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Where And When To Find Peak Fall Foliage

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/09/17

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Where And When To Find Peak Fall FoliageIt’s that fall foliage time of year, but the challenge each year for leaf peepers, is where and when to look for change in colors. It’s looking like the best time might be between October 10 and 24. And where? Try Bucks County, Pennsylvania, as well as New York’s Hudson Valley, which spans more than... The post Where And When To Find Peak Fall Foliage appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Why Fall and Winter Are the Best Times to Visit U.S....

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/09/09

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Why Fall and Winter Are the Best Times to Visit U.S. National ParksThis past summer, many U.S. national parks were either overcrowded, understaffed, or in some cases, both. But fall and winter months become the best choice to visit a national park. Here are the parks that are least visited in winter—and most attractive: Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, Zion National Park in Utah, Death Valley... The post Why Fall and Winter Are the Best

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What Not to Trust in Your Hotel Room

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/09/08

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - What Not to Trust in Your Hotel Room The next time you check into a hotel, keep in mind that there are some parts of your hotel room that may not get properly serviced or cleaned thoroughly. So do what I do. I don’t trust that the duvet on the bed or bedspread is clean. I take it off and throw it in... The post What Not to Trust in Your Hotel Room appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Hidden Alabama Sneak Peek

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/09/08

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Hidden Alabama Sneak Peek Get ready to discover the unknown dimensions of a historic southern state. We’ll take you from the swamps, to the stars, to find the creative spirit that defines so much of American music, as well as the stories of a real field of dreams. Plus, a trail that shaped the conscience of the nation. Here’s... The post Hidden Alabama Sneak Peek appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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These Common Items Are Now Banned in Your Carry-on Bag

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/09/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - These Common Items Are Now Banned in Your Carry-on Bag The good news is you can now go through TSA security checkpoints without having to take your shoes off. However, the TSA is now adding to the list of banned items in your carry-on bags. No more cordless electric curling irons, because in many cases they use flammable butane cartridges. No aerosol insecticides. And no... The post These Common Items Are Now Banned in Your Carry-on Bag appeared first

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Photo of the Week — September 4, 2025

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/09/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — September 4, 2025 Congratulations to this week’s photo of the week winner, Betsy Wurster! Betsy writes, “We were lucky to see lion cubs several times in Tanzania in June. What a joy they are.” 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 — September 4, 2025 appeared first on Peter Greenberg

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Can Apps Really Help You Beat Jet Lag?

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/09/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Can Apps Really Help You Beat Jet Lag? Are you affected by jet lag? There are now a number of apps that supposedly help you conquer it. One is called simply StopJetLag, and for about $78 it gives you advice on sleep, meals to avoid, light, and exercise that you’re supposed to use three days before a trip. FlyKitt is a $99 app... The post Can Apps Really Help You Beat Jet Lag? appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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That “Window Seat” Might Not Have a Window

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/09/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - That “Window Seat” Might Not Have a Window When is a window seat not a window seat? When you’re sitting at a window seat and there’s… no window. There is currently a class action lawsuit against two U.S. airlines for upselling window seats without windows. In a number of cases, they charged travelers up to $169 for a preferred window seat where, due... The post That “Window Seat” Might Not Have a Window appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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These Countries Are Overwhelmed with Tourists

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/09/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - These Countries Are Overwhelmed with Tourists One of the definitions of overtourism is when citizens of a country feel they’ve been outnumbered by visitors. And in some cases, those numbers are staggering. So which are the most crowded destinations or countries? The answers might surprise you. The most crowded place, especially this Jubilee Year, is Vatican City, the smallest country in... The post These Countries Are Overwhelmed with Tourists

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Why Fewer Tourists Are Visiting the U.S. in 2025

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/09/02

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Why Fewer Tourists Are Visiting the U.S. in 2025 Tourism to the United States has been dropping dramatically since February. In fact, the U.S. was the only destination among 184 countries projected to see a decline in visitor spending in 2025, as much as $25 billion, or maybe even more. Compounding the problem, the new charge — the U.S. calls it a visa integrity... The post Why Fewer Tourists Are Visiting the U.S. in 2025 appeared first on Peter

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Eye on Travel — August 30, 2025

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/08/30

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — August 30, 2025This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from northeastern Pennsylvania, in the middle of the Poconos and The Lodge at Woodloch. Peter has all the travel updates, from a huge international airfare sale to the changing definitions (and pricing) of a window seat. The latest on Southwest and baggage, and the new Amtrak trains start their... The post Eye on Travel — August 30, 2025 appeared first on Peter

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Airports With the Best Food in the World

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/08/28

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Airports With the Best Food in the WorldWhen it comes to eating while traveling, two oxymorons come to mind: airline food and airport food. I can’t help you much when it comes to eating on the plane, but happy to report some surprisingly good airport food around the world. Hamad International in Doha has some of the best dining in the world. ... The post Airports With the Best Food in the World appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Truth About Air Turbulence

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/08/28

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Truth About Air Turbulence Air turbulence is a serious subject, and it might surprise you to know that turbulence is the leading cause of injuries to passengers and flight attendants. It costs U.S. airlines nearly $500 million a year in medical costs, injuries, delays, and physical damage. The number of turbulence incidents is increasing, and scientists attribute this to... The post Truth About Air Turbulence appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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What to Do When You’ve Been Downgraded on a Flight

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/08/28

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - What to Do When You’ve Been Downgraded on a Flight You bought an Economy Plus or a Business Class ticket, and your return flight is either oversold or they changed to a smaller airplane — and you’re downgraded. They owe you a refund. But how do they calculate the fare difference? In many cases, the airline will apply the cost of a full fare refundable... The post What to Do When You’ve Been Downgraded on a Flight appeared first on Peter Greenberg

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TSA and Liquids: What’s Actually Banned?

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/08/28

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - TSA and Liquids: What’s Actually Banned? 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 TSA and Liquids: What’s Actually Banned? appeared first on Peter Greenberg

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Photo of the Week — August 27, 2025

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/08/27

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — August 27, 2025Congratulations to this week’s photo of the week winner, Sandy Smith! Sandy writes, “This is a completely un-doctored photo that I took of the Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland. The cloud formed a heart shape as we were standing on the bridge, admiring her majesty. I fell in love with Switzerland. I’d like to think she... The post Photo of the Week — August 27, 2025 appeared first on Peter

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Eye on Travel — Caesars Palace in Las Vegas — August...

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/08/23

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Caesars Palace in Las Vegas — August 23, 2025This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from the Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the annual Virtuoso Travel Week, where 4,800 travel professionals, CEOs, owners, and travel advisors from 107 countries descend on the city. Peter has all the travel updates, ranging from the continuing NTSB investigation and reports on the... The post Eye on Travel

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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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