Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Eye on Travel Podcast – SPECIAL REPORT: Coronavirus Crisis & Travel Update Mar 23, 2020

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In this episode of the Eye on Travel Podcast, CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg brings you a special report on on coronavirus crisis and travel as he shelters in place. Originally recorded March 21st, view the video here: Coronavirus Crisis and Travel

Eye on Travel Podcast — The Gwen Hotel in Chicago Mar 18, 2020

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This week’s episode of the Eye on Travel Podcast broadcasts from The Gwen hotel in Chicago, Illinois, named for the pioneering American woman sculptor Gwen Luxor (pictured here). Joining us this week is the Editor-in-Chief of the Chicago Sun-Times, Chris Fusco, Richard Lariviere, President and CEO of the Field Museum, and Dr. Voula Saridakis, curator of the Museum of Science and Industry. There’s all this and more when the Eye on Travel Podcast comes from The Gwen in Chicago, Illinois.

Eye on Travel Podcast – Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, California Mar 11, 2020

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This week, the Eye on Travel Podcast broadcasts from the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, California. Ty Peabody, Mayor of Indian Wells, speaks about the origin of the city’s name, the region’s transformation and the legacy of some of its residents, including Bob Hope and Frank Sinatra. Fred Bell, from the Palm Springs Air Museum, shares some of the wild stories of its planes and pilots. And, to coincide with International Women’s There’s all this and more as the Eye on Travel Podcast comes from the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, California.

Eye on Travel Podcast — Ontario International Airport in Ontario, California Mar 04, 2020

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This week’s episode of the Eye on Travel Podcast comes to you from the Ontario International Airport in Ontario, California — the fastest growing airport in the U.S. And, just a few years ago, Ontario was just about forgotten. We’ll talk all things airports and airlines. Alan Wapner, Council Member at the Ontario City Council, talks with Peter about the relationship between LAX and Ontario International Airport. Mark Thorpe, CEO of the Ontario International Airport Authority, gives insight into the Los Angeles airport systems. Any plane that can land at LAX can land at ONT. There’s all of this and more as the Eye on Travel Podcast comes from the Ontario International Airport.

Eye on Travel Podcast — Canyon Ranch Tucson Feb 26, 2020

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This week, the Eye on Travel Podcast comes from the Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States and Chief of Health Innovations at Canyon Ranch, with his take on the virus as well as a global view on health and wellness. We’ll have a report on travel and sleeping (or lack of it) from Dr. Stephen Brewer, Canyon Ranch Medical Director. And Julie Sasse, Chief Curator at the Tucson Museum of Art, joins us to speak about minimalism and regional art brought to the forefront by Elaine Horwitch and the legendary “Horwitch” years. There’s all this and more as the Eye on Travel Podcast broadcasts from the Canyon Ranch Tucson.

Eye on Travel – Marriott Resort in Saint Kitts Feb 19, 2020

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This week’s episode of the Eye on Travel Podcast comes to you from the Marriott Resort on the island of Saint Kitts. Joining Peter this week is Loushan Dickson, Senior News Reporter for St. Kitts Nevis Observer, talks about the surprising history of the island including Alexander Hamilton’s childhood home. Victoria O’Flaherty, from the National Archives, explains the evolution of a fascinating oral history of Saint Kitts, complete with never before told tales about sugar and slavery. There’s all this and more as the Eye on Travel Podcast comes from the Marriott Resort on Saint Kitts.

Eye on Travel Podcast — Hotel Republic in San Diego, California Feb 12, 2020

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This week’s Eye on Travel Podcastcomes from the Hotel Republic in San Diego, California. What’s one of the most visited attractions in America? The answer might surprise you. It’s the USS Midway, permanently berthed in San Diego. And Scott McGaugh shares the enduring history of the ship. With wildfires still ravaging Australia, Rick Schwartz from the San Diego Zoo reports on what the zoo has been doing on the ground for endangered animals from the fires. And we welcome back Tommy Gomes, 5th-Generation Commercial Fisherman. Before your next restaurant experience, Gomes gives us the real definition of sustainability as well as what to know about uninspected fish that finds its way to restaurants and grocery stores around the U.S. — and the real definition of “fresh fish”. There’s all that and more as the Eye on Travel Podcast comes from the Hotel Republic in San Diego, California.

Eye on Travel Podcast – MV Astoria in La Paz, Mexico Feb 05, 2020

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This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from the oldest operating cruise ship in the world, the MV Astoria, right now in the middle of La Paz in Mexico. At 72 years old, the MV Astoria has had 15 names, nine owners and was involved in one of the worst maritime disasters in U.S. history — the sinking of the famed Italian liner Andrea Doria in 1956. This is a vessel with intrigue, mystery, and an often surprising — and fascinating — history. Joining Peter this week is Maritime historian Peter Knego, as he gives an extensive history of the MV Astoria, the horrific crash of 1956, and crazy stories that still remain within her. Also on board: Don Lynch, Chief Historian from the Titanic Historical Society, on the strange connections between the Titanic and the Astoria. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the oldest operating cruise ship in the world.

Eye on Travel Podcast — Puntacana Resort & Club in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Jan 29, 2020

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This week’s episode of the Eye on Travel Podcast comes from the Puntacana Resort & Club in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Joining Peter on this week’s show is Jake Kheel, who explains the work by Grupo Puntacana to not only preserve but rebuild the country’s coral reef system, and a remarkable but true story of why you should thank the Parrotfish for the white, sandy beaches in the Dominican Republic. Cruise Critic Managing Editor Chris Gray Faust reports on a new parade of cruise ships entering the market (how, why and where) — and why the cruise lines are building/developing their own islands in the Caribbean. Margarita González-Auffant, Director of the Alcázar de Colón Viceregal Museum in Santo Domingo, shares the historical background of Santo Domingo, including the real story of Christopher Columbus. There’s all this and more as the Eye on Travel Podcast comes from Puntacana Resort & Club in the Dominican Republic.

Eye on Travel Podcast – The Ritz-Carlton Boston Jan 22, 2020

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This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Ritz-Carlton Boston. We’ll have a report from the incredible Boston Museum of Fine Arts. And Catherine Allgor, from the Massachusetts Historical Society, on the key documents of American history that are free — and accessible — to everyone. Then, Dr. Nathaniel Sheidley, President & CEO of Revolutionary Spaces, explains how it tries to bring the past to life for people. Plus, the important stuff: Rachel Blumenthal, from Eater Boston, gives her top spots for pizza in the city. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Ritz-Carlton Boston.

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