Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

Latest Episodes:

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – The Thief Hotel in Oslo, Norway Sep 12, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Thief hotel in Oslo, Norway, a cutting edge design hotel with a great story to tell. David Nikel, Author of Norway and Oslo travel guides (Moon Publications), talks about the wake-up call Oslo and the rest of the country received when The Thief hotel opened in the city and explains its role in modernizing what was once a Spartan approach to hospitality. Stein Olav Henrichsen, Director of The Munch Museum, discusses the event that made world news – the robbing of “The Scream” painting and the little-known stories behind it. And Jason Moore, American Expat, Founder of Zero to Travel and Co-Founder of Location Indie, talks about how he ended up in Oslo and his biggest shock when he first came to Norway. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Thief hotel in Oslo, Norway.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – The Azamara Pursuit's Maiden Voyage Sep 05, 2018

Show notes

This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg Worldwide comes from the Azamara Pursuit, sailing out of Southampton, England to Bergen, Norway. Joining Peter this week is Captain Carl Smith, who shares the colorful past history of the Pursuit and how it now sails to some of the most interesting, smaller ports in Europe–destinations not accessible to the mega ships. Fiann Paul, Ocean Rower and 20-time Guinness World Records holder, talks about his experiences rowing in all the major oceans. And Azamara Pursuit’s Executive Chef Monica Ortiz on how she sources local food at each port and how that immerses her guests in the culture and cuisine. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg Worldwide comes from the Azamara Pursuit.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – The Trafalgar St. James in London, England Aug 29, 2018

Show notes

This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the historic (and newly renovated) The Trafalgar St. James hotel in London. Joining Peter this week is Curator Christopher Riopelle from The National Gallery who will be talking about some surprising “new” American artists added to its collection. Kalyn Franke, Founder of Girl Gone London, talks about moving to London from Orlando as a study abroad student, what surprised her the most upon her arrival and the stereotypes she had to dispel. Then, Mike Gibson, Deputy Editor at Foodism, talks about the evolving food scene in London and how it includes casual dining and street food–an innovative way to eat in the city. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Trafalgar St. James in London.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – La Concha Resort in San Juan, Puerto Rico Aug 22, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the La Concha Resort in Condado, San Juan, Puerto Rico — with a special report on this U.S. territory. We’re approaching the one year anniversary of the worst storm to hit Puerto Rico in 80 years and one of the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes. While power has finally been restored to the entire island, Peter reports on the continuing rebuilding efforts post-Maria, and how Puerto Rico is now returning and open to visitors. Peter talks with San Juan news reporters, national park service officials, local business owners and historians about the current state of affairs. He’ll also report on Puerto Rico’s food explosion and how the gastronomic scene has changed for the better. All this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the La Concha Resort in San Juan.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Hotel Lutetia in Paris, France Aug 15, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Hotel Lutetia in Paris, France, an iconic, historic and luxury hotel on the Left Bank and newly reopened after a nearly four year, $234 million restoration and renovation. (First opened in 1910, it’s been the hangout for everyone from Charles de Gaulle to Pablo Picasso, from Ernest Hemingway to Josephine Baker). Catherine Down, Founder of Ciao Down, joins Peter with an all important update on the Parisian food scene, the stinkiest (and best) cheeses and where all the city’s notable chefs are now eating dinner. Then, a real hidden gem report: Abigail Altman from the American Library in Paris, joins the program to talk about this little known destination in the city, as well as the library’s extensive history and its surprising collection. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Hotel Lutetia in Paris, France

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg –The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe in Truckee, CA Aug 08, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe in Truckee, California. Joining Peter is Wendy David, Mayor of South Lake Tahoe, who discusses maintaining the largest alpine lake in North America and the challenges that come with balancing development and preservation. Fire Chief Schwartz talks about the special challenges operating in Lake Tahoe’s district that extends 32 miles around the lake as well as using drones for backcountry rescue. Curator Barbara Bogucki and Executive Director Lora Nadolski of the Tahoe Maritime Museum share Lake Tahoe’s rich boating history and the role it played in creating the resort destination. And Mark Jeffers, Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, reveals how he conforms his recipes to the altitude, the special story of the hotel restaurant’s smoker as well as his secret to making soft ribs in the Northstar location. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe in Truckee, California.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg–Fairmont Amman Hotel in Amman, Jordan Aug 01, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Fairmont Amman Hotel in Jordan. Joining the show is Taleb Rifai, Jordanian Economist and, most recently, Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, who talks about the current U.S. travel ban and how it unintentionally serves the agenda of terrorists and some other unexpected consequences. Akel Biltaji, former Mayor of Amman, discusses his philosophy that heritage is for mankind and not just for man and then explains how Jordanians are the custodians of that heritage for the rest of the world. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Fairmont Amman Hotel in Amman, Jordan.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg—Omni Providence Hotel in Providence Jul 25, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Omni Providence Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island. Joining Peter is the Mayor of Providence, Jorge Elorza, on how Providence has always been a mid station for immigrant communities and diversity. Gail Ciampa, Food Editor of Providence Journal, reveals her favorite places to eat in Providence and explains why restaurants that look like bomb shelters are usually fabulous inside. And, Morgan Grefe, Executive Director of Rhode Island Historical Society, explains shares the fact that Rhode Island was the first U.S. state that was founded on the principles of democracy and separation of church and state and reveals how almost every historic building in the state contains a surprise. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg Worldwide comes from the Omni Providence Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – W Punta de Mita in Nayarit, Mexico Jul 18, 2018

Show notes

This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the W Punta de Mita Hotel in Nayarit, Mexico. Madeline Milne, Editor of Vallarta Tribune, joins Peter to talk about U.S. State Department travel warnings and the true crime picture in Mexico–are tourists (or even expats) at risk? Chef Nacho Cadena, Poet and the unofficial Gastronomic Ambassador of Puerto Vallarta, explains the unique culinary twist and cooking methods that personalize his restaurant, La Leche, in Puerto Vallarta (There are no daily specials on his menu. The entire menu is changed every day!). And Maru Rodriguez, Biologist and Leader of Wildlife Connection, on the special dolphin encounters she leads in Banderas Bay, as well as what the world is doing to address the deadly impact of plastics in the ocean. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the W Punta de Mita Hotel in Mexico.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Jul 11, 2018

Show notes

This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego in San Diego, California. Serge Dedina, Environmentalist and Mayor of Imperial Beach, speaks about the very successful Cross Border Xpress and Ann Wycoff from San Diego Magazine on all things food in San Diego–from oysters, to steakhouses, and the best secret fish tacos. Michele Parente, Dining, Wine and Lifestyle Reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune, shares where she gets some of the best foods in the area, what it was like growing up in San Diego’s Little Italy, and how she went to a casino steakhouse for Thanksgiving. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego in San Diego, California.