Eye on Travel

Radio Guest List, Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière, Paris, France

Locations in this article:  Paris, France

Do you know how frequent fliers can now get unlimited travel to select cities in California? Where can you find a free fashion show in the heart of Paris?  What is the newest phenomenon of “bleisure” travel all about?

Find out the answers to these questions and the latest travel news when Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière in Paris, France.

Click here to listen to the show streaming live from 10am until  pm ET on Saturday, May 19, 2012.

Have a travel question? Then ask Peter. Call 888-88-PETER (888-88-383), email him at peter@petergreenberg.com, or tweet your questions to @petersgreenberg (include #askPeter). Peter will standing by to take your calls at 6pm ET on Monday May 21.

Featured guests include:

Anne Banas, executive editor for Smarter Travel, lets us in on why this year’s high fees mean travelers should start planning their holiday trips now.

Pascal Payen-Appenzeller, acclaimed French historian and author of Historical Dictionary of Paris Streets, drops by to give a dose of Parisian history and where visitors should visit to explore the landmarks but have the history come to life.

Yannick Bastoni, head concierge at Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière, shares the history of the hotel, what makes it unique, and its longstanding history with César Ceremonies and French cinema.

Caroline O’Connell, author of Every Woman’s Guide to Romance In Paris, tells her exclusive tips to show how travelers can maximize their time and immerse themselves in the Parisian experience from dining, to shopping, and even some romantic rendezvous.

Cynthia Good, CEO and founding editor of Little PINK Book, gives tips on how to avoid a business travel meltdown, fine tune your networking abilities, and how to extend a business trip into a “bleisure” trip.

Frédéric Saldmann, gastronomy expert, speaks about hidden gems in local eateries, the ever changing Parisian food culture, and his favorite places to eat as well.

Kimberly Richmond, founder and president of Runaway Bride Destinations, explains the intricacies that go into planning a destination wedding and her favorite choices for Paris weddings and honeymoons.

Michaela Guzy, The Travel Evangelist and founder of OhthePeopleYouMeet.com, discusses her volunteering experience in Africa. She tells us about her mission, some tips and tricks she’s learned thus far, and how you can get involved as well.

Doug Mack, author of Europe on 5 Wrong Turns a Day: One Man, Eight Countries, One Vintage Travel Guide, discusses how he tried to travel eight countries living off $5 a day, failed miserably, but got some unforgettable memories to take away from it.  He tells us his reasoning for doing it and some surprises he found along the way.

Howard Frank Mosher, author of The Great Northern Express: A Writer’s Journey Home, tells about his personal account of his 3-month, 20,000-mile sojourn that turned into the love affair to last a lifetime.

Eric Moriceau, bar manager at Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière, speaks about his favorite creations, where to go and where to avoid, the current trends at bars, and the Drink of Paris.

By Collette Torunyan for PeterGreenberg.com