Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg is a special edition on aviation safety and security from the studios of United Stations in New York. Joining us for this special program is airline pilot Patrick Smith, author of Cockpit Confidential with some surprising accident statistics. Veteran Journalist Joe Sharkey tells the remarkable story of his survival of a fatal midair collision over Brazil. All of this and more on this week's special Travel Today with Peter Greenberg on airline safety. 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 Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from Montego Bay, Jamaica and the Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Rose Hall.We’ll talk about jerk chicken with Ovan Morrison, an alumnus of legendary Scotchies (who’s now the head jerk chef at the Hyatt), and haunted golf courses (Peter has a personal experience) with golf pro Keith Stein, who runs the White Witch course. All of that and more comes from the Hyatt Ziva & Zilara Rose Hall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Travel Today with Peter Greenberg we come to you from  Kennebunk, Maine, which has a year-round population of 3,000 and a summer population that soars to 40,000. What’s one of the best things to eat in the summer in Maine? Lobster rolls. Writer Kristin Fuhrmann Simmons joins Peter Greenberg on the air to reveal the secrets of the best lobster rolls in town—and where you can find them. The Kennebunk Fire Chief shares some off-the-brochure tips, then Tom Bradbury, Head of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, explains the area’s cultural and environmental legacy. All of this and more on this week's Travel Today with Peter Greenberg from Kennebunk, Maine.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. After being hit by Hurricane Odile in September 2014, Los Cabos was badly damaged. Like many other properties, the One&Only Palmilla suffered major wounds and had to close for a massive recovery and rebuilding effort. But now it’s back, and some would say, better than ever. The resort’s staff pulled together as a community in one of the stronger examples of a public/private partnership. Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, talks about disaster tourism and why now is the time to go to Los Cabos. Then the President of the Los Cabos Humane Society, Aida Trujillo, talks about animal displacement after the storm and how visitors can help…including international pet adoption! (Hint—you get to fly your new pet home…for free!). All of this and more on this week's Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The One&Only Palmilla.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an

This week's Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from the InterContinental Hong Kong. Peter's been going there since 1980, when the hotel first opened as the Regent. Later it became the Four Seasons, and it is now one of the crown jewels of the InterContinental chain. The hotel even has a Michelin star restaurant. Joining him is Senior Editor for Time Hong Kong Liam Fitzpatrick, who is speaking about the pro-democracy Umbrella Movement and how it has changed the dynamic of one of the most vibrant cities in Asia. And The InterContinental’s Director of Engineering, Harvey Wong, talks about the hotel’s environmental initiatives, including beekeeping (and homemade honey) on the roof. All that and more on this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg.  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 to you from the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit in Madrid, Spain. The 15th annual WTTC Global Summit once again unites travel and tourism leaders from around the world, bringing together top representatives from the public and private sectors. Joining at the annual conference is Roger Dow, CEO of the US Travel Association. He’ll be discussing the Open Skies Agreement and how rising tides will lift all ships when it comes to growth in the airline industry. Then Geoffrey Kent, CEO of Abercrombie & Kent, gives us insight into his brand of luxury experiences, and Mark Dunkerly, CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, talks about why leisure travel is on track for fast growth in 2016. There’s all of this and more from the WTTC Global Summit in Madrid, Spain. 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 Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show airs from western Montana. We’re at Triple Creek Ranch, just outside of Darby, about 20 miles from the Idaho border. Elk, horses, deer, moose, bald eagles, hawks, turkey, and ospreys make their home within Triple Creek Ranch’s 26,700 acres. How’s this for rugged? It’s right around here that the Lewis and Clark expedition was finally successful in crossing the Bitterroot Mountains, part of the larger Rocky Mountain range. The pioneers battled frostbite, malnutrition, and dehydration while crossing this particularly unforgiving 200-mile stretch of mountain terrain during their 11 harrowing days on the Lolo Trail. But it’s now where you’ll find the ulra-luxe Triple Creek Ranch. You’ll find all of this and more when Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from the Triple Creek Ranch. 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 Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show airs from the legendary Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California. It’s a historic hotel. It’s a haunted hotel. For movie buffs, it was also the location for the legendary film Some Like it Hot with Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Marilyn Monroe. Meredith Manee, Chef de Cuisine at 1500 Ocean restaurant, tells us about the most surprising dish she serves at 1500 Ocean (a people pleasing fish) and what she’s doing to locally source delicious ingredients.  “Gnarly” Neal, owner of Gnarly Neal’s Ocean Instruction to share stories of surfing in San Diego. All of this and more is on this week’s broadcast of Peter Greenberg Worldwide from Hotel del Coronado in San Diego County, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Housed in a building erected in 1906 within Times Square, The Knickerbocker Hotel reopened its doors this year. With almost 100 years of history, this location has gone through a series of changes—from a hotel to housing Newsweek, and back to a hotel. It offers a prime location and a depth of history. New York Historian Elizabeth Bradley depicts the history of The Knickerbocker and how the building has evolved over the last 100 years. Then, The Charlie Palmer restaurant at The Knickerbocker's Executive Chef Cliff Denny shares the healthy...and not so healthy...dishes on the menu. There’s all of this and more when this week’s episode of Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from The Knickerbocker Hotel in New York, New York. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chef Cliff Denny, Executive Chef at Charlie Palmer restaurant in The Knickerbocker, dishes out the healthy—and not so healthy—items on the restaurant’s menu. The “not so healthy” options include scottish quail egg, fries, and duck nuggets. All of this and more from the newly reopenned Knickerbocker Hotel in New York City, New York.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from L’Auberge Del Mar in Del Mar, California. Celebrity Triathlete Scott Tinley shares the evolution of the triathlon and what he did during peak times to train. Also stopping by is Chief Lifeguard Pat Vergne to talk about Del Mar’s beaches and the stories he’s been sharing on the water for 34 years. All of this and more is on this week’s episode of Peter Greenberg Worldwide from L’Auberge Del Mar in Del Mar, Californa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Watkins, Del Mar resident of 44 years and former owner of the L'Auberge Del Mar, delves into the history of the village. Bing Crosby built the race track and then brought all of his friends to the ‘party.’  Experiencing the L'Auberge during it's intitial glamour inspired him to rebuild the property and carry on its traditions and legacy. He wanted to create a home away from home for those visiting Del Mar and the historic hotel.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon Fortune, Executive Chef of L’Auberge, hails from Atlanta and shares how he is applying his roots to create an upscale Southern Cuisine at L’Auberge’s Kitchen 1540. All of this and more from the L'Auberge Del Mar in San Diego County, 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, Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from The Athenaeum in London. Situated just steps away from St. James Park, this family-owned establishment is one of Peter’s favorites. He’s been going there for more than 30 years, and it started because of Sally Bulloch, the electric, dynamic general manager—and at the time the only woman to hold that post in a London Hotel. We pay tribute to Sally this week, as we’re joined by Tim Arthur, CEO of Time Out, who gives some of his off-the-brochure secrets for visiting London. Also joining us is London travel writer and U.S. expat Amy Laughinghouse who talks about the best walking tours in London. All of this and more when Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from the Athenaeum in London. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jean-Yves Ghazi, Director of the Empire State Building, gives the latest details about who is visiting the Empire State Building, where they are coming from, and when they are coming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive Chef Octavio Becerra of STATE Grill and Bar describes the modern American restaurant and how they are using handcrafted and local supplies. All of this and more when Travel Today comes from STATE Grill and Bar in the Empire State building with I Love New York.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s episode of Peter Greenberg Worldwide comes to you from The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California. Located about an hour south of Los Angeles, this resort has an unheard of amount of acreage for Orange County—500! Their chef tells us how the resort is not just a popular destination for travelers; many locals make this a go-to spot as well. Then we talk with Christopher Trela of the Newport Beach Independant about  the history of Newport Beach. All of this and more when Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive Chef Jean-Pierre Dubray of The Resort at Pelican Hill dishes the details about the resort’s surprisingly popular items, like Thai Fettuccine. Then, he explains why farm-to-table is not a new concept—more of an ever-evolving one. All of this and more on this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg from the The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christopher Trela, Editor of the Newport Beach Independent, dives into the latest trends in Newport Beach, including the surge of stand-up paddling boarding. He also talks about other trends in Orange County and what the tourism board has been doing to help promote Newport Beach in other countries. All of this and more when this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, 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 from Cairo, Egypt. We’ve been broadcasting at least once every year from Egypt since 1998. Tourism numbers are down drastically in Egypt, but, as a veteran traveler to the region, Peter argues that this is perhaps the best time to go! You’ll find hardly anyone at the pyramids, and while more than 300 boats usually travel down the Nile in Luxor, this year only about six are operating. Joining Peter will be John Boulding, CEO of Insight Vacations to discuss why his boat, the Tosca, is running—as business is slowly starting to improve. A few ambassadors also stop by to give their situation report on Cairo and the rest of the country. Then, we go on a quick detour to visit celebrity Chef John Besh to talk about another city that knows all too well about recovery: New Orleans (especially as we near the tenth anniversary of Katrina). All of this and more during this week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg from Cairo, Egypt. See Privacy Policy at https://art1