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Beware of Basic Business Class

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/04

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Beware of Basic Business Class I’ve always said that friends don’t let friends fly basic economy because if you choose that ultra-cheap fare, you lose almost all perks and rights. But now, some airlines are introducing a concept called “Basic Business Class.” Overseas, Emirates, Finnair, and Qatar Airways have already launched this fare type. In the U.S.,... The post Beware of Basic Business Class appeared first on

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Photo of the Week — November 4, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/04

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — November 4, 2024 Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Jessica Fisher! Jessica writes, “I took this photo on October 8, 2024 at the beach in Post Office Bay on Isla Floreana in the Galápagos Islands. The islands are beautiful and pristine and offer an opportunity to view the endemic wildlife there.” For a chance at being... The post Photo of the Week — November 4, 2024 appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Eye on Travel — Texas Hill Country — November 2, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/11/02

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Texas Hill Country — November 2, 2024This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from Texas Hill Country. Peter has all the travel updates — a new DOT airline refund rule, a bizarre and deadly use of a suitcase. News from Spirit and Frontier — is a merger about to happen? Then, Mike Boyd, President of Boyd Group International, weighs in... The post Eye on Travel — Texas Hill Country — November 2, 2024

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HIDDEN LOUISIANA: Music Box Village

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/10/29

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - HIDDEN LOUISIANA: Music Box VillageThe Music Box Village in New Orleans is an interactive art site and performance space for all ages to learn about music, and enjoy concerts from a variety of performers. But what makes this place unique are the wide range of instruments made from recycled materials. As you’ll see in this clip, it was music... The post HIDDEN LOUISIANA: Music Box Village appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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The Impact of Credit Card Debt

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/10/29

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - The Impact of Credit Card Debt There’s been a significant downturn in domestic travel reservations for the next three months. One reason? Over $1.3 trillion in consumer credit card debt, with most cards averaging a staggering 21.5% interest. This problem is compounded by the fact that only about half of Americans pay their credit card bills in full each month,... The post The Impact of Credit Card Debt appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Airline Dress Codes: What You Need to Know

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/10/29

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Airline Dress Codes: What You Need to Know We’ve all seen stories about passengers being removed from flights for inappropriate dress. But is there an actual airline dress code? The answer: Not really. In the contract of carriage of every airline, there’s a statement that you can’t fly barefoot or emit a strong body odor. However, the language remains vague, meaning... The post Airline Dress Codes: What You Need to Know appeared first on

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Photo of the Week — October 28, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/10/28

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — October 28, 2024 Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Lillian Berger! Lillian writes, “The Aqueduct is an amazing work of architecture by the Romans. While visiting different cities of Spain, this structure really left me in awe. I took several different photos to try and get a good angle. Amazingly, we learned that even though it was... The post Photo of the Week — October 28, 2024 appeared first on Peter

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Eye on Travel — Willard InterContinental in...

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/10/26

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Willard InterContinental in Washington DC — October 26, 2024 This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from the Willard InterContinental hotel in Washington D.C. Peter has all the travel updates, and the latest on Boeing and the FAA. Also, an extended conversation with Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants, on some of the key safety issues the FAA has... The post Eye on Travel —

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How to Help Hurricane Helene Victims

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/10/04

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - How to Help Hurricane Helene VictimsAmerican Red Cross: The American Red Cross is taking donations of any size by online, mail, or phone. Or you can Volunteer to be a part of their Disaster Action Team and be on site volunteering. You can also be a shelter volunteer working with people who have been displaced from their homes. You can... The post How to Help Hurricane Helene Victims appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Guest Gate Passes at Airports

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/10/04

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Guest Gate Passes at Airports It’s a problem for many parents sending their unaccompanied child on a flight, or for friends and family wanting to meet someone on an incoming domestic flight. Can you actually get to the gate without a ticket or boarding pass? The answer — at a growing number of airports — is yes. You... The post Guest Gate Passes at Airports appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Countries That Are Implementing a Tourist Tax

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/10/01

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Countries That Are Implementing a Tourist TaxA growing number of countries are adding a tourist tax or an entry fee to visit, in an attempt to manage overtourism. Starting this month, New Zealand will triple its entry fee to 100 New Zealand dollars. In one Vermont location, if you want to leaf-peep, fall foliage tourism doesn’t have a fee... The post Countries That Are Implementing a Tourist Tax appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Photo of the Week — October 1, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/30

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — October 1, 2024 Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Geoff Keith! Geoff captions this photo, “One of our excursions from a recent trip on the Viking Yi Dun was to the Nanjing Toulou site in southern Fujian, China which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These “earthen” walled buildings housed hundreds of Hakka people. Usually three to five... The post Photo of the Week — October 1, 2024 appeared first on Peter Greenberg

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Death By Selfies

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/30

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Death By Selfies So, what constitutes a great picture when you’re traveling? Answer: one in which you don’t die — literally — trying to take it. We seem to have developed a large and growing group of travelers who think that the definition of a great picture has to include them in that picture. This... The post Death By Selfies appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Peter Answers Your Questions — September 30, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/30

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Peter Answers Your Questions — September 30, 2024 This week, Peter answered your questions from The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong. Peter answers your questions on travel insurance, overtourism in Europe, cruise ships, 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... The post Peter Answers Your Questions —

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Eye on Travel — The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong —...

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/28

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — The Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong — September 28, 2024 This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from the iconic Grande Dame of Hong Kong, The Peninsula Hotel. Peter has all the travel updates. CNN’s Lilit Marcus on the evolution of Hong Kong in the post pandemic world. Writer Doug Lansky talks overtourism around the world — what different destinations are doing to manage the growing number of visitors they’re

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Peter Answers Your Questions — September 24, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/25

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Peter Answers Your Questions — September 24, 2024 This week, Peter answered your questions from aboard the Viking Yi Dun as it sails the South China Sea. Peter answers your questions on cruise ships refunds, the Eurail Pass, using credit cards in Europe, and more. Each week during our CBS Radio Show, Eye on Travel, Peter answers your travel questions. You can ask... The post Peter Answers Your Questions — September 24, 2024 appeared first on Peter

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Know Your Rights: EC Rule 261

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/19

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Know Your Rights: EC Rule 261If you’re flying from or within Europe in 2024, you likely have more rights than when traveling in the US. It’s called EC Rule 261, and it has been around for 20 years. In the event of long flight delays, cancellations, or denied boarding, you’ll receive compensation almost immediately. If your flight originates in a... The post Know Your Rights: EC Rule 261 appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Photo of the Week — September 18, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/17

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — September 18, 2024Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Julie Drohan! Julie sent in this photo of the Old Boat of Caol. She writes, “My mother-in-law is from Scotland, but she has lived in New York for more than 50 years. For her 80th birthday, my husband and his brother, and my sister-in-law and I, traveled back with... The post Photo of the Week — September 18, 2024 appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Passport Stamps: A Relic About to Happen?

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/17

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Passport Stamps: A Relic About to Happen? If all goes according to schedule, passport stamps may become a thing of the past — at least in European Union countries. As of November 10, 2024, a new electronic entry and exit system will be introduced for foreign visitors, meaning most travelers will no longer receive passport stamps. You’ll have your fingerprints and face... The post Passport Stamps: A Relic About to Happen? appeared first on Peter

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HIDDEN BELIZE: Where to Stream It

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/16

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - HIDDEN BELIZE: Where to Stream It In the latest one-hour global television special produced and hosted by CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg, Hidden Belize explores a country that straddles the worlds of Central America and the Caribbean and embraces a deep history flavored with a rich mythology. We’ll help preserve an ancient Mayan temple, fish near the legendary Blue Hole, make native... The post HIDDEN BELIZE: Where to Stream It appeared first

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