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Archive for February, 2010

February 2010 Radio Archives

On February 6, 2010, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from The Atlantic Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Check out more guests from this show here. Listen to the show here: Hour 1 Hour 2 Hour 3 For destination information, check out the Ask the Locals City Guide: Fort Lauderdale. For more destination information, don’t [...]

Weekly International Travel News Roundup

Weekly International Travel News Roundup

It’s the last day of February, but the shortest month of the year has proven to be one of the most eventful. Check out this handy roundup of the top travel stories of the week, including the final updates from the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and Peter’s take on all those passengers getting thrown [...]

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Cancun, Mexico

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Cancun, Mexico

Peter is broadcasting his latest radio show from the Ritz-Carlton Cancun in Mexico. Long known as a party-centric destination, the Cancun area has evolved into so much more. So we asked locals what they recommend for activities, restaurants and fun in the area.

Hampton Beach Fire Damages Popular Oceanfront While Costa Cruise Ship Crashes in Egypt

Hampton Beach Fire Damages Popular Oceanfront While Costa Cruise Ship Crashes in Egypt

Firefighters in New Hampshire battled a five-alarm fire last night that started at the Surf Hotel in Hampton Beach. The blaze spread and tore through four more buildings before firefighters were able to bring it under control. The Hampton Beach area draws a crowd every summer and tourism is an integral part of the region’s [...]

Healthy Travel Programs at Hotels

If your goal is to stay or get fit on the road, it helps when your hotel gets involved. Here are a few hotels that are going above and beyond the traditional workout room.

River Cruises: Educational Travel in China, Russia & Europe

River Cruises: Educational Travel in China, Russia & Europe

Cruises aren’t just about over-the-top activities and lavish accommodations. Educational-themed river cruises allow travelers to drift from town to town, soaking in the history and culture of the region.   Dara Bramson investigates how education, both onboard and on shore, enhanced the travel experience while sailing Yangtze River in China. It’s no secret that the [...]

Trainer Killed by Whale at SeaWorld in Orlando

Trainer Killed by Whale at SeaWorld in Orlando

SeaWorld, Orlando whale trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed Wednesday after a 12,000-pound killer whale named Tilikum grabbed her and dragged her underwater. What does the future have in store for Tilikum and the animal shows at SeaWorld? Keep reading for more details.

Radio Guests – February 27, 2010 – Cancun, Mexico

Radio Guests – February 27, 2010 – Cancun, Mexico

On Saturday, February 27, 2010, Peter goes live from the Ritz-Carlton Cancun in Cancun, Mexico. Featured guests from the show include: – Scott McCartney, travel editor for The Wall Street Journal, discussing new fees for standby fliers and which airline is the most efficient; – Alberto Firscione Carrascosa, diver from Xalapa, Veracruz & Founder of [...]