Peter Greenberg

CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg uncovers the best-kept travel secrets and says right now is the best time to snag a deal. Greenberg explained, "September and October especially, kids are back to school, rates drop precipitously and the weather's great. Why wouldn't you go?"

Peter recommends Colorado because "the Aspen trees are gorgeous as they turn yellow. It's not crowded, they have great deals and no skiers yet. You own it."

"Extra" Lifechanger and CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg reveals how you can creatively travel and without taking out a second mortgage on your home.

Greenberg says a wise start to planning your travels is online. "Momondon.com searches for over 600 different websites to get you the best fare," he says.
Planning a trip at the right time of the year is also key. "If you can book a trip during September, you get the best weather and the best deals, and you get the best service," Greenberg advises.

"Extra" Lifechanger and travel expert Peter Greenberg is exposing the ugly truth about germs and sickness on airplanes -- find out what to avoid, and how to stay safe as you travel!

Check out more horror stories about airplane infections here.

Since the daring rescue of Capt. Richard Phillips, who is heading home to reunite with wife Andrea, there are new fears that the pirate adventures in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia may escalate to include cruise ships... but could that happen?

"Extra" talked with travel expert Peter Greenberg who says few cruise ships travel in the pirate area, and that "We're more scary to them than they are to us ... they can't control us ... a cruise ship with 1,500 passengers... guess what? You can't do it." That's a relief, matey!

Capt. Phillips and his crew are due to return to the states late Wednesday.

Don't let the recession halt your travel plans! Travel expert Peter Greenberg says your can still book a steal of a getaway to hotspots like Las Vegas and Hawaii! Plus, find out the perfect time to book your plane ticket -- down to the minute!

Peter's book "Tough Times, Great Travels: The Travel Detective's Guide to Hidden Deals, Unadvertised Bargains, and Great Experiences" is available now!

From fires to pirate attacks and major crimes, cruise ships can go from fun to terrifying in an instant! CNBC correspondent Peter Greenberg details how to avoid danger in the open ocean!