Eye on Travel

Radio Guests – Affinia Manhattan – September 3, 2011

Locations in this article:  New York City, NY

When you set out to explore the world, it’s hard to imagine visiting every single sovereign nation, but global adventurer and travel writer Lee Abbamonte became the second youngest person in the world to have ever completed this feat.

Plus, don’t miss our look at New York City’s latest and hottest. A four-star executive chef, a top spa director, a hotel executive, a city photographer, and a community board member join Peter as he broadcasts his show this Saturday, September 3, from the Affinia Manhattan, in New York.

Featured guests include:

Scott McCartney, travel editor for the Wall Street Journal, exposes why it costs so much to fly from select airports.

Jean François Bruel, executive chef from Daniel, shares his fall menu and how the restaurant and New York food scene has changed in the last five years.

Julie Menin, chairperson of Manhattan Community Board 1, explains the “Hand in Hand” free human chain event at the World Trade Center commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

Joe Brancatelli, author of “Seat2B”  for Portfolio.com, explores common misconceptions about vacations.

Ben Mutzabaugh, travel editor for USA Today, discusses the latest airlines news and recent American, United, and other airline developments.

Cheryl Jacobs, spa director for The Spa at The Surrey, explains the newest trends in spa treatments.

Lee Abbamonte, travel writer and global adventurer, calls in from Libya and shares his experiences as second youngest person in the world to have ever visited every single sovereign nation in the world.

Jennifer Baggett and Amanda Pressner, co-creators and executive editors of Lost Girls World, will share their expertise as the Girl Getaway Gurus for TravelChannel.com.

Alan Batt, New York based photographer, shares how he has used his work to raise half a million dollars to support hunger initiatives and New York fireman.

Brad Wilson, COO of the Denihan Hospitality group, talks about the Affinia Manhattan’s sister property the Surrey Hotel, their art collection and the Surrey’s relationship with local artists.

Marc Peyser, deputy editor for Budget Travel, discusses his report on “10 Popular Travel Scams Around the World.”

Michael Bordenick, the concierge at the Affinia sister property, The Surrey, shares his favorite places to send guests, new city spots and the most memorable hotel guest to date.

Peter will be taking your calls and answering your travel problems on the air! 
Call in with your travel questions at 1-888-88-PETER (1-888-887-3837) or email peter@petergreenberg.com. (Write “ASK PETER” in the subject line.)

For more on Peter’s broadcast location, check out the Web site of the Affinia Manhattan and their sister property The Surrey, both in New York City.