This week’s broadcast of Eye on Travel is from the Windstar Star Legend as it sails an innovative winter itinerary in the Mediterranean. I have all the travel updates — from the tumultuous year in air safety, to the FAA and the Department of Transportation. And a deep dive into overtourism as we begin 2025, with an interview with Daniel Pardo and his citizens group in Barcelona that wants tourists to….go home. Clint Page Henderson, Managing Editor at The Points Guy, with his update on frequent flyer programs and your odds of redeeming those hard-earned miles. Seth Kugel from The New York Times on traveler rights. And then a look at a contrarian but smart cruising approach. Captain Mark Symonds, of the Star Legend, discusses why the winter months may be the ideal time to come to the Mediterranean. And Chef Marcelo Malacalza chats sourcing food during the off-season and the opportunities that provide for a great culinary experience. There’s all this and more on this week’s Eye on Travel.

 

On this broadcast:

Peter’s News Open, Daniel Pardo, Ask Peter (0:00-39:40)