Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Cape May, New Jersey and the iconic Congress Hall Hotel. Joining Peter Greenberg on the show will be Roy Steinberg, Cape May Stage Director, talks with us about the stage’s 2016 program, and how he hopes that these productions become catalysts for conversations on topics affecting us all. Then, Richard Crossley, avid birder and author of the Crossley Bird ID Guideseries, discusses what originally drew him to Cape May, and why many birders consider the area to be one of the greatest spots in the world. Finally, Curtis Bashaw, owner of the Congress Hall Hotel, stops by to tell stories of Benjamin Harrison, one of the five U.S. presidents who has stayed at Congress Hall. There’s all this and much more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from from Cape May, New Jersey and the legendary Congress Hall Hotel.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg  travels down under from Sydney, Australia. Joining Peter on the show will be Paul Ashton, historian and author of The Accidental City, who will explain Sydney's remarkable heritage and how neighborhoods are moving to preserve their history. Then, Colin Scotts, defensive end football player for St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Cardinals, and the Houston Oilers, talks about how he adjusted to American football and why he came back to Australia. Next, I take a visit to the Chippendale district of Sydney with Nicky Ginsberg, Creative Director of Chippendale Creative Precinct and Kensington Street Precinct . Then, I talk with Mary Mumbulla, visitor services guide with the Barangaroo Delivery Authority. Finally, Jorge Sousa , the chief concierge for the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Sydney, reveals the most unusual requests he’s fulfilled, including the engineering and acrobatics involved in a marriage proposal atop the Sydney Harbor Bridge. But did she say yes? Tune in

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Joining Peter Greenberg will be Tazia Rutherford, Atlantis’ Associate Director of Marine Mammal Operations, talks about the daily challenges of maintaining a habitat that protects all of the resort’s marine life and how guests get to interact. Pepin Argamasilla, who runs John Watling’s Distillery, will discuss the history of rum, rum running, and how visitors to the Bahamas may be drinking less, but are drinking better. Then, we have stories from Patricia Glinton-Meicholas, Bahamian Author of An Evening in Guanima: A Treasury of Folktales from The Bahamas. Lastly, Alana Rodgers, one of the founders of Hands for Hunger, discusses ways travelers can get involved with important and essential work every time they visit the Bahamas. There’s all of that and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Learn more about your ad choices.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Trieste, Italy at the shipyards of Fincantieri, where they are building the largest ship in the history of the yard, MSC Cruises’ Seaside. MSC Cruises has more ships on order than any other cruise line. Peter Greenberg will be there for the coin ceremony and to report on the explosion of shipbuilding worldwide. Joining Peter will be Karoline Steckley, Director of the American Italian Association in Trieste, who reports on the expat life, off-the-brochure Italian seaside towns like Trieste, the different Italian dialects, and the surprising significance of coffee in Trieste.  Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, talks about the history and mythology of the shipping industry, as well as the real story about the coin ceremony. There’s all of that and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Fincantieri Shipyard with MSC Cruises in Trieste, Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Schillinglaw, Editor-at-Large at The Travel Market Report shares stories with Peter Greenberg of repelling down Table Mountain, the importance of sun tan lotion, his Botswana river safari, the largest elephant reserve in Africa and discusses the magic of Cape Town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the One&Only in Cape Town, South Africa, the site for the Virtuoso Global Symposium. Joining Peter Greenberg will be Matthew Upchurch, Chairman and CEO of Virtuoso.  For a true South African travel experience, Andy Cluver, CEO of Civair Helicopters and Airplanes talks with Peter Greenberg about some of their wild adventures in the skies over the cape in fighter jets. Richard Lyon, One&Only’s general manager, reports on the drop in South African currency against the U.S. dollar, and why Cape Town is now booming as a result of it. If you’re looking to volunteer on your next trip to South Africa, Cami Palomo, founder of the Avela Foundation, shares with us the extraordinary work that her foundation is doing with young burn victims in South Africa, and some creative ways travelers to Cape Town can volunteer with their innovative programs. There’s all that and more when the Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the One&Only Cape Town in South Afric

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from a surprising and interesting location: French Lick, Indiana. Never heard of it? Well, if you're an NBA fan, it might be on your radar as the home town of Larry Bird. For those of you who haven't heard of it, one reason to go is the legendary 161 year-old French Lick Resort and the West Baden Springs Hotel, which is where the Radio Show is broadcasting from.  Joining Peter Greenberg from this truly historic hotel will be Scott McCartney from The Wall Street Journal with an update on plans to finally redo LaGuardia Airport. Mike Rae, CEO of Tourism Cares, talks about his non profit group and the opportunities to travel to destinations that need help, encouraging us to go there and giving us hands-on opportunities to give back. In particular, the Nepal Cares program—one year after the earthquake there, so much work still needs to be done, and the time to go and help is now. Then we'll talk about the long history of golf at French Lick dating back to 1907. 

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the 25th annual World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Dallas, Texas. This is the travel industry’s equivalent of the G-20. There are heads of state, foreign ministers, U.S. cabinet secretaries and CEOs from airlines, hotels, and cruise lines all in one room. On the show this week: James Hogan—CEO of Etihad Airways, Sean Donohue—CEO of DFW. Akel Biltaji, the mayor of Amman, Jordan, Manfrede Lefebvre, Chairman of Silversea Cruises, and legendary hotelier Raymond Bickson will also be in attendance. These guests will discuss everything from Open Skies and terrorism to hotel mergers and cruises to the Antarctic. But that’s just the beginning, as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Dallas, Texas and the WTTC Global Summit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. What an appropriate place to broadcast from in the midst of a presidential election year. There are so many lessons to learn just by going through the museum and library. Joining me in the state capital will be Mayor James Langfelder, as well as Dr. James Cornelius, curator of the museum with untold stories of the President who shaped so much of American history. Even Fire Chief Barry Helmerichs reports on his favorite places to eat when he's not out on emergency calls. There's all this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the  Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attention Parrot Heads! This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Hollywood, Florida at the Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Joining us is Mike Boyd, who talks about the need for transparency from airlines regarding the value and use of frequent flyer miles. Roger Dow, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, weighs in on the Zika virus as well as the continuing battle of “open skies” and how Gulf airlines such as Emirates, Qatar, and Etihad and now, even Turkish Airways, have the ability to fly nonstop almost anywhere in the world. Wil Shriner, T.V. Director, Actor, Comedian (and now Florida resident), shares some of his favorite things to do in South Florida, and talks about his friendship with Jimmy Buffett, which developed when they worked together on the film Hoot. Arlene Satchell, Journalist with the Sun Sentinel, discusses how the expansion of the Ft. Lauderdale Airport has brought international service to the city. Carlo Sernaglia, Brand Concept Chef for the Margaritaville

This week, the Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Fort Lauderdale and the site of the huge Seatrade Cruise Global Conference, the annual gathering of the cruise line industry.  Arnold Donald, President of Carnival Cruise Line, joins me to discuss the challenges of running the world's largest cruise line in the wake of global travel fears. He'll also talk about planning for the future and will provide a report on the number of new ships being built. Carolyn Spencer Brown, Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic, discusses some of the new luxury yacht products and innovations in cruising. Tara Russell, President of Fathom & Global Impact Lead of Carnival Corporation, talks about the new Fathom brand and how the line is incorporating voluntourism—and how their ship will be the first to cruise into Cuba on May 1st. Anne Kalosh, U.S. Editor for Seatrade Cruise News, reports on the number of new ships that are being built, and the work to refurbish older ships rather than retire them.  There's all that and more

This week on Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the American Queen river boat on the Mississippi River, en route from Memphis to New Orleans. Joining Peter on this real paddle wheeling steamboat will be Scott McCartney, Travel Editor of The Wall Street Journal, with a report on airlines adding extra seats to their planes. Jerry Hay, the American Queen‘s Riverlorian, explains how historians stick to the truth, but riverlorians tell great tales (some of them tall). Some of the truths of the Mississippi are still stranger than fiction, with pirates, robbers, and of course, the legendary exploits (and the derivation of the name) of Mark Twain. Additionally, Melinda Morris from The Times-Picayuneshares information about some of New Orleans’ jazz fest secrets. American Queen Captain Brent Willits talks about what’s changed on the river—as well as what has never changed. There’s all of that and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the American Queen Steamboat Company, aboard the American Qu

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. If you know the Keys, it’s right off mile marker 61, but this is the only resort in the U.S. mainland to offer free public viewing of trained dolphins (with a great interactive children’s program). This week, Florida Keys historian Brad Bertelli drops by to give us the best snorkeling sites in the Keys, as well as the fascinating Native American history of Florida that most people don’t know. Jason Koler, Editor and Publisher of The Keys Weekly, shares his picks of the best places you can’t find in travel brochures. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from California’s offshore gem, Catalina Island, at The Inn on Mt Ada, the former Wrigley Mansion. The Mansion—and the island—were formerly owned by the chewing gum magnate and are now protected by the Catalina Island Conservancy. The mansion has been lovingly restored and maintained as a six-bedroom B&B with some of the best views. I’ve been going there for nearly 40 years, and my mother, a Los Angeles native and big band singer, used to perform at the famed Avalon Casino with the bands of Benny Goodman and Perry Como. It is an emotional homecoming for me every time I return. Joining the show this week is Michele Bestudik, Catalina Island Historian, shares her special history of the island, including its glamorous Hollywood past. Sean McAlpin, Bartender at the Avalon Grille, talks about the history of the Chicago Cubs on the island (spring training was there when Wrigley owned the team), then gives us his favorite seasonal cocktails, and one of them involves

This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg is coming from the iconic St. Regis Washington, D.C. Joining Peter Greenberg will be Roger Dow, CEO of the US Travel Association, with a report on presidential primary campaigns and how they provide a mini economic boom for the states where certain primaries are held. He also provides an update on the Zika virus and how that is impacting worldwide travel. Every U.S. president since Calvin Coolidge has visited the St. Regis, and while the inauguration may be nine months away, Roxanne Roberts of the Washington Post talks about inaugural excitement and inaugural politics that’s starting to happen even before we know who is a candidate. She discusses how people are booking their trip to D.C. regardless of who wins. Sarah Marquis, Author of Wild by Nature,describes her fascinating and surreal three year trek around the world without contacting another human being. Talk about solo travel. David and Nycci Nellis, Hosts of Foodie and the Beast, dive into to best restaurants

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Montreal, Canada. Joining Peter Greenberg will be Charlie Leocha, Chairman & Co-Founder of Travelers United, talks about their fight against hotels that don’t disclose their resort fees and what the federal trade commission and state law enforcement officials are doing to stop the practice. Jennifer Campbell, social columnist for the Montreal Gazette and founder ofDiary of a Social Gal, will discuss her take on the exploding restaurant scene. Travel Expert Doug Lansky checks in from Sweden with a report on what happens when a destination becomes too popular, and what some countries are doing to combat and/or prevent overcrowding, and what some cities like Venice and Barcelona are doing to limit tourism. Eric Weiner, author of The Geography of Genius, explains history’s greatest locations for innovation, and what we can learn by going there, with some surprising locations like Edinburgh and Calcutta. Bhargavi Varma, Co-Founder of LuxStory Media, will give

This week Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the legendary Queen Mary, in Long Beach, California, Commodore Everette Hoard shares great stories of the ship and its celebrated passengers. Keeley Smith, Executive Editor of the Long Beach Post, discusses how Long Beach was often seen as a blue collar town, and how that reputation is changing. Sue Ann Robinson, The Long Beach Museum of Art Director of Collections & Exhibitions, reveals the museum has more artwork created by female artists than most in the country. Sasha Kanno, President, Farmer & Founder of Farm Lot 59, explains how she created a small farm in a large city and how she works with chefs from local restaurants to deliver farm-to-table cuisine. Stephanie Ervin, Content Editor for PeterGreenberg.com and Long Beach resident, discusses our hot destinations in 2016 and facts about Long Beach  visitors might find surprising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg is coming from the new JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America, located at the massive Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. And we've got a stellar guest lineup, ranging from Andrew Zimmern from the Travel Channel, who's called Minneapolis his home for the last 25 years -- and he explains why. We'll hear about the cool places to go in Minneapolis and Bloomington that aren't in the guide books from a real insider -- Minneapolis fire department assistant chief Bryan Tyner. Also stopping by, Bloomington Mayor Gene Winstead and Beth Blair, author of The Unofficial Guide to the Mall of America. Some surprises you might not know about Minneapolis: Andreas Marks, curator of Japanese and Korean art at the Clark Center at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on how they came to have the largest collection of Japanese art in the western world. And then, Everton Clarke, executive chef of Cedar and Stone at the JW Marriott unveils his strategy for going beyond the traditiona

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in California. Joining Peter Greenberg will be Bruce Wallin, Editorial Director of Robb Report, with the magazine’s top destination picks for 2016, and some emerging destination surprises like Sri Lanka and Montenegro. William Bradley, Executive Chef of Addison at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, talks about true farm-to-table cuisine in Southern California and then divulges one of his surprise hit dishes…sweetbreads! Shawn Cox, Golf Director at The Grand Del Mar Golf Club, details some of the highlights of this single golf course stretching 7,160 yards, which was designed by Tom Fazio and boasts one of the strongest junior golf programs in the country. There’s all of that and more when the Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Fairmont Grand Del Mar in Del Mar, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg  from the third largest city in California and a destination worth putting on your radar: San Jose, California. Joining Peter Greenberg will be Tim Ritchie, President of the Tech Museum, one of the great innovation centers in the city and a great environment for education and scientific exploration for both children and adults. Mayor Sam Liccardo talks about San Jose being the tenth largest city in the United States and how it is preparing for Super Bowl 50. Mark Purdy, sports columnist for the San Jose Mercury News, gives insider tips on how to get tickets to the big game, as well as cut-rate deals on Super Bowl merchandise (no matter who is playing in the game). Ken Middlebrook, Collections Manager at History San Jose, talks about the state’s former capital and how San Jose both prospered from—and barely survived—the gold rush.  Last but not least, local hero and former NFL quarterback Jim Plunkett dissects the changes in professional football over th