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Archive for Category: "Hotels & Accommodations"

Ask Peter: Civil War Travel, Car Rentals Abroad & More

Ask Peter: Civil War Travel, Car Rentals Abroad & More

Need help planning your spring break?  Have a travel question that no one can answer? If so, it’s time to ask Peter. Every Saturday on Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio (click here to listen to the most recent podcast), Peter stops to address your travel questions. You can talk to Peter at 1-888-88-PETER (1-888-887-3837), email peter@petergreenberg.com, [...]

The Legal ABCs of the Costa Concordia Shipwreck

The Legal ABCs of the Costa Concordia Shipwreck

As the rescue and the recovery efforts for the Costa Concordia come to a close, the legal implications are just beginning. Legal contributor Nicole Coward breaks down all the “legalese” you need to know to understand this case. As details surrounding last month’s Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster emerge, several questions remain: who is responsible, how [...]

Window Seat or Aisle Seat: Valentine’s Day Two for One

Window Seat or Aisle Seat: Valentine’s Day Two for One

Most people think of Valentine’s Day as a holiday just for couples, but romance can spoil fast if you spend the whole trip worrying about your children. Instead, Kerri Zane suggests bringing the family along. This month’s Window Seat or Aisle column teaches how to find romance on a family trip. Nearly 1 billion will [...]

Peer to Pier: Ecotourism & Birding in Tobago

Peer to Pier: Ecotourism & Birding in Tobago

Every eco-lodge has its own story and every proprietor a unique motivation, Meg Pier continues her Peer to Pier interview series in Tobago with Ean Mackay of Adventure Eco Villas. Meg Pier: When did you open Adventure Eco Villas? Ean Mackay: My father started Adventure Farm in 1972. His concept was to plant every type [...]

Window Seat or Aisle Seat: Warm-Weather Winter Vacations

Window Seat or Aisle Seat: Warm-Weather Winter Vacations

Did you know that today is National Escape day? In honor of this January day, why not plan a winter escape from the cold?  Kerri Zane’s Window Seat or Aisle Seat column has advice and deals for planning your first vacation of the year. Winter can be the perfect time for a mental health holiday. [...]

Travel Tip: Best Hotel Theaters

Travel Tip: Best Hotel Theaters

Seeing a performance inside a hotel isn’t just reserved for Las Vegas extravaganzas. In fact, there are hotels with theaters around the country, so you don’t have to go far for your entertainment. At the DuPont Hotel in Delaware, they’ve got a space called … you guessed it, the DuPont Theater. This is the home [...]

Travel Tip: Hotel Fire Safety

Travel Tip: Hotel Fire Safety

Do you know how to prepare yourself in case of a hotel fire? Well, I’m not just a frequent traveler; I’m also a volunteer firefighter, so I’ve got some tips for you. Preparation starts at check-in. There’s not a fire department in the country that can easily fight a fire above the eighth floor, so [...]

What’s New In Miami and South Beach

What’s New In Miami and South Beach

When things happen in Miami it’s usually in South Beach and when things happen at South Beach it’s often at the Ritz-Carlton.  Amy Rennert talks to Peter about her recent Miami experience. Peter Greenberg: Are you surviving South Beach? Amy Rennert: Well I’m doing much more than surviving. I’m at the Ritz-Carlton right now and [...]