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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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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Eye on Travel — Kingsport, Tennessee — November 9, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/09

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Kingsport, Tennessee — November 9, 2024 This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from Kingsport, Tennessee. Peter has all the post-election travel updates. Plus, what can get you thrown off a plane? Some interesting reasons that go beyond drunk and disorderly conduct. Then, Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, talks about the difference between a country’s “carrying capacity” and “welcoming capacity”

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Plummeting International Airfares

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/08

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Plummeting International Airfares 11/8/24 International airline ticket prices are plummeting, with significant reductions not just for the remainder of 2024 but also for the first three months of 2025. For example, an American Airlines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam in December costs just $385 round trip, while JetBlue offers a round trip from Boston to... The post Plummeting International Airfares appeared first on Peter

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Venice’s Entrance Fee: Managing Overtourism

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/08

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Venice’s Entrance Fee: Managing OvertourismLast summer, Venice imposed a five-euro entrance fee on visitors without hotel reservations to manage overtourism. The city generated nearly $3 million in fees, but tourist numbers didn’t drop. So what is Venice doing this year? The city will nearly double the number of “peak tourism” days that require this entrance fee. If you don’t pay... The post Venice’s Entrance

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World-Famous Christmas Markets

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/08

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - World-Famous Christmas Markets The most famous Christmas markets are in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, but there are also fantastic markets in other parts of the world. In Cusco, Peru, you’ll find the 500-year-old Santurantikuy Christmas market, brimming with arts and crafts vendors. In Barcelona, the Fira de Santa Llúcia showcases uniquely Catalan handcrafted gifts and... The post World-Famous Christmas Markets appeared first on Peter

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Peter Answers Your Questions — November 5, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/06

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Peter Answers Your Questions — November 5, 2024 This week, Peter answered your questions from Texas Hill Country. Peter answers your questions on travel to Western North Carolina 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 him your questions... The post Peter Answers Your Questions — November 5,

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Airport Check-In Guidelines

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/06

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Airport Check-In GuidelinesHow early should you arrive at the airport to catch your flight? More importantly, what’s the cutoff time for checking in for your domestic flight and luggage? A few years ago, many airlines had a 40-minute cutoff, which then increased to 45 minutes. Now, one airline has upped it to 50 minutes before flight... The post Airport Check-In Guidelines appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Meet Airport Therapy Animals

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/04

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Meet Airport Therapy Animals For many travelers, getting to an airport can be a challenge, but being at the airport can be even more stressful. That’s why over 80 airports in the U.S. now have a small herd of therapy animals to help soothe anxious travelers. You can find Brody the therapy dog in Miami or Xeli... The post Meet Airport Therapy Animals appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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New Child Car Seat Safety Standards

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/04

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - New Child Car Seat Safety Standards If you have kids and plan to travel by car, be aware of the new safety standards for child car seats. Current statistics show that car seats reduce fatalities by 71% for babies and 54% for small children. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has now imposed new standards for these seats, meaning stricter regulations and the requirement of three-point seatbelts.... The post New Child Car Seat

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