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The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, May 3rd 2020 Hour 2

Conor Knighton is a correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and the author of a wonderful, just published book called “Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park”. We devoted the entire show to the book, talking with Conor about the history of a number of the parks, oddities and mysteries that can be…

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, April 26 2020 Hour 2

The primary guest for today’s show was Rolf Potts, the author of the seminal book Vagabonding about long-term travel. Rolf discussed what travel means to him (especially in this no-travel time), how he became a nomad, and some of his favorite destinations. Piggybacking on Rolf’s segments, Emilie Gillespie discussed her recent piece in the New…

This hour was taped pre-Coronavirus

We’re looking ahead to future travels on this show, with Andrea Sachs from the Washington Post discussing travel to Antarctica and Rosemary McClure, the author of Frommer’s Yosemite and Neighboring Parks, talking about vacations in that extraordinary region.

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, April 12th, 2020, Hour 2

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, April 12th, 2020, Hour 1

The Frommers started the show with Arthur talking about how travel changed his life, and the lessons he has derived from the activity. Then Josh Gates of Destination Unknown, came on to discuss his travel-centric TV show. Our last guest was from a taping in early March: Julie Weed, discussing her recent article on spa…

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, April 5th, 2020, Hour 2

The Frommer’s Travel Show For Sunday, March 29th, 2020, Hour 2

On today’s show, the Frommer’s discussed the outlook for transatlantic fares and then spoke with Joe Yoegerst about his new book for National Geographic about Road Trips. Sarah Firshein then spoke about the possibility of doing early check ins at hotels. (Please note that this episode, while new, was recorded in February)

The Frommers talk about everything travelers need to know in the day of the coronavirus, the best ways to spend time as a family, they highlight the best of Texas. Where is the best place to go in the Caribbean?

The Frommers talked about the different type of travelers (primarily solo travelers) who are hitting the road today. Next, they welcomes Frommer’s Rome Day by Day author Elizabeth Heath the illuminate hidden gems of that city. Food expert Nevin Martell came on to discuss how to find the best restaurants in every city. And writer…

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, March 15th, Hour 2

On today’s broadcast, Arthur and Pauline Frommer discussed the innovations of the new cruiseship from Virgin Voyages. Then Nick Gray, founder of tour company Museum Hack, gave his top strategies for actually enjoying museum visits—some will surprise you. Next up was Brett Snyder, AKA The Cranky Concierge, discussing new types of business class fares. And…

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, March 8th, Hour 2

Arthur & Pauline discussed travel in the time of COVID-19. Then Rainer Jenss came on to discuss family travel, Rachel Opperman discussed off piste skiing in Estes Park, and listener David Hemenway came into the studio to ask a question about travel to Scandinavia.

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, March 1st, Hour 2

Arthur and Pauline had a wide-ranging discussion about the Football Hall of Fame, Emirates Airline’s updating of the business class concept, and when it makes sense to buy an attractions pass. They then welcomed guest Jennifer Ceaser, the author of Frommer’s EasyGuide to Amsterdam, Brussels and Bruges to discuss travel to those three cities; and…

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, February 23rd, Hour 2

Arthur and Pauline started today’s show with tips on how to save on dining expenses when on the road. Then Steve Wellmeyere of Poseidon Expeditions discussed arctic and antarctic cruising, Andrea Sachs of the Washington Post came on to discuss less crowded festivals (worth traveling to) around the United States, and Scott McCartney of the…

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, February 16th, Hour 2

Travel celebrity Samantha Brown, formerly of the Travel Channel was one of our guests today, talking about the 3rd season of her PBS show “Places to Love”. Arthur and Pauline also hosted Rainer Jenss of the Family Travel Association, and discussed staying healthy while traveling.

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, February 29th, Hour 2

There were no guests on this week’s travel show. Instead, the Frommers spent the entire show discussing Pauline’s recent safari in Tanzania (plus her trip to Zanzibar, Tanzania).

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, February 2nd, Hour 2

Arthur and Pauline started the show discussing currency rates and what they mean for travelers. This was followed by NYU Professor Lauren Gretch discussing how destination weddings are different today than they were a decade ago. Next Christian Wolters, Managing Director of TourRadar.com, discussed trends in guided tours. This hour’s final guest was Kelly Sunderland…

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, January 26th, Hour 2

The Frommers started the hour by talking about the top trends in travel for the upcoming year, everything from the rise of vegan travel to new types of day tours around the world. Then Meredith Pratt, the author of Frommer’s EasyGuide to Washington, DC came on to discuss the ins and outs of planning a…

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, January 19th, Hour 2

Guests on today’s show include Scott Mayerowitz of The Points Guy to discuss the best and worst airports by cost; and Anna Brooke, author of Frommer’s EasyGuide to Paris, to discuss what you need to know before your next Parisian vacation. Pauline and Arthur also talked about the Best Places to Go in 2020.

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, January 12th, Hour 2

Pauline discusses her recent visit to the Dominican Republic. Then, Jeanne Cooper, author of Frommer’s Hawaii came on to discuss the latest developments in that great American state. Pamela Fiore, travel writer, also appeared.

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, January 5th, Hour 2

Arthur and Pauline discuss the last of the destinations that Frommer’s authors chose as the best to visit in 2020 (see the complete list at www.frommers.com/bestplaces.com). Then Bill McGee, of Consumer Reports, came on to talk about the political fight to force the Trump Administration to enact a DOT rule passed at the end of…

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, December 29th, Hour 2

Arthur & Pauline Frommer began today’s show by discussing Frommers.com new article on which are the Best Places to Go in 2020. To see the entire piece, go to www.frommers.com/bestplaces2020. Then travel writer Jennifer Barger discussed her recent Washington Post piece about taking crafting classes when you travel. Diana Schwam, the author of Frommer’s EasyGuide…

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, December 22nd, Hour 2

On today’s broadcast, Jon Waterman talked about his new book on the United States’ National Parks (published by National Geographic); Natasha Schlesinger of ArtMuse.com discussed touring artist’s studios in New York City; and Nicola Wood of U.S. News & World Report presented that publication’s findings as to which are the best and worst cruise lines….

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, December 15th, Hour 2

On this episode, Arthur & Pauline discussed her recent trip to New Orleans. Then writer Julie Kessler discussed travel to Uganda, and Dylan Thuras, one of the founders of Atlas Obscura, talked about the recently updated version of that book.

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, December 8th, Hour 2

On this episode Andrea Sachs of the Washington Post discussed current conditions in the Bahamas. And George Stone talked about National Geographic’s latest coffee table book about the National Parks. Plus Arthur discusses new ways to attack jetlag.

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, December 1st, Hour 2

The Frommers talk with James Bridge of InterExchange about the many possibilities for students, and others, who would like to work legally abroad. Then they welcomed Veronica Stoddart to discuss the best vacations for grandparents traveling with their grandchildren.

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, November 24th, Hour 2

Arthur & Pauline talk with Jason Cochran about his new book “Here Lies America: Buried Agendas & Family Secrets at the Tourist Sites Where Bad History Went Down”. In the fourth segment, the Frommers welcomed Jackie Snow to talk about her New York Times piece on what one needs to do to pre-plan for a…

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, November 17th, Hour 2

The Frommers discuss Pauline’s recent trip to Lisbon, Sintra and Porto in Portugal.

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, November 10th, Hour 2

On this episode the Frommer’s talked with writer Michele Baran about what travel expenses can be legally written off; with Jen Barger about her recent Washington Post article about hotels using signature scents on their properties; and with Nevin Martell about father-son travel.

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, November 3rd, Hour 2

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, November 3rd, Hour: Pauline and Arthur discuss a new bill going through Congress that could put an end to “resort fees” at hotels. They then welcome author Patricia Schultz of “1000 Places to See Before You Die” on to discuss the new coffee table edition of that iconic book….

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, October 27th, Hour 2

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, October 27th, Hour 1. In this episode the Frommers speak with freelance writer Lauren Sloss about e-bike travel; and Christine Sarkis of SmarterTravel.com on how to get better sleep in hotels.

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, October 20th, Hour 2

The Frommer’s Travel Show for Sunday, October 20th, Hour 1. In this show, the Frommers speak with Pico Iyer about his new book on Japan (at 11 minutes in); and Seth Kugel (18 minutes in) about his editorial for the New York Times on whether or not it is ethical to travel in an era…