Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio is coming to you from The Hilton Resort, Huntington Beach, California.

With more than 8.5 miles of uninterrupted beaches, “Surf City, USA,” represents the quintessential laid-back, Southern California beach community.

Learn more on Peter’s radio show this weekend, and check back on Monday for the podcast. Featured guests include:

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 of Boyd Group International, discussing the top stories in the week of travel news.

St Lucia historian Jacques Compton sharing his unique knowledge of the region.

Rebecca Ruiz, health reporter for Forbes.com, discussing her article on the H1N1 virus.

Naturalist and avid hiker Adam Toussaint sharing his favorite trails and places to hike around the island.

 

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Fall is the ideal time to head out on a short getaway: the kids are back in school, there are fewer crowds to contend with, and in many places, shoulder-season prices are more affordable than in peak winter or summer season.

But you don’t need a practical reason to travel. When was the last time you went away “just because?”

Karen Elowitt rounds up 10 fall getaways where activities and deals abound.

Miami is known for beautiful beach bodies, celebrities and yachts, but this glitzy Floridian city is also a foodie destination.  

With new restaurants popping up daily to serve inventive cuisine and long-standing favorites, this coastal city has something for everyone.  

Courtney Crowder uncovers a food lover’s picks for a long weekend—just be prepared to hit the gym in between gorging fests to whoop your body back into beach shape.

When Floridians need a beach vacation they often head straight to Palm Beach County.

Also called the Gold Coast, this county in south Florida is known for its beautiful beaches and great wealth, but for smart travelers, it can be bargain hunter’s paradise, particularly in the off-season.

Kathy Baruffi reports on her findings.

Hawaii, America’s 50th state, is celebrating its birthday today, though celebrations will be muted as protesters agitate for self-governance and the state’s primary industry, tourism, continues to suffer as a result of the economic downturn.

Even before Hawaii officially transitioned from territory to state in 1959 it was a mecca for vacationers who reveled in the laid-back tropical atmosphere. The tourism industry has long been the lifeblood of the islands, and in 2008 Hawaii received more than 7 million visitors.

However, over the last year …

Sydney, Australia is a city that’s attractive to visitors on many levels.

Some come to relax on the beaches and gawk at the beautiful people. Others come for authentic Aussie adventures such as koala-spotting, hiking in the Outback, or camping. Still others come to drink in the culture, nightlife and dining of this urban mecca.

With all that it has to offer, it’s no wonder that Sydney can get a little crowded.

Cancun sunbathers hoping for a little relaxation on the placid stretch of beach in front of their resort got a big shock yesterday when they found crime scene tape and soldiers instead.

The reason: the sand had allegedly been illegally moved onto the beach by employees of the Gran Caribe Real resort.

So the Mexican government sent in armed Navy personnel and environmental officers to arrest those involved, and presumably “confiscate” the ill-gotten gains.