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Travel Detective with Peter Greenberg Previous Broadcasts

Hidden Gems of Memphis (Episode #408H)

KQED Plus: Fri, Jun 29, 2018 -- 9:30 AM

CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg reveals his hidden gems of Memphis. Plus, large hotel chains seem to be running the hospitality game these days. But, family-run hotels still do exist, and are thriving in Hawaii. And, Greenberg goes behind the scenes and speaks with major players in the cruise industry, to hear about the challenges in constructing their ships.

Overtourism (Episode #407H)

KQED Plus: Fri, Jun 22, 2018 -- 9:30 AM

CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg tells us about some places around the world in which there are too many tourists visiting each year. Plus, it's Australia's third largest city with 283 days of sunshine annually, featuring a thriving music, art, and culinary scene: Greenberg shows you his hidden gems of Brisbane. And, in Northern Italy, correspondent Arnie Weissmann introduces us to a cruise ship excursion that will tempt your taste buds!

Crossing Border for Cheaper Airfare (Episode #406H)

KQED Plus: Fri, Jun 15, 2018 -- 9:30 AM

CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg tells us about a new bridge at the U.S. Mexican border allowing Americans to travel to Tijuana's airport for cheaper airfare. Plus, with new rules in effect, we tell you what you need to know before you travel to Cuba. And, some believe a specific hotel in Hungary was the inspiration for the Oscar-nominated film "The Grand Budapest Hotel." No matter what you think, correspondent Tracy Gallagher tells us why it's a true hotel with a past.

Hidden Gems of Jordan (Episode #405H)

KQED Plus: Fri, Jun 8, 2018 -- 9:30 AM

CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg takes you to the Middle East, to a country full of ancient archaeological and religious ruins. However, Jordan is more modern and westernized than you might imagine. And despite what you might think, now is the perfect time to visit. Plus, it's the capital of Wales, a port city filled with Medieval history. Greenberg shows you how to live like a local, in Cardiff. And, The Buccaneer Hotel on the island of St. Croix has its own compelling history, dating back to the Colonial era. Find out why it's a true hotel with a past.

Hidden Gems of Ras Al-Khaimah (Episode #404H)

KQED Plus: Fri, Jun 1, 2018 -- 9:30 AM

CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg introduces us to an emirate in the UAE that most of you have never even heard of, called Ras Al-Khaimah. Plus, The Homestead in Virginia is the first resort ever built in the United States. Learn about its colonial heritage - it's a true hotel with a past. And, fans of "Game of Thrones" know Dubrovnik as the site of the fictional capital King's Landing. But, there's plenty more to see in this Croatian city, including medieval architecture, and gorgeous views of the Adriatic Sea.

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