Eye on Travel

Radio Guests – April 24, 2010 – New York, NY

Locations in this article:  New York City, NY

New York CityOn April 24, 2010, Peter’s radio show is coming to us from his hometown of New York City, from the Omni Berkshire Place in Midtown Manhattan.

Scott McCartney, “Middle Seat” columnist The Wall Street Journal, discussing the cost of air travel cancellations and travel insurance woes;

Kathleen Hulser, public historian at the New-York Historical Society, informing listeners about the lesser-known history of New York City;

Danielle Kyrillos, editor at large for DailyCandy.com, recommending off-the-brochure spots around Manhattan;

Roger Dow, president and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, relaying the importance of travel and tourism to the United States;

Sara Miller, official historian and photographer for the Central Park Conservancy, talking about the iconic park’s history and what events we can look forward to this summer;

Melanie Notkin, founder of SavvyAuntie.com, telling us where to travel with kids and teens in New York;

George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com, warning consumers to take a good look their travel insurance policies before flying;

Ron Ulczak, executive chef at the Fireside restaurant, chatting about the Omni Berkshire Place’s culinary achievements inside it’s signature restaurant, Fireside, and its unusual “Flavors of Germany” menu;

Jenny Kalmbach and Morgan Hoesterey, two of the world’s elite female standup paddleboarders, filling us in about their progress paddling Hawaii’s legendary channels for charity.

Get information on local hotspots with our Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Midtown Manhattan as well as our Manhattan Shopping Guide.

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