Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

This week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Amanyara (which translates to “peaceful place”) in Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos, one of the world’s signature luxury island resorts, located in a 5,000-acre nature preserve. David Bowen, Turks and Caicos Director of Culture, joins the program to talk about the history of the Turks and Caicos as a British territory. Turks and Caicos news anchor Nadidja Parker on her secrets of the 40 islands. Amy Avenant, from the Department of Environment & Coastal Resources, expands on the untouched nature and protected areas of Turks and Caicos and the challenges that come with preserving, regulating and educating people about the region. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Amanyara in Turks and Caicos.     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 Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Joining the show is the Honorable Edmund Bartlett, CD, MP, Minister of Tourism for Jamaica and Founder, who talks about the launch of the new Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre. Taleb Rifai, former Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization speaks about the world of disruption and the flow of information that can affect travel. James Shillinglaw, Founder and Editor-in-Chief for Insider Travel Report, discusses how the sheer economic power of travel was able to get the government shutdown reversed. Gay Myers, Caribbean Editor for Travel Weekly, reports on the recovery of the Caribbean islands after the hurricanes. And what it means to visit Cuba now —legally— under the new rules of President Trump’s administration. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica. See Pri

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Omni San Diego Hotel in San Diego, California. Joining Peter is Colin Stowell, Fire Chief for San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, on California’s recent wildfires and responding to emergencies in a community that comprises 550 miles. Troy Johnson, Editor-at-large for San Diego Magazine, on the changing nature of restaurant design, the boom in Din Tai Fung places and whether or not the custom of tipping will survive at many restaurants. We’ll discuss well-known attractions, like the San Diego Zoo — the zoo’s Rick Schwartz talks about its mission to educate visitors and how it has designed its exhibits and the accessibility to animals to inspire us to think about — and act on — climate change and conservation. Plus Maritime Historian Peter Knego, on his huge (and growing) collection of artifacts and historical pieces he’s collected from shipyards around the world. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Omni San Dieg

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, California. Joining Peter is Phil Savenick, President of the Beverly Hills Historical Society, who talks about the surprising beginnings of Beverly Hills (yes, the legends and unlikely events include cowboys and Indians). And Julian Gold, the Mayor of Beverly Hills, talks population growth, development and change in his charmed and high-end enclave. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Peninsula Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills, 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 comes from the luxury Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. Joining Peter is Khadija Patel, Editor-in-Chief of the Mail & Guardian, on the history and some myths of South Africa, which still plague the nation. Then, Wayde Davy, Deputy Director at Apartheid Museum, on the era of segregation and the essential process of reconciliation in South African society. And Laurice Taitz, Journalist, Publisher and Editor of Johannesburg in Your Pocket city guide, explains Johannesburg versus Cape Town by using the analogy of a dating app. There’s all this and more as Eye on Travel  broadcasts from the Saxon Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa. 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 one of the most remote locations on the planet–St Helena Island. Deep in the middle of nowhere in the South Atlantic Ocean, this is a place that’s hard to get to, but you definitely want to be there. St Helena has a fascinating history–the second British colony and where Napolean was exiled in 1815 (also where he died). Joining the program is Adam Sizeland, Curator of the Museum of St Helena, who shares the interesting history of the island, which was discovered by accident and kept secret for decades. Jeremy Harris, Director of the St Helena National Trust, explains why St Helena isn’t a mass market destination, and why that’s a good idea. Then, resident journalist Emma Weaver talks about the biodiversity of the island and why it’s a perfect case study of disconnection. And Craig Yon, co-owner of the Blue Lantern and dive master, confirms Peter’s big fish story about their trip around the island and how many tuna they caught…There’s all this and more as

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg looks back–and forward–with a special year ender show–featuring some of our greatest hits and favorite guests. We look back at the year as Patrick Smith, Author of Cockpit Confidential, talks about the first fatality in the history of Southwest Airlines. Simon Calder, Senior Travel Editor at The Independent, on the aftermath of the FIFA World Cup in Russia; Felicity Aston, Author and the first woman to ski across Antarctica alone, tells the story of when she went down to the South Pole for the first time and how she decided to ski across the ice-capped continent by herself. There’s all this and more on Travel Today with Peter Greenberg, as Peter looks back at 2018 and wishes you a happy, or at the very least, happier new year. 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 Westin Hotel in Long Beach, California. From the Queen Mary, Commodore Everette Hoard talks about the enduring popularity of the ship and how it has become the symbol of its Long Beach community. And Dr. Jerry Schubel, President & CEO of the Aquarium of the Pacific, talks about the challenges of sustainability and dangers of climate change as well as how the aquarium plans its interactive, special exhibits and its latest expansion. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Westin Hotel in Long 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 comes from on board the brand new Celebrity Edge sailing into Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joining Peter is Richard Fain, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises. Then, Gene Sloan, Cruise Editor at USA Today, explains why Celebrity Edge might be a game changer in terms of marine architecture, design, and function. Also joining is Coleen McDaniel from CruiseCritic.com And Johnny Jet stops by with news of some little-known but must-have travel websites. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the new Celebrity Edge.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Today Travel with Peter Greenberg comes from the banks of the Nile, from the Conrad Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. Joining Peter is Dr. Tarek Tawfik, Director of the new Grand Egyptian Museum (opening in 2020), who also gives us some insight into the artifacts that have never been displayed before. Then Rania Al-Mashat, the first female Minister of Tourism in Egypt, on her challenges (and campaign) to fight what she considers long standing and false perceptions about her country. Sean David Hobbs, Senior Editor at The Cairo Review of Global Affairs, discusses his experience living through the tail-end of the Arab Spring and the changes it brought to Cairo. And Helmy Elsaeed, Guinness World Record Cyclist, on his record-winning experience cycling across Europe and why–and how–he walked all the way from Egypt’s city of Aswan to Cairo. There’s all this and more as Today Travel with Peter Greenberg comes from the Conrad in Cairo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the legendary Savoy Hotel in London. Joining Peter is Trisha Andres, from The Daily Telegraph with her tips for solo travelers and her predictions on the trendiest destinations for 2019. Christopher Wood, of Flying Disabled, discusses the reasons behind the airline industry’s pushback on providing flyers with disabilities better accessibility on planes, as well as new innovation and design that would allow people to fly in their own wheelchairs. Hannah Robinson, author of Secret London: Unusual Bars and Restaurants, reports on the real hidden gems of the London culinary scene. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Savoy Hotel in London. 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 JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. Joining the program is Pete DiMaria, Fire Chief of Naples Fire-Rescue Department, on hurricanes, Florida and emergency response. And Jack Mulvena, President and CEO of Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, with a more interactive approach to operating the zoo experience and how Naples Zoo brings its visitors as close to the animals as possible. Plus, Karen Bartlett, Photojournalist and Author of A (Mostly) Kids’ Guide to Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades, explains why her book is popular–even for adults who don’t have kids. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. 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 Barbados and the Port Ferdinand Resort. We’ll talk about the history of Barbados, ranging from George Washington to the Concorde, from sugar to rum, with historian Dr. Karl Watson. We’ll discuss Barbados’ explosion in street food with journalist David Ellis, and there’s Sir Paul Altman on the surprising story of one of the oldest synagogues in the world. And even Alison Hinds, the queen of “Soca” music, stops by to perform. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Port Ferdinand Resort in Barbados. 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 Crystal Serenity — dry docked at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany. Joining Peter is Tom Wolber, CEO of Crystal Cruises, walks Peter through the often staggering details of the ship’s current refurbishment, which will not only increase the number of luxury suites but also at the same time, reduce the number of passengers on board. Then, Jan Sorensen, Vice President of Hotel Newbuild/Refurbishment for Crystal Cruises, reveals that Crystal Cruises’ biggest contractors are themselves. He also shares how during the current renovations there are 1,200 people working two shifts–24/7. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Crystal Serenity in Bremerhaven, Germany. 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 Medellin Marriott Hotel in Medellin, Colombia. (Photo below is Peter at the grave of Pablo Escobar…Even though he was killed 25 years ago, some still consider him a hero and flowers still adorn the site). Joining the program is Jeff Paschke, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of MedellinGuru.com, talks about how much Medellin has changed from Pablo Escobar times. Megan Janetsky, Journalist at Colombia Reports, debunks the misconceptions that Americans tend to have about Medellin. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Medellin Marriott Hotel in Medellin. 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 onboard one of the great trains in North America–the Rocky Mountaineer. We’ll travel across Canada, from Banff to Vancouver. This is the largest privately owned train company in the world, and it follows the same route that built Canada, much like the trains further South built America. We’ll talk to train buffs and historians, mayors and chefs, wildlife specialists and museum directors — all of them onboard this trip heading West. There’s all of this and more asTravel Today with Peter Greenberg broadcasts from onboard of the Rocky Mountaineer train.   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 nearly century-old Granlibakken hotel in Lake Tahoe, California. Mike Schwartz, Fire Chief at the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, joins the program to talk about one of the largest fires in California history. Katherine Hill, of Tahoe Weekly Magazine, on the cooperation between both California and Nevada to preserve Lake Tahoe… Bill Clark of SNOW, the Sierra Nevada Olympic & Winter Sports Museum, on the history of the gold miners and how they changed Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley forever. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Granlibakken in Lake Tahoe, 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 comes from the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal. Joining Peter is Award-winning Portuguese Chef Jose Avillez explains the curious development of how former Portuguese colonies have shaped the country’s culinary scene. Miguel Júdice, Restaurateur and Author of The 500 Secrets of Lisbon, reveals that Lisbon was reinvented without losing its original charm and authenticity. Filipa Ferreira, Head Concierge of Tivoli Avenida Liberdade, explains how Lisbon went from a hidden gem to a primary touristic destinationThere’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Hotel in Lisbon, Portugal.    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 arena and then broadcasts from the House of Rock in Santa Rosa, California. Joining Peter is Chris Coursey, Mayor of Santa Rosa, with an update on last year’s devastating fires that destroyed 5,000 homes in Sonoma County, and how the city is rebuilding. Tony Gossner, Fire Chief of Santa Rosa Fire Department, discusses 2017’s devastating fires, the impacts these fires had on Santa Rosa and what it took to combat them. Heather Irwin, Chief Fork at BiteClubEats.com, discusses wine country cuisine and how it’s moving away from fine dining. She also brings up the farm to table movement and how the chefs in Santa Rosa are very involved in the process. All that and lot more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the House of Rock in Santa Rosa, 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 comes from Calabash Cove Resort and Spa hotel in Saint Lucia. Joining Peter is Prime Minister of Saint Lucia Allen Chastanet, who explains how village tourism allows Saint Lucia’s visitors to immerse into the culture and have a true and genuine experience of the island. He also outlines how the locals haven’t fairly benefited from tourism yet and what should be done about it. Guy Ellis, author of A History of St Lucia, has an update on the island. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Calabash Cove Resort and Spa Hotel in Saint Lucia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.