Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

Latest Episodes:

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg –– Delray Beach Marriott in Delray Beach, FL Apr 25, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Delray Beach Marriott in Delray Beach, Florida. Joining the program is Rob Steele, President & CEO of Old School Square who speaks about how he's repurposed a number of schools in the local area. Then, Charlene Farrington, Director of the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum stops by to give an inside look at the museum she looks at that honors African American history in the south. Next, Ryan Spaargaren of the Delray Downtowner talks about his unique business and how Delray's evolution has become a part of not only his life, but his business. Marie Speed, Editor of the Delray and Boca Magazine, stops by to talk about how Delray has changed over the years and how the arts have grown to be an integral part of the Delray experience. Next, Mike Walsh, President of Ocean Properties gives an overview of his diverse portfolio of properties and what makes them so unique. Lastly, Paul Niedermann, Corporate Executive Chef of Salt 7 talks about his experience with Gordon Ramsay his latest food-based endeavors. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Delray Beach Marriott in Delray Beach, Florida.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg –– The Breakers in the Palm Beaches Apr 11, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. Joining the program is historian and author of Palm Beach: The Essential Guide to America’s Legendary Resort Town, Rick Rose, with his take on why Palm Beach is so different from the rest of Florida (not to mention the world). Then, Palm Beach Post Columnist Frank Cerabino gives his reasons to move and stay in Palm Beach and what the best season to be in Florida is. Anthony Sicignano, Executive Chef of The Breakers, shares his secrets from the hotel’s eight separate kitchens. And Michael Mackey, Palm Beach County Fire Chief, on the best places where his firefighters like to eat. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg –– AmaKristina River Cruise Ship in Amsterdam Apr 04, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the AmaKristina riverboat in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Joining the program is Chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, Matthew Upchurch, on changes in travel patterns and travelers’ expectations, and the responsibility of sustainability in tourism. Mina Solanki, Editor of IAmExpat, discusses the expat life in the Netherlands and her special secrets of Amsterdam. Gertjan Broek, from the historic Anne Frank house, talks about one of Amsterdam’s enduring (and smallest) attractions, and the history they are still discovering there. Co-founder of AmaWaterways, Kristin Karst on the explosion of river cruises, new ports, and the new, more active river cruiser. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the AmaKristina River Cruise Ship in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg –– Statler Dallas in Dallas, Texas Mar 28, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Statler Dallas in Dallas, Texas. Larry Horwitz, Executive Director of the Historic Hotels of America explains the significance of Statler Dallas in the travel industry as well as the importance of the hotels across the country in the historic hotels portfolio. In addition, curator for the Dallas Historical Society, Alan Olsen, highlights its “Dallas in the Time of MLK” exhibit, which focuses on the time Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent in Dallas. Then, Vice President of Community & School Engagement of the Perot Museum, Teresa Lenling, discusses the stand-out exhibits at the museum and how they cover a multitude of interests, from paleontology to space. Robert Wilonsky, a columnist at the Dallas Morning News stops by to discuss the importance of journalism in the city and his experience as a seasoned columnist. Kerry Adams, Collections & Exhibits Director at the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture stops by to explain that there's much more to Dallas than tourists from out of town expect. Lastly, Michael VanHuss, Director of Development & Operations at The Statler Dallas explains the importance of the hotel to the city and how the hotel has continued to evolve as a historical landmark in Dallas. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Statler Dallas in Dallas, Texas.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg - Sofitel Philadelphia Mar 21, 2018

Show notes

This week's episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Sofitel Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joining Peter Greenberg is Chief Astronomer and Director of the Fels Planetarium at The Franklin Institute, Derrick Pitts, shares on the advances in technology and space tourism. James Claiborne from the Philadelphia African American Museum gives information about what makes the museum special and unique in the City of Brotherly Love. Irene Levy Baker, author of 100 Things to Do in Philadelphia Before You Die reveals the must-see places in Philadelphia and teases her upcoming book. Then, Anuj Gupta explains the history of the 125-year-old Reading Terminal Market. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Sofitel Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Sagamore Pendry Hotel in Baltimore Mar 14, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland—a great new hotel on the city’s waterfront. Joining the program is Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, who speaks about Baltimore’s renaissance and how the city has been transformed. It’s a story of Baltimore’s dedication to preserving—and then presenting—its history. It’s also about the transformation of the city, including telling the story of Frederick Douglass and the Star-Spangled Banner. She also discusses the remaining cobblestone streets of the city. Jerry Trice, Executive Chef of Gunther & Co., talks about the revolution of the food scene in Baltimore and how it goes beyond the stereotypical crab cakes. There’s all of this and more, as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg –– Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California Mar 07, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California. Joining the program this week is Orange County Register Columnist, Marla Jo Fisher, who talks about her secrets to Disneyland, and a sobering statistic involving growing crowds: it is estimated that 1 million people now have annual passes. Speaking of Disney fanatics, Peter Greenberg is joined by Julie Mooney and Emily Sims, cofounders of Magic Kingdom Mamas, who discuss their secrets of visiting Disneyland to beat those crowds. Bruno Serato, chef of the historic landmark Anaheim White House Restaurant, tells his story of how a conversation with his mother inspired him to found a nonprofit that feeds 3,500 kids a night. He also discusses how he’s still feeding more than 4,000 kids a day, even after a fire destroyed his legendary restaurant. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg –– Hotel El Ganzo in Los Cabos, Mexico Feb 28, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Hotel El Ganzo in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur in Mexico. Located 20 minutes from the San Jose International Airport, this creative center or “think tank”-turned-hotel showcases the work of different artists who have stayed there. Joining Peter Greenberg this week is Judith Castro, Conservationist for Cabo Pulmo National Park & Community, who speaks about the small fishing community that gave up fishing and asked the government for a national park. Claudia Velo, local Radio Host and Journalist known as “the voice in English of Los Cabos,” addresses the safety concerns surrounding Los Cabos and Mexico and what’s changed since she moved there. Then, Wildlife Expert and Photographer, Oscar Ortiz, joins the show to discuss why growth has to be a balance between tourism and local communities to provide a decent quality of life for the local population.There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Hotel El Ganzo in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur in Mexico.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa Feb 21, 2018

Show notes

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa in Montego Bay in Jamaica. Paul Clammer, Author of Lonely Planet Jamaica, gives Peter Greenberg an update on all things Jamaica as well as his own list of secret and hidden gems. Janet Silvera, Senior Writer for The Gleaner, explains why she thinks Montego Bay is the safest place to be and the importance of buying local so that the money returns to the community. Hugh Shim, Executive Director at Montego Bay Marine Park Trust, discusses how climate change and runoff pollution is affecting the area, plus why education and legislation are significant in making a change. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C. Feb 14, 2018

Show notes

This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Mandarin Oriental in Washington D.C., just two miles away from Capitol Hill. Joining Peter Greenberg is Sara Bloomfield, Director of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Alan Parente, Creative Director of Exhibitions & Global Experiences at National Geographic Museum, who shares some recently declassified information on the R.M.S. Titanic. Lynn Jason, the Mandarin’s concierge, talks about the craziest request she’s gotten and how she fulfilled it. Also stopping by, Warren Rojas, Editor of Eater D.C., discusses the city’s food by district and the development of food scene over the years. And Dr. Vince Houghton, Historian and Curator of the International Spy Museum, discusses everything from Russian interference in U.S. elections to the future of espionage. There’s all of this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C.