April 12, 2008
Captiva Island, Florida

Peter’s broadcasting from the South Seas Island Resort on Captiva Island, Florida.

He’ll talk with Vince McGrath, senior naturalist at South Seas Island Resort, about Captiva’s rich wildlife and natural history—including the fact that more than 50 percent of the 330-acre island is a wildlife preserve and estuary.

Matt Flannery, co-founder and CEO of KIVA, will chat about the charitable organization that allows individuals to loan money to entrepreneurs in the developing world. And Bruce Beckham, CEO of Tourism Cares, discusses a volunteer program in New Orleans.

You may have heard of something called secret flights: These are unusual routes flown by airlines that you would never expect. Find them, and you may have a much better flying experience.

Want to fly to Europe in style? Indian airline Jet Airways flies from Toronto, New York or New Jersey—non-stop— to Brussels.

Flying from Los Angeles to London usually means a layover in New York. But not if you fly Air New Zealand, which has a daily non-stop flight on its way from Auckland.

If you want to get from New York to Frankfurt, sure you could take Lufthansa, Delta or Continental. But you can also fly the award-winning Singapore Airlines.

Foreign carriers often provide better customer service, more comfortable seating, and better …

The statue of David? Already seen it.

The Uffizi Gallery? Check.

The Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and the Pitti Palace? Done, done and done.

If you’re a traveler who loves the “must-sees,” but also wants to get a true sense of a city by discovering its hidden gems, Florence has some real rubies and diamonds.

Florence is a walker’s paradise; a small, charming city with classic Italian architecture and all major sights within short distance of each other. The narrow, winding alleys and streets that mysteriously split in two were purposely designed in 59 BC to confuse any attackers invading the city.

Traveling with your dog can be a hassle, but some cities are more accommodating than others when it comes to schlepping your pet on public transportation.

California has traditionally been a dog-friendly state.

In San Diego, dogs in carriers are allowed on buses, as long as they’re not too noisy or smelly.

In San Francisco, both large and small dogs are allowed on ferries, buses and cable cars during non-peak hours, but you’ll have to pay for your dog’s ticket.

In New York City, small dogs in carriers are allowed on the buses and subways, but they must be able to fit on your lap.

Dogs are allowed on the New York ferries, but they have to remain on the outside deck.

And while Rail Canada …

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April 5, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia

Tune into Peter’s radio show this weekend, broadcasting from Hotlanta Atlanta, Georgia.

Traveling the eco-friendly way is practically second nature for Jen Boulden, co-founder of Ideal Bite. She’ll share her bite-sized tips for traveling green.

Always wanted to swim with a shark? Ray Davis of the Georgia Aquarium will tell us how to go about it, and other new programs at the world-renowned destination.