Archive for Category: "Luggage & Packing"
Sneak Peek at Tonight’s Premiere of Baggage Battles
Yesterday Peter interviewed Sally and Laurence Martin, two stars of Baggage Battles, the show that he co-executive produced with Michael Yudin. Baggage Battles premieres tonight at 10 pm ET/PT Travel Channel, so we sent Christina Issa to get a sneak peek on the show, its cast and the airport auctions you probably didn’t even know [...]
Ask Peter: Scoring Last Minute Deals & Honeymoon Planning
Spring means planning summer travel and crossing summer travel road blocks. Wondering if you should book now or wait for a last minute deal? What should you consider when planning a honeymoon? What’s the easiest way to deal with European currency logistics? Ask Peter! The Travel Detective will be standing by to take your calls [...]
Behind the Scenes of Baggage Battles
You know how I feel about these things: there are only two types of airline baggage: carry-on and lost. But what happens to the stuff that DOES get lost, or actually LEFT at airports? The sheer volume — and the kinds of stuff left behind and unclaimed by passengers is stunning. And if you want [...]
Travel Tip: Luggage Trends
They say necessity is the mother of invention, and nowhere is that more true than in the luggage business. The biggest trend right now is lightweight luggage. Why? With airlines charging to check bags, travelers want to cram everything and their dead grandmother into their carry-on. And no one wants to pay excess baggage fees [...]
Luggage Innovations of 2012
The Travel Goods Association recently held its annual industry showcase, so gadget and gear expert Phil Baker and managing editor Sarika Chawla checked out some of the latest and, presumably greatest, innovations in travel gear. Just over 40 years ago, the first wheeled suitcase came onto the market, and 25 years ago TravelPro added a [...]
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 [...]
Travel Tip: Hotel Safe Safety
When it comes to leaving behind valuables, is it safe to rely on that hotel room safe? Not really, so here’s what you need to know… Here’s the deal: the innkeeper liability laws limit how much the hotel is responsible for items left in your hotel room–even if it’s in the safe. Even worse, they’ll [...]
Ask Peter: Peter Answers Your Travel Questions, 1.21.12 edition
Each week Peter takes time out of his Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio (click here to find your local station or here to listen to the most recent podcast) broadcast to solve your travel problems and answer your listeners’ questions. This week Peter offers advice on the family luggage, springtime in the Caribbean, and airline milage refunds. Do you [...]
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