Eye on Travel

Radio Guest List—Trump International Hotel—November 12, 2011

Locations in this article:  Las Vegas, NV

Your economy seat on the plane may be getting more comfortable but are you paying more for it? Wall Street Journal‘s Scott McCartney shows that even the cheap seats now come with a fee.

And, Travel Skills Group founder Chris McGinnis breaks down all the improvements to economy seats and the overall flying experience.

Las Vegas is always evolving. From gourmet innovations at celebrity restaurants to spa services for you and your pet, Peter explores recent changes to the city and how Las Vegas is gearing up to celebrate the holiday season.

Tune in on Saturday, November 12, when Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio broadcasts from Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Click here to find your local station or listen to the show streaming live on Peter Greenberg.com.

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Scott McCartney, travel editor for the Wall Street Journal, explains why even cheap airline seats now come with a fee.

Zeke Quezada, journalist for About.com, shares the spots he researched and included in his new e-book Cheap But Good Eating In Las Vegas.

Matt Dickerson, the general manager of the Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill and the director of operations in Las Vegas for the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, talks about recent developments in the Las Vegas dining scene.

Melissa Klurman, contributing editor for Travelocity.com, talks about her tips and tricks for Thanksgiving travel and how to plan ahead for foul weather.

John Katsilometes, senior editor and columnist for LasVegasSun.com, tells what apps you need to get before you head to Las Vegas as well as what to expect this holiday season.

Joshua Berman, author of Maya Moon 2012: A Guide to Celebrations in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras, explains why 2012 is such a big phenomenon in the Mayan calendar and what travelers to South America can expect in the new year.

Jennifer Gudgel, director of gourmet chocolates at Ethel M Chocolates, celebrates the 30th anniversary of Ethel M by sharing with Peter the company’s origins—did you know that Forrest Mars Sr., who started Mars (M&M’s, Snickers, etc), opened Ethel M 30 years ago as a “retirement project?”

Chris McGinnis, founder and director of the Travel Skills Group, updates Peter on the improvements to economy seats and the overall flying experience.

Robin Leach, television personality and columnist for VegasDeluxe.com, offers up the latest in luxury in Las Vegas as well as his picks for the local experience and the lesser-known sides to the city.

Sherri Maher, spa director at The Spa at Trump, discusses the new treatments available at the spa, including the “paws massage,” an in-suite treatment for guests and their dog.

by Lily J. Kosner for PeterGreenberg.com