Eye on Travel

Radio Guests – White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia – August 14, 2010

On Saturday, August 14, Peter will broadcast his radio show from The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Featured guests include:

West Virginia Governor Joseph Manchin III, telling Peter his vision for the state in terms of tourism and transportation;

Anne Banas, executive editor for SmarterTravel.com, breaking down the surcharges and baggage fees raising holiday airfare rates;

Carl “Butch” Antolini, general manager and executive editor of The Register-Herald, giving a local’s perspective on what to explore while visiting The Greenbrier;

Josef Woodman, president of Healthy Travel Media and author of Patients Beyond Borders, speaking about domestic and international medical tourism;

Dr. Robert Conte, Greenbrier historian and author of The History of The Greenbrier: America’s Resort, discussing the history of the property and its famous visitors;

Jim Justice, owner of The Greenbrier Resort, sharing the story how he saved the resort and his plans for the future;

Daniel Asa Rose, author of Larry’s Kidney: Being the True Story of How I Found Myself in China With my Black-Sheep Cousin and his Mail-Order Bride, Skirting the Law to Get Him a Transplant … and Save His Life, chatting about his book and an upcoming movie adaptation;

Rich Rosendale, The Greenbrier’s executive chef, describing the resort’s farm-to-table approach to food and his favorite dishes to serve;

James M. Tabor, author of Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth, talking about what drives a person to push themselves to dangerous extremes;

Tom Crabtree, restauranteur and resident of The Greenbrier Sporting Club, relating what life is like on the grounds of the resort;

Amanda Walker, senior project editor at Consumer Reports, listing Web sites that can help you find great grub in any city;

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.)