Peter returned to his alma mater at the University of Wisconsin-Madison this weekend, broadcasting his radio show live from Camp Randall Stadium.

Madison is consistently ranked as one of the most livable places in America, so we talked to the locals to learn about some of their favorite spots in the city.

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.

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;

Joe Brancatelli, “Seat 2B” columnist for Portfolio.com and editor of JoeSentMe.com, shares tips on deals and travel trends;

Musician Ronald “Boo” Hinkson discuss St. Lucia music, culture and more, and plays a little something, too;

Grayson Schaffer, senior editor for Outside Magazine, talking about the new rules of survival;

St. Lucia local Karyn Allard discussing diving in St Lucia;

 

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It has been 101 days since Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal were captured and imprisoned by Iranian guards after they reportedly wandered across an unmarked border while touring a remote mountainous region of Iraqi Kurdistan.

The three American hikers have been detained in Iran since July 31, and may now face charges of espionage, according to Iranian judicial officials.

“Signoreeeeena. Learn to lean out! You’ll never see anything with your face in the rock.”

My alpine guide is truly baffled. By the kung fu grip I’ve asserted on the limestone, which only loosens with the shaking of ankles and perspiring of palms, I’m starting to resemble a Garfield plush cling.

The internal dialogue has officially spiraled out of control: I can’t do this. I’m going to plummet. To an untimely demise. Do not cry do not cry do not cry… Do. Not. Cry.

Space, the final frontier, is a little closer to becoming the next big tourist destination.

First entrepreneurs developed sub-orbital spacecraft that could theoretically put rich folks into orbit for a few hours - for a hefty fee. Now a Barcelona-based company has put together a concept for a galactic space resort and expects to receive its first paying guests by the year 2012.

But is it safe? How much will it cost? Is it even feasible? Keep reading to find out the fantastic details of a space vacation…

If planning a golf vacation seems too daunting, don’t forget that some public courses can offer a similar experience for a fraction of the price and time commitment.

And some of them rival even the priciest private courses.

Sloane Cooper picks three destinations with easily accessible courses, so the next time the golf bug strikes, you can hit the local links and go public.

If you’ve never heard of “glamping,” you haven’t visited the Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana, just outside of Missoula.

Here in Big Sky Country, guests can enjoy the great outdoors effortlessly, and so did Peter when he visited to broadcast his radio show.

Read on to find some favorite indoor and outdoor hangouts around Missoula, Montana.