Dominica is known as the “nature island” and boasts amazing ecological wonders, including lush waterfalls, hiking trails, and tropical forests. If you are looking for a Caribbean beach destination, you are not going to find it here. Instead, it’s the island of adventure.
This week, we broadcast from the Fort Young Hotel in Roseau, Dominica and catch up with some of our regular guests—as well as new locals. Joe Sharkey talks about the battle of the reclining seats and other popular airplane issues. We also get a chance to catch up with Joe Brancatelli to discuss the ever-expanding TSA pre-check program.
Finally, we talk to some locals about boats, UNESCO Cultural Sites, and Dominica cooking.
Click here to listen to the show, streaming live from 10 am until 1 pm ET on Saturday, October 25, 2014.
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Here’s a closer look at who Peter Greenberg will interview:
Joe Sharkey, Travel Editor for The New York Times, talks to Peter about the ongoing battle of reclining airplane seats and what that means for air travel. He also laments about the declining conditions of air travel altogether and what can be done to change it.
Gail Defoe discusses sustainability on the island of Dominica. She tells Peter about some of the best natural remedies on the island, including one she insists cured cancer for loved ones.
Raymond Lawrence, Chief Cultural Officer of Dominica, talks to Peter about the cultural history of Dominica, including many misconceptions tourists have about the island, the meaning behind the local name (and its pronunciation) and how the cultural influence has changed over the years.
George Hobica, founder of AirfareWatchdog.com, tells Peter about his recent experiences with airport hotels, as well as which ones are on his top ten list from around the world.
Hubert Winston from the Dominica Marine Center goes into detail about one of his absolute favorite topics: boats. Peter and Hubert realize they have a lot in common when discussing the marine life around the island.
Alwin Bully tells Peter about some of the UNESCO World Heritages Sites on the island. He also touches on some of the unique things you can find on the island as well as the very important distinction between Dominican Republic and Dominica.
Joe Brancatelli, Business Travel Columnist, unleashes his gripes against the current TSA pre-check system and the problems he’s run into at airport security. He also talks about some of the things the program is doing right.
Michael Eugene is the manager of the Waitukubuli National Trail Project on the island, and talks about the many things to do along the trail. He also tells Peter about the many things he is doing to help preserve the natural heritage of Dominica.
Daria Eugene works with Experiences Caribbean, a great organization aimed to give visitors a truly local experience. Daria tells Peter how she invites guests into her home to teach them the true meaning of Caribbean cooking and shares some of her favorite Creole cooking.
By Alyssa Caverley for PeterGreenberg.com
