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New Zealand: The Ins & Outs of Planning the Perfect Trip Oct 04, 2026

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Naomi Arnold and Kate Evans, authors of the just-released "Frommer’s New Zealand” guidebook, don’t pull their punches when it comes to discussing the highlights of their home country—and the pitfalls of visiting. Among the many topics covered, they discussed the ways in which a New Zealand vacation is wildly different from one in Australia; the types of travelers who may enjoy the North Island more than the South Island; the best Maori cultural sights; the Victorian gem that is Oamaru; the surprising reason Auckland will appeal to many travelers; and much, much more.

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How to Raise Adventurous Travelers Sep 27, 2026

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Gretchen Carlson, founder of the website Chasingadvntr.com, and the popular Substack of the same name, discusses how to bring up children to enjoy travel and the outdoors. Specifically, she talks about how to introduce kids to hiking, when young uns should become part of the pre-vacation decision-making process, and how to get them to “buy in” to the trips you want your family to take. #Travel #FamilyTravel #hiking #AdventureTravel #Outdoors

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Polish Palaces with PBS Star Christine van Blokland Sep 20, 2026

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The host of the PBS TV show “Curious Traveler” joined us this week to discuss why #Poland should be on your travel bucket list, especially if you have an interest in tradition Christmas Markets, medieval and modern history, architecture, and the lives of the Polish nobility and Teutonic Knights. #Travel #TravelGram #VisitPoland #Krakow @CuriousTravelerTV

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Northern Michigan: Splendid Food and Wine, Plus Adventures Galore Sep 13, 2026

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The Traverse City Food & Wine Festival is one of the nation's top culinary events and Pauline Frommer was there in late August. In this episode, she discusses the foodie celebrities—like Andrew Zimmern and Ruth Reichl—who got deep about their pasts and passions at the event. She also talks what she learned and experienced at dinners and demos; and tells about a visit to a historic former mental institution in Traverse City that was both spooky and quite moving.

In the course of the broadcast, Pauline also welcomes 4 guests to discuss specific towns in the region, and the ever-expanding Cherry Capital Airport.

First up is Trevor Tkach, President and CEO of the Traverse City Tourism, who talks about the city's surprisingly robust arts scene; its increasingly sophisticated restaurants; and how this spot is protected from extreme weather systems by the Great Lakes.

Next, Paul Beachnau, Executive Director at Visit Gaylord talked about some of the top surprises in his region, from the largest herds of elk west of the Mississippi, to fab winter skiing, to golf courses created by the best known names in the biz.

Amanda Wilkin, Executive Director at Visit Charlevoix, then discussed her town's unusual Mushroom Houses, its appeal to rock hounds, and its prize winning beauty.

Finally Kevin Klein, CEO of the Cherry Capital Airport, spoke about why and how his facility is doubling in size, and what it will soon be like to fly into this splendid part of the country.

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Santa Fe: Today, Yesterday and Tomorrow Sep 06, 2026

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Pauline Frommer recently visited Santa Fe for the first time. In today’s podcast, she gives her take on this enthralling city, and then brings in three guests to discuss different aspects of the visitor experience here.

First Nicole Curtis Ammerman, of the Santa Fe School of Cooking discusses how the city’s multicultural and agricultural history shapes what visitors eat today (including the "must try" Santa Fe specialties).

Then Ed Pulsifer, Hotel Historian for La Fonda on the Plaza, talked about that hotel's storied past, from its location on a corner that has hosted some sort of lodging since the mid-1600’s, to its time as a Fred Harvey Hotel, to its role in the Manhattan Project. He also digs into the stories behind the art you’ll see in the hotel today.

Finally Charlie Lockwood, Director of the Museum of International Folk Art, talked about that institutions beloved diorama gallery, and fascinating upcoming and current exhibits, like one of the fantasy coffins of Ghana. #Travel #SantaFe #NewMexico #VisitSantaFe #SantaFeArt #Canyonroad #SouthwestTravel #BucketListTravel @cityofsantafe @lafondasantafe @museumofinternationalfolkart @santafecookingschool. Please note that this episode is a sponsored podcast.

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Rental Car and Ride Share Snafus Aug 30, 2026

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Seth Kugel, the Tripped Up columnist for the New York Times, discusses the ins and outs of involving your credit card company when problems arise with travel, and an increasingly common scam some ride share drivers are perpetrating on customers.

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Travel Adventures with Dogs, Dolly & Lie-Flat Buses Aug 23, 2026

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Washington Post Travel Reporter Andrea Sachs discusses how to commune with St. Bernards in Switzerland, Dolly Parton’s visit-worthy new travel stop, and a green new form of transportation in Europe. @Twiliner #StBernards #Dogs #DollyParton #Travel @Dollystennesseantravelstop @barryland

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The Science Behind Airplane Temperatures and Other Travel Issues Aug 16, 2026

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Laura Kiniry, a contributor to Popular Science Magazine, discusses the scientific reasons temperatures on planes are kept low, and why some people are more prone to motion sickness than others. #travel #aviation #travelgram #motionsickness

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Saving Money on Cruising, Disney World, Rental Cars & More Aug 09, 2026

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Frommers.com’s Editor in Chief Jason Cochran and host Pauline Frommer talked about ways to pay less for Disney vacations, cruises, airfares, and rental cars, plus the weird problems that can arise when you have to cancel a vacation booked with loyalty points. #Travel #travelhacking #pointandmiles #Cruising #cruise #cruiselife

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Over 55? An Innovative New Program Will Take You To Europe for a Month (Or Two) So You Can Experience Slow Travel at Its Finest Aug 02, 2026

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Andrew Motiwalla, founder of the travel company The Good Life Abroad, talks about his innovative program which allows those over the age of 55 to live in top European cities for a month or two, and do so with an inbuilt social network and the help of an onsite community manager. #Travel #HappyRetirement #RetirementLife

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