Eye on Travel with Peter Greenberg

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Travel Today with Peter Greenberg--Out To Sea Jan 04, 2017

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg returns to the sea, with a look at ships (ocean liners, cruise ships, riverboats) and ports. Peter Knego, Cruise Journalist and Historian, talks about the R.M.S. Queen Mary and other famous cruise ships of the past, with stories of some of the legendary personalities who sailed—and in some cases lived full time—on the ships. Julie Bartolotto, Executive Director of the Historical Society of Long Beach, talks about about the fascinating history of Long Beach, especially the port. Then it’s on to the Mississippi, with the American Queen‘s “Riverlorian” Jerry Hay. It’s all about storytelling, and Hay claims that while historians have to stick to the truth, riverlorians often weave a tall tale into their stories. Some of the truths of the Mississippi are that there were river pirates. Mark Twain gave the river international notoriety, and although most people know Mark Twain was not his real name, many are unaware he borrowed the pseudonym from someone else. Frequent cruiser, Gene Sloan of USA TODAY, talks about sailing on more than 100 cruise ships. Frank J. Del Rio, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line, talks about the evolution of the cruise industry (some would call it a revolution) and how the market is starting to shift to China. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg goes out to sea for our last show of 2016. Happy New Year everyone!

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg--No Fear For The Holidays Dec 28, 2016

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Travel Today with Peter Greenberg is all about "No Fear For The Holidays" featuring some of our favorite guests. We focus on the message that the worst four-letter word in travel, FEAR, should not dictate travel plans. The Mayor of Amman, Jordan, H.E. Mayor Akel Biltaji, Roger Dow of the United States Travel Association, and Elaine Sciolino of The New York Times, join me to discuss travel safety concerns—and give their take on different situations around the world. There's all of this and more on this week's episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg about "No Fear For The Holidays."

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg--Volaris Dec 21, 2016

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from both Tijuana and Guadalajara in Mexico. We’ll be profiling one of the largest airlines in Mexico — an airline that flies to many U.S. cities and one that is probably not on your radar: Volaris. We’ll also talk about HOW they fly and the cross border express, an innovative bridge between San Diego, California, and the Tijuana airport. Enrique Beltranena, CEO of Volaris, will discuss the dynamic of Mexican travel and the country’s huge bus network, and how his airline matched bus fares and now flies to underserved airports in both Mexico and the U.S. We’ll also discuss the history of mural art in Guadalajara. There’s all this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg reports from the cross border express and flies between Tijuana, Guadalajara and the U.S.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg--Farol Hotel, Cascais, Portugal Dec 14, 2016

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Farol Hotel on the Atlantic coast in Cascais, Portugal. Joining Peter Greenberg will be Mr.Bernardo de Sá-Nogueira, who shares some common misconceptions about Portugal anew a few tales of its fascinating medieval history and heritage. Then, legendary fado superstar MARIZA stops by to tell her colorful personal story as well as the story of this unique art form—and then sticks around for a surprise performance. There’s all of this and more whenTravel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Hotel Farol in Cascais, Portugal.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg--Newark Liberty International Airport Dec 07, 2016

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Newark Liberty International Airport, which is launching United’s first nonstop service between Newark and Havana, Cuba. United executive Stephen Morrissey, who is in charge of regulatory policy, will explain how Cuba-U.S. negotiations produced the Newark to Havana route, and the challenges the airline faced in the process. Greg Geronemus, Co-CEO of smarTours, talks about the changing nature of Cuban tourism for Americans, the infrastructure challenges (hotel rooms, transportation, and even bathrooms) for what is expected to be an explosion of U.S. travelers. Laura Redman from Condé Nast Traveler discusses the rapid changes on the ground, in the air, and on the water in the once-forbidden destination. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg--Bowie's Tavern in Natchez, Mississippi Nov 30, 2016

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Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you on Thanksgiving weekend from a true oasis in Mississippi—Natchez. The charming river town is celebrating its tricentennial—with the best preserved antebellum architecture anywhere, and a hub for culture, music, and history. How about a mayor who won with 91 percent of the vote? Darryl Grennell stops by to talk about the rich history of Natchez and how it has shaped the area today. Also joining us is US Parks Superintendent Kathleen Bond to talk about the story of Natchez historical park. The New York Times bestselling author Greg Isles discusses his newest book, Mississippi Blood, and the influence Natchez has had on so many of his stories. But let’s not forget rum—Natchez is now distilling some pretty amazing stuff, and Jean-Luc Charboneau explains how that happened, and talks about the boom in artisanal distilling throughout the United States. There’s all of that and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg from Natchez, Mississippi.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg--Hotel Plaza Athénée, Paris, France Nov 23, 2016

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This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Hotel Plaza Athénée in Paris. Joining me will be Elaine Sciolino from The New York Times with a situation report on the year after the Paris nightclub shooting and what travelers need to know about Paris. Sciolino's new book, The Only Street in Paris: Life on the Rue des Martyrs is a great place to start. Laurant Poncelet, Concierge at Hotel Plaza Athénée, shares some of the more unusual requests he’s received from guests, from baby lions to a charter jet flight in search of a kilo of white truffles. Catherine Down, Cio Down Editor and American Expat, will talk about secret French cheese and how to find them. Othman nasrou, Vice-président de la Région Île-de-France, takes on the topic of the decline of tourism after the terrorist attacks and how smart travelers can benefit. There's all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Hotel Plaza Athénée in Paris.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg--The Dorchester, London, England Nov 16, 2016

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Dorchester Hotel in London. What will a Trump presidency mean for the travel industry? And what will it mean for your travels? Joining me will be Simon Calder, Travel Editor for The Independent, on the effects on travel after Brexit and how the U.S. dollar is now king. Martin Burrell, The Dorchester’s go-to man about London theatre, with an insiders view on the top London plays right now, and the dynamics of the London theatre scene. Another insider, Philip Hammond, the Designer Florist at The Dorchester, on the unknown story of what flowers wont work at the hotel for at least one guest and why roses are the hotel’s secret guest satisfaction weapon. Also stopping by, Steve King, Editor-at-Large forCondé Nast Traveler. All that and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the legendary Dorchester in London.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg--F.X. Matt Brewing Company, Oneida County Nov 09, 2016

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Oneida County in central New York and the legendary F.X. Matt Brewery in Utica. Ed Brophy, Executive Director of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, talks about the history of boxing in Central New York and how that history is celebrated at the Boxing Hall of Fame, with a few surprises, including “the ring.” Cooperstown is only 45 minutes away from Utica, and Craig Muder from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum stops by to reveal some of the hidden gems at the hall of fame, not to mention what will now be on display from the Chicago Cubs’ historic victory in game 7 of the world series. Bethan Maher from the Adirondack Scenic Railroad talks about this historic train and Bill Switzer from the New York State Canal Corporation discusses the history of the Erie canal. And finally, Nick Matt Sr., a legacy brewer and owner of the F.X. Matt Brewing Company, talks about some of the little-known lagers—not to mention Peter’s favorite—Root Beer. There’s all that and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg coms from Oneida County, New York.

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg--The Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, WI Nov 02, 2016

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This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a city with ten miles of incredible lakefront and 111 locally owned downtown restaurants. The city that beer made famous is much more than that, with a great cultural renaissance and one of my all time favorite bookstores. Joining me will be Bobby Tanzilo, Editor of OnMilwaukee, with his favorite off-the-brochure locations and one special underwater secret about the city. Jim Fricke, Curator for the Harley-Davidson Museum on the wild and crazy collection of motorcycles, going back to 1903, with some real surprises. Milwaukee isn’t just about beer, they’re distilling gin, vodka, and even absinthe along the shores of Lake Michigan. Ted Perry FOX 6 Anchor, talks about his days at the University of Wisconsin and how he was once the actual mascot, Bucky Badger, for the football team, and he shares the wild story of how he got fired. Kathleen Ehley, Mayor of Wauwatosa, and a Harley rider, talks about her cross-country motorcycle rides. Also, Historian John Gurda talks about the great and little-known neighborhoods of Milwaukee. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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