Photo: Seven Seas Voyager As travel picks up, along with the economy, cruise deals haven't been as omnipresent as they were a year ago. But here's one from Regent Seven Seas Cruises that's like a time machine back to the bargains of 2009: Regent is offering two-for-one fares plus additional bonus savings of...
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Don’t be fooled by the name. After exploring the sunny days and waterways of Perth , intrepid traveler Jamie Stringfellow made her way to the coast and onto Western Australia’s Rottnest Island. From quirky quokkas to leaping whales, there’s nothing rotten about this ...
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Strikes in Greece turned deadly on Wednesday as three people were killed in a bank fire set by protesters. The victims died in a central Athens branch of the Marfin Bank that was set ablaze with gasoline bombs. The violence today was part of a 24-hour general strike that has flooded the streets...
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If you’re not familiar with Italy’s Aeolian Islands, don’t worry, you’re not alone. This volcanic archipelago north of Sicily is a popular summer getaway for island-hopping Europeans, but its less-then-accessible location means it’s mostly off...
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Peter’s radio show is coming to us live from the Renaissance Providence Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island this weekend. Featured guests include: Ann Morfogen , a Sony executive who recently completed a trip of a lifetime to Bhutan, calling in to review her travels and remind us how easy it is to see...
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This Saturday, Peter is broadcasting his radio show from The Atlantic Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Featured guests include: Walter Kirn , author of the novel Up in the Air , which has been adapted into an Academy Award-nominated film, discussing his book and travel experiences; Dr. Ray McAllister , local historian and...
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One of Bangkok’s claims to fame is its floating markets where vendors sell crafts and food on the Mekong River. But is this an authentically local experience, or a tourist trap to avoid? Sarah Lahey investigates.
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