January 23, 2010 – Providenciales, Turks & Caicos

This Saturday, Peter is broadcasting his radio show from The Veranda Resorts & Residences on the island of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos. Featured guests include:

- Melissa Paloti, managing editor of CruiseCritic.com, talking about the cruise industry’s response to the earthquake in Haiti and how the port may bounce back;

- David Bowen, director of culture, sharing his inside take on the local flavors of Turks and Caicos;

- James Deane, a 71-year-old boat craftsman with 52 handmade vessels to his name, discussing what day-to-day life is like on the islands;

- Joe Sharkey, columnist for The New York Times, taking on the controversy that occurs when corporations step in to save their clients in Haiti;

- Dharma Nand, chef de cuisine at The Veranda Resort, explaining conchs and other delicious island edibles;

- David Farley, freelance writer and traveler, discussing his recent trip to Vietnam and sharing tips on things to see and do;

- Ethlyn Gibbs, executive director of the Turks and Caicos National Trust, sharing a dynamic breakdown of the island’s history;

- Hugo Martin, business writer for the Los Angeles Times, talking about how added security measures could actually increase risk to passengers before boarding and in their seats.

- Philip Shearer, co-founder of Big Blue Unlimited, discussing all water-related activities on the island;

- Julie Johnsson, reporter for the Chicago Tribune; talking about United’s relief flights to Haiti.

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