Travel Today with Peter Greenberg
Summary: Peter Greenberg is America's most recognized, honored and respected front-line travel news journalist. Peter is Travel Editor for CBS News, appearing on CBS This Morning and The Evening News with Scott Pelley, among other broadcast platforms. Peter Greenberg Worldwide Podcast is a travel news show airing from a different location every weekend, featuring local experts sharing their favorite gems.
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When the weather gets hot, the cities in the Southwest get more interesting. This week, Peter broadcast from Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, where he was joined by a Georgia O'Keeffe Museum curator, a local cowboy barbecue chef, and even a cowboy historian.
It splits the Americas and connects two of the world's great oceans. Where else could you surf the Pacific and sail the Caribbean in the same day? It's only in Panama. Peter broadcasted from Panama City at the Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower Panama. Listen to expats, restaurateurs, historians, publishers and let's not forget a local (American) craft brewer about what sets their country apart.
Say "Jamaica" and most people think of all-inclusive resorts in Ocho Rios or nightlife in Montego Bay. But in Bluefields Bay Villas, it's whole other world. Peter Greenberg interviews the locals about their cuisine and farming communities, how the natural habitat is being protected, and how tourism has impacted this community.
Ready for a cocktail. A rum expert tells us where to find the trendiest drinks in Florida this summer. Plus, we've got tips on how to travel green in the Everglades, and more local tips as Peter Greenberg broadcasts from Fort Lauderdale.
What are the ingredients that inspire Daniel Boulud? What are the most notable events in a place known as "festival city"? Peter Greenberg crosses the border to Montreal this week where learns about the city's food culture, celebrations, design and more.
Peter Greenberg traveled to Abu Dhabi for the annual World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit, where he talked to U.S. Ambassador Michael Corbin, WTTC President and CEO David Scowsill and National Geographic's Costas Christ among other industry leaders and thinkers.
High season for European travel is almost here, but Peter decided to get in before the crowds. Our recent broadcast onboard the Eurostar, traveling at high speed between London and Brussels. Listen to the latest show to hear from American expats, a rail manager, museum curators, and hotel executives about everything new for European travel in 2013, ranging from new museums to the secrets of Belgian chocolate.
The cruise industry has taken some high-profile hits this year, but one area continues to grow: river cruising. This week, Peter went the Viking River Cruises' Viking Aegir departing from Amsterdam. Hear from Cruise Critic's Carolyn Spencer Brown, Torstein Hagen, Chairman and CEO of Viking River Cruises, and her Godmother Lady Fiona Carnarvon - any many more!
Ever heard of a Bear Whisperer? Want to know the best mixed drinks to cap off a day on the slopes? What's the dog sledding scene like in Southern California? Listen now to all the guests and stories from Mammoth Lakes, CA!
Peter Greenberg is headed to Beverly Hills this week! Tune in to hear about surprising finds in the 90210 area code, plus get tips on how to maximize your frequent-flier miles, and learn how a chef fuses Italian and Asian influences using California ingredients.
From the Benjamin Hotel's "Ugly Burger" to the most obscure ethnic eateries, Peter Greenberg digs deep into the city's culinary scene. Plus he talks travel tips with the NYT Frugal Traveler and other New York experts.
Not everyone can find the State of Mexico on the map, so Peter Greenberg traveled south to Toluca, Mexico. He talks to locals about the region's pre-Hispanic culture, why it's a paragliding mecca, and learns about an unusual communal farm.
Off the strip in Las Vegas, there is hiking, biking and relaxation as well as gambling. Peter headed to Lake Las Vegas along with New York Times columnist Joe Sharkey, National Geographic's Keith Bellows, and Jeanenne Tornatore of Orbitz, alongside local wine experts, triathletes, and the mayor of Henderson
That's right, this week Peter Greenberg is coming to us from 30,000 feet in the air, onboard BA Flight 1 from London City Airport to New York. Find out the latest in airline news, how to maximize your frequent-flier miles and where to go in Europe.
Ireland travel isn't just about Guinness and St. Patrick's Day. Peter Greenberg heads to the southeast corner of Ireland to the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore. He talks to a local guide and a restaurateur, as well as artistic directors, The Titanic Trail and curators to get into the heart of this Irish community.