Archive for Category: "Travel Planning"
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
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
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 [...]
Travel Tip: Winter Sun Protection
Now that we’re well into winter, it’s easy to forget that the sun can be just as damaging as on hot summer days. You really shouldn’t overlook the importance of protecting yourself no matter what the thermometer says. When you head to the ski slopes, keep in mind that fresh winter snow can reflect as [...]
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 [...]
Travel Tip: Cancellation Vouchers
On your next vacation or cruise, you may be given the option to purchase a policy that promises a free travel voucher if you cancel. Don’t confuse this with travel insurance, and buyer beware. Cancellation waivers are not the same thing as travel insurance. These are so-called guarantees from travel providers that you can cancel [...]
What American Airlines Job Cuts Mean for Consumers:A CBS This Morning Report
Yesterday American Airlines announced that it is cutting 13,000 jobs, reducing up to 15 percent of isworkforce and 20 percent of labor costs. Looking to shave $1 billion from its budget, the restructuring plan aims to cut 4,600 maintenance workers, 4,200 baggage handlers, 2,300 flight attendants, 1,400 management employees and 400 pilots, according to airline spokesman [...]
Travel Tip: Avoid Getting Kicked Off a Flight
By now you know that bad behavior is the surest way to get booted off your flight. But I bet you didn’t know all the other reasons that can get you kicked off at a moment’s notice. Sure, we dress for success in the hope of getting upgraded. But did you know that dressing down [...]
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