This week, Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa in Montego Bay in Jamaica, the capital of the Parish of St. James. Located approximately 15 minutes east of Sangster International Airport, the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa is a Jamaican-owned all-inclusive resort. Scott McCartney, Travel Editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins Peter Greenberg to discuss why some airlines are canceling their inter-airline agreements. Paul Clammer, author of Lonely Planet Jamaica, talks about the beautiful resorts and exploring the outside world. Stephanie Taylor, Sous Chef of Jewel Grande Resort Montego Bay, discusses catering the menu specifically to visitors and the secret behind a good jerk chicken. There’s all of this and more as Peter Greenberg Worldwide broadcasts from Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Click here to listen to the show streaming from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 17, 2018.

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Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, discusses the bans and travel advisories—one is for countries that the U.S. has poor political relationships with and the other is, now, for almost every country. He adds that Iran is a great place to visit and that political tensions with the U.S. is only reason there is an issue.

Scott McCartney, Travel Editor for The Wall Street Journal, explains why some airlines are canceling their inter-airline agreements and why it’s inconvenient for passengers. It used to be required that an airline buys a passenger a ticket on a competing airline if it canceled his or her ticket.

Paul Clammer, Author of Lonely Planet Jamaica, joins the show to discuss beautiful resorts and exploring the outside world. He shares his favorite places to eat (including some of the best jerk chicken), moonlit rafting trips down the river, bio-luminescent waters, and more.

Stephanie Taylor, Sous Chef of Jewel Grande Resort Montego Bay, talks about catering the menu specifically to visitors, making gluten-free pasta, and the secret behind a good jerk chicken.

Hugh Shim, Executive Director at Montego Bay Marine Park Trust, discusses how climate change and runoff pollution is affecting the area. Hugh also stresses why education and legislation are significant in making a change.

Sienna Creasy, Group Spa Director of Jewel Grande Resort Montego Bay and an American expat, chats about traveling around Jamaica, how she immersed herself in the culture, and her biggest shock when she arrived. She also expands on the Jewel Grande Resort in Montego Bay as a Jamaican-owned gem as well as activities she enjoys as a local.

Janet Silvera,Senior Writer for The Gleaner, explains why she thinks Montego Bay is the safest place to be and the importance of buying local so that the money returns to the community. She also reveals where you can find the best Jamaican food outside of the Caribbean.

George Hobica, Travel Expert & Journalist, joins the program to speak about the emotional support animal ordeal that has airlines and passengers alike concerned—let’s just say things are getting ruff. He also discusses the various ways passengers are getting kicked off flights.

Mark Kerr-Jarrett, Managing Director & Owner of the Bellefield Great House and Gardens, speaks about the history of the house and property, the story behind the escaped slaves, and refurbishing the house in the 1990s. He also explains how Chinese investors have become involved in sugar production in Jamaica.

Maureen Sheridan, Executive Director of The Animal House Jamaica, talks about being a no-kill shelter supported only by donations and relying on the help of visitors. She also discusses how they take care of vaccinations and travel paperwork for visitors to Jamaica adopting dogs and taking them home.

By Alessandra Taryn Bea for PeterGreenberg.com