This week’s broadcast of the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show comes from Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. It’s the only resort in the U.S. mainland to offer free public viewing of trained dolphins, and today, Megan Libby, the Director of Guest Experiences at the resort, joins us to talk about the Dolphin Connection—and the many other experiences available for the entire family. The Wall Street Journal Travel Editor Scott McCartney explains why you should expect longer TSA check-in lines this summer—and how that will impact your travels. President of Airfarewatchdog.com George Hobica gives us the latest scoop on what’s happening with airfares, and he’ll reveal some strategies to find lower fares, despite rising costs. Florida Keys historian Brad Bertelli drops by to share some Keys history and to reveal some of his favorite places, including a little-known ghost town and some favorite snorkeling spots. There’s all of this and more when the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida.
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Scott McCartney, Travel Editor of The Wall Street Journal, discusses longer TSA lines for summer travel, and how this could impact your trip. He also talks about the love/hate relationship between hotels—and online booking websites like Expedia and Travelocity.
Megan Libby, Hawk Cays Resort Director of Guest Experiences, discusses the recent multi-million dollar renovations to the resort, and new activities and experiences for the whole family to enjoy—from the Dolphin Connection, to programs specifically designed to entertain tweens, to the Adult Beer Olympics.
Chef William Ryan, Hawk Cays Resort Chef, talks about cooking with sustainable and locally sourced ingredients, and his style of ocean-to-table cooking—including stone crabs that he traps himself.
Bill Panoff, Chief Executive Officer of PPI Group, discusses the possibility of cruising to Cuba in the not-too-distant future, and the impact that will have on a nation that does not yet have the infrastructure to support the additional number of tourists that cruise ships will bring.
George Hobica, President of Airfarewatchdog.com, discusses airfare trends for summer travel, and the latest news in rising airfare—and strategies that consumers can use to find lower rates.
Jason Koler, Editor and Publisher of The Keys Weekly discusses the quality of life in the Florida Keys and what makes it a great place to live, work, and raise kids. He also shares his favorite restaurant, and talks about The Marathon Seafood Festival, happening this weekend.
Brad Bertelli, Florida Keys Historian and author, discusses some little-known places in the Keys, including a ghost town, and talks about some of the exhibits in the Florida Keys History and Discovery Center, where he is a curator and historian.
Patrick Smith, Pilot and Author of Cockpit Confidential: Everything You Need to Know About Air Travel: Questions, Answers, and Reflections, discusses the growing and looming pilot shortage as well as the most recent statistics that point to 2015 as the safest year in air travel. He also talks about the latest theories and findings in the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.
Captain Rich Tudor, who runs the Saltwater Experience at Hawks Cay, discusses fishing in the Keys—what you can catch and eat, and what you should throw back—and he’ll share his story of the “Sea Monster” that he had to abandon in order to make it back in time to appear on the radio show.
By Kathy Jackoway for PeterGreenberg.com
