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Eye on Travel — Manchester — November 8, 2025

Peter Greenberg Travel Detective ·

2025/11/08

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Manchester — November 8, 2025This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from Manchester, in the UK. Peter has all the updates on the government shutdown in the U.S. and the air traffic control situation, and how to navigate the inevitable delays and flight cancellations. And a conversation with 737 Captain Dennis Tajer, with his pilot’s perspective on the shutdown and... The post Eye on Travel — Manchester

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Hidden Hotel Fees: Check the Labels

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2025/11/07

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Hidden Hotel Fees: Check the LabelsMore of us are on the lookout for undisclosed extra fees at hotels, ranging from resort fees to unexpected energy surcharges. But now, we apparently need to be aware of intentionally mislabeled fees and charges. Take the case of one Marriott-branded hotel in Texas. The Fairfield Inn and Suites in Plano tried to hide parking... The post Hidden Hotel Fees: Check the Labels appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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A New Kind of Hotel Loyalty Program

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2025/11/07

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - A New Kind of Hotel Loyalty Program Many of us are members of a hotel’s frequent stay program. And most of the members are aware of the frequent stay incentives offered by just about every hotel, in terms of the nights you stay, or by how much money you spend during your stay to earn points. But one hotel chain in Poland... The post A New Kind of Hotel Loyalty Program appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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The Future of Comfortable Coach Travel

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2025/11/07

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - The Future of Comfortable Coach Travel Is there such a thing as a comfortable coach seat? It’s often an elusive search for most airline travelers. Yes, we all know about the exit row. The seat most probably doesn’t recline, but at least your knees are not firmly wedged into your neck. Or bulkhead seats, if you’re traveling with kids, at least... The post The Future of Comfortable Coach Travel appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Flights Canceled: Government Shutdown

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2025/11/07

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Flights Canceled: Government Shutdown11-6-25 The Federal Aviation Administration ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights across the U.S. starting Friday, reducing flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports across the country. Here is a list of the 40 airports affected: 1. Anchorage International in Alaska 2. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International in Georgia 3. Boston Logan International in... The post Flights Canceled: Government

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The Rise of the “Whycation”

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2025/11/05

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - The Rise of the “Whycation”All too often there are surveys and research into top ten lists of popularity and destinations, the hot spots where everyone is going, or wants to go. But now, perhaps some deeper thought research into why we’re going. In Hilton Hotels’ latest trends report, a focus on something called the “Whycation,” a different and growing... The post The Rise of the “Whycation” appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Declining U.S. Tourism and Global Growth

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2025/11/04

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Declining U.S. Tourism and Global GrowthThe numbers are in, and they’re not hopeful or reassuring. Travel to the U.S. from foreign visitors continues to drop, and the number one reason cited: the perception that the U.S. is either unwelcoming or inhospitable to foreigners, or both. That drop has already resulted in lost revenue to U.S. travel and tourism of more... The post Declining U.S. Tourism and Global Growth appeared first on Peter Greenberg

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Photo of the Week — November 3, 2025

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2025/11/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — November 3, 2025 Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Ginger Dixon! Ginger writes, “We watched this female and cubs swim toward the shore, then climb along the rocks. Churchill may be the most amazing place I’ve ever visited! We saw sparring bears, cubs, a bear being choppered into the holding facility (the only Polar Bear holding facility in... The post Photo of the Week — November 3, 2025 appeared

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Holiday Airfares Drop Significantly

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2025/11/03

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Holiday Airfares Drop Significantly The fourth economic quarter usually features some of the lowest airfares of the year, with two notable and unexpected exceptions: Thanksgiving and Christmas. But this year, holiday airfare, for the moment, is the lowest it’s been since 2022. And on some routes, Thanksgiving and Christmas fares have dropped as much as 40 percent. The most... The post Holiday Airfares Drop Significantly appeared first on Peter

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Eye on Travel — Maine — November 1, 2025

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2025/11/01

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Maine — November 1, 2025This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is a special journey to — and all over — the state of Maine. Peter has all the updates on the government shutdown, and the real economic and air safety implications. Then Richard Wiese, President of The Explorers Club, on their missions around the world — and some... The post Eye on Travel — Maine — November 1, 2025 appeared first on Peter Greenberg

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The Future of Comfortable Coach Travel

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2025/10/30

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - The Future of Comfortable Coach TravelIs there such a thing as a comfortable coach seat? It’s often an elusive search for most airline travelers. Yes, we all know about the exit row. The seat most probably doesn’t recline, but at least your knees are not firmly wedged into your neck. Or bulkhead seats, if you’re traveling with kids, at least... The post The Future of Comfortable Coach Travel appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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Choosing the Right Premium Travel Credit Card

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2025/10/29

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Choosing the Right Premium Travel Credit CardIt’s become the war of the upscale travel benefit credit cards, between American Express, Chase, and Capital One. In this premium card arms race, we’re talking high annual fees, ranging from $395 to nearly $900, and the offered perks and savings seem impressive. But each card is different, and you need to investigate in more... The post Choosing the Right Premium Travel Credit Card appeared first on Peter

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Eye on Travel — Rome — October 25, 2025

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2025/10/25

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Eye on Travel — Rome — October 25, 2025Eye on Travel comes this week from the “Eternal City”, Rome, and the location for this year’s World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit, bringing together the world’s leaders in travel — heads of state, airline and hotel CEOs, and journalists. Peter sits down with everyone from Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle to Anthony Capuano,... The post Eye on Travel — Rome —

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These Airlines Are Bumping the Most (and Least)...

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2025/10/24

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - These Airlines Are Bumping the Most (and Least) Passengers The latest U.S. Department of Transportation numbers are now in, and while we know the summer of 2025 was a crowded one in the skies above America, with every plane almost or actually full, the question is which airline was the most efficient as well as the most common-sensical in managing its passenger loads? In... The post These Airlines Are Bumping the Most (and Least) Passengers appeared

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You Can Now Add Your Passport to Your Phone

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2025/10/23

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - You Can Now Add Your Passport to Your Phone We all know about shoes off, belts off, laptops out — the usual security drill. Lately, we’ve been able to keep our shoes on or at least in the U.S. And we’ve all been advised about the need for a REAL ID designation on our driver’s license — with that gold star — as a... The post You Can Now Add Your Passport to Your Phone appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel Detective.

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More Americans Are Leaving the U.S.

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2025/10/22

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - More Americans Are Leaving the U.S. It appears that when the going gets tough, in a world of tariff and trade wars, immigration policies and an uncertain economy, a growing number of Americans are essentially buying one-way tickets out of the country. During the last eight months, more and more Americans are literally moving out of the U.S. There’s been a... The post More Americans Are Leaving the U.S. appeared first on Peter Greenberg Travel

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HIDDEN MALTA: Surprising Blockbuster Hollywood History

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2025/10/21

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - HIDDEN MALTA: Surprising Blockbuster Hollywood History Fort Ricasoli was built in the 17th century by the Knights of St. John to defend Malta’s Grand Harbour. Today, it’s been transformed into the ultimate studio backlot, for blockbuster films like Gladiator, and so many others. In fact, many classic movies have used Malta as their backdrop, thanks to the archipelago’s unique geography and... The post HIDDEN MALTA: Surprising

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Photo of the Week — October 23, 2025

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2025/10/21

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Photo of the Week — October 23, 2025 Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Alex Wright! Alex writes, “A spectacular sunset on the coast of Rovinj, Croatia. I took this photo while on Gohagan & Company’s Cruise the Dalmatian Coast program.” 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 — October 23, 2025

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Dark Sky Tourism Is on the Rise

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2025/10/21

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - Dark Sky Tourism Is on the Rise There’s air pollution, noise pollution, water pollution. But for smart travelers looking for a different experience, there’s avoiding… light pollution. Welcome to the growing world of dark sky tourism and the growth of dark sky parks all across the U.S. You’ll find them in northeastern Maine, where you can clearly see the Milky Way, or... The post Dark Sky Tourism Is on the Rise appeared first on

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New System Could Save You Time on International...

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2025/10/21

Read the full article on PeterGreenberg.com at - New System Could Save You Time on International Connection Travelers returning to the U.S. from an international flight and then connecting to a domestic flight have one part of the process that is always slowing them down: their checked bags. You have to wait to first retrieve your luggage, then check it back in for your connecting flight and that can add a lot... The post New System Could Save You Time on International Connection appeared first on

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