Archive for Category: "South"
Are Katrina Tours Exploiting New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward?
We are all well aware of the devastation that Hurricane Katrina unleashed upon the Gulf Coast seven years ago. We have seen the pictures and been appalled by the government’s response. The numbers are staggering; 1,836 died, millions were displaced and the damage is undeniable. New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward, where breached levees sent fast-rising [...]
Ask the Locals: Raleigh, North Carolina
Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcast from The Umstead just outside Raleigh, North Carolina. On air, Chef Scott Crawford shared his signature dish for fall, CAM Raleigh Executive Director Elysia Borowy-Reeder described the local arts scene, and Natural Museum of Science Director Betsy Bennett shared the best of the great outdoors. Today, we’ve rounded up all the [...]
Signature Dishes: Butternut Squash Soup with Scott Crawford
On air this morning on Peter Greenberg Worldwide, Chef Scott Crawford, executive chef at The Umstead Hotel and Spa, showcased one of his signature dishes for fall. Come back each Saturday for a different signature dish from the chefs that Peter meets on his travels. Peter’s most recent book, The Best Places for Everything–-available now at [...]
Vountourism Spotlight: Trail Rehab in The Great Smoky Mountains
Fall is one of the best times of year to check out our national parks, when the weather is still fine but the crowds have gone home. Better yet, this is the time to help repair some of the summer wear and tear. This week’s Voluntourism Spotlight shows you how to volunteer for a day or [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Naples Equestrian Challenge
Volunteering does not have to be the focus of a whole vacation. In fact, it can be one of many activities. In this week’s Voluntourism Spotlight, we’re highlighting a program put together by The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. The Florida resort has teamed up with Naples Equestrian Challenge to give guests the chance to work with horses [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Florida Ridge Rangers’ National Public Lands Day
Two weeks ago we highlighted National Public Lands Day, which is running events across the country on September 29. In this week’s Voluntourism Spotlight, we’re showcasing five of those events run by the Florida Ridge Rangers in central Florida’s Lake Wales Ridge–just 20 miles from Disney World. Check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities [...]
Window Seat or Aisle Seat: Traveling with Tots & Teens
Struggling to find summer travel ideas that suit kids of all ages? In her Window Seat or Aisle Seat column this month Kerri Zane, author of It Takes All 5: A Single Mom’s Guide to Finding the REAL One, on sale now, examines vacation experiences that work for tots and teens. Find out some new [...]
Loud & Proud Southern Style: 4 LBGT Parades Worth Visitng
June is LGBT pride month. While you might think of celebrations in New York or Los Angeles, some Southern states are fast becoming home to some of the most interesting Gay Pride events, so we asked Charles Edwards Hicks to look at what it means to be loud and proud down South. Many Americans view [...]
