This week’s broadcast of the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show comes from Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Located less than 314 miles from the coast of Florida, Paradise Island lives up to the name with wide sand beaches and clear waters. In addition to its iconic architecture, Atlantis Resort features an open air aquarium, a water park, and several restaurants. Michael Becker, CEO of Geosure, joins the radio show to explain why South African tourism is increasing, and includes his reasons for visiting. Gene Sloan, Blogger for USA Today, talks about sailing to Cuba. Pepin Argamailla, General Manager of John Watling’s Distillery, Ltd., drops by and talks about the history of rum running in the Caribbean and explains how rum is currently made. There’s all of this and more when the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
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Michael Becker, CEO of Geosure, talks about the increase in travel to South Africa and the importance of situational and cultural awareness.
Gene Sloan, Blogger for USA Today, discusses the prospect of sailing to Cuba and current consolidations in the cruise ship industry.
Pepin Argamasilla, General Manager of John Watling’s Distillery, Ltd., shares the history of rum running by pirates in the Caribbean, explains how rum is made today, and provides insight on how people in the Bahamas are starting to drink less—but drink better.
Tazia Rutherford, Associate Director of Marine Mammal Operations, discusses the upcoming plans to create a habitat that is appropriate for animals in all kinds of weather.
Yigal Schliefer, Founder of CulinaryBackstreets.com, shares his history with food blogging and why he feels Georgia is the best place to go for food and wine.
Scott McCartney, Travel Editor for The Wall Street Journal, stops by to talk about the recent merger between Alaska Airlines and Virgin Airlines, and what this means for you.
Patricia Glinton-Meicholas, Author of An Evening in Guanima: A Treasury of Folktales from The Bahamas, discusses the history of the Bahamas and why it is important to venture out past Nassau to learn about the Bahamian people and true Bahamian culture.
Alana Rodgers, of Tru Bahamian Food Tours, and one of the original founders of Hands for Hunger, drops by to talk about the different populations that make up the Bahamas and how people visiting can get involved with Hands for Hunger by assisting drivers with food deliveries.
Patrick Smith, Author of Cockpit Confidential, stops by to talk about the retirement of the 747 and its history, as well as his thoughts on what happened in the recent plane crash in Dubai.
David Singleton, Author of the book Crush, talks about how a crush can inspire travel and how those travel experiences influence a person.
Garry O’Connor, Executive Sous Chef for 77 West at the Atlantis Resort, discusses the wide variety of options on the 77 West menu, the influence of certain dishes, and a few foodie surprises for restaurant guests.
Jim Lawlor, former President of The Bahamas Historical Society, drops by to share the origins of the Historical Society and the role pirates played in the Bahamas history.
By Kandice Martellaro for PeterGreenberg.com
