Archive for Category: "Natural Disasters"
Recovery Spotlight: Sendai 14 Months After the Tsunami
More than a year after the tragic tsunami and earthquake in Japan, it may surprise you to see that there are still sobering reminders of the devastation. Peter recently traveled to Sendai, an area that was hit hard by the tsunami. Throughout Sendai, you can see evidence of the natural disaster. From the economic loss [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: JEN in Tohoku, Japan
This week’s Voluntourism Spotlight is inspired by Peter’s trip to Sendai for the World Travel and Tourism Council’s annual summit. More than a year after the tragic tsunami in Japan, the devastation is still staggering. The picture on the left is taken on the outskirts of the city, where thousands of headstones and urns of [...]
Travel Tip: Best Weather Resources
If there’s one thing that can derail a trip, it’s bad weather. The good news is that there are plenty of resources out there to help you anticipate weather-related problems. Of course, anyone can turn on The Weather Channel, but the key to smart travels is knowing how the weather affects your trip. The Web [...]
Travel Tip: Hotel Fire Safety
Do you know how to prepare yourself in case of a hotel fire? Well, I’m not just a frequent traveler; I’m also a volunteer firefighter, so I’ve got some tips for you. Preparation starts at check-in. There’s not a fire department in the country that can easily fight a fire above the eighth floor, so [...]
After 7-Hour Tarmac Delay, Who is to Blame?: A CBS Early Show Report
This past Saturday was one of the largest violations of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Passenger Bill of Rights. Due to a massive and unexpected snowstorm, JetBlue Flight 504 was held on the tarmac of Bradley International Airport near Hartford, Connecticut for over seven hours. Currently, neither the airline, nor the airport have been [...]
Travel News- Did JetBlue And AA Violate The DOT’s Passenger Bill of Rights?
Taking a chapter out of the travelers’ handbook for most horrific experiences, hundreds of JetBlue and American Airlines passengers were left stranded on a tarmac for more than 7 hours at Bradley International Airport near Hartford, Connecticut. At least three JetBlue planes and one American Airlines plane were diverted from New York-area airports on Saturday [...]
Turkey Post Earthquake: Is Travel Safe? Will Tourism Be Disrupted?
Sunday’s 7.2 magnitude quake in Eastern Turkey has already killed hundreds and the search for survivors continues. The 7.2 quake is the largest to hit Turkey since 1999’s 7.6 killer. In fact, many are blaming Turkey’s poor planning in Ercis and Van (both affected by Sunday’s disaster) for the collapse of over 80 buildings. “When [...]
New England Works to Rebound from Hurricane Irene for the Fall Travel Season
Hurricane Irene was one of the most costly storms in memory, but businesses throughout New England and the East Coast still hope to revive the fall travel season. Nearly 200 miles of roads and railroads are impassable in areas, but businesses in the affected communities state that perception remains the issue. Throughout the Northeast, businesses [...]
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