Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Travel Today with Peter Greenberg – The Mall of America in Bloomington, MN Feb 07, 2018

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This Super Bowl weekend, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. The original mega mall sits on 78 acres of land formerly occupied by the Minnesota Twins and Vikings and draws over 40 million visitors a year. Five-term Bloomington Mayor Gene Winstead discusses Super Bowl madness in Minnesota. Dave Mona, Host of The Sports Huddle on WCCO Radio, discusses all things Minnesota sports, and his belief that the Vikings could make a comeback next year. Allison Kaplan, Senior Editor of Shopping and Style for Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine talks about the secrets of the Mall of America before, during, and after the big game. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota on Super Bowl weekend.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg—The St. Regis Washington D.C. Jan 31, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The St. Regis Washington, D.C., the legendary & historic hotel just two blocks from the White House. We'll be taking an expanded look at the exploding food scene in the nation's capital. Next month the hotel opens Alhambra, a restaurant featuring modern Mediterranean cuisine using fresh local ingredients and partnering with local purveyors including Boulangerie Christophe, a local baker from the south of France. Roxanne Roberts from the Washington Post discusses how being in the D.C. area means having a front row seat to history. Giulia Adelfio, from The Library of Congress, shares secrets (and the accessibility) of one of America's real treasures. Anna Spiegel, Food Editor at Washingtonian Magazine, speaks about how the hotel food scene has changed, along with some of her new favorite gastronomic destinations in D.C. Joseph Mattioli, the General Manager of the St. Regis, shares some of the history of the hotel and his definition of hospitality—and let's not forget the new brunch approach. There’s all of this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The St. Regis in Washington, D.C.

Travel Today w/ Peter Greenberg–Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa in Martin County Jan 24, 2018

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This week’s broadcast of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa? in Martin County, Florida. Mark D. Perry, Executive Director of Florida Oceanographic Society?, speaks about how travelers can be a part of the Society’s hands-on activities, including ways to watch turtles nest. Ed Killer, Outdoors Columnist for Treasure Coast Newspapers & USA TODAY Network, reports on the hidden gems of the lagoons and the barrier island, including historic and often overlooked restaurants. Michael Volger, Executive Chef at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa, tells us about his background at Disney and the difference between making thousands of meals a day and making a few hundred. There’s all this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa in Jensen Beach, Florida.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg—Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC Jan 17, 2018

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This week’s broadcast of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, a true luxury resort nestled within a community surrounded by 20,000 acres of maritime forest. I'll report on the latest State Department warning classifications and my picks for the hot spots of 2018. Joining us this week is Lisa Sulka, the Mayor of Bluffton, South Carolina, who talks about the town’s development from 450 people in 1993 to its current 20,000 plus population. Bluffton Historical Preservation Society Director Kelly Logan Graham speaks about Bluffton’s role in the Civil War, and what was preserved to this day after the Burning of Bluffton. Did someone say not to feed the alligators? That's Jay Walea, Director of the Conservancy, who speaks about the 300 alligators on the property as well as the area’s wildlife and the conservancy’s research projects. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg —MSC Seaside, PortMiami, Florida Jan 10, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from aboard the brand new flagship of MSC Cruises—the Seaside—sailing out of PortMiami in Miami, Florida. A truly new design, the ship boasts more outdoor space than any other ship at sea, complete with the widest waterfront boardwalk. Anne Kalosh, US Editor of Seatrade Cruise News, provides a firsthand report of the cruise industry. Celebrity Chef Roy Yamaguchi talks about the Pacific Asian influences of his first onboard restaurants. Rick Sasso, Chairman of MSC Cruises USA, talks about MSC’s rapid fleet growth—it has more ships on order than any other cruise line—and it is still a family owned, family run company. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the MSC Seaside in Miami, Florida.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg —Ritz-Carlton in Cleveland, Ohio Jan 03, 2018

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the newly reopened and renovated Ritz-Carlton in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Joining Peter Greenberg this week is Cleveland city historian John Grabowski to talk about the city’s real hidden gems and the fight Clevelanders are winning to preserve them. Heather Lemonedes, Chief Curator of the Cleveland Art Museum, reveals stories behind their collection’s hidden gems and other cultural surprises. Then it’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO & President Greg Harris, who talks about this year’s honorees as well as the surprising artifacts that have the biggest draw. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Ritz-Carlton in Cleveland, Ohio.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg —Zota Beach Resort, Bradenton Gulf Islands, Fl Dec 27, 2017

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Zota Beach Resort in Bradenton Gulf Islands, Florida. This week, Cathy Slusser, Author & Director of Historical Resources for the Manatee County, reveals her favorite part of the Florida Maritime Museum, and Joan Krauter, Executive Editor at the Bradenton Herald, discusses Bradenton's explosive population growth, and what that means for the environment, local children, and affordable housing. Sean Murphy, Owner and Executive Chef at Beach Bistro in Bradenton, dishes on his move from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Anna Maria Island. There's all this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Zota Beach Resort in Bradenton Gulf Islands, Florida.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — Fairmont Monte Carlo Dec 20, 2017

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Fairmont Monte Carlo in the Principality of Monaco on the Côte d’Azur. This week, Monaco-based food, wine, and travel writer Louise Simpson discusses what it takes to be considered Monégasque and what it’s like adapting to the small and glamorous society of Monaco. Trent Walsh, Founder of Leading Quality Assurance (LQA), reveals a few of the 800 different criteria LQA uses to inspect and determine which hotel qualifies as a true luxury property. The Fairmont is also where you’ll find NOBU, and the restaurant’s Food Director Luca Fametti dishes on some of the restaurant’s signature plates, including black cod and yellow tail with jalapeno. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, in Monaco.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — UNWTO Global Tourism Conference, Montego Bay Dec 13, 2017

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the United NationsWorld Tourism Organization's Global Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This year, the summit focused on sustainable tourism in a world dominated by disruption. Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, joins the show to discuss the prevailing geographical ignorance about the Caribbean, even though it’s one of the biggest tourism regions in the world. St. Lucia Prime Minister Allen Chastanet also weighs in on their challenges. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from United Nations World Tourism Organization Conference in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg — The Hay–Adams Hotel, Washington, D.C. Dec 06, 2017

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C. Named after the property's two most distinguished residents, John Hay and Henry Adams. The Hay-Adams has been a major fixture in Washington since 1928 with a strategic location in Lafayette Square with a view overlooking the Washington Monument and White House. The Hay-Adams has accommodated guests such as Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and several U.S. Presidents. This week, Chief Curator of the National Air and Space Museum Peter Jakab, PhD stops by to talk about some of the museum's most fascinating artifacts. Warren Rojas, Editor of Eater DC, discusses the meteoric rise in the local food scene. Sherri Dalphonse, Executive Editor for Washingtonian Magazine on Washington’s coolest monuments and the revitalization of it's waterfront. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Hay-Adams Hotel in Washington, D.C.

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