September 12, 2009: Irvington, Virginia

Locations in this article:  Los Angeles, CA

The Tides Inn Irvington VirginiaPeter is broadcasting his radio show this weekend from The Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia. Featured guests include:

Airline security analyst Jack Jacobs, answering the question “how safe are we now?” on the eight-year anniversary of 9/11;

Travel writer and columnist Joe Brancatelli, giving us a run-down on great fall deals, dishing on checked bag fee hikes, and more;

Steamboat historian Terry Thaxton, describing how life in and around Irvington was shaped by these boats;

Costas Christ, global travel editor for National Geographic Traveler, discussing how travel companies are creating a universal set of sustainable tourism standards;

Jane Engle, travel editor for the Los Angeles Times, describing ways to get hotel bargains even as hotel chains try to outsmart you;

Volunteer Bonnie Dawson of Irvington’s historic Christ Church, talking about its history, legacy and the community that embraces it;

Radio host, author and storyteller Thea Marshall, giving some history of Virginia’s Northern Neck region;

Patrick Evans Hylton, executive editor of Virginia Food and Wine, telling us his favorite places to grab a glass or two;

Arabella Denvir, co-owner of Premier Sailing at The Tides Inn, talking about Virginia’s maritime history and sailing opportunities for travelers;

World traveler, blogger and columnist Johnny Jet, revealing his latest favorite travel Web sites.

Call in with your burning travel questions at 1-888-88-PETER (1-888-887-3837), or email Peter at peter@petergreenberg.com. (Write “ASK PETER” in the subject line so it doesn’t get rejected by our spam filters.)

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For more destination information, check out Ask the Locals Travel Guide to Virginia’s Northern Neck.