The Frommer's Travel Show

Episode Notes Andrew Nelson, author of National Geographics new book "Here Not There: 100 Unexpected Travel Destinations" was our first guest, followed by Angie Orth, author of "Flirting with Disaster: True Travel Tales of Fear, Failure and Faith" Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Tr...

Episode Notes The New York Times' Elaine Glusac discussed what a recent settlement by Visa and Mastercard might mean for loyalty point collectors. She also talked about sustainable vacation rentals. Then Heidi Sarna discussed her recent Frommers.com article on doing river cruises on the Indian subcontinent. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world...

Episode Notes Pauline and Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran discussed her recent trip to Naples, Matera, and the Amalfi Coast Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of our podcasts from around the world at Voyasc...

Episode Notes Dan Saltzstein, editor for the New York Times, and author of the new book "That's So New York: Short (and Very Short) Stories about the Greatest City on Earth" was our first guest. Then Frommers.com columnist William McGee broke down the best ways to effectively complain when things go wrong on flights, cruises, hotel bookings, and car rentals. Mentioned in this episode: Check out al...

Episode Notes How to make the most of your time in port when you're on a cruise, with ace Washington Post reporter Andrea Sachs. Plus Pamela Holt talks about her TV show "Me, Myself and the World: The Art of Solo Travel" Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together th...

Episode Notes Amy Tara Koch was our first guest, and she discussed her recent article in the Telegraph on how travelers can distinguish between true luxury offerings, and standard travel products. Then Roger Marolt, Outside Magazine author, talked about the shockingly high fees now being attached to early morning skiing, and why that's destroying ski culture. Mentioned in this episode: Check out a...

Episode Notes Jon Douglas, author of "500 Ways to Eat Like a Local: A Traveler's Guide to the Regional Foods of the U.S." was our first guest, followed by Gwen Pratesi, a cruise expert who covered the tricks for eating well on cruise ships for us at Frommers.com . Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyas...

Episode Notes Elaine Glusac, the New York Times' Frugal Traveler Columnist, came on to share the places that can sub in for more pricey destinations. Then Craig Stoltz discussed his new Frommers.com article on E-Bikes and Travel. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the...

Episode Notes Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com , came on to discuss his recent experience on Florida's new Brightline Train (as well as developments in Orlando, and problems with Lyft). Then author Catherine Bennett discussed new European capsule train bunks, and the best train itineraries on that continent. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from a...

Episode Notes Peter Barron, one of the authors of Frommer's Spain, discussed a splendid part of that country where sherry tours, low-key Flamenco shows, and royal equestrian displays are on tap. Then Julie Frieder, one of the authors of "Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel & Worldschooling" came on to chat about her just-released book. Mentioned in this episode: Check out...

Episode Notes Our first guest is Bill McGee, Frommer's columnist and fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, talking about why we're seeing more disturbing flight incidents recently, and what you can do to emerge unscathed should the plane you're on have issues. Then Alan Feldstein, owner of Infinite Safari Adventures, talked about new types of experiences in Africa, ways to pick the ri...

Episode Notes Seth Kugel, author of the Tripped Up column for the New York Times was our first guest, followed by travel journalist Veronica Stoddart discussing the new facilities and attractions for single cruisers. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best...

Episode Notes Reid Bramblett, author of the just-published Frommers.com article on the 10 Best (and Worst) Flight Search Engines gave advice on how to save on different types of bookings. Then Thomas Swick, author of "Falling Into Place: A Story of Love, Poland, and the Making of a Travel Writer", discussed his new memoir Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podca...

Episode Notes Heidi Sarna, long-time Frommer's cruise expert and founder of the website QuirkyCruise.com , came on to discuss what small ships offer that big ones don't. Then the Washington Post's Andrea Sachs came on to discuss an airplane issue that's come to the fore in just the last six months. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This pod...

Episode Notes Frommer's columnist, and consumer expert, Bill McGee discussed the history-making battle against the JetBlue/Spirit Airlines merger. Then author Nikki Vargas talked about her new travel memoir "Call You When I Land" Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings to...

Episode Notes Jennifer Ceaser, one of the authors of the just-released Frommer's Spain was our first guest, followed by Alexis Lipsitz Flippin, author of Frommer's Virgin Islands. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best travel podcasts. You can find all of...

Two of the authors of the just-released Frommer's Spain joined us to talk tapas vs. pintxos, top flamenco shows in Andalucia, how best to museum-hop in Madrid, Pamplona's Running of the Bulls, Rioja winery visits and more Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's...

Episode Notes Simon Willmore, Deborah Collcutt and Samantha Priestly, three of the authors of our just-release "Frommer's England and Scotland" guidebook, came on to discuss travel to Oxford, Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath, the Lake District, Yorkshire and more. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Tr...

Our first guest discussed her upcoming TV episodes on American Revoluton sites, South Korea, and more. Then, Andrea Sachs of the Washington Post talked about etiquette on overnight flights, and what you need to know about ski passes. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together...

Episode Notes Pauline welcomed fellow Frommers.com editors Jason Cochran and Zac Thompson on to dish about our brand new "Best Places to Go in 2024" article. Then Alyson Johnson of National Geographic discussed their new book "Best of the World: 1000 Destinations of a Lifetime" based on a decade's worth of best places articles Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our oth...

Episode Notes Jeanne Cooper, author of the just released "Frommer's Hawaii 2024" was our first guest, followed by Alexandra Hudson, author of "The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves". Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings toget...

Episode Notes Paul Ames, author of the just-released "Frommer's Portugal" took us through the ideal itinerary for Portugal, weaving in history, culinary info, and more. Then Lisa Niver discussed her tale of a using travel to repair a life upended by divorce. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape T...

Episode Notes Kim Knox Beckius of Yankee Magazine gave her predictions and tips for autumn road trips. Then Frommers.com 's Jason Cochran came on to discuss the gotchas of electric vehicle rentals, which airlines have the worst fees, and how to get the lowest airfares. Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape...

Episode Notes Today's guests were Lori Erickson, author of "Every Step Is Home: A Spiritual Geography from Appalachia to Alaska; and Alyson Johnson, senior editor of National Geographic's brand new book "Great Outdoor USA: The Best Adventures for You Across 50 States" Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of...

Episode Notes Pauline spoke about her recent travels to those splendid European cities. Then she interviewed Jane Lopes and Jonathan Ross, authors of "How to Drink Australian: An Essential Modern Wine Book" Mentioned in this episode: Check out all of our other travel podcasts from around the world This podcast is part of the Voyascape Travel Network, that brings together the world's best...