Travel Today With Peter Greenberg

Executive Chef Octavio Becerra of STATE Grill and Bar describes the modern American restaurant and how they are using handcrafted and local supplies. All of this and more when Travel Today comes from STATE Grill and Bar in the Empire State building with I Love New York.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s episode of Peter Greenberg Worldwide comes to you from The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California. Located about an hour south of Los Angeles, this resort has an unheard of amount of acreage for Orange County—500! Their chef tells us how the resort is not just a popular destination for travelers; many locals make this a go-to spot as well. Then we talk with Christopher Trela of the Newport Beach Independant about  the history of Newport Beach. All of this and more when Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Executive Chef Jean-Pierre Dubray of The Resort at Pelican Hill dishes the details about the resort’s surprisingly popular items, like Thai Fettuccine. Then, he explains why farm-to-table is not a new concept—more of an ever-evolving one. All of this and more on this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg from the The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christopher Trela, Editor of the Newport Beach Independent, dives into the latest trends in Newport Beach, including the surge of stand-up paddling boarding. He also talks about other trends in Orange County and what the tourism board has been doing to help promote Newport Beach in other countries. All of this and more when this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, California.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg from Cairo, Egypt. We’ve been broadcasting at least once every year from Egypt since 1998. Tourism numbers are down drastically in Egypt, but, as a veteran traveler to the region, Peter argues that this is perhaps the best time to go! You’ll find hardly anyone at the pyramids, and while more than 300 boats usually travel down the Nile in Luxor, this year only about six are operating. Joining Peter will be John Boulding, CEO of Insight Vacations to discuss why his boat, the Tosca, is running—as business is slowly starting to improve. A few ambassadors also stop by to give their situation report on Cairo and the rest of the country. Then, we go on a quick detour to visit celebrity Chef John Besh to talk about another city that knows all too well about recovery: New Orleans (especially as we near the tenth anniversary of Katrina). All of this and more during this week’s episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg from Cairo, Egypt. See Privacy Policy at https://art1

Mr. Tarek Saad El Din, Governor of Luxor, Egypt, addresses the safety concerns of traveling to Egypt and why travelers should not worry about visiting the country. He explains that the media has only focused on one square meter where there is conflict and all surrounding areas are safe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gordon Bannerman,  Sports Editor of the Perthshire Advertiser, discusses all things golf as well as other popular sports in Scotland. All of this and more on this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve Burdett, Falconry Instructor at The Gleneagles Hotel, talks about the history of falconry. He explains the different types of birds used in falconry and how they each have different purposes.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Travel Today with Peter Greenberg we come to you from Beijing, China. Forget the typical guided tour—Beijing is where Peter goes (often in a sidecar) to get lost in zigzagging hutongs, to explore seven world heritage sites (including the Great Wall and the Forbidden City), to sample Peking Duck, and to ride the fastest train in the world. Lee Williamson, Editor of Time Out Beijing, talks about the Great Leap Forward and Caroline Killmer, managing editor of City Weekend, tells us where to find the best non-Chinese Asian food. All of this and more on this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ruth Vahle, founder of the Beijing Expat Guide, gives us some advice for coming to Beijing, tells us what US television programs are most popular in Beijing, and describes why Beijing is a very safe city. All of this and more when Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from Beijing, China.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s radio show comes from the Fairmont Monte-Carlo in Monaco, which may be the second smallest country in the world, but it is a highly visited one. Monaco sees nearly 300,000 visitors each year, who enjoy the warm weather of the French Riviera, the rich history…and yes, the Monte-Carlo Casino. Joining Peter Greenberg at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo for this year’s International Luxury Travel Market is Vanity Fair‘s Travel Editor, Victoria Mather. She explains how shared services like Uber and Airbnb have given more luxury experience access to the middle class. Then, National Geographic’s own Urban Insider, Annie Fitzsimmons, shares why Berlin is one of the hottest cities in the world and where else you should be traveling in 2015. Nathan Lump, Editor of Travel + Leisure, helps us redefine luxury and why it is now all about experiential one-ups-manship. All of this and more when Peter Greenberg broadcasts from the International Luxury Travel Market and the Fairmont Monte-Carlo. See Privacy Policy at http

Annie Fitzsimmons, National Geographic‘s Urban Insider, dishes about the surprising new hot spots for travel and why Berlin is at the top of her destination list. Peter also shares a story about Merv Griffith and his clever way of avoiding hotel laundry fees...with using a thrift shop! Learn more on this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg from the Fairmont Monte-Carlo at the International Luxury Travel Market.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jennifer Fox, President of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, explains why shared accommodations like Airbnb don’t provide the service that you get in a hotel. Staying in hotels is still the better option for those who want to be pampered. All this and more with Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from the International Luxury Travel Market and the Fairmont Monte-Carlo See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three fourths of Uganda‘s tourists visit from neighboring countries, proving that the East African country may be more of a bucket list destination for Westerners. Uganda’s natural beauty and rich history are an untapped resource for travelers—after all, Winston Churchill once coined Uganda “the pearl of Africa.” This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from Kampala, Uganda at the Speke Resort Munyonyo. We catch up with some of our regulars, but meet quite a few impressive locals as well. Peter gets a chance to learn all about the history of Uganda as it is displayed at the Igongo Cultural Centre from owner James Tumusiime. He also catches up with an old friend, Amos Wekesa—the go-to guy for anything in Uganda. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mr. James Tumusiime, famed Ugandan publisher and owner of the Igongo Cultural Center, tells Peter about some of the Ugandan history represented at the cultural center. All of this and more when this episode of Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mr. Amos Wekesa, Managing Director of Great Lakes Safaris, shares some of his favorite places including some of the best spots for white water rafting. Wekesa calls Uganda “Africa compressed,” because everything you can find on the continent of Africa, you can also find in Uganda. All this and more when this episode for Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from Kampala, Uganda.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sometimes referred to as “ground zero” of wine making, Sonoma County doesn’t just have corporate wineries, it has a plethora of diverse, family-owned vineyards and wineries. One way to experience this world of wine is with the Wine Road in Northern Sonoma County. The Wine Road is an association of wineries and lodgings that gives guests a layout of the area, winery locations, and organizes events for wine lovers to enjoy. This week’s guests include television and radio personality Ziggy “The Wine Gal,” who puts together wine programs for touring bands and shares details about Sonoma County’s history. Former Sonoma County Police Chief Susan Jones talks about her time in service and what it’s like to be a city councilwoman. Then, Lauterbach Cellars’ Stew Lauterbach explains how the county has grown from both the perspective of a winemaker and his role as an emergency physician. All this and more from the Wine Road in Northern Sonoma County, California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo

Stew Lauterbach, Owner of Lauterbach Cellars and an emergency physician, shares how he and his family run a complete winery from a two-car garage. He breaks down the similarities and differences between winemaking and working in the trauma center. He also tells the story of the first wine he ever made (on his stove as a college student!), which wines are his favorites, barrel tasting, and techniques used to avoid pesticides. All this and more from the Wine Road in Northern Sonoma County, California.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susan Jones, City Council Member and former Sonoma County Police Chief, shares details about the role of a police chief in Healdsburg and just how easy going the town is. She shares what it was like be an openly lesbian Police Chief and why she felt encouraged to move to Sonoma County, and explains the issues the county faces, as well as surprises the town has to offer. All this and more from the Wine Road in Northern Sonoma County, California.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes to you from the SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. It’s newly named, and completely renovated, but it’s actually the former Sahara Hotel and Casino, a place filled with history–and more than a few legends. Considered the last of the Rat Pack hotels, this site hosted performers such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Dean Martin, and Judy Garland (just to name a few). After closing in 2011, the SLS Hotel took over the building in 2013 and undertook massive renovations. All of this and more on this week’s episode of Travel Today from the SLS Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.