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Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Destin & the Emerald Coast, Florida

Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Destin & the Emerald Coast, Florida

Peter is broadcasting his radio show live from the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Destin, Florida. Located on Florida’s Emerald Coast, this former fishing village offers much more than sun, surf and golf. With its rare coastal dune lakes, state forests and mom-and-pop commercial zones, the locals have plenty to brag about. Keep reading [...]

The Northwest Passage, Dominican Republic Golf & the Millennium Foundation – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

The Northwest Passage, Dominican Republic Golf & the Millennium Foundation – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

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 [...]

Naked Airline Scans, Climbing Tahoe and Lake Tahoe History – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

Naked Airline Scans, Climbing Tahoe and Lake Tahoe History – Hour 2 – PGW Radio

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 [...]

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.

Affordable Public Golf Courses: Southern California, South Florida & Arizona

Affordable Public Golf Courses: Southern California, South Florida & Arizona

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, [...]

5 Tips for Saving Money on Golf Vacations

5 Tips for Saving Money on Golf Vacations

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 [...]

Obama’s Vacation, World Golf, Landscape Architecture and Southern California Hiking – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

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 [...]

Ask the Locals City Guide: Banff, Alberta, Canada

Ask the Locals City Guide: Banff, Alberta, Canada

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 [...]