Archive for Category: "Mexico & Central America"
Travel Detective Blog: Why I Travel to Mexico
This past week Peter was down in Ixtapa, Mexico to prepare for his upcoming radio broadcast. Even passing through Mexico City’s 7.0 earthquake on Tuesday didn’t to dampen his enthusiasm for travel within the country. Read his latest blog to find out why he is still traveling to Mexico and you should too. Let me [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Projects Abroad in Mexico
In this week’s Voluntourism Spotlight, we look at Project Abroad’s voluntourism opportunities in Mexico, where participants work on both environmental or community development projects. Check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities and tune into Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio on Saturday for more information. Founded in 1992, Projects Abroad now serves about 8,000 volunteers annually [...]
The Travel Detective Blog: Earthquakes, Unscheduled Landings and Checked Bags
Peter earned his moniker the Travel Detective by flying over 400,000 miles a year, so he’s no stranger to earthquakes, unscheduled landings and checked (or lost) bags. But what happens when all three hit on one day? Read his latest blog to find out. Spoiler alert: this is a story with a happy ending. It’s [...]
Ask Peter: Lisbon in a Day, Venice Restaurants & More
If you’re in the midst of planning your spring travel and want to know how to find the best food, how to avoid the rainy season, and how to have an authentic local experience, then it’s time to ask Peter. Every Saturday on Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio (click here to listen to the most recent [...]
Slideshow: Secret Island Hopping
You hear a lot about the road less traveled, but for the real deal head to the islands less traveled. Across the globe, there are small clusters of island where getting there is definitely part of the adventure. Naomi Kahlon checks out some of the best secret island-hopping adventures. The Federal States of Micronesia Unless [...]
Disney Cruise Line Cancels Ships from the Port of Los Angeles
It’s been a rough start to the year for the Port of Los Angeles. In 2010 the port had about 730,000 cruise passengers. In 2011, the numbers were down to 615,000. Now, Disney Cruise Line has announced that they have canceled the last four Mexican Riveria cruises. The Disney Wonder first came to the Port [...]
Fall Travel Ideas and New Shoulder Season Bargains
We all know fall is shoulder season in the travel industry, but just what does that mean? Think empty plane seats and hotel deals at select locations in the U.S. and abroad. Editorial Director for Travelocity, Genevieve Shaw Brown talks with Peter about where to find travel bargains this shoulder season. Peter Greenberg: I’m in [...]
Top Ten Medical Procedures You Can Do Abroad
Half of travel planning is looking for the right deal. We seek out affordable airfare, car rentals, accommodations, even entertainment. Why not also “shop” for value with your healthcare? Josef Woodman, author of Patients Beyond Borders and healthcare advocate, argues it’s high time to choose to go abroad for some of your medical needs. Every [...]
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