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Dominican Republic & Haiti Relief Efforts Update – Hour 1 – PGW Radio

Island Tips — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:28:15 +0000

On March 6, 2010, Peter is broadcasting from the Hostal Nicholas de Ovando in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. Featured guests from the show include: Jonathan Aiken , media relations director for the Red Cross, giving an update on the latest relief efforts in Haiti ; Don Ellis Perez , former ABC News correspondent, talking about his experience following the influx of Dominican baseball players in the major leagues; Sarah Schlichter , editor for Independent Traveler , sharing tips on how to plan a trip with special dietary restrictions; Jim Parker , pilot and owner of Caribbean Flying Adventures, talking about moving to the Dominican Republic from the U.S. and his recent trip to Haiti to deliver supplies. To see a complete guest list from this show, click here .

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The Northwest Passage, Dominican Republic Golf & the Millennium Foundation – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

Island Tips — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:25:17 +0000

On March 6, 2010, Peter broadcast from the Hostal Nicholas de Ovando in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. Featured guests from the show include: Anthony Brandt , author of The Man Who Ate His Boots , discussing his book and the tragic history of the search for the fabled Northwest Passage; Gilles Gagnon , Dominican Republic golf expert, talking about what factors led to the Dominican being named the #1 destination for golf in the Caribbean and Latin America; Bernard Salome , managing director of the Millennium Foundation, talking about his quest to treat and fight diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis and provide better access to healthcare for the poor. To see a complete guest list from this show, click here . Get more information about this destination with our Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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The Northwest Passage, Dominican Republic Golf & the Millennium Foundation – Hour 3 – PGW Radio

Radio Guests – March 6, 2010 – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Island Tips — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:58:58 +0000

On March 6, 2010, Peter is broadcasting from the Hostal Nicholas de Ovando in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. Featured guests from the show include: – Jonathan Aiken , media relations director for the Red Cross, giving an update on the latest relief efforts in Haiti; – Don Ellis Perez , former ABC News correspondent, talking about his experience following the influx of Dominican baseball players in the major leagues; – Sarah Schlichter , editor for Independent Traveler , sharing tips on how to plan a trip with special dietary restrictions; – Jim Parker , pilot and owner of Caribbean Flying Adventures, talking about moving to the Dominican Republic from the U.S. and his recent trip to Haiti to deliver supplies; – Julie Johnsson , reporter for the Chicago Tribune , discussing the controversy surrounding the new airport body scanners; – Chris McGinnis , multimedia travel correspondent and consultant, weighing in on which airlines have the best and worst on-time performance ratings; – Miguel Montilla , cigar expert and general manager at Boutique del Fumador, sharing tips on how to spot a high quality cigar and his favorite places to explore in the Dominican Republic; – Don Teague , correspondent for CBS News, talking his new book, Saved by Her Enemy , about an Iraqi woman’s journey from war-torn Iraq to America’s heartland; – Melanie Bloom , national patient spokesperson for the Coalition to Prevent DVT, promoting awareness of Deep-Vein Thrombosis; – Anthony Brandt , author of The Man Who Ate His Boots , discussing his book and the tragic history of the search for the fabled Northwest Passage; – Gilles Gagnon , Dominican Republic golf expert, talking about what factors led to the Dominican being named the #1 destination for golf in the Caribbean and Latin America; – Bernard Salome , managing director of the Millennium Foundation, talking about his quest to treat and fight diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis and provide better access to healthcare for the poor

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Radio Guests – March 6, 2010 – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic