Places & Travel
**The Frommer’s Travel Show**

Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer’s (1929-2024) seminal Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer guidebooks have been America’s most trusted travel source. This podcast, hosted by Arthur Frommer’s daughter, and President of FrommerMedia LLC, Pauline Frommer, gives listeners the low down on what’s happening in the world of travel today. Topics range from the most appealing destinations, to money-saving and enjoyment-enhancing trends, to books and TV shows that bring travel into your daily life, and more. Expect guest appearances by some of the biggest names in travel today, including Samantha Brown, Andrew McCarthy, Frances Mayes, Jason Cochran, travel journalists from the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other publications.

Latest Episodes:

S1E497 - New Perks for Traveling Pets, Estate Sales Instead of Souvenir Stores, and Coming Soon: Lie Flat Seating in Economy Class May 21, 2023

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Stephanie Rosenbloom discussed her recent New York Times article on the over-the-top amenities hotels are rolling out for dogs. Next, Sonia Weiser talked about her WaPo piece on how going to estate sales can enhance your next vacation. Then Leanne Fitzpatrick of Air New Zealand discussed their upcoming SkyNest program. Finally, Pauline talked about stickershock in Hawaii, passport issues, and road trip guidance

S1E496 - Actor/Author Andrew McCarthy on Spain's Camino de Santiago, Plus How to Actually Save $$$ on Cheapo Airlines May 14, 2023

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Actor/Author Andrew McCarthy (Pretty in Pink, Weekend at Bernie's) discussed his new travel memoir "Walking with Sam: A Father, A Son, and 500 Miles Across Spain". Then, Frommer's writer Sean Cudahy talked about strategies for actually saving money when you fly Frontier, Spirit, EasyJet or one of the other budget airlines.

S1E495 - The Truth About Carbon Offsets for Flights, Plus Curious Traveler's Christine van Blokland May 07, 2023

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JD Shadel discussed their recent Washington Post piece on offsets. Then PBS star Christine van Blokland talked about historic small villages in Portugal, why she loves Wales, and the delights of Estonia.

S1E494 - Do's and Dont's for Combining Biz and Leisure Travel, Village Stays in Europe, and a New Concept in Camping Apr 30, 2023

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Alexander Samuel discussed her recent Wall Street Journal article on "bleisure" travel. Then Susan Portnoy came on to talk about the Albergo Diffusi movement, which she wrote about for Smithsonian Magazine. Our last guest was Shannon Connolly of Roamstead.

S1E493 - New Ways to Get Free Stuff On Vacation, Assessing Cheap Airlines to Europe, and Traveling with Neurodiverse Children Apr 23, 2023

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Dawn Gilbertson of the Wall Street Journal discussed what it is like to fly French Bee, Norse Airways and Play, plus the Facebook groups that can help you find free items on the road. Then Dawn M. Barclay talked about her new book "Traveling Different: Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible and the Neurodiverse".

S1E492 - The Happiest Places on Earth, Plus Why We Should Avoid Bucket Lists for Travel Apr 16, 2023

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Eric Weiner, author of "The Geography of Bliss", came on to discuss the new TV show (starring Rainn Wilson!) and tours that will be come out of that original book about a man trying to increase his own happiness by visiting the happiest places on earth. The Sebastian Modak came on to talk about his recent Wall Street Journal article on why bucket list thinking can make for unfulfilling vacations.

S1E491 - Why You Wouldn't Actually Be Able to Land the Plane in an Emergency, Plus a Memoir of Croatian Journeys Apr 09, 2023

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Andrea Sachs of the Washington Post discussed her recent articles on aviation and using pharmacies abroad. Then Mary Novakovish talked about her new book "My Family and Other Enemies: Life and Travel's in Croatia's Hinterland".

S1E490 - Florida Vacations for Families (Beyond the Theme Parks), Plus a Look At Kansas City BBQ Apr 02, 2023

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Beth Harpaz discussed her recent NY Times article on attractions that will make kids of all ages happy in the Sunshine State. Then Frommers.com author Dan Renzi talked abouth the history of Kansas City's famous barbecue scene and which restaurants are best to visit today.

S1E489 - Is Flight Turbulence Worsening? Plus the Issue of Hotels as Venues for Human Trafficking Mar 26, 2023

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Sean Cudahy discussed the science behind turbulence in flight, and recent changes to the DOT's Dashboard regarding family travel. Then Stephanie Pearson talked about her recent New York Times piece about what travelers should do if they encounter a victim of human trafficking in a hotel

S1E488 - Road Tripping the Oregon Trail, Plus Booze in Belgrade Mar 19, 2023

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David Farley was my first guest, discussing his New York Times article which posited that Belgrade may be the new cocktail capital of Europe. Then Kay and David Scott talked about their new book "Exploring the Oregon Trail: America's Historic Road Trip"