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Radio Guests – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Punta Cana – Jan. 22, 2011

Locations in this article:  Tucson, AZ

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicWant to learn how expert travelers deal with bad weather and major delays? Peter will sit down with The Wall Street Journal‘s travel editor to talk strategy.

Looking for more information on how to help in Haiti? One year after the devastating earthquake, Peter will also speak with the Red Cross to learn about ongoing humanitarian efforts.

Or would you rather simply escape into the tropics of the Dominican Republic?

On Saturday, January 29, Peter will broadcast his radio show from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Call in with your travel questions at 1-888-88-PETER (1-888-887-3837) or email peter@petergreenberg.com. (Write “ASK PETER” in the subject line.)

Featured guests include:

Scott McCartney, travel editor and “Middle Seat” columnist for The Wall Street Journal, discussing how travelers can deal with bad weather and major disruptions;

Jake Kheel, director of Punta Cana Ecological Foundation, sharing with us the goal of conservation and the positive effects it has had on the island;

Jessica Kerwin Jenkins, author of Encyclopedia of the Exquisite, showcasing the origins of unique items from around the world;

Hamish Dodds, president & CEO of Hard Rock International, talking about emerging trends in the travel business;

Joe Sharkeybusiness travel columnist for The New York Times, speaking about the recent tragedy in Tucson and why everyone should know basic first aid;

Kerry Simon, aka the Rock ‘n’ Roll chef, telling us how he brought his unique cuisine to Punta Cana;

Kate Appletonsenior online editor for BudgetTravel.com, giving us the skinny on some of the best under-appreciated hotels in the world;

Dr. Lynne Guitar, one of the foremost historians of the Dominican Republic, describing Hispaniola’s diverse domestic culture and how it has changed over the centuries;

Julie Sell, Haiti delegation spokesperson for the American Red Cross, reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the quake, and explaining the continuing humanitarian effort on the island;

James Geier & Karen Herold of 555 Design Fabrications Management Inc., talking about the latest trends in hospitality design;

Michaela S. Guzy, vice president of travel and business development for American Express Publishing, sharing her own experiences getting lost and found;

Raúl Baz, business consultant and journalist for Revista Mercado, talking about looking at the Dominican Republic from a local’s eyes, and giving his personal must-see locations.
As always, Peter will be taking your calls and answering your travel problems on the air! Call in with your travel questions at 1-888-88-PETER (1-888-887-3837) or email peter@petergreenberg.com. (Write “ASK PETER” in the subject line.)

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