On March 6, 2010, Peter broadcast from the Hostal Nicholas de Ovando in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. Featured guests from the show include:

Anthony Brandt, author of The Man Who Ate His Boots, discussing his book and the tragic history of the search for the fabled Northwest Passage;

Gilles Gagnon, Dominican Republic golf expert, talking about what factors led to the Dominican being named the #1 destination for golf in the Caribbean and Latin America;

Bernard Salome, managing director of the Millennium Foundation, talking about his quest to treat and fight diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis and provide better access to healthcare for the poor.

 

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On November 28th, 2009, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from The Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Guests from the second hour include:

David Wilkening, North American Editor for TravelMole.com and freelance writer, reporting on the latest travel news, including why “naked airline scans” aren’t as bad as we think, and why more and more families are looking toward packaged travel tours;

Todd Offenbacher, rock climber and avid outdoorsman, explaining why people never want to leave South Lake Tahoe, and the top spots for rock climbing all year long;

David Borges, Lake Tahoe historian, recalling his years driving horses on sleigh rides, sailing on the Tahoe Queen, and explaining Tahoe’s pioneer and Native American history.

 

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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.

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.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a steel worker or the owner of the steel mill; nobody likes to pay retail for their golf vacations.

Right now, that’s not too hard. The economy has golf courses and resorts wheeling and dealing for your business. But that’s not going to last forever.

So, whether your budget is Myrtle Beach or Pebble Beach, and whether the economy favors you or the hospitality industry, Craig Better of Golf Vacation Insider suggests five ways to save on your golf vacations.

On August 8, 2009, Peter was broadcasting his radio show from the new Terranea Resort in Palos Verdes, California. His guests in the third hour include:

Lonely Planet’s Robert Reid, talking about President Obama’s vacation plans, and why he should definitely go now.

Larry Olmsted, author, writer and columnist for WorldGolf.com, telling us his five favorite courses, both in the U.S. and around the world.

Landscape architect Todd Majcher, discussing how he created the Terranea’s landscaping without moving any earth, how long it took and why this might be his last project.

Recent graduate Daniel Seddiqui, updating us on his quest to work 50 jobs in 50 states in 50 weeks.

Barbara Dye, local author, activist and conservationist, talking about the best hiking spots (and more) on the southern California coast.

 

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This weekend, Peter is broadcasting from beautiful Banff in Alberta, Canada.

Located within Banff National Park, the town is a place to visit year-round with serious skiing in the winter, and great hikes and activities in the summer.

Though it’s one of Canada’s more touristy towns, Banff still boasts plenty of local haunts, so we uncovered a few favorites…

It’s one thing to take a golf vacation for some quiet time on the course. But when the kids are out of school, why not bring them along? Some golf destinations are more accommodating to families than you might expect.