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Archive for Category: "Solo Travel"

Travel Guidebook Writer Christine Barrely: A Peer to Pier Interview

Travel Guidebook Writer Christine Barrely: A Peer to Pier Interview

World traveler Meg Pier first came into contact with guidebook writer Christine Barrely through a home exchange, and over time the two discovered a shared love for travel and photography.   Find out why being a guidebook writer isn’t nearly as glamorous as it seems, and what world experiences stand out to someone who covers [...]

Cruise Industry Reacts to NCL’s Norwegian Epic Innovations

Cruise Industry Reacts to NCL’s Norwegian Epic Innovations

Last weekend, Peter broadcast his radio show from the newest talk of the travel industry: NCL’s Norwegian Epic. Of course, there’s no one better to talk about the latest trends in mega-ship cruising than CruiseCritic.com‘s editor in chief, Carolyn Spencer Brown.   Keep reading to learn what impressed her most about the ship, and what [...]

10 Tips For Single Parents Traveling With Kids

10 Tips For Single Parents Traveling With Kids

Last week, we investigated how an organized tour can make life easier for single parents traveling with their kids. Now, sports journalist, world traveler and single mom of three, Joumana Kidd, shares her top 10 tips on preparing for your journey. 1. First things first, make sure to get the kids involved.

Teen Sailor Abby Sunderland Missing

Teen Sailor Abby Sunderland Missing

Rescue efforts are underway to locate Abby Sunderland, the 16-year-old sailor who was past the halfway mark on her solo journey around the world. Two emergency beacons were manually activated early this morning in the southern Indian Ocean after Sunderland faced heavy winds that knocked down her boat, a 40-foot sailboat she named Wild Eyes. [...]

Single Parent Travel Tips

Single Parent Travel Tips

As a single parent, the thought of planning a getaway with the kids can be overwhelming. But as the travel industry starts to take notice of this growing market, a real family vacation may be easier than ever before. Kendra Smale, a single mother living in Northeast Wisconsin, has traveled to Yellowstone National Park, Alaska, [...]

Avoiding Single Supplements & Solo Cruise Tips

Cruising solo often means getting the short end of the stick when it comes to price and service. But in today’s economy, some cruise lines are beginning to make life a little easier for solo travelers.

Solo Travel Advice Live Chat with Peter Tomorrow

Solo Travel Advice Live Chat with Peter Tomorrow

Going solo on your travels got you down? Single travelers often face exorbitant fees, safety concerns and even poor customer service. But there are ways to deal with these hassles … if you know what do and get the right advice. Join Peter in a live chat tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4 at 2 p.m. ET [...]

Solo Travel Tips: Peter’s Live Chat on AARP

Solo Travel Tips: Peter’s Live Chat on AARP

Feeling singled out when you travel? Solo travelers often face exorbitant fees, safety concerns and even poor customer service. But there are ways to get around these roadblocks … if you have the right tools. Join Peter in a live chat tomorrow, Tuesday, May 4 at 2 p.m. ET on AARP, where he’ll offer his [...]