Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Omni San Diego Hotel Jan 30, 2019

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Omni San Diego Hotel in San Diego, California. Joining Peter is Colin Stowell, Fire Chief for San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, on California’s recent wildfires and responding to emergencies in a community that comprises 550 miles. Troy Johnson, Editor-at-large for San Diego Magazine, on the changing nature of restaurant design, the boom in Din Tai Fung places and whether or not the custom of tipping will survive at many restaurants. We’ll discuss well-known attractions, like the San Diego Zoo — the zoo’s Rick Schwartz talks about its mission to educate visitors and how it has designed its exhibits and the accessibility to animals to inspire us to think about — and act on — climate change and conservation. Plus Maritime Historian Peter Knego, on his huge (and growing) collection of artifacts and historical pieces he’s collected from shipyards around the world. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Omni San Diego Hotel in San Diego, California.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – The Peninsula Beverly Hills Jan 23, 2019

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California. Joining Peter is Phil Savenick, President of the Beverly Hills Historical Society, who talks about the surprising beginnings of Beverly Hills (yes, the legends and unlikely events include cowboys and Indians). And Julian Gold, the Mayor of Beverly Hills, talks population growth, development and change in his charmed and high-end enclave. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa Jan 16, 2019

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the luxury Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. Joining Peter is Khadija Patel, Editor-in-Chief of the Mail & Guardian, on the history and some myths of South Africa, which still plague the nation. Then, Wayde Davy, Deputy Director at Apartheid Museum, on the era of segregation and the essential process of reconciliation in South African society. And Laurice Taitz, Journalist, Publisher and Editor of Johannesburg in Your Pocket city guide, explains Johannesburg versus Cape Town by using the analogy of a dating app. There’s all this and more as Eye on Travel broadcasts from the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – St Helena Jan 09, 2019

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from one of the most remote locations on the planet–St Helena Island. Deep in the middle of nowhere in the South Atlantic Ocean, this is a place that’s hard to get to, but you definitely want to be there. St Helena has a fascinating history–the second British colony and where Napolean was exiled in 1815 (also where he died). Joining the program is Adam Sizeland, Curator of the Museum of St Helena, who shares the interesting history of the island, which was discovered by accident and kept secret for decades. Jeremy Harris, Director of the St Helena National Trust, explains why St Helena isn’t a mass market destination, and why that’s a good idea. Then, resident journalist Emma Weaver talks about the biodiversity of the island and why it’s a perfect case study of disconnection. And Craig Yon, co-owner of the Blue Lantern and dive master, confirms Peter’s big fish story about their trip around the island and how many tuna they caught…There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Saint FM Radio Station on St Helena Island.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Best of 2018 Jan 02, 2019

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg looks back–and forward–with a special year ender show–featuring some of our greatest hits and favorite guests. We look back at the year as Patrick Smith, Author of Cockpit Confidential, talks about the first fatality in the history of Southwest Airlines. Simon Calder, Senior Travel Editor at The Independent, on the aftermath of the FIFA World Cup in Russia; Felicity Aston, Author and the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone, tells the story of when she went down to the South Pole for the first time and how she decided to ski across the ice-capped continent by herself. There’s all this and more on Travel Today with Peter Greenberg, as Peter looks back at 2018 and wishes you a happy, or at the very least, happier new year.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Westin Hotel in Long Beach, California Dec 26, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Westin Hotel in Long Beach, California. From the Queen Mary, Commodore Everette Hoard talks about the enduring popularity of the ship and how it has become the symbol of its Long Beach community. And Dr. Jerry Schubel, President & CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific, talks about the challenges of sustainability and dangers of climate change as well as how the aquarium plans its interactive, special exhibits and its latest expansion. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Westin Hotel in Long Beach, California.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Celebrity Edge Sailing Into Fort Lauderdale Dec 19, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from on board the brand new Celebrity Edge sailing into Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joining Peter is Richard Fain, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises. Then, Gene Sloan, Cruise Editor at USA Today, explains why Celebrity Edge might be a game changer in terms of marine architecture, design, and function. Also joining is Coleen McDaniel from CruiseCritic.com And Johnny Jet stops by with news of some little-known but must-have travel websites. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the new Celebrity Edge.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Conrad Hotel in Cairo, Egypt Dec 12, 2018

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This week, Today Travel with Peter Greenberg comes from the banks of the Nile, from the Conrad Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. Joining Peter is Dr. Tarek Tawfik, Director of the new Grand Egyptian Museum (opening in 2020), who also gives us some insight into the artifacts that have never been displayed before. Then Rania Al-Mashat, the first female Minister of Tourism in Egypt, on her challenges (and campaign) to fight what she considers long standing and false perceptions about her country. Sean David Hobbs, Senior Editor at The Cairo Review of Global Affairs, discusses his experience living through the tail-end of the Arab Spring and the changes it brought to Cairo. And Helmy Elsaeed, Guinness World Record Cyclist, on his record-winning experience cycling across Europe and why–and how–he walked all the way from Egypt’s city of Aswan to Cairo. There’s all this and more as Today Travel with Peter Greenberg comes from the Conrad in Cairo.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – The Savoy in London, U.K. Dec 05, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the legendary Savoy Hotel in London. Joining Peter is Trisha Andres, from The Daily Telegraph with her tips for solo travelers and her predictions on the trendiest destinations for 2019. Christopher Wood, of Flying Disabled, discusses the reasons behind the airline industry’s pushback on providing flyers with disabilities better accessibility on planes, as well as new innovation and design that would allow people to fly in their own wheelchairs. Hannah Robinson, author of Secret London: Unusual Bars and Restaurants, reports on the real hidden gems of the London culinary scene. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Savoy Hotel in London.

Travel Today With Peter Greenberg – JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort Nov 28, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. Joining the program is Pete DiMaria, Fire Chief of Naples Fire-Rescue Department, on hurricanes, Florida and emergency response. And Jack Mulvena, President and CEO of Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, with a more interactive approach to operating the zoo experience and how Naples Zoo brings its visitors as close to the animals as possible. Plus, Karen Bartlett, Photojournalist and Author of A (Mostly) Kids’ Guide to Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, explains why her book is popular–even for adults who don’t have kids. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Naples, Florida.