Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Southern California, and one of America’s best planned communities, Irvine, California. Joining Peter will be Jim Irvine Swinden, President of the Irvine Museum, talks about some of the institution’s more surprising collections—not to mention the world’s largest collection of California impressionist art.  It’s been a tough water summer for California, and Division Fire Chief Greg McKowen talks about the fire situation in Orange County. It’s also been a tough beach season, and the Chief updates us on water safety—and offers a few of his favorite places to eat. Speaking of food, Chef Yves Fournier of Andrei—one of Irvine’s long standing quality restaurants—elaborates on his philosophy of “conscious cuisine.” There’s all of that and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Irvine, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg broadcasts from the Regent Seven Seas Explorer in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Weighing in at 55,254 gross-registered tons, this all-suite, all-balcony ship carries 750 guests. Departing for its maiden voyage on July 20, 2016, the Seven Seas Explorer will cruise around Europe before heading to Miami, where it will offer Caribbean cruises. Joining Peter will be Patrick Surry, Chief Data Scientist at Hopper, to discuss smart choices that travelers can make to get the most of out of their trips. Captain Stanislas Gerard Jean Mercier de Lacombe talks about being in command of the ship, and Chef Aurelien Dumeylet walks us through the menu and food preparation on board. Arnie Weissmann discusses exactly what the term luxury means and how that is being exemplified on The Seven Seas Explorer. Tom Klein, COO of Canyon Ranch Spa, explains what separates the Canyon Ranch Spa on The Seven Seas Explorer from all other spas—on land, as well as on other cruises. There’s all of this and m

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Guayaquil, Ecuador as we update all the relief work being done in the country in the wake of their devastating earthquake this past April. Joining me will be the President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa, as well as many of the volunteers and organizations helping to rebuild the many communities hit hard by the quake. That includes the project directors from All Hands Volunteers(hands.org), a great NGO building temporary housing for the thousands of displaced Ecuadorians. Also some shout outs to the Americans who came down to help, including Aaron and Taylor Berke (shown here building temporary bamboo housing). There's all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Guayaquil, Ecuador. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from IPW, the largest international meeting of travel industry leaders in the U.S. Joining Peter will be Sally Jewell, U.S. Secretary of the Interior, who talks about the national park centennial, as well as some of the hidden parks in the system. George Aguel, President and CEO of Visit Orlando, shares a report on the aftermath of the shooting tragedy and its impact on travel and tourism in America’s most visited destination. Also dropping by is Billy Nungesser, Louisiana’s Lieutenant Governor, and Kate Denis, Senior Director of Project Time Off, offers a sobering look at the number of vacation days Americans DON’T take each year. There’s all of that and more, as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from IPW in New Orleans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Surf City USA at the new Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California. Joining Peter will be Dean Torrence, co-founder, co-lead singer, and co-writer of Jan & Dean, discusses the history of the group, from its early years to the newly evolved Surf City AllStars, along with how he trademarked the iconic name “Surf City USA.” The legendary PT Townend, world surfing champion, talks about the upcoming 40th anniversary of pro surfing, as well as what changes have come to the sport, and the future of surfing in the 2020 Olympics. Chris Epting, historian and author of Huntington Beach California, shares a story about Rock n’ Roll legend Elvis Presley and his connection to Huntington Beach, along with what many may find surprising about Surf City’s ten miles of uninterrupted coastline. Diana Dehm, executive director of the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, talks about the surfing legends who call Huntington Beach home and how the museum

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Joining Peter Greenberg will be USA Today’s Rudy Garcia on the history of Playa Del Carmen; Lisa Wright, an American expat (and blogger) living in Playa del Carmen, shares her secrets of the destination; and Sonya Vargas from Mi Amigo de la Calle talks about this very special shelter for dogs, and their adoption process for people visiting Playa del Carmen and how you can volunteer on your next trip there. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Sandos Playcar Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Montage Beverly Hills. Joining Peter will be Beverly Hills writer and historian Robert Anderson; Iron Chef host Geoffrey Zakarian talks about the opening of his new restaurant at the hotel; Tammi Fuller, founder of Campowerment, discusses the camp’s approach to well being; and Beverly Hills Fire Chief Ralph Mondell shares his picks for the best hidden food spots. There’s all of that and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Montage Beverly Hills. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Joining Peter Greenberg on the show will be Nuria Sebazco, TV Reporter for Telemundo Puerto Rico, with a front line report on the Zika virus and its impact on tourism. Professor Luis Agrait, History Department Chair at The University Puerto Rico, stops by to talk about diversity in Puerto Rico and the blending of cultures, as well as the food that’s come from that. Andy Rivera, Founder of the Puerto Rico Historic Building Drawings Society, discusses the volunteer base of the program, and gives insight into the many special and little known tours the program offers. Chef Wilo Benet, Chef and Owner of Pikayo, a restaurant spanning 27 years, explains what distinguishes Puerto Rican cuisine from other flavors—detailing why flavorful doesn’t necessarily mean outrageously spicy. Finally, Celina Nogueras Cuevas, writer, cultural creator, and trend forecaster, talks about street art and the local sc

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.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 m

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