Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Camino Real Polanco in Mexico City, Mexico. The Project Manager of Frida Kahlo and the Anahuacalli Museums, stops by to talk about the legendary Frida Kahlo’s history and the mark she left on Mexico.  Peter Davies, Senior Writer at Mexico News Daily, talks about living in the Mexican capital and what brought him over from Australia. He shares his experience exploring Mexico City’s more than 170 subway stations and talks about a fermented prehistoric drink only available in the city. And Beto Estúa, Chef at Casa Jacaranda in Mexico City, explains the different variety of Mexican food across the country’s regions and the dozens of ingredients people don’t even know exist. He also shares the story of mole, going all the way back to the Aztec Empire, and its evolvement after the Spanish colonization as well as how some regions will use up to 28 ingredients in their moles. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Mexico

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Mazatlan, in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. Joining Peter Greenberg is Enrique de la Madrid, the Mexico Secretary of Tourism, who stops to discuss the current status — and the messaging — of U.S. State Department advisories throughout Mexico and also discusses his views on the legalization of marijuana. Quirino Ordaz Coppel, the Governor of Sinaloa, discusses the true beauty of the people of Mazatlan and how the city itself is, in his eyes, an incredibly secure tourist location. Simon Lynd, Founder of Mazatlan My City, on his moonlighting passion for the local and popular Venados baseball team. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Mazatlan, 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 Delray Beach Marriott in Delray Beach, Florida. Joining the program is Rob Steele, President & CEO of Old School Square who speaks about how he's repurposed a number of schools in the local area. Then, Charlene Farrington, Director of the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum stops by to give an inside look at the museum she looks at that honors African American history in the south. Next, Ryan Spaargaren of the Delray Downtowner talks about his unique business and how Delray's evolution has become a part of not only his life, but his business. Marie Speed, Editor of the Delray and Boca Magazine, stops by to talk about how Delray has changed over the years and how the arts have grown to be an integral part of the Delray experience. Next, Mike Walsh, President of Ocean Properties gives an overview of his diverse portfolio of properties and what makes them so unique. Lastly, Paul Niedermann, Corporate Executive Chef of Salt 7 talks about his experience with G

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. Joining the program is historian and author of Palm Beach: The Essential Guide to America’s Legendary Resort Town, Rick Rose, with his take on why Palm Beach is so different from the rest of Florida (not to mention the world). Then, Palm Beach Post Columnist Frank Cerabino gives his reasons to move and stay in Palm Beach and what the best season to be in Florida is. Anthony Sicignano, Executive Chef of The Breakers, shares his secrets from the hotel’s eight separate kitchens. And Michael Mackey, Palm Beach County Fire Chief, on the best places where his firefighters like to eat. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Breakers in Palm Beach, 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 the AmaKristina riverboat in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Joining the program is Chairman and CEO of Virtuoso, Matthew Upchurch, on changes in travel patterns and travelers’ expectations, and the responsibility of sustainability in tourism. Mina Solanki, Editor of IAmExpat, discusses the expat life in the Netherlands and her special secrets of Amsterdam. Gertjan Broek, from the historic Anne Frank house, talks about one of Amsterdam’s enduring (and smallest) attractions, and the history they are still discovering there. Co-founder of AmaWaterways, Kristin Karst on the explosion of river cruises, new ports, and the new, more active river cruiser. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the AmaKristina River Cruise Ship in Amsterdam, Netherlands. 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 Statler Dallas in Dallas, Texas. Larry Horwitz, Executive Director of the Historic Hotels of America explains the significance of Statler Dallas in the travel industry as well as the importance of the hotels across the country in the historic hotels portfolio. In addition, curator for the Dallas Historical Society, Alan Olsen, highlights its “Dallas in the Time of MLK” exhibit, which focuses on the time Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spent in Dallas. Then, Vice President of Community & School Engagement of the Perot Museum, Teresa Lenling, discusses the stand-out exhibits at the museum and how they cover a multitude of interests, from paleontology to space. Robert Wilonsky, a columnist at the Dallas Morning News stops by to discuss the importance of journalism in the city and his experience as a seasoned columnist. Kerry Adams, Collections & Exhibits Director at the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture stops by to explain that th

This week's episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Sofitel Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Joining Peter Greenberg is Chief Astronomer and Director of the Fels Planetarium at The Franklin Institute, Derrick Pitts, shares on the advances in technology and space tourism. James Claiborne from the Philadelphia African American Museum gives information about what makes the museum special and unique in the City of Brotherly Love. Irene Levy Baker, author of 100 Things to Do in Philadelphia Before You Die reveals the must-see places in Philadelphia and teases her upcoming book. Then, Anuj Gupta explains the history of the 125-year-old Reading Terminal Market. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Sofitel Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Sagamore Pendry Baltimore in Baltimore, Maryland—a great new hotel on the city’s waterfront. Joining the program is Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, who speaks about Baltimore’s renaissance and how the city has been transformed. It’s a story of Baltimore’s dedication to preserving—and then presenting—its history. It’s also about the transformation of the city, including telling the story of Frederick Douglass and the Star-Spangled Banner. She also discusses the remaining cobblestone streets of the city. Jerry Trice, Executive Chef of Gunther & Co., talks about the revolution of the food scene in Baltimore and how it goes beyond the stereotypical crab cakes. There’s all of this and more, as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. 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 Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California. Joining the program this week is Orange County Register Columnist, Marla Jo Fisher, who talks about her secrets to Disneyland, and a sobering statistic involving growing crowds: it is estimated that 1 million people now have annual passes. Speaking of Disney fanatics, Peter Greenberg is joined by Julie Mooney and Emily Sims, cofounders of Magic Kingdom Mamas, who discuss their secrets of visiting Disneyland to beat those crowds. Bruno Serato, chef of the historic landmark Anaheim White House Restaurant, tells his story of how a conversation with his mother inspired him to found a nonprofit that feeds 3,500 kids a night. He also discusses how he’s still feeding more than 4,000 kids a day, even after a fire destroyed his legendary restaurant. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Hotel El Ganzo in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur in Mexico. Located 20 minutes from the San Jose International Airport, this creative center or “think tank”-turned-hotel showcases the work of different artists who have stayed there. Joining Peter Greenberg this week is Judith Castro, Conservationist for Cabo Pulmo National Park & Community, who speaks about the small fishing community that gave up fishing and asked the government for a national park. Claudia Velo, local Radio Host and Journalist known as “the voice in English of Los Cabos,” addresses the safety concerns surrounding Los Cabos and Mexico and what’s changed since she moved there. Then, Wildlife Expert and Photographer, Oscar Ortiz, joins the show to discuss why growth has to be a balance between tourism and local communities to provide a decent quality of life for the local population.There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Hotel El Ganzo in Los Cabo

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa in Montego Bay in Jamaica. Paul Clammer, Author of Lonely Planet Jamaica, gives Peter Greenberg an update on all things Jamaica as well as his own list of secret and hidden gems. Janet Silvera, Senior Writer for The Gleaner, explains why she thinks Montego Bay is the safest place to be and the importance of buying local so that the money returns to the community. Hugh Shim, Executive Director at Montego Bay Marine Park Trust, discusses how climate change and runoff pollution is affecting the area, plus why education and legislation are significant in making a change. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica.   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 Mandarin Oriental in Washington D.C., just two miles away from Capitol Hill. Joining Peter Greenberg is Sara Bloomfield, Director of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and Alan Parente, Creative Director of Exhibitions & Global Experiences at National Geographic Museum, who shares some recently declassified information on the R.M.S. Titanic. Lynn Jason, the Mandarin’s concierge, talks about the craziest request she’s gotten and how she fulfilled it. Also stopping by, Warren Rojas, Editor of Eater D.C., discusses the city’s food by district and the development of food scene over the years. And Dr. Vince Houghton, Historian and Curator of the International Spy Museum, discusses everything from Russian interference in U.S. elections to the future of espionage. There’s all of this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy

This Super Bowl weekend, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. The original mega mall sits on 78 acres of land formerly occupied by the Minnesota Twins and Vikings and draws over 40 million visitors a year. Five-term Bloomington Mayor Gene Winstead discusses Super Bowl madness in Minnesota. Dave Mona, Host of The Sports Huddle on WCCO Radio, discusses all things Minnesota sports, and his belief that the Vikings could make a comeback next year. Allison Kaplan, Senior Editor of Shopping and Style for Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine talks about the secrets of the Mall of America before, during, and after the big game. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota on Super Bowl weekend.  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 St. Regis Washington, D.C., the legendary & historic hotel just two blocks from the White House. We'll be taking an expanded look at the exploding food scene in the nation's capital. Next month the hotel opens Alhambra, a restaurant featuring modern Mediterranean cuisine using fresh local ingredients and partnering with local purveyors including Boulangerie Christophe, a local baker from the south of France. Roxanne Roberts from the Washington Post discusses how being in the D.C. area means having a front row seat to history. Giulia Adelfio, from The Library of Congress, shares secrets (and the accessibility) of one of America's real treasures. Anna Spiegel, Food Editor at Washingtonian Magazine, speaks about how the hotel food scene has changed, along with some of her new favorite gastronomic destinations in D.C. Joseph Mattioli, the General Manager of the St. Regis, shares some of the history of the hotel and his definition of hospitality—and l

This week’s broadcast of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa? in Martin County, Florida. Mark D. Perry, Executive Director of Florida Oceanographic Society?, speaks about how travelers can be a part of the Society’s hands-on activities, including ways to watch turtles nest. Ed Killer, Outdoors Columnist for Treasure Coast Newspapers & USA TODAY Network, reports on the hidden gems of the lagoons and the barrier island, including historic and often overlooked restaurants. Michael Volger, Executive Chef at Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa, tells us about his background at Disney and the difference between making thousands of meals a day and making a few hundred. There’s all this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa in Jensen Beach, 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’s broadcast of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South Carolina, a true luxury resort nestled within a community surrounded by 20,000 acres of maritime forest. I'll report on the latest State Department warning classifications and my picks for the hot spots of 2018. Joining us this week is Lisa Sulka, the Mayor of Bluffton, South Carolina, who talks about the town’s development from 450 people in 1993 to its current 20,000 plus population. Bluffton Historical Preservation Society Director Kelly Logan Graham speaks about Bluffton’s role in the Civil War, and what was preserved to this day after the Burning of Bluffton. Did someone say not to feed the alligators? That's Jay Walea, Director of the Conservancy, who speaks about the 300 alligators on the property as well as the area’s wildlife and the conservancy’s research projects. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, South

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from aboard the brand new flagship of MSC Cruises—the Seaside—sailing out of PortMiami in Miami, Florida. A truly new design, the ship boasts more outdoor space than any other ship at sea, complete with the widest waterfront boardwalk. Anne Kalosh, US Editor of Seatrade Cruise News, provides a firsthand report of the cruise industry. Celebrity Chef Roy Yamaguchi talks about the Pacific Asian influences of his first onboard restaurants. Rick Sasso, Chairman of MSC Cruises USA, talks about MSC’s rapid fleet growth—it has more ships on order than any other cruise line—and it is still a family owned, family run company. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the MSC Seaside in Miami, 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 the newly reopened and renovated Ritz-Carlton in the heart of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Joining Peter Greenberg this week is Cleveland city historian John Grabowski to talk about the city’s real hidden gems and the fight Clevelanders are winning to preserve them. Heather Lemonedes, Chief Curator of the Cleveland Art Museum, reveals stories behind their collection’s hidden gems and other cultural surprises. Then it’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO & President Greg Harris, who talks about this year’s honorees as well as the surprising artifacts that have the biggest draw. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Ritz-Carlton in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Zota Beach Resort in Bradenton Gulf Islands, Florida. This week, Cathy Slusser, Author & Director of Historical Resources for the Manatee County, reveals her favorite part of the Florida Maritime Museum, and Joan Krauter, Executive Editor at the Bradenton Herald, discusses Bradenton's explosive population growth, and what that means for the environment, local children, and affordable housing. Sean Murphy, Owner and Executive Chef at Beach Bistro in Bradenton, dishes on his move from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Anna Maria Island. There's all this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Zota Beach Resort in Bradenton Gulf Islands, 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 the Fairmont Monte Carlo in the Principality of Monaco on the Côte d’Azur. This week, Monaco-based food, wine, and travel writer Louise Simpson discusses what it takes to be considered Monégasque and what it’s like adapting to the small and glamorous society of Monaco. Trent Walsh, Founder of Leading Quality Assurance (LQA), reveals a few of the 800 different criteria LQA uses to inspect and determine which hotel qualifies as a true luxury property. The Fairmont is also where you’ll find NOBU, and the restaurant’s Food Director Luca Fametti dishes on some of the restaurant’s signature plates, including black cod and yellow tail with jalapeno. There’s all this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, in Monaco. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.