This Week: July 12, 2008

Fire Island, New York

This weekend, Peter chats with USA Today’s Kitty Bean Yancey to discuss affordable hotels, and where in the U.S. you can find them.

And, he’ll talk with Thomas Kohnstamm, author of the controversial new book, Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? www.thomaskohnstamm.com

Plus, he’ll check in with Bill Wade from the National Park Service to find out some of the lesser-known national parks that you should be visiting.

Tom Swick, travel editor of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel will share his wacky tips on making money during your vacation.

And, 16-year-old Zac Sunderland will call in from his solo boating journey around the world. www.zacsunderland.com

And even more surprises are in store for this jam-packed show. Don’t forget to call in with your burning travel questions at 888-88-PETER (73837).

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