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Slideshow: Taiwan’s Regional Festivals
Taiwan keeps its folklore alive with a variety of exciting festivals, many of which take place during wintertime in honor of the Chinese New Year. Julie Alvin rounds up some of the must-see spectacles that take place each year in this island nation off the eastern coast of China. The Beehive Rocket Festival takes place [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
This week scored big wins for travelers as the FAA finally secured long-term funding for the NextGen Air Transportation System, and the TSA announced it’s expanding an expedited screening process. What does that mean for you? Keep reading to find out more and to learn this week’s top stories from PeterGreenberg.com The rescue and recovery [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
This week consumers found out the fallout from American Airlines’ bankruptcy announcement. Peter explored the latest developments Find out why the DOT’s fee transparency legislation has many airline carriers upset. Plus, the CEO of Spirit Airlines and the president of the Business Travel Coalition debate the various changes. For more on these stories and to [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
It has been a week of recovery for Costa Concordia passengers and rescue crews. Peter uncovers the latest developments on the tragic collision at sea and talks about the changing rules for cruise safety. Find out about volunteer opportunities around the world with our new weekly feature highlighting various volunteer vacations. Or if you are [...]
Icarus Award: Check Once for Failure
Check your pockets, check your pet carrier, check your taxes, and check the fine print. This week’s travel failures hammer home the importance of precision on the road. Find out the missteps and oversights that landed these nominees in the Icarus Awards and vote for the worst offender. Rand Pat-And-Run Paul Traveling from Nashville back [...]
Slideshow: 5 Unusual Hotels From Around the World
For many travelers, a hotel is just a place to rest in between adventures. But in some places there’s no need to look outside the room for excitement. We’ve rounded up some of the most unusual hotels around the globe. From a sky-high hostel to a hotel that makes it OK to be in the [...]
New Rules of the Road–On Sale Now!
It’s time to throw out the old playbook! Peter Greenberg reveals his secrets of how to play by today’s rules and get the most out of your travels in his latest book, New Rules of the Road: The Travel Detective’s Guide to Great Journeys in Tough Economic Times. The book is on sale now! Click here to [...]
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
This week the Costa Concordia topped headlines and had many wondering if the tragedy could have been prevented. Peter’s investigated the cruise ship disaster and told us how it may influence future safety practices. Plus, find out Obama’s new plan to increase tourism in the U.S. For more on these stories and to explore Roy Berger’s [...]
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