Archive for August, 2011
Hidden Gems: Boating Bermuda
Bermuda is not just one island. It’s actually to over 120 small islands. Beyond the famous pink sand beaches, there are sunken treasures and unique geological features that you can only see if you get off the shore and into the water. On a boat, you can see shipwrecks from five centuries and 15 countries. [...]
Travel Tip: Low-Key Fall Foliage Experiences
It’s that time of year when people hit the road to see the leaves change. But if you don’t want to break a sweat, there are ways to experience the foliage other than through a car window. There’s hiking, and then there are hiking vacations for those who don’t want to do the heavy lifting. [...]
Travel Deals: Labor Day Adventures & Monte Carlo Romance
Want to get away this Labor Day weekend? Looking for adventure? End the summer with some world class SCUBA diving, snorkeling and windsurfing on Bonaire. Want romance? Enjoy a VIP welcome with champagne in Monte Carlo. Check out these great Labor Day bargains… 1. Travel discount site Yuupon is hosting a special Labor Day sale [...]
Radio Guests – Corinthia Hotel, London – August 20, 2011
Want to know the airports to skip if you’re hoping to arrive at your destination on time? Wall Street Journal Travel Editor Scott McCartney discusses airport delays and how to avoid them. Legendary explorer Col. John Blashford-Snell, OBE, shares his latest adventure: helping the charity Just A Drop bring clean water to people all over [...]
Robin Leach On The Las Vegas Tourism Recovery
Is Las Vegas a place of champagne kisses and caviar dreams? Robin Leach, former host of the iconic Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, joins Peter to share why he now calls Las Vegas home and the hidden indicators of Vegas economic recovery. Peter Greenberg: Robin, is it true that you now live in Las [...]
Farm To Table Cuisine Of New York With Chef Stephen Landon
Goat cheese from the couple down the road. Oregano from the backyard herb garden. Tenderloin from the grass-fed cows on a friend’s farm. Local garlic. Local salt (yup, salt) Local cream. Local mushrooms. Local vino. The list goes on and on and on. It’s not that it’s easy, or even possible year-round for a restaurant [...]
Travel Tip: Protecting Digital Privacy On The Road
If there’s one risk of traveling that people tend to overlook, it’s their digital safety. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from hackers. The biggest risk is using unsecured wireless Internet connections. With more and more airports, hotels and coffee shops offering free Wi-Fi access, it’s tempting just to log on and start [...]
The London Riots and the Lost Art of Conversation
The London riots caused a stir in the world news, but have they damaged the city’s tourism industry? Matthew Upchurch, CEO of Virtuoso, sits down with Peter to discuss the recent turmoil, traveling to politically unstable countries and the impact of the economy on the travel industry. Peter Greenberg: With the turmoil in London, Greece [...]
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