Archive for Category: "Money, Currency & Credit"
Preventing Hotel Credit Card Fraud
How secure is your credit card when you check into a hotel? Not very. Studies have shown that hackers steal data from hotels and the hospitality industry more than any other sector. Peter chatted with Joe Sharkey of The New York Times about his recent experiences with credit card fraud and how travelers can protect [...]
Video: Avoiding Bank Fees When Traveling
Have you ever gotten nailed by foreign conversion fees? Credit-card transaction fees? ATM fees? In this video for AARP, Peter explains why these charges are levied on travelers, and shares his tips on how to get around this “fee for all.” Want to see more of Peter’s travel tips and advice? Visit his Travel Ambassdor page [...]
The Future Of Shopping: Suzy Gershman’s Year-End Postcard On Shopping Trends Beyond 2010
Dear Peter, As we move to the reflective part of the year and I look back at the year I sold my house in Provence, moved back to the USA and visited my usual handful of destinations, I remember a TV show I did in San Francisco when I moved to California. I was asked [...]
Travel Tip: Foreign Transaction Fees Expanded
You may have heard the term “foreign transaction fee” when you make purchases outside the United States. Well, guess what? Some banks are expanding the definition of that term, so watch out. Generally, a foreign transaction fee is levied when you use your credit card outside of the country. Visa and MasterCard charge a 1 [...]
Airline Industry Recovery Continues: Traffic Up, Number Of Empty Seats Down
Several American air carriers reported Friday that they filled a higher percentage of seats in November than in the same time period last year, another indicator of the airline industry’s gradual recovery. American Airlines reported this morning that it was able to fill 80.4 percent of its seats last month. The increase is a slight [...]
Credit Cards: Swipe & Sign Vs. Chip & PIN
When traveling abroad, you may find that your swipe-and-sign credit card isn’t accepted without a PIN code. More and more countries are going that direction—except the United States—so here’s what you need to know…
Amsterdam for Americans: In-Depth Amsterdam Travel Guide
Amsterdam has long been an attractive destination for American travelers: it’s easily accessible through Schiphol Airport, it’s compact, and nearly everyone speaks English. But as with every new city, there are complications that can arise if you’re not prepared. David Latt reports on what’s happening in Amsterdam and the lessons he learned on the road.
New Paris Hotels & Luxury Travel Trends – Postcard from Suzy Gershman
Dear Peter, I write this to you from one of the coolest hotels I have ever visited, the “new” InterContinental Marceau in Paris, behind the George V and one block from the Champs Elysees. I say new because it’s been open for a year and a half but most of the world doesn’t know it [...]
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