SAMANTHA’S TIPS FOR MAKING TRAVEL COUNT
After 22 years and 337 episodes dedicated to travel, Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count no matter how near or far. As the United States and the world slowly get back to traveling freely, her well-honed observations couldn't be better timed.
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SAMANTHA’S TIPS FOR MAKING TRAVEL COUNT
S4 E5 - 26m 46s
After 22 years and 337 episodes dedicated to travel, Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count no matter how near or far. As the United States and the world slowly get back to traveling freely, her well-honed observations couldn't be better timed.
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FT. MYERS AND SANIBEL ISLAND, FLORIDA
S4 E4 - 26m 46s
Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa, where she learns about the unique place, and finds some extraordinary shells. Hopping islands, Samantha meets Rob Wells, co-owner of the family owned Cabbage Key, who talks to her about being a steward of the island while showing Samantha his favorite spots.
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THE FOOD SPECIAL
S4 E3 - 26m 46s
In this special episode Samantha features new and unique food scenes from her travels. Starting in Vienna she visits a café run by grandmothers who make their own cakes from scratch. Visiting Quebec City, she meets with Chef François-Emmanuel Nicol to learn about La Tanière Restaurant, and samples some unique “Boreal” dishes.
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DUTCHESS COUNTY/HUDSON VALLEY, NY
S4 E2 - 26m 46s
Samantha starts off her trip to historic Dutchess County on the “Walkway Over the Hudson,” taking in dramatic views over the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson Valley.
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QUÉBEC CITY, CANADA
S4 E1 - 26m 45s
During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha starts her trip off ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St. Lawrence River. From there she visits a popular Sugar Shack, where she learns about making maple syrup, and has a traditional Quebec meal with the owners.
Schedule
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Naples and Paradise Coast of Florida
Monday
Aug 2
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30 Minutes
A kayak tour in Everglades National Park; Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens; local craft cocktails; tracking dolphins; photographer Clyde Butcher. -
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Christchurch, New Zealand
Tuesday
Aug 3
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30 Minutes
The revival of Christchurch, New Zealand, a city once devastated by an earthquake; the whimsical C1 Espresso shop; Akaroa Harbor and the Giant's House, a mosaic art collection utilizing porcelain; a local farm protects endangered Pohatu penguins. -
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Baltimore, Maryland
Wednesday
Aug 4
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30 Minutes
American Visionary Art Museum in Baltimore; HONfest; the Treason Toting Co; historian Lou Fields talks about the revitalization of the Fell's Point docks; the Lethal Ladies step team. -
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Food Around the World
Thursday
Aug 5
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30 Minutes
The art of chocolate making in Interlaken, Switzerland; making duck schnitzel in Texas Hill Country; traditional Hangi feast in Whakatane, New Zealand; making gin in Montreal; bulgogi, a classic Korean beef dish. -
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Charleston, South Carolina
Friday
Aug 6
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30 Minutes
The American College of the Building Arts; the old tradition of rice harvesting; a traditional gourmet dinner at Revival; a tour of the haunted Old City Jail in Charleston, S.C.; the Gullah tradition of sweetgrass basket weaving. -
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Central North Island, New Zealand
Monday
Aug 9
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30 Minutes
Exploring Lake Taupo by kayak; hiking Huka Falls; cooking in hot geo-thermal pools in Te Puia; the Waimangu Volcanic Valley's active volcano; the national kiwi bird; the history and community of the marae. -
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Budapest, Hungary
Tuesday
Aug 10
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30 Minutes
Overlooking the city of Budapest, Hungary, atop Fisherman's Bastion on the Buda side of the Danube; New York Cafe; Szechenyi Thermal Bath; Hungarian Parliament building; Franz Liszt Music Academy; Dohány Street Synagogue. -
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The Florida Keys & Key West
Wednesday
Aug 11
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30 Minutes
Cuban food at El Siboney Restaurant; Speakeasy Inn & Rum Bar; Truman Little White House; Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park; Turtle Hospital; lionfish tacos. -
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Top of the South Island, NZ
Thursday
Aug 12
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30 Minutes
Bicycling through Brancott Estate vineyards; te Pa Family Vineyards; Pelorus Mail Boat; Mills Bay Mussels; the World of Wearable Art; the peak of Mount Olympus; Abel Tasman National Park. -
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Sonoma County, California
Friday
Aug 13
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30 Minutes
Sustainability on the Sonoma coastline; California Carnivores; cider tasting at Devoto Gardens & Orchards; Safari West. -
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Sailing the British Virgin Islands
Monday
Aug 16
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30 Minutes
Sailing around the British Virgin Islands; hiking through the Baths; Anegada Island cruise; musician Quito Rymer. -
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Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Dallas, Texas
Tuesday
Aug 17
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30 Minutes
Sampling barbecue at Pecan Lodge; Klyde Warren Park; Nasher Sculpture Center; Dude, Sweet Chocolate; The Wild Detectives bookstore; artist Travis Austin; an 8-course authentic Mexican meal. -
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Lakes & Mountains of New Hampshire
Wednesday
Aug 18
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30 Minutes
Funspot, the world's largest arcade; a loon-spotting cruise on Squam Lake; Chutters, home of the world's longest candy counter; tea time at Omni Mount Washington Resort; a ride on the Mount Washington Cog Railway.
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