There are many guide books to destinations, but in many cases they may be out of date before they are even published. Next week is the launch of BookExpo 2012 and Peter will be contributing to the, “Adventures Abound! Explore, Investigate & Get Excited About The Evolution Of Travel Guides!” panel as well as co-hosting a live Twitter chat. Find out what’s on deck for their discussions, the impetus of Peter’s “Like a Local” guides and his latest local travel tips.

Other guide books have pretty pictures, but they are often nothing more than glorified brochures. In partnering up with Michelin, we have create a special series that is definitely a different kind of guidebook called “Like a Local.”

So where is the first place I always stops when visiting a destination?

The firehouse! Who knows a destination better than firefighters? They’ve been inside all the houses, the restaurants, the hotels. they know where to go for great value, great meals, both early morning and late night. and perhaps most important, they know where NOT to go.

After the firefighters, it’s the bellhops, the maids, at your hotel. These are the guys who know the lay of the land like no one else. Not the general manager, the concierge or the tour guides who are trained only to point you to the most touristed or most expensive place.

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