Flying from the airport in Rockford, Illinois? Once you check in, there’s a good chance you’ll go through a short security line and then board a bus that will drive directly onto the tarmac at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. And now, if you’re flying Delta or JetBlue out of Boston, you’ll also clear security before ever...

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This week, Peter answered your questions from The Lido House in Newport Beach, California. Peter answers your questions on travel to Egypt, travel insurance, buying airline tickets for holiday weekend travel, and more. Each week during our Peter Greenberg Worldwide, Peter answers your travel questions. You can ask Peter your own travel questions by emailing...

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How are the war in Iran and the general world economy impacting American travel overseas? The latest research reveals that 25% of U.S. travelers say they are now less likely to travel internationally. And 39% say they will postpone their international trips. Another 19% say they’ll cancel foreign travel. And perhaps most significant, 37% say...

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How is the war in Iran and the general performance of the U.S. economy impacting travel in America? The latest research is in. Forty percent of American travelers say that gas prices will greatly impact their travel plans in the next six months. In April that figure was 33%. Back in March it was just...

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This week on The Travel Detective: It’s the most populated city in South Carolina. It’s also where the first shots were fired during the Civil War. But the real history here goes back centuries, way before the cobblestone streets or the stately waterfront mansions, with a culture and tradition that still powers the city today....

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This week’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide is from Lido House in Newport Beach, California. I have all the travel updates, including explosively high airfares on a number of domestic routes, which U.S. airline bumps the most passengers (a surprise), and the real numbers behind the demise of Spirit Airlines. A conversation with author and...

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How are the conflict in Iran and the overall performance of the U.S. economy affecting travel in America? The latest research provides some clues. Forty percent of American travelers say gas prices will significantly impact their travel plans during the next six months. In April, that figure was 33%. In March, it was just 21%....

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If you traveled over the Memorial Day holiday, you likely experienced jammed highways, crowded airports, and full flights. In fact, it was the busiest Memorial Day travel period on record. But does that mean a robust summer travel season is guaranteed? Not necessarily. Many of the people who flew over Memorial Day booked their airline...

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More Americans are choosing to retire earlier, and many are deciding to spend their retirement years outside the United States. But where are they going? Cost of living, health care, and access to transportation are among the biggest considerations when choosing a destination. The most popular country for retirees is Portugal, followed by Ireland and...

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Congratulations to this week’s photo winner, Theodora Rello! Theodora writes, “Walking around Monte Carlo, we came upon this very interesting sculpture!” The sculpture is titled “La Main Division III – Ludus” by French artist Bernard Bezzina. Created in bronze in 2017, the giant, cracked hand holding a delicate globe symbolizes the juxtaposition of strength and...

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You go to board your flight, but you’re told by the gate agent that all the overhead bins are full and your bag must be gate-checked. Here’s what the airline may not tell you: the moment a bag tag is attached to that gate-checked bag, it becomes a fully checked bag. If the airline damages...

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With thousands of flights canceled in Europe recently — more than 13,000 in May alone — it’s time to revisit something called EU Regulation 261. If your flight in Europe gets canceled, most airlines will offer you a voucher, and many travelers accept it. But under EU 261, the airline must also offer to rebook...

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This week on The Travel Detective: I’m going tell you the story of an airline that most of you have never heard about. And very few of you will even get to fly. But it’s definitely an airline you need to know about. That’s our cover story. Plus, it was once the playground of celebrities...

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This week’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide is from a special World Travel and Tourism Council executive leadership summit on board the Crystal Serenity as it transited the Suez Canal. I have all the travel updates, ranging from the new DHS secretary threatening to remove all U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from major U.S....

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As summer approaches and recreational boating season is upon us, the U.S. Coast Guard has now published its annual safety statistics. There’s some good news. In the most recent report, there were the fewest boating fatalities since the U.S. Coast Guard started keeping records more than 50 years ago. But BUI — boating under the influence...

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