This Week: November 8, 2008

Locations in this article:  Paris, France

Peter’s broadcasting from Fire Island this weekend … because summer isn’t over until he says it is!

He’ll be chatting with travel book writers to get the real scoop on the hottest trends in travel today.

Chef Guy Fieri, author of Diners, Drive-Inns and Dives: An All American Road Trip, with Recipes! maps out where local favorites are becoming national treasures.

Humorist Dennis DiClaudio talks about how to beat weather at its own game in his latest book, Man Vs. Weather: Be Your Own Weatherman.

Self-described grump Gary Buslik shares the intimate details of his strange and hilarious love affair with the Caribbean—and, occasionally, his wife—in A Rotten Person Travels the Caribbean.

Lonely Planet guidebook writer Mara Vorhees discusses her latest guide to Belize, and gives us insider tips on what to see and where to eat.

Tom Reeves, CEO and founder of Discover Paris talks about his latest book, Paris Insights – An Anthology.

Love traveling by train? John Pitt, author of USA by Rail, 7th edition, tells us everything we need to know about taking Amtrak in the U.S., VIA Rail in Canada, steam-engine trains, rail museums, and much more.

Zoos, zoos and more zoos! Allen Nyhuis, co-author of America’s Best Zoos: A Travel Guide for Fans and Families, shares his insight on 60 zoos around the U.S.

And … you! Don’t forget to call in with your travel questions to 1-888-88-PETER.