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Online Radio Show Roundup: Washington, DC

Washington monumentPeter broadcast his show from the Four Seasons Washington, DC. Read on to get more information about his guests and the topics discussed on the show.

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Scott McCartney of the Wall Street Journal is a regular friend of the show, sharing his insight into the ever-changing world of travel.

Now, the “Middle Seat” columnist shares his travel advice in his new book, The Wall Street Journal Guide to Power Travel: How to Arrive with Your Dignity, Wallet and Sanity Intact. Purchase your copy by clicking the link at right.

Peter chatted with Alex Pardo, vice chairman of the Historical Society of Washington, DC. Want to know more about our capital city? Check out our Off the Brochure Travel Guide: Washington, DC and our new series, Ask the Locals: Washington, DC.

If you thought Peter was the world’s most traveled man, think again. It’s Charles Veley, a former dotcom millionaire who has made it his mission to travel “everywhere.” Learn more about his journey in Travel Tips from a Travel Hero.

Peter sat down with Stephen Schmidt, theater expert and performer at the Ford Theatre. The theater, of course, is best-known as the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, and its mission is to celebrate the legacy of our 16th president. As we approach the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth, visitors can check out the current production of The Civil War and click here for more information about the 2009/2010 season. www.fordstheatre.org

Amtrak trainRoger Dow, president and CEO of the US Travel Association, called in to discuss President Obama’s high-speed initiative. To learn more about the plans for our nation’s currently dismal rail system, check out All Aboard for America’s High-Speed Rail?

Want to know more about DC from a real insider? Head Concierge Javier Loureiro has been with the Four Seasons Hotel Washington since 1979. In his 30 years, he’s seen a lot of changes, and shares some of his favorite places in the city: For strolling and shopping, he recommends the Georgetown neighborhood; for trendy and chic people-watching, the Bar at Zaytina is the place to be; and for museum buffs, the Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles Airport is the latest addition to the world-famous Air and Space Museum, housing a Concorde plane and 200 other aircraft.

And Peter’s final guest, Lee Foster, shared his tips on capturing the perfect picture in Washington, DC. Click here to check out a roundup of Foster’s top 10 tips, and to learn more about his book, The Photographer’s Guide to Washington, DC.

Click here for a complete guest list from the April 25th show from Washington, DC.