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Special Report: Project Orbis

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/08/13

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Special Report: Project OrbisThere’s a very special airline that’s been flying since 1982. And it flies all over the world, to destinations ranging from Panama to Ethiopia. But you can’t buy a ticket on these flights. It’s only got seats for a select few, all of whom are on a special mission: It’s called Project Orbis. Correspondent Mark... The post Special Report: Project Orbis appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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How One Museum Membership Can Unlock Hundreds More

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/08/13

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - How One Museum Membership Can Unlock Hundreds More When you travel, you can get free reciprocal benefits at museums around America. Most people don’t know that in many cases, if you have a museum membership, you could have free access to hundreds more. Two programs — the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) and the Reciprocal Organization of Associated Museums (ROAM) — offer... The post How One Museum Membership Can Unlock

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Why Your Amtrak Train Is Late

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/25

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Why Your Amtrak Train Is LateTaking an Amtrak train? Chances are you’re going to be late in arriving. Why? Because Amtrak doesn’t own much of the tracks it runs on, the freight lines do. And this is despite a law that gives passenger trains something called schedule preference. But there’s an ironic twist. The freight lines also argue that Amtrak... The post Why Your Amtrak Train Is Late appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Driving High? It’s Not Safer Than You Think

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/24

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Driving High? It’s Not Safer Than You ThinkIf you think driving after smoking weed is safer than driving after drinking, think again. A recent study in the Journal of Management Policy and Practice found that in certain states where retail marijuana is legal, including Colorado, California, and Michigan, fatal car crashes involving cannabis rose by as much as 154%. Another national study... The post Driving High? It’s Not Safer Than You

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Photo of the Week — July 24, 2025

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/24

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — July 24, 2025Congratulations to this week’s photo of the week winner, Mary Carlson! Mary writes, “My significant other and I were heading from Minnesota to California to attend a wedding. He had never flown west before, and became mesmerized with the scenery as we flew over the Grand Canyon. We couldn’t have asked for a clearer, sunnier... The post Photo of the Week — July 24, 2025 appeared first on Peter

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Eye on Travel — Vinoy in St. Petersburg — July 19, 2025

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/19

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Vinoy in St. Petersburg — July 19, 2025This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from the historic Vinoy hotel in St. Petersburg, Florida. I have all the travel updates, ranging from the continuing Air India crash investigation to some new airline routes (and routes suddenly canceled), a beach resort opening in… North Korea? And how one airline is considering going beyond “basic economy”... The post Eye

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Broadway-Quality Theater: Here’s Where to Find It

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/18

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Broadway-Quality Theater: Here’s Where to Find ItA growing number of impressive theater districts in cities across America now make it possible to see Broadway plays and musicals without going to… Broadway — often at a fraction of the price. There’s Playhouse Square in Cleveland — the biggest performing arts district outside of Broadway. There’s the Jupiter Theatre in Florida, which has... The post Broadway-Quality Theater: Here’s

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All Aboard: 2025 Is the Year of Epic European Train...

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/17

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - All Aboard: 2025 Is the Year of Epic European Train TravelThe year 2025 is quickly becoming the year of great train travel in Europe, with many new routes to and through some surprising destinations. The Baltic Express runs from Prague in the Czech Republic to Gdynia in Poland, through the rural regions of Central Europe. The European Sleeper goes from Brussels to Venice on a... The post All Aboard: 2025 Is the Year of Epic European Train Travel

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The Travel Detective Season 10 Now Streaming

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/11

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - The Travel Detective Season 10 Now StreamingOn this season of The Travel Detective, we’ll voyage across the globe, starting with a trip to the Galapagos Islands to experience true sustainable tourism — at sea. Then, we’ll learn the ancient rituals of the Hualapai people of Grand Canyon West. Our journey continues to Italy, where we’ll explore how one cruise line has... The post The Travel Detective Season 10 Now Streaming appeared first on Peter

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Accessible Travel for Hotels

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/11

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Accessible Travel for Hotels Good hospitality means making every guest feel welcome, and some companies are redefining what it means to be accessible. Hilton has teamed up with the “Be My Eyes” app to support blind and low-vision guests in the U.S. and Canada, providing real-time help with things like reservations and room controls. In Northern Europe, Scandic Hotels... The post Accessible Travel for Hotels appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Photo of the Week — July 11, 2025

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/11

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — July 11, 2025Congratulations to this week’s photo of the week winner, Richard Yelen! Richard writes, “I’m 187 miles above the Arctic Circle in Ilulissat, Greenland. This is the view from the restaurant window.” 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 — July 11, 2025 appeared first on

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Beaches to Avoid: Surprising Water Safety Data

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/10

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Beaches to Avoid: Surprising Water Safety DataIt’s a no brainer that when we travel to a beach, we want the water to be clean… but according to the latest research from the Surfrider Foundation, there are some beaches you might want to avoid entirely and they’re in locations that might surprise you. In Hawaii, there are a number of dangerous bacteria... The post Beaches to Avoid: Surprising Water Safety Data appeared first on Peter Greenberg

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Sunscreen Bans and Coral Reef Safety

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/09

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Sunscreen Bans and Coral Reef SafetyIf you’re buying sunscreen for an upcoming vacation, buyer beware. Some countries as well as U.S. states have all passed laws banning certain sunscreen ingredients that can cause damage to coral reefs. The main chemicals being targeted are oxybenzone and octinoxate. And some destinations like Palau have banned up to ten common sunscreen ingredients. To... The post Sunscreen Bans and Coral Reef Safety appeared first

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Airports Are Turning Down the Volume

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/04

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Airports Are Turning Down the VolumeWhat’s one of the more annoying parts of your airport experience — gratuitous noise — ranging from canned music from airport concessionaires, to overlapping airline gate boarding announcements, to security PA’s, to welcome recorded messages from local mayors. But now a number of airports are trying to be more quiet. San Francisco worked with airlines... The post Airports Are Turning Down the Volume

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Flying With a Wheelchair? These Airlines Handle It Best

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/07/02

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Flying With a Wheelchair? These Airlines Handle It BestIt seems more and more airlines are mishandling, or damaging, wheelchairs and scooters belonging to passengers with mobility issues. But a recent study from Insure My Trip looked at U.S. Department of Transportation data, and has ranked the best and worst airlines for those traveling in a wheelchair. Scoring best — for least number of... The post Flying With a Wheelchair? These Airlines

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Eye on Travel — Santa Monica, California — June 28, 2025

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/06/28

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Santa Monica, California — June 28, 2025This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from The Regent Hotel in Santa Monica, California. Peter has all the travel updates, ranging from the skies over Iran to the continuing investigation into the Air India crash, and the latest NTSB hearings on Alaska Flight 1282 from January, 2024, and what this all means to... The post Eye on Travel — Santa Monica, California —

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U.S. Airports With the Highest Baggage Theft Rates

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/06/11

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - U.S. Airports With the Highest Baggage Theft RatesEvery time you check into a flight, great attention is paid to your checked bags, which must go through security screening. But what happens when you land? That’s another story. There is no security. And the bigger the airport, the more likely your bag might be stolen. In the latest research, DFW in Dallas is... The post U.S. Airports With the Highest Baggage Theft Rates appeared first on Peter

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What to Do When Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/06/06

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - What to Do When Your Flight Is Canceled or DelayedThis summer, with more people traveling than in recent years, expect some flight delays and cancellations. But don’t panic. Do what I do — if your flight is canceled or delayed, don’t wait in that long line at the airport. While you’re standing there, call the airline directly. And better yet — if you’re flying... The post What to Do When Your Flight Is Canceled or Delayed appeared

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Do You Know Your Airline’s Contract of Carriage?

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/05/30

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Do You Know Your Airline’s Contract of Carriage?Here’s an air travel term you may not know but you need to. It’s called the contract of carriage. And every airline has one. It’s not the ticket you bought. It’s not the confirmation email the airline sent you. It’s the actual document that spells out in detail what the airline promises to do —... The post Do You Know Your Airline’s Contract of Carriage? appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Why You Should Always Book Direct with the Airline

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/05/29

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Why You Should Always Book Direct with the AirlineIf there’s one basic travel rule I follow — and that you should follow — it’s never book your airline tickets through a third-party website. Always book directly with the airline. The reason? If something goes wrong — a cancellation or a delay — and you want to rebook or change your ticket, the airline... The post Why You Should Always Book Direct with the Airline appeared

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