Eye on Travel

Peter Greenberg Worldwide—Waldorf Astoria Chicago, Illinois—August 13, 2016

Locations in this article:  Chicago, IL

waldorf6This week, the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show is broadcasting from the Waldorf Astoria Chicago. Joining Peter will be Roger Dow, President of the U.S. Travel Association, with an update on the latest travel warnings for the Zika virus. Chicago resident Maureen Maher, ace correspondent for CBS News (48 Hours) talks about special places throughout Chicago, with some surprising and very cool recommendations. Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, joins Peter with the latest tips on beating jet lag. Writers Nina Hahn and Skyline’s Tom O’Gorman weigh in on their special spots for friends and family, and what has/hasn’t changed in the last five decades. Then, Nora Gainer of the Art Institute of Chicago talks about the continuing magical mystery tour of art and architecture and the one-of-a-kind adventures with works of art. Lucien Lagrange, legendary architect of the Waldorf Astoria Chicago, explains how his vision for the building was inspired by the elegance and sophistication of Parisian hotels from the 1920s, and his focus on light and floor materials in the design. There’s all of this and more as the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from the Waldorf Astoria Chicago.

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