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What Constitutes a Banned Liquid at TSA Screening...

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - What Constitutes a Banned Liquid at TSA Screening Checkpoints It’s always been a confusing aspect of airline and airport security: when you’re going through TSA checkpoints, what actually constitutes a banned liquid? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich? A pecan pie? We all know that a can of soda or bottle of water can’t go through security. Large bottles of cologne or moisturizer are... The post What Constitutes a Banned Liquid at TSA Screening

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Peter Answers Your Questions — December 2, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/12/02

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Peter Answers Your Questions — December 2, 2024 This week, Peter answered your questions from The Virgin Hotel, Shoreditch in London. Peter answers your questions on London hotels, refunds, when to book international flights, 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... The post Peter Answers Your Questions — December 2, 2024

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Escape Election Stress: Long-Term Cruises or Homes...

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/29

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Escape Election Stress: Long-Term Cruises or Homes for Just One EuroThe national election may be over, but no matter who you voted for, are you feeling post-election stress? If so, get ready for a possible travel solution. Villa Vie Cruises, based in Florida, announced a new travel program to “fast forward” to the next election. They’re offering one, two, and even four-year-long cruises. The starting... The post Escape Election Stress: Long-Term

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Cheap Airfare: Start at These 15 Airports for Better...

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/27

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Cheap Airfare: Start at These 15 Airports for Better DealsLooking for cheap airfare? You might want to start by considering your departing airport. Skyscanner analyzed the 40 most popular U.S. airports to determine the 15 best for less expensive flights. Number one is Fort Lauderdale, where the average seat price is $318, followed by San Jose, California, at $404. Other affordable options include Sacramento,... The post Cheap Airfare: Start at These

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Alaska Airlines Launches Permanent Electronic Bag Tags

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2024/11/26

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Alaska Airlines Launches Permanent Electronic Bag TagsMany of us have heard about AirTags, which allow you to track your luggage. But now, Alaska Airlines is the first U.S. carrier to offer permanent electronic bag tags. This system allows passengers checking bags to skip the usual step of printing bag tags at the airport. You can program your own permanent tag up... The post Alaska Airlines Launches Permanent Electronic Bag Tags appeared first on

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Holiday Travel: Worst and Best Airports for Delays

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/25

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Holiday Travel: Worst and Best Airports for Delays Consider these numbers: Thanksgiving air travel in 2023 saw 17.1 million people fly, and over the Christmas/New Year period last year, more than 51 million people were screened at TSA checkpoints. But what about this year? Are there better and worse airports for holiday travel? A recent study looked at the 50 largest U.S. airports... The post Holiday Travel: Worst and Best Airports for Delays appeared

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Photo of the Week — November 24, 2024

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2024/11/25

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — November 24, 2024 Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Dave Steinert! Dave writes, “Early morning returning to the sleepy port in Ushuaia, Argentina. We had spent the previous 15 days sailing and visiting amazing sights of Antarctica.” 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 — November 24, 2024 appeared

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Eye on Travel — Saudi Arabia booth at the World...

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/23

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Saudi Arabia booth at the World Travel Market in London — November 23, 2024 This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel comes from the Saudi Arabia booth at the World Travel Market in London — 40,000 world leaders, ministers and CEOs from 150 countries. All talking the present — and future — of travel. Starting with Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso, discussing the increased digitization of travel and

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Airline Algorithms and Connecting Flight Troubles

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/22

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Airline Algorithms and Connecting Flight TroublesFor many travelers, it continues to be a challenge to race from one flight to another in the US to make their connecting flight. One US airline has implemented a computer program that’s supposed to help — but often doesn’t. American Airlines now has an algorithm that measures the time and physical distance between connecting flights. ... The post Airline Algorithms and Connecting Flight

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U.S. Department of Transportation New Rules

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/20

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - U.S. Department of Transportation New RulesRecently, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced new rules that would require airlines to pay cash compensation for flight delays and cancellations. The D.O.T. also announced an investigation into major airlines for possible anti-competitive practices. But now, there’s a question about the new rules and the investigation: will they survive a new Trump administration, which has already... The post

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Hotel With A Past: Armory in Bozeman

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/19

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Hotel With A Past: Armory in BozemanIt’s a story of an improbable building with a colorful legacy in a quintessential mountain town of the American west… with its own robust history of exploration, rugged individualism, and what some might call the true American spirit. And today, it’s a fascinating story of a hotel with a past, in Bozeman, Montana: the Armory. The post Hotel With A Past: Armory in Bozeman appeared first on Peter

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Southwest’s Bag Policy and Overweight Fees

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2024/11/19

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Southwest’s Bag Policy and Overweight Fees Southwest is known for not charging passengers to check two bags each, but like many other airlines, if your bag weighs more than 50 pounds — even by as little as half a pound — be prepared to pay up. If your bag weighs 51 pounds, it will cost you $150. Over 70 pounds? $200.... The post Southwest’s Bag Policy and Overweight Fees appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Photo of the Week — November 19, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/19

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — November 19, 2024 Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Vicki Piel! Vicki writes, “On November 9th when I visited Chambord in the Loire Valley of France, a mirror image of the castle was reflected in the water surrounding it. During the day of my visit, it was cloudy, there was no wind, and the water was still, making... The post Photo of the Week — November 19, 2024 appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Food Festivals Around the World

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/19

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Food Festivals Around the World America is loaded with city food festivals, but overseas, many food festivals focus on just one food item. In Bessières, France, experience the Fête de l’omelette Géante, or the Festival of the Giant Omelet. Herecomma you get to eat from one massive omelet made of 15,000 eggs, big enough to feed 2,000 locals and visitors. In... The post Food Festivals Around the World appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Hot Airfare Deals: November 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/14

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Hot Airfare Deals: November 202411/14/24 In the last 12 months through this past September, airline ticket prices jumped an average of 25%. But there are still some great deals out there for flying within North America. Flying from Birmingham to Fort Lauderdale? It’s only $87. Phoenix to Las Vegas is just $45. LAX to Vancouver costs $102. Denver to... The post Hot Airfare Deals: November 2024 appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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CDC Warns Cruise Passengers: Think Twice Before Using...

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/12

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - CDC Warns Cruise Passengers: Think Twice Before Using Hot TubsNext time you go on a cruise, the Centers for Disease Control have issued a health warning. You might want to reconsider soaking in the ship’s hot tub. So far, eight cases of Legionnaires’ disease were reported from a single cruise ship, but the CDC declined to name the ship or the cruise line. Four... The post CDC Warns Cruise Passengers: Think Twice Before Using Hot Tubs appeared

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Hotel With A Past: The Omni Homestead

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/12

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Hotel With A Past: The Omni Homestead If you’re looking for a big part of history in America, you can often start with a few iconic hotels, like the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, the French Lick Resort in Indiana, and even the Beverly Hills Hotel in California. And then, there’s perhaps the most historic American hotel: the Omni Homestead in Bath... The post Hotel With A Past: The Omni Homestead appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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America’s Hidden Coast: Mississippi — Where to Stream It

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/12

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - America’s Hidden Coast: Mississippi — Where to Stream It Join me as I travel through what some call “the secret coast”, small in size, but bursting with history, adventure, and spirit. In my latest one hour HIDDEN television special, I work on a shrimp boat, deal cards at a casino, help at a special sea turtle rehab facility, and then get on stage to... The post America’s Hidden Coast: Mississippi — Where to Stream It appeared first on

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Photo of the Week — November 12, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/11

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — November 12, 2024 Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Elaine Boulay! Elaine writes, “I took this photo in Smithfield, RI while visiting my mom for a week in October. The trees along the highways and reflected in ponds were spectacular this year. Mom is almost 96 years old and I was thrilled to be able to share these... The post Photo of the Week — November 12, 2024 appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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How Stressed Is Your City?

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/11

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - How Stressed Is Your City? When picking a destination, do you ever think about the stress levels at that location? The financial website WalletHub compared 182 urban areas across the U.S. to determine the country’s most and least stressed locations. It looked at a whole host of metrics — ranging from traffic, suicide rates, poverty, unemployment, even obesity. And the... The post How Stressed Is Your City? appeared first on Peter Greenberg

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