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Radio Show Guest List: Casa de Campo, La Romana, Dominican Republic

Locations in this article:  Los Angeles, CA

There’s more to the Dominican Republic than white sand beaches. Peter gets a taste of the island’s artisan culture and history when he broadcasts his radio show from Casa de Campo in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

Plus, tips on how to stay healthy on a cruise and Alaska Airline’s Starbucks deal.

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Dan Askin, News Editor for CruiseCritic.com, explores Cruise safety in his discussion of the new muster policy and his top 10 ways to stay healthy on a cruise.

Chef Luca Banfi, Executive Chef at The Beach Club by Le Cirque at Casa de Campo, chats about how he infuses the Le Cirque branded cuisine within Dominican culture.

Nicole Marie Dickson, a Native Dominican and the Atelier Manager at Altos de Chavon Art Studios by Emilio Robba, brings insight into the arts of the Dominican Republic. From the rival of handmade art to collaborations with local arts specializing in silk screens, pottery and tapestries, Dickson walks Peter through the world of Dominican visual arts.

Hugo Martin, an award winning Los Angeles Times staff writer who covers the Travel & Tourism Business, details American Airline’s plans to bounce back and increase their number flights in process, Alaska Airlines deal with Starbucks, and how you might be able to speed through airport security lines.

Gilles Gagnon, Director of Golf at Casa de Campo, gives the scoop on what happens on the fairground, what it’s like to work with Golf Hall of Fame member Pete Dye and the entertaining history of Casa de Campo’s golf courses.

Carmen Lorente, Director of Special Programs at The Altos de Chavón School of Design, explains how this non-profit strives to support and develop visual and performing arts.

Arlene Alvarez, Museum Director for the Altos de Chavón Archeological Museum, breaks down the museum’s role in education about the native Taino people and the island’s rich history.

Calixto Garcia, Equestrian Operations Director, shares his personal experiences growing up in the Dominican Republic and Casa de Campo, and tells Peter about the history of polo at the resort.