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Peter Answers Your Questions — January 21, 2025

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/01/22

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Peter Answers Your Questions — January 21, 2025 This week, Peter answered your questions from the Salamander hotel in Washington DC. Peter answers your questions on travel insurance, overtourism, the FAA, and more. Each week during our CBS Radio Show, Eye on Travel, Peter answers your travel questions. You can ask Peter your own travel questions by emailing him at peter@petergreenberg.com or tweeting... The post Peter Answers Your Questions — January

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Truth Behind “Free Companion Tickets”

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/01/17

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Truth Behind “Free Companion Tickets”You’ve seen the offers, perhaps even heard the flight attendants announce: “Sign up for a new mileage-based credit card and get a free companion ticket.” Sounds good, right? Now let’s read the fine print. Take the Barclay Aviator card linked to American Airlines: You’ll get the companion ticket, but you need to spend... The post Truth Behind “Free Companion Tickets”

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U.S. Airlines Expanding Internationally, Cutting...

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/01/15

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - U.S. Airlines Expanding Internationally, Cutting Domestic RoutesThe year 2025 may go down as the year U.S. airlines rapidly expanded their international routes. But at the same time, many carriers have reduced or outright eliminated domestic routes. Frontier Airlines has essentially taken an axe to their route network, suspending more than 40 cities, including Raleigh-Durham to Buffalo, Cincinnati, Midway, New Orleans,... The post U.S. Airlines

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Popular U.S. Relocation Destinations

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2025/01/14

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Popular U.S. Relocation Destinations There’s travel to visit a new destination, and then there’s travel to move permanently to a new destination. A growing number of Americans are on the move to relocate. Where are most of them heading? To southern states. Coming in first is North Carolina, followed by South Carolina and Florida. Oklahoma is now registering as... The post Popular U.S. Relocation Destinations appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Photo of the Week — January 14, 2025

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/01/14

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — January 14, 2025 Congratulations to this week’s winner, Joanne DiBona! Joanne writes: I returned from a truly majestic Viking Cruise that took us through the Western Mediterranean from Barcelona to Rome. Our tour of Florence was beyond magical (as was most of the trip, with fantastic late fall weather and the bluest of skies). Our expert Viking Cruise guides... The post Photo of the Week — January 14, 2025

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HIDDEN UGANDA: Sneak Peek

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2025/01/13

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - HIDDEN UGANDA: Sneak Peek Get ready for a journey into the heart of Africa, to a place most people have never experienced, as we navigate a country where old rhythms live on, and ancient instruments create modern sounds. It’s a land of secluded wonders, and endless bounties, all waiting to be discovered by the outside world. Here’s a sneak... The post HIDDEN UGANDA: Sneak Peek appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Fake Review Trend: A New Twist

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2025/01/13

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Fake Review Trend: A New Twist We’ve all heard about phony online 4 and 5-star reviews, where some restaurants fraudulently post rave notices from customers who don’t exist. But now there’s a bizarre twist to the bogus online reviews. In an attempt to free up tables at some very popular establishments, someone in London has been posting glowing, over-the-top, and... The post Fake Review Trend: A New Twist appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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How to Help: Los Angeles Fires

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2025/01/12

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - How to Help: Los Angeles Fires This photo was taken late last year when I visited with a special firefighting plane in Montana, one of the types of planes now being used to fight the California fires. And as a firefighter myself and a Los Angeles resident, I want to send a special thank you to all the firefighters and first... The post How to Help: Los Angeles Fires appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Air Turbulence and Climate Change: What You Need to Know

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/01/09

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Air Turbulence and Climate Change: What You Need to KnowGlobal warming and climate change apparently also contribute to air turbulence, and the latest research shows the most turbulent flight routes for the past year. They include: Milan in Italy to both Geneva and Zurich in Switzerland Routes from Chongqing and Chengdu in China From Osaka in Japan From Santiago in Chile Forewarned may be... The post Air Turbulence and Climate Change: What You Need

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AirTags Help Track Lost Luggage: A Gamechanger for...

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2025/01/08

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - AirTags Help Track Lost Luggage: A Gamechanger for TravelersIf you’re like me, you approach air travel with this caution: There are only two kinds of airline bags…carry-on and lost. But if you have to check your bags — and I admit I often check bags — the advent of AirTags has certainly helped locate lost luggage. In many cases, travelers know before the... The post AirTags Help Track Lost Luggage: A Gamechanger for Travelers appeared

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Cashless Toll Roads: What You Need to Know

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2025/01/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Cashless Toll Roads: What You Need to KnowPlanning a road trip in your own car or a rental vehicle? The days of throwing quarters into toll baskets are nearly over, and we’re now in the age of cashless tolls. If you have a registered toll payment account in your city, it’s easier than ever. But if you’re traveling out... The post Cashless Toll Roads: What You Need to Know appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Photo of the Week — January 3, 2024

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2025/01/02

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — January 3, 2024Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Theodora Rellos! Theodora writes, “This is a photo of the former guild houses at the Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium lit for Christmas.” For a chance at being next week’s photo of the week winner, email your travel photo and story to: photocontest@petergreenberg.com. The post Photo of the Week — January 3, 2024 appeared first on Peter

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Reclining Seats: A Thing of the Past?

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/01/01

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Reclining Seats: A Thing of the Past?When was the last time you tried to recline your seat in coach? Or, perhaps a better question: did the seat even recline more than an inch? As airlines continue to add more seats to the back of their planes, it’s become nearly impossible to recline comfortably. Even if the seat does recline, you... The post Reclining Seats: A Thing of the Past? appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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US DOT Proposes Cash Compensation for Delayed Flights

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/25

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - US DOT Proposes Cash Compensation for Delayed FlightsThere’s some good news for travelers. The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed cash compensation for passengers — between $200 and $775 — for delayed flights. Under the new rules, if your domestic flight is delayed between 3 to 6 hours, you’re entitled to up to $300. Longer delays trigger compensation of up to $775. ... The post US DOT Proposes Cash Compensation for Delayed

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Travel Insurance Tips to Avoid Surprises

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/20

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Travel Insurance Tips to Avoid SurprisesFor many of us, travel insurance remains a confusing, unclear, and often frustrating part of our travel experience. More and more travelers are discovering their claims have been denied. One reason? They didn’t read the policy before buying the insurance. That’s not always easy to do, especially online. Or, they had a pre-existing medical condition.... The post Travel Insurance Tips to Avoid Surprises appeared

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Quirky Winter Festivals You Can’t Miss

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/19

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Quirky Winter Festivals You Can’t MissIf you dress properly, it’s time to travel and participate in some very interesting — some might say unusual — winter festivals. In Nederland, Colorado, you can celebrate Grandpa Bredo, who is cryogenically frozen at the Frozen Dead Guy Days Festival. Participate in their coffin races or enjoy the parade of hearses. In Anchorage, Alaska,... The post Quirky Winter Festivals You Can’t Miss

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Peter Answers Your Questions — December 17, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/18

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Peter Answers Your Questions — December 17, 2024This week, Peter answered your questions from the Carlton Cannes in Cannes, France. Peter answers your questions on refunds on cruises, baggage tracking devices, and more. Each week during our CBS Radio Show, Eye on Travel, Peter answers your travel questions. You can ask Peter your own travel questions by emailing him at peter@petergreenberg.com or... The post Peter Answers Your Questions — December

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Air Canada’s New Carry-On Bag Fees

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/17

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Air Canada’s New Carry-On Bag Fees I’ve always said that friends don’t let friends fly basic economy. And now, here’s another reason. Just when you thought airline charges couldn’t get worse, one airline will now start charging for carry-on bags. If you’re flying basic economy on Air Canada, the airline will charge extra if you bring on any carry-on bag larger... The post Air Canada’s New Carry-On Bag Fees appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Photo of the Week — December 17, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/16

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — December 17, 2024 Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Chrissy Westra! She titles this one, “Looking through an arch at Arches National Park.” “Driving from Boulder, CO to Moab, UT was truly a spectacular experience,” she writes. “To do this you must first drive through mountain passes at elevations of 11,000 ft or more. We experienced snow, sleet,... The post Photo of the Week — December 17,

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Alternative Winter Activities Beyond Skiing

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/15

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Alternative Winter Activities Beyond Skiing It’s ski season! But what if there’s less snowfall this year or the conditions aren’t right for making snow? Or what if you just don’t ski? In Breckenridge, Colorado, you can take a 2-hour zipline tour through the mountains. In Mont Tremblant, Quebec, take an off-road guided ATV tour along the northern edge of this... The post Alternative Winter Activities Beyond Skiing appeared first on Peter

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