Talkin' Tourism IN THE NEWS

Talkin' Tourism's second live remote this month on Tortola has made headlines in the BVI!

Check out the links below and join us for some Caribbean sun (??) and fun tomorrow at 10 a.m.! Sun might be a little iffy thanks to an approaching tropical system, but the fun is guaranteed!

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What's Life-Saving Rum Punches, Police and Fire Departments, and the Caribbean Have in Common? Talkin' Tourism!

When you're the host of a radio show like Talkin' Tourism on Florida's Treasure Coast, you get to do a lot of cool stuff! This week Radio Man, and special guest host Ed Griffith (manager of the Courtyard Hutchinson Island Oceanside/Jensen Beach), did the show from the east porch of the oldest building in Martin County, Florida—the House of Refuge. It was a gorgeous morning, as the photos will attest. For the surfer dudes and dudettes, a nice  little 2’-3’ swell was running. Next time Gary plans to bring along (and use) his long board!

Amy Christensen, the development manager for the Historical Society of Martin County, was full of great information about the history of the building and the purposes a House of Refuge served in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s along Florida’s east coast. The life-saving station keepers were a special breed and were isolated for long periods of time—not your typical type of job. And, what about the lady of the life-saving 'casa'? What was her role in the scheme of things? Did you know that the Historical Society has a special cocktail in honor of the House of Refuge? Indeed they do, but you’ll have to listen to this past week’s show to get the recipe. According to Amy, it is really, really good, and yes it is a rum grog, hearty and tasty enough for infamous pirates like Don Pedro Gilbert!

In the second half of the show, Tom Colucci, executive director of the Treasure Coast Sports Commission, gave listeners a wrap up of the recently completed FHSSA Baseball Tournament that took place at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida. According to Tom the event was a great success contributing significantly to the tourism business on the Treasure Coast. So, what other sports activities and events does the Sports Commission have lined up? Besides the upcoming Florida Police and Fire Games returning again this year the list is pretty big. If you love sports, there are some you just may want to attend.

The time flew but Gary had a chance to do a Bahamas update, which included information on the upcoming change in hotel tax in July, a new cruise to the Bahamas sailing out of South Carolina and changes in customs duties (many being lowered) on materials being brought into the Islands.

Don’t miss out! Listen to last week’s show, enjoy the conversation and the signature rum drink of the House of Refuge!

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See you on Friday!

P.S. Don't miss our June 11 show, coming LIVE from Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Guests? One of the best chef's in the Caribbean---Davide Pugliese, the proprietor of the world renown Brandywine Bay Restaurant and South Beach Wine & Food Festival celebrity chef.

BVI Show Summary

First ever LIVE remote a success….and fun-rum-filled adventure (just ask the crew in the photo)!

A Talkin' Tourism on Florida’s Treasure Coast first effort at a LIVE remote promoting Summer Travel Destinations and Value’s was a success. Broadcasting from the Jolly Roger Inn and Restaurant, Soper’s Hole, West End in the BVI, host Gary Guertin and co-host Malcolm “Manpot” Boyes introduced the listening audience to several island “characters” who described why YOU should consider traveling to the beautiful British Virgin Islands.

Whether you are a landlubber needing the comfort of a hillside villa or a yachtie seeking to spend a week or more sailing in the Yachting Capitol of the World, Tortola and the rest of the BVI have what you are looking for at fabulous summer rates.

Listen to the show and hear how Malcolm’s “Island Name” became Manpot…what unique historical sites await your visit….is it really cooler in the Caribbean in the summer than South Florida…what “lucky” African Grey parrot has sailed over 40,000 miles with Captain Rick aboard Sophisticated Lady…and a whole lot more.

After listening to the show, you will want to pack your bags and head to the British Virgin Islands…Natures Little Secrets. As they say in the islands, “I go to come back." Download the show HERE.

To learn more about the Aaron Well''s Cancer Benefit at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre on Sunday, June 14, visit Aaron's site on Facebook or MySpace, purchase tickets at http://www.jupitertheatre.org/ or e-mail aaronbenefit@gmail.com.

Next week's show (Friday, June 12) will focus on diving and artificial reefs along Florida's Treasure Coast.

June 5---Talkin' Tourism LIVE from the BVI

The June 5th edition of Talkin Tourism on Florida’s Treasure Coast will be broadcast from the Jolly Roger (http://www.jollyrogerbvi.com/), overlooking Soper's Hole in beautiful Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Host Gary Guertin and special celebrity co-host Malcolm “Manpot” Boyes will be talkin’ tourism from under the graceful palms that line the beach. Don’t be surprised if you hear the blenders fire-up in the background, “it’s always five o’clock somewhere.”

The show will focus on several topics including an update on current Caribbean tourism trends and projections for the upcoming winter season, great summer get-a-ways in the USVI and BVI, the BVI-Treasure Coast connection, and even how Malcolm was christened “Manpot” by Bomba, owner of the world famous “Bomba Shack” located on Cappoons Bay on Tortola’s NW coast. Who knows, host Gary Guertin may come back with an “island name.”

Surprises…you bet, once you are at Latitude 18 degrees, time flies when your having rum! Pray for surf!

See you in the islands, mon.