Archive for Category: "Like a Local"
Like a Local: Bay of Fundy & The Top 5 Natural Wonders of the Area
It might seem remarkable to stand on the ocean floor, but there is more to the Bay of Fundy. Turns out this New Brunswick attraction boasts some of the highest tides in the world. Every day 100 billion gallons of water go in and out of the area, which is enough to fill the Grand [...]
Like a Local: Saint John & Peter’s Top 5 Activities on the Bay of Fundy
Don’t confuse Saint John in New Brunswick, Canada, with St. John’s in Newfoundland. Saint John is the largest city in the province, the oldest incorporated city in Canada and the only city on the Bay of Fundy. The cruise industry originally put Saint John on the tourism map when they started docking here in 1989, [...]
Like a Local: Top 5 Ways Off the Tourist Path in Cancun
Over the weekend, Peter traveled to Cancun for the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio broadcast from the Villa del Palmar Cancun Beach Resort & Spa. On air, he talked with locals showing there is so much more to Cancun than hard-partying spring breakers. The area has shaped up in recent years. You can visit high-end resorts, [...]
Like a Local: Islands of Loreto & Peter’s Top 4 Picks
This past weekend, Peter was on the islands of Loreto on the coast of the Baja Peninsula preparing for the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio broadcast from the Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa. On air he talked with expats, snowbirds and locals about their favorite spots. But don’t just hear about what the locals [...]
Extra Spotlight: Peter’s Top 5 Favorite Local Travel Spots
In researching his five new Michelin travel guides, Peter has a few favorite stories on and off the pages of the books. Did you know how to experience the Eiffel Tower like a local? What about how escape the touristy tango scene in Buenos Aires? And can you imagine a volunteer travel trip to Turks [...]
Peter’s New Local Travel Tips: A CBS This Morning Report
Who are the best people to talk to when you want to learn about a new destination? How can you figure out the most value-driven destinations this year? Peter joined the team at CBS This Morning to share his favorite tips from his first five Michelin “Like a Local” guides, as well as new travel [...]
Like a Local Spotlight: Cuba Beaches
Memorial Day Weekend starts on Friday, which means we’re heading into beach season. Instead of having the same experience as last year, it’s time to look at a more unusual and exotic destination. To find uncrowded and undisturbed beaches, head away from the typical resorts and travel like a local. Taking a page from Peter [...]
Video Trend Report: River Cruising
Viking River Cruises christened six new ships in 2012, and there are some notable new trends to watch out for. Sustainability: Each of the six new Viking longships has green features like solar panels, energy-efficient hybrid engines, and an organic herb garden onboard. Dining: Now it’s all about options, whether you want a formal evening [...]
