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Peter Greenberg Worldwide—The Paséa Hotel & Spa Huntington Beach, CA—June 25, 2016

Locations in this article:  Orlando, FL

paseaThis week, the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from Surf City USA at the new Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California. Joining Peter will be Scott McCartney, editor for The Wall Street Journal, discussing the perils of renting cars when abroad and the speed traps associated with them, as well as how the TSA is preparing for the upcoming July 4th holiday. David Scowsill, President & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council, speaks on the tragic nightclub shooting in Orlando. Dean Torrence, co-founder, co-lead singer, and co-writer of Jan & Dean, discusses the history of the group, from its early years to the newly evolved Surf City AllStars, along with how he trademarked the iconic name “Surf City USA.” The legendary PT Townend, world surfing champion, talks about the upcoming 40th anniversary of pro surfing, as well as what changes have come to the sport, and the future of surfing in the 2020 Olympics. Chris Epting, historian and author of Huntington Beach California, shares a story about Rock n’ Roll legend Elvis Presley and his connection to Huntington Beach, along with what many may find surprising about Surf City’s ten miles of uninterrupted coastline. Diana Dehm, executive director of the Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum, talks about the surfing legends who call Huntington Beach home and how the museum highlights the surf community and culture. Finally, cruise journalist, ocean liner historian, and founder of Midshipcentury.com, Peter Knego, stops by with a report on next-generation cruise ships, the upcoming attempt to sail the Northwest Passage, and the remodeling of the R.M.S. Queen Mary 2. There’s all of this and more as the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from Surf City USA at the new Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California.

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