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Peter’s newest book, Tough Times, Great Travels: The Travel Detective’s Guide to Hidden Deals, Unadvertised Bargains, and Great Experiences will be out next Tuesday, March 3. Click here to pre-order your copy now!

If you recently got laid off from your job, you just might be able to recoup the cost of that vacation you booked. In Travel Industry Joins Lost Job Promotional Trend we tell you about several companies that are offering refunds and discounts to ease the pain of the newly jobless.

A Turkish Airlines jet crashed yesterday in the Netherlands, killing several people and injuring dozens of others. Get the latest details about the accident in our news summary, Nine Killed in Plane Crash at Amsterdam Airport.

You’d never know there was a recession from the sheer numbers—and sheer enthusiasm—of the revelers in New Orleans during the last week or so. In Mardi Gras 2009: Despite Recession, Big Easy Lets the Good Times Roll we give you an idea of how little the bad economy affected Fat Tuesday this year.

And we’ve got more news on hot destinations as David Latt begins a journey to the other side of the globe. Find out how the first leg went with The Qatar Chronicles: From Rainy Seattle to the Desert City of Doha.

Just when you thought you couldn’t take any more “à la carte” airline fees, one carrier has decided to rescind its charge for non-alcoholic beverages. Find out the story behind the about-face in Blaming Bad Publicity, US Airways Drops Beverage Fees.

If you missed “Black Box Mystery: The Crash of the Concorde” on Dateline last Sunday you can catch it on PeterGreenberg.com! Click here to watch the first part of the show, and to hear what some celebrities have to say about the experience of flying on the now-retired Concorde.

Airlines and hotels are suffering as a result of the recession, which means that Internet companies that help you book your reservations are hurting too. In Recession Hitting Online Travel Companies Hard we tell you which firms have taken the biggest hits, and why a recent court case may make it worse.

And though airlines seem to be doing everything to nickel-and-dime passengers, we thought this would remain a joke: Will Ryanair Really Charge Passengers to Use the Bathroom?

Check out the deals we’ve rounded up this week: Amtrak is offering a 25 percent discount on the East Coast Acela Express train; save 60 percent at Elite Island’s all-inclusive Antigua resorts; or have a James Bond experience at the luxury Abano Grand Hotel in Italy from $700.

And if you’re looking for a great deal on cruising, don’t miss Last Chance for ‘Wave Season’ Deals? Maybe Not.

Montréal has been steadily building up its reputation as the Paris of North America. In our Off the Brochure Travel Guide: Montréal, Quebec we tell you where the locals go in this city of stunning architecture, warm hospitality and an intriguing laissez-faire attitude.

After TV star Melissa Fitzgerald’s marriage ended, she hopped on a plane to Africa to work with sick children. In Grateful Traveler: From The West Wing to a War Zone Jamie Simons tells how Fitzgerald’s African experience convinced her to turn her life in a whole new direction.

Spring is the ideal time for a ski getaway. Resorts boast great conditions, but without the crowds and prices you see during the high season. In 10 Springtime Ski Destinations (and Deals You Can’t Miss) we reveal some incredible ski spots and discount packages that are available right now.

Climate change may be wreaking havoc on some ski destinations, but even the remote, rugged Yellowstone National Park is not immune. Learn more with The Virtuous Traveler: Yellowstone National Park—Hot(ter) and Bothered.

The TV show Amazing Race features teams racing around the world in an attempt to win a prize of $1 million. In TV Travel: How To Run Your Own Amazing Race we show you how to experience similar adventures, on your own terms.

The iPhone and iPod have become ubiquitous, with everyone from teenagers to the elderly toting them to work, school—and on their travels. In Testing New Travel Accessories for the iPhone and iPod, Phil Baker tries out some speakers, cases and other cool add-ons.

Baseball fans know all about early spring fever. In 5 Places to Catch Baseball’s Spring Training family travel columnist Lynn O’Rourke Hayes scouts out some of the top locations in the U.S. where you can watch the pros prepare.