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Airline Passenger Behavior

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/16

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Airline Passenger Behavior Are airline passengers becoming better behaved? Consider this: the FAA has reported that it sent only 43 cases of unruly, disruptive, or violent airline passenger behavior to the FBI over the past year. Airlines had reported more than 1,200 cases, but that figure is still down 80% from 2021, when there were over 6,000... The post Airline Passenger Behavior appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Airports with Best On-Time Early Morning Flights

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/13

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Airports with Best On-Time Early Morning FlightsWe’ve all heard the advice to book the first flight of the day or opt for a red-eye flight. However, some airports excel at on-time performance for early morning or late-night flights better than others. According to recent research, the best U.S. airports for early morning flights are Cleveland, Kansas City, Fort Myers,... The post Airports with Best On-Time Early Morning Flights appeared first

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What “See Agent” Means

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/11

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - What “See Agent” MeansIf you see “see agent” next to your flight on a departure board or boarding pass, act quickly to speak with an airline representative. This notice could mean a range of issues: you might not have an assigned seat, the airline may have switched to a smaller aircraft, or there could be issues with... The post What “See Agent” Means appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Photo of the Week — September 11, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/10

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — September 11, 2024Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Beverly Epstein! Beverly writes, “I took this picture on a cruise ship called Viking Octantis in January 2024. The ship started from Ushuaia, Argentina and sailed to Antarctica. We faced huge waves in Drake’s Passage within a day of starting our journey — the waves were up to 20... The post Photo of the Week — September 11, 2024 appeared first

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European Union’s Annual Bathing Water Assessment

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/10

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - European Union’s Annual Bathing Water Assessment In preparation for this year’s Olympics, France invested over a billion dollars to clean up the Seine River in Paris. While there’s ongoing debate about whether the Seine is safe for swimming, there’s good news for Europe. The European Union has published its annual bathing water assessment, revealing that 96% of bathing waters meet... The post European Union’s Annual Bathing Water

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Rental Electric Vehicles

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/09

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Rental Electric Vehicles Recently, many rental car companies jumped on the electric vehicle (EV) bandwagon by ordering thousands of EVs to add to their fleets. However, travelers have shown a lukewarm response. While driving an EV in your own town might be manageable, rental car drivers need both range and a widespread network of charging stations. ... The post Rental Electric Vehicles appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Airline Apps: Helping or Hindering?

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/06

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Airline Apps: Helping or Hindering?There are some airline computer programs and apps — even though well intentioned — that can hinder more than they help. Consider this: your first of two flights is late, and when you land at your connecting airport, you must run to your gate to make your flight. American Airlines has a computer program that,... The post Airline Apps: Helping or Hindering? appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Countries Where Some Prescription Drugs Are Banned

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/09/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Countries Where Some Prescription Drugs Are BannedThe fact that you might have a legitimate medical need for prescription drugs when you travel doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be allowed to bring them on your trip. Some common prescription drugs have been banned by a growing number of countries. Codeine is banned by Colombia, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. Amphetamines — or... The post Countries Where Some Prescription Drugs Are Banned

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Airport Bans Motorized Suitcases

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2024/09/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Airport Bans Motorized Suitcases Most travelers know about the TSA liquid rule, or about the rule against packing lithium ion batteries in your checked baggage. But now, at least one airport has banned the use of motorized, rideable suitcases. In Japan, it’s no longer legal to ride your suitcase through the airport. It’s because of a rise... The post Airport Bans Motorized Suitcases appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Eye on Travel — Naviva Four Seasons — August 31, 2024

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/08/31

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Naviva Four Seasons — August 31, 2024This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from Naviva Four Seasons in Punta Mita, Mexico. Peter has all the travel updates, including the possibility of a huge airfare war that could happen as soon as September 3rd. Captain Dennis Tajer, American Airlines 737 pilot, reports on the heated trail between Boeing and the National Transportation Safety Board. Zach Griff, from The Points Guy,

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Photo of the Week — August 30, 2024

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2024/08/29

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — August 30, 2024Congratulations to this week’s winner, Dudley! Dudley writes, “Toured Portugal and Spain this month and here is Toledo on a beautiful day.” 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 — August 30, 2024 appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Spots in the US Where You May Not Need a Car

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/08/29

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Spots in the US Where You May Not Need a Car There are still some great destinations you can visit around the US, where you don’t need a car. Mackinac Island in Michigan is one of them. You take a ferry, and then once you get there, you can either walk, bike, or go around in a horse-drawn carriage. Cars have been forbidden since 1898. In... The post Spots in the US Where You May Not Need a Car appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Vacuum Seal Bags: Warning

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/08/23

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Vacuum Seal Bags: WarningYou see them advertised all the time — vacuum seal compression bags, that in theory allow you to store clothing more efficiently when space is a critical issue. That might work well if you’re living with limited space in an apartment, but many travelers use them when packing their check in bags. But there’s... The post Vacuum Seal Bags: Warning appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Biloxi Oyster Schooner — America’s Hidden Coast:...

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/08/21

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Biloxi Oyster Schooner — America’s Hidden Coast: MississippiYou can’t get a true feel of the history of southern Mississippi without getting out on the water, and telling the story of the Biloxi oyster schooner, which once helped the region become the seafood capital of the world. America’s Hidden Coast: Mississippi debuts on public television in September. Check your local listings. The post Biloxi Oyster Schooner —

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Special Interest Cruises

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/08/16

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Special Interest CruisesWith the cruise ship industry booming, it’s not a surprise that there are more than 1,200 different ports of call around the world. But it’s now more than just cruise destinations that have expanded, but special interest cruises devoted to sports fans, doctors, amateur archaeologists, as well as diehard explorers. Ponant Cruises is... The post Special Interest Cruises appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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Apps for Boaters

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/08/09

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Apps for BoatersIf you like to travel on cruise ships or you’re a recreational boater, there are a number of great apps that can literally help you plot your course and get weather alerts. Savvy Navvy has everything from GPS tracking to weather charts and tidal information. Think of this as Google Maps for boaters and... The post Apps for Boaters appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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The Travel Detective Season 9 Now Streaming

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/08/09

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - The Travel Detective Season 9 Now StreamingOn this ninth season of The Travel Detective, we’ll navigate a brave new world as a special cruise ship research team sails some uncharted waters in Antarctica. Then, we’ll explore the amazing rebirth of a once forgotten major city — Detroit. We’ll test drive some military hardware in an unusual museum in Seattle NorthCountry, and... The post The Travel Detective Season 9 Now Streaming appeared first on

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Useful Websites for Summer

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/08/08

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Useful Websites for SummerIt’s already a long hot summer for travel, but there are a number of useful websites that can help you mitigate the travel stress and abuse. Want to know where the mosquitos are? Try MosquitoForecast.org. There are great summer safety tips at RedCross.org. Have an allergy or worried about UV danger from... The post Useful Websites for Summer appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Destination Dupes

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/08/06

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Destination DupesWith rising airfare, and hotel prices, this may be the year of Plan B travel, otherwise known as destination dupes — vacation locations that give similar experiences to bucket list favorites without the crowds, high prices and travel distance to get there. Instead of Florence, try northwest Tuscany. Instead of Hawaii, try Grenada. ... The post Destination Dupes appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Airport Food I’d Recommend

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2024/08/05

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Airport Food I’d Recommend When it comes to eating while traveling, there are two oxymorons that come to mind: airline food and airport food. I can’t help you much when it comes to eating on the plane, but I’m happy to report there is some surprisingly good airport food around the world. Hamad International Airport in Doha... The post Airport Food I’d Recommend appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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