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Archive for November, 2009

The Bottle Blogs: Suzy Gershman’s Postcard from Napa, California, Part 1

The Bottle Blogs: Suzy Gershman’s Postcard from Napa, California, Part 1

Dear Peter, I know it’s our tradition to leave notes for each other in hotels around the world and for me to send you these electronic postcards as I travel on my own, but today I have decided to begin the Napa Bottle Blog since I am out and about doing the entire area scene. [...]

Slideshow: The Colors of Fall in Rural New York

Slideshow: The Colors of Fall in Rural New York

New York-based photographer Brandon Remler bought his first camera in 1982 and has been snapping photos ever since. His enthusiasm for photography led to a career in the photography industry, with stints at Canon USA, Eastman Kodak and currently, Fujifilm USA, Inc. While traveling around rural New York, Remler used a mixture of both digital [...]

Cheaper Golf Vacations

Cheaper Golf Vacations

OK, so golfing getaways don’t necessarily go hand-in-hand with budget travel. But there are ways to get more value out of your golf vacation.

Revisiting the Berlin Wall, 20 Years Later

Revisiting the Berlin Wall, 20 Years Later

This past weekend, Peter chatted with USA Today travel reporter Laura Bly about the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Read on to find out their personal experiences in Berlin 20 years ago, how much the city has evolved, and what elements haven’t changed over the years.

Inside the World’s Largest Cruise Ship on the Early Show

Inside the World’s Largest Cruise Ship on the Early Show

The Oasis of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, will sail into Port Everglades, the cruise port of Fort Lauderdale on Friday. As Peter reports for the Early Show, the ship is 20 stories high, as long as the Empire State Building is tall and has a capacity of 5400 passengers. And with the [...]

Berlin Wall Anniversary, H1N1, St. Lucia Hiking & History – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

Berlin Wall Anniversary, H1N1, St. Lucia Hiking & History – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

On November 7th, 2009, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from Cap Maison Resort and Spa on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. Guests from the first hour include: Laura Bly, Travel and Leisure Editor for USA Today, discusses her experience as the Berlin Wall fell 20 years ago. Mike Boyd, aviation consultant and president [...]

Fall of the Berlin Wall, Travel News, St. Lucia Music & Diving Spots – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

Fall of the Berlin Wall, Travel News, St. Lucia Music & Diving Spots – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

On November 7, 2009, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from Cap Maison Resort and Spa on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. Guests from the second hour include: Terri Roth, a Dow Jones reporter now living in London, was there for the fall of the Berlin Wall and reflects on the events with Peter; [...]

How Berlin Has Changed Since the Wall Fell & Exploring St. Lucia – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

How Berlin Has Changed Since the Wall Fell & Exploring St. Lucia – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

This Saturday, Peter is broadcasting his radio show from Cap Maison Resort and Spa on the Caribbean island of St Lucia. Guests from the third hour include: Currently living in Germany, Wall Street Journal reporter Marcus Walker shares stories on how Berlin has changed over the last 20 years; Terry Maxon, aviation writer for the [...]