Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Eye on Travel–Port Ferdinand Resort in Barbados–November 17, 2018 Nov 21, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Barbados and the Port Ferdinand Resort. We’ll talk about the history of Barbados, ranging from George Washington to the Concorde, from sugar to rum, with historian Dr. Karl Watson. We’ll discuss Barbados’ explosion in street food with journalist David Ellis, and there’s Sir Paul Altman on the surprising story of one of the oldest synagogues in the world. And even Alison Hinds, the queen of “Soca” music, stops by to perform. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Port Ferdinand Resort in Barbados.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Crystal Serenity in Bremerhaven, Germany Nov 14, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Crystal Serenity — dry docked at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany. Joining Peter is Tom Wolber, CEO of Crystal Cruises, walks Peter through the often staggering details of the ship’s current refurbishment, which will not only increase the number of luxury suites but also at the same time, reduce the number of passengers on board. Then, Jan Sorensen, Vice President of Hotel Newbuild/Refurbishment for Crystal Cruises, reveals that Crystal Cruises’ biggest contractors are themselves. He also shares how during the current renovations there are 1,200 people working two shifts–24/7. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Crystal Serenity in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg–Medellin Marriott Hotel in Medellin, Colombia Nov 07, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Medellin Marriott Hotel in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo below is Peter at the grave of Pablo Escobar…Even though he was killed 25 years ago, some still consider him a hero and flowers still adorn the site). Joining the program is Jeff Paschke, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of MedellinGuru.com, talks about how much Medellin has changed from Pablo Escobar times. Megan Janetsky, Journalist at Colombia Reports, debunks the misconceptions that Americans tend to have about Medellin. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Medellin Marriott Hotel in Medellin.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Rocky Mountaineer from Banff to Vancouver Oct 31, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg broadcasts from onboard one of the great trains in North America–the Rocky Mountaineer. We’ll travel across Canada, from Banff to Vancouver. This is the largest privately owned train company in the world, and it follows the same route that built Canada, much like the trains further South built America. We’ll talk to train buffs and historians, mayors and chefs, wildlife specialists and museum directors — all of them onboard this trip heading West. There’s all of this and more asTravel Today with Peter Greenberg broadcasts from onboard of the Rocky Mountaineer train.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Granlibakken Hotel in Lake Tahoe, California Oct 24, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the nearly century-old Granlibakken hotel in Lake Tahoe, California. Mike Schwartz, Fire Chief at the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, joins the program to talk about one of the largest fires in California history. Katherine Hill, of Tahoe Weekly Magazine, on the cooperation between both California and Nevada to preserve Lake Tahoe… Bill Clark of SNOW, the Sierra Nevada Olympic & Winter Sports Museum, on the history of the gold miners and how they changed Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley forever. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Granlibakken in Lake Tahoe, California.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa Hotel Oct 17, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal. Joining Peter is Award-winning Portuguese Chef Jose Avillez explains the curious development of how former Portuguese colonies have shaped the country’s culinary scene. Miguel Júdice, Restaurateur and Author of The 500 Secrets of Lisbon, reveals that Lisbon was reinvented without losing its original charm and authenticity. Filipa Ferreira, Head Concierge of Tivoli Avenida Liberdade, explains how Lisbon went from a hidden gem to a primary touristic destinationThere’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – House of Rock in Santa Rosa, California Oct 10, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the arena and then broadcasts from the House of Rock in Santa Rosa, California. Joining Peter is Chris Coursey, Mayor of Santa Rosa, with an update on last year’s devastating fires that destroyed 5,000 homes in Sonoma County, and how the city is rebuilding. Tony Gossner, Fire Chief of Santa Rosa Fire Department, discusses 2017’s devastating fires, the impacts these fires had on Santa Rosa and what it took to combat them. Heather Irwin, Chief Fork at BiteClubEats.com, discusses wine country cuisine and how it’s moving away from fine dining. She also brings up the farm to table movement and how the chefs in Santa Rosa are very involved in the process. All that and lot more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the House of Rock in Santa Rosa, California.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Calabash Cove Resort and Spa in Saint Lucia Oct 03, 2018

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This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Calabash Cove Resort and Spa hotel in Saint Lucia. Joining Peter is Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Allen Chastanet, who explains how village tourism allows Saint Lucia’s visitors to immerse into the culture and have a true and genuine experience of the island. He also outlines how the locals haven’t fairly benefited from tourism yet and what should be done about it. Guy Ellis, author of A History of St Lucia, has an update on the island. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Calabash Cove Resort and Spa Hotel in Saint Lucia.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Harrah’s in Las Vegas, Nevada Sep 26, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Harrah’s in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michael Massari, Don Ross and Sean McBurney from Caesars Palace report on the continuing explosion of meetings in Las Vegas, how the tourism formula is changing as well as some new directions in entertainment. Jonathan Ullman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Mob Museum, talks about the real-life significance of the movie Casino, and its exhibits dedicated to Las Vegas characters. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Harrah’s hotel – in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Grand Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden Sep 19, 2018

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This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg travels to the legendary Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, Sweden. Olov Amelin, Director at the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, demystifies the Nobel Prize’s nomination process and also dispels some common misconceptions about the prize. Then, Michelin star chef Niklas Ekstedt speaks about the traditional and surprisingly analog methods behind his kitchen at Ekstedt: no electricity, no gas, just wood. Julieta Spoerer, CEO and Founder of The Newbie Guide to Sweden, speaks about adjusting to life in Sweden–what’s different and what works–from a local’s perspective and the things that surprise people that move to the country the most. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, Sweden.

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