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Radio Guests – Hilton Hawaiian Village – July 23, 2011

Locations in this article:  Honolulu, HI

Hawaii is famous for world-class surfing, but you don’t have to be a pro to stand up on a board after just a 15-minute lesson. Surf instructor and owner of Hawaii Hot Spots Surf School, Errol Kane, reveals how anyone, regardless of age and ability, can learn how to surf.

Doug Ewalt, co-founder of Hawaii Nautical, explains the best way to see Hawaii’s marine life without disturbing the wildlife. He discusses why swimming with the wild dolphins in Hawaii can be against the law under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Plus, Chef Roy Yamaguchi discloses some information on being Hawaii’s top chef and the upcoming Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, while Taimane Gardner describes her career as a professional ukulele player and singer.

On Saturday July 23, 2011, Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio broadcasts from the Waikiki Resorts, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Anne Banas, executive editor for Smarter Travel, discusses the 2011 Editors Choice Awards, which highlights the best values in travel for airlines, hotels, and rental cars.

Taimane Gardner, ukulele player and singer, shares her musical history as a professional ukulele player and singer.

Judith Reker, author of Don’t Get Me Wrong!: the Global Gestures Guide, explains the dangers of misinterpreted hand gestures across cultures.

Allison Schaefers, tourism reporter for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, reveals where to explore and relax in Hawaii, how the hotel properties have rebuilt since the tsunami, and recent growth on the island.

Larry Bleiberg, writer, editor and creator of CivilRightsTravel.org, discusses why he created his website to enlighten travelers on the history of the Freedom Rides.

Roy Yamaguchi, renowned chef and restaurateur, speaks about how he worked alongside Alan Wong to launch the first annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival.

Doug Ewalt, co-founder of Hawaii Nautical and operator of Spirit of Aloha Catamaran, talks about marine life in Hawaii, conservation efforts, the Hawaiian Marine Sanctuary, and his philosophy about not swimming with wild dolphins.

Jo McGarry, food writer and radio talk show host of “Table Talk,” takes us on a wine and food tour of Hawaii and discusses her book, Hawaii Tailgate Cookbook.

Errol Kane, owner of Hawaii Hot Spots Surf School and Surf & Stand up paddleboard instructor, explains the history of surfing and how anyone can learn how to surf.

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.)

For more on Peter’s broadcast location, check out the Web site of Waikiki Resorts, Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu, Hawaii.