician, discussing the intricacies of wine tasting and the hotel’s impressive collection of top-tier tequilas;

 

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Coming to you from Midtown Manhattan, Peter’s radio show broadcast live this weekend from The Russian Tea Room in New York City.

While Midtown Manhattan is best-known for its proximity to New York’s top tourist attractions (Rockefeller Center, Broadway theaters, Times Square, and fabulous Fifth Avenue shopping), there are plenty of ways to experience Midtown and its surrounding neighborhoods like a local.

Of course, there’s something to be said for visiting New York’s iconic spots, especially when you can find a bargain.

Traveling with kids is a big enough challenge for most parents, but what if you’re planning a trip of a lifetime to faraway China?

Guest blogger Dana Rebmann of family travel site Ciao Bambino weighs in with her tips on how to prepare kids for long-distance travel.

My kids are travelers. I’m lucky and I appreciate it. But it didn’t just happen that way.

Peter’s radio show is coming to you live this weekend from The Atlantic Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Fort Lauderdale is known for exceptional diving, great seafood, and a rich cultural history, so the locals have plenty to brag about.

Keep reading to find out more …

If you’re looking for nightlife in an unfamiliar town, it pays to do some research. Otherwise those of you looking for a trendy lounge may end up in a seedy dive bar, or vice versa.

Cape Town, South Africa, with its stellar scenery and stirring history, has been getting increased attention as South Africa gets ready to host soccer’s World Cup in the summer of 2010.

But for those who prefer to travel further off the beaten path, the Western Cape countryside offers so much more than just its legislative capital city.

Lynn Langway investigates the great Cape escapes of South Africa.