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This week, Peter Greenberg Worldwide travels to Santa Barbara, California, and the El Encanto Hotel and Resort, in the hills above the Pacific. Peter will have all the travel updates, including the new rules the U.S. Department of Transportation has tried to quietly slip out (they take effect on October 19th) that get airlines off the hook to compensate you if their plane has a mechanical issue, a delay, or a cancellation. The details may disturb you, and here’s what you need to know.

Patrick Smith, founder of AskThePilot.com, joins Peter with the latest on what he’s seeing from the pilot’s seat for the rest of 2026.

Then, a deep dive into Santa Barbara history and culture: historian Neil Graffy on Santa Barbara’s legacy and growth, and Roger Durling, who runs the Santa Barbara Film Festival, on glitz, glamour, and celebrity in town. And when it comes to travel insurance, have you ever heard of a weather guarantee? How about a weather promise if your trip is ruined by rain or storms? Well, such a service actually exists, and we’ll get into the details. Plus, Peter answers your questions.

There’s all this and more as Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from the El Encanto in Santa Barbara.

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