Archived Articles on Travel
Peter Greenberg: I Want to Get Rid of my Timeshare!
Q: I foolishly purchased two time-share weeks many years ago and want to get rid of them. I've lost a lot of money trying to get them listed but have never heard back after they cashed my checks. I know there must be others in this situation who keep paying yearly maintenance fees to avoid legal trouble. If I just stop paying the maintenance fees, what is the worst that can happen to me? Please help! -Marion, Richmond, Va.
June 11, 2009
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Peter Greenberg: Visiting Atlantic City
Q: Is Atlantic City, N.J., comparable to Las Vegas when planning for a few days of relaxing and recreation? Is crime an issue there? -Ira, Missouri City, Texas
June 11, 2009
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Peter Greenberg: Alaska Adventures
Q: My grandson and I have been enjoying the show "The Alaska Experiment" on the Discovery Channel, and I really want to take him (and his mom and dad, older brother, and my wife) to Alaska. I'm looking to take a real adventure in Alaska with my whole family—lots of outdoor activities, maybe whale-watching, too. What we DON'T want is to take a cruise. Do you have any ideas for a great Alaska vacation? -Arthur, Topeka, Kan.
June 10, 2009
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Peter Greenberg: Sleep Apnea Machines on Airplanes
I have sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine. What restrictions, if any, are there for air travel with the machine? –Barbara, Fort Pierce, Fla.
June 10, 2009
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Peter Greenberg: Oil Paints on Planes
Q: I am an oil painter planning a trip to Pennsylvania in September. What artist's materials are allowed on planes? –Jen, Clearwater, Fla.
June 10, 2009
By: Peter Greenberg | Source: AARP.org
Peter Greenberg: Washington, D.C. Tours
Q: I'm a 54-year-old woman. My 86-year-old mother, who is disabled from a broken hip, has only one strong desire, which is to see the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., before she dies. My father, who was a World War II vet, died before the Memorial was finished. I have been trying to plan a trip to D.C. for the two of us but am daunted by my fear for our safety in that city. What is the best way to plan this trip? I've searched the Internet for private tours but am unable to find anything like that. Who do I talk to to arrange a safe trip for two ladies, one middle-aged and one elderly, to this city to see something so meaningful to her? Thank you for your help. –Carolyn, Felton, Calif.
June 10, 2009
By: Peter Greenberg | Source: AARP.org
Peter Greenberg: Best Time to Rent a Car
Q: I'm looking into renting a car for a vacation that I'll be taking in three weeks. It appears that rates are dropping. When is the best time to make reservations on a rental car? -Camille, Tallahassee, Fla.
June 10, 2009
By: Peter Greenberg | Source: AARP.org
Peter Greenberg: Home Exchanges
Q: I am considering participation in a home-exchange program using my second home to exchange. Have you heard of any pitfalls of such a program? Do you see this as a beneficial idea? What are the legal ramifications of participation? What if the people don't leave at the end of their time due to their choice? Or if someone became ill? Would the same legal-eviction procedures need to be followed? -Linda, Trinity, Fla. -Laverne, Palm Springs, Calif.
June 10, 2009
By: Peter Greenberg | Source: AARP.org
Peter Greenberg: Round-the-World Tickets
What do you recommend for a flight to Beijing, then Kashgar [China], and return from Tashkent [Uzbekistan]? Going on a Peregrine Lake tour into Kyrgyzstan. -Diane, Monterey, Calif. -Laverne, Palm Springs, Calif.
June 10, 2009
By: Peter Greenberg | Source: AARP.org
Peter Greenberg: Beijing Olympics
Q: My wife and I decided to take our annual trip to Beijing this year and see the Olympics first hand. How do we avoid all the other tourists and still get to see everything? -Harold, Palm Beach, FL -Laverne, Palm Springs, Calif.
June 10, 2009
By: Peter Greenberg | Source: AARP.org
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