Archive for Category: "Spain & Portugal"
Austerity in Europe: What to Expect with Summer Travel in the EU
The European buzzword this summer is “austerity.” It has strengthened opposition governments, caused massive rallies and taken down presidents. Angela Merkel of Germany swears by it, and Francois Hollande of France ran against it. Greece is quaking beneath its expectations of budget cuts, and it’s looking as if Spain might follow suit. Now that summer [...]
Ask Peter: Smoke-Free Vacations, Choosing a Cruise & More
Conversion rates for the euro are improving and it seems like everyone is planning a trip to Europe. Don’t be caught wasting your savings on gondola rides and tourist traps, instead ask Peter for his pick of local spots. Peter will answer your question on Saturday live on on Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio (click here [...]
Ask Peter: Lisbon in a Day, Venice Restaurants & More
If you’re in the midst of planning your spring travel and want to know how to find the best food, how to avoid the rainy season, and how to have an authentic local experience, then it’s time to ask Peter. Every Saturday on Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio (click here to listen to the most recent [...]
Five for Families: Kid-Friendly Activities and Hotels in Barcelona
If your family can’t agree on whether to do a city or resort vacation, then Barcelona is the destination for you. Correspondent Emily Goldfischer just returned from this northeastern Spanish city, part of the region known as Catalonia, and suggests five not-to-miss activities to do with your kids alongside family-friendly accommodations. Barcelona is more than [...]
Video Travel Tip: Cell Phone Etiquette
Will you be the subject of angry glares if you answer you cell phone? If you’re in a foreign city, it’s entirely possible. A study by the University of Surrey compared cell phone users in Madrid, London, and Paris. It found very different cell phone usages in all three of those cities. Turns out Parisians [...]
Video: Travel Madrid Like A Local
Video Interview: Virginia Irurita, Founder & CEO, Made for Spain Virginia Irurita sits down with Peter to share the secrets to experiencing Madrid like a Spaniard. Explore the local restaurants, museums, and cafes that are quintessential Madrid. From an all-mushroom menu that will not be found in a travel brochure to a visit to Museo [...]
Siesta Then Fiesta: Spanish Culture Plus Madrid Hotspots And Insider Tips
Video Interview: Victoria Mather, Travel Editor of Vanity Fair From eyebrow-tweezing specialists to rock n’ roll priests, Vanity Fair’s Victoria Mather manages to surprise Peter with her diverse knowledge of Spain. An early adopter of the “siesta then fiesta” culture of Madrid, Victoria introduces Peter to her favorite bars, boutique hotels, tapas restaurants, beauty gurus, [...]
Radio Guests – W Retreat & Spa, Vieques, Puerto Rico – May 28, 2011
Is there such thing as too much information when it comes to airline safety? Pilot Patrick Smith reports on recent safety incidents and shares his take on how media affects travelers’ perceptions. Do you know what sets apart a traveler from a tourist? Noted author Rolf Potts explains how to have an authentic travel experience, [...]
