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Radio Guests – Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Coast, CA – March 12, 2011

Locations in this article:  Los Angeles, CA

Pelican Hill Resort, Newport Beach, CAIs there a link between Muammar Gaddafi and global business passengers?

Writer Joe Brancatelli thinks so. He talks with Peter this week about how the notorious dictator is impacting your business-class seat.

The earthquake and tsunami in Japan have had a worldwide impact. Anne Banas from SmarterTravel.com offers advice on how travelers can cope.

Get all this and more on Saturday, March 12, when Peter will broadcast his radio show from The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, CA.

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.)

Featured guests include:

– Charles Levinsonreporter for The Wall Street Journal, discussing the situation in Libya from the ground;

– Joe Brancatelli, founder of JoeSentMe.com and columnist for
Portfolio.com, explaining the link between Muammar Gaddafi and business travelers;

– Jean Pierre Dubrayexecutive chef of The Resort at Pelican Hill, chatting about how his upbringing in Paris reflects in the resort’s cuisine;

– Laura Davick, founder and president of Crystal Cove Alliance, describing the history of the Crystal Cove cottages and the movement to restore them;

– Anne Banas, executive editor for SmarterTravel.com, discussing the recent events in Japan and how travel insurance might, or might not, help;

– Professor Michael Schneider, author of On the Other Guy’s Dime: A Professional’s Guide to Travel Without Paying, disclosing how to earn money while on vacation;

– Chris Trela and Stasha SurdykeOrange County journalists, giving us their thoughts on California cuisine and places to explore along the Newport Coast;

– Jane Engle, assistant travel editor for the Los Angeles Times, offering advice to travelers impacted by the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan;

– Patrick Smith, author of the “Ask the Pilot” column on Salon.com, speaking about how 2010 was the safest year on record and what that means for fliers;

– Steve Friedlandergeneral manager Pelican Hill Golf Club, listing the unique features of the greens in and around Pelican Hill;

– Michael O’Connell, executive director of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, chatting about caring for the more than 50,000 acres around Irvine Ranch, and why it’s important for travelers to tread lightly.

As always, 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 for the Resort at Pelican Hill here.