最佳Frommers Travel播客 (2024)

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S1E535 - Cruising and Camping: Two New Studies Reveal the Top Trends for These Popular Vacation Activities 34:00

5d ago34:00

34:00

Episode Notes Bob Levinstein of Cruise Compete analyzed his company's analysis of what's most popular in cruising. Then Kevin Long, CEO of camping app TheDyrt, discussed what camping's still growing popularity means for folks trying to find a place to park an RV or pitch a tent.

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S1E534 - Spectacular Undertouristed Destinations Around the World, Plus a New Memoir About the Interactions Between Travel and Faith 37:00

12d ago37:00

37:00

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"

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S1E533 - Are Credit Card Points Going Away? Plus River Cruises in India and Green Vacation Rentals 34:00

19d ago34:00

34:00

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.…

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S1E532 - Southern Italy in Off Season 40:30

26d ago40:30

40:30

Episode Notes Pauline and Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran discussed her recent trip to Naples, Matera, and the Amalfi Coast

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S1E531 - "That's So New York" Plus Strategies for Travel Complaints 38:30

1M ago38:30

38:30

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 ca…

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S1E530 - Shore Excursion Strategies, Plus TV Travel Show Host Pamela Holt 38:10

2M ago38:10

38:10

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"

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S1E529 - Luxury Travel: When It's Just a Con, and When Its Pursuit Hurts Travelers and Local Communities 32:00

2M ago32:00

32:00

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 s…

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S1E528 - Best Regional Foods in the USA, and Strategies for Great Dining on Cruises 35:00

2M ago35:00

35:00

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.

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S1E527 - Less Expensive but Still Enjoyable Destinations, Plus a Look at the Rise of E-Bikes for Cycling Vacations 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

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.

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S1E526 - Innovations in Train Travel 34:06

3M ago34:06

34:06

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.…

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S1E525 - Andalucia's Sherry Triangle and Long-Term Family Travel 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

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.…

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S1E524 - Safari Trends in 2024, Plus How to Survive a Plane Crash 35:00

3M ago35:00

35:00

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 t…

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S1E523 - Phone Theft in the Rental Car Industry, and a Look at How to Cruise Solo 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

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.

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S1E522 - Best Flight Booking Engines and a Polish Love Story 32:00

3M ago32:00

32:00

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…

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S1E521 - The Biggest Annoyance In Flying Today, Plus the Perks of Small Ship Cruising 31:47

4M ago31:47

31:47

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.

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S1E520 - The Fight Against Airline Mergers Plus When Travel Stopped a Wedding 36:00

4M ago36:00

36:00

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"

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S1E519 - Travels to Barcelona, the Costa Brava, and the Virgin Islands 39:00

5M ago39:00

39:00

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.

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S1E518 - Spotlight on Spain 43:26

5M ago43:26

43:26

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

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S1E517 - England Beyond London 38:26

5M ago38:26

38:26

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.

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S1E516 - PBS Travel Show Host Darley Newman, Plus Advice on Ski Passes and Red Eye Flights 33:27

6M ago33:27

33:27

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.

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S1E515 - Best Places to Go in 2024: Our Take and Nat Geo's 41:56

6M ago41:56

41:56

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…

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S1E514 - Hawaii Travel in Fall of 2023: What's Back, What Isn't, and New Types of Adventures. Plus Why Hospitality is Important to a Civil Society 33:27

6M ago33:27

33:27

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".

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S1E513 - Doing Portugal Right, Plus Author Lisa Niver on Her New Travel Memoir "Brave-ish" 38:26

6M ago38:26

38:26

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.

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S1E512 - New England Leaf Peeping Vacations in 2023: What You Need to Know to See the Best Colors and Avoid the Crowds. Plus Timing for Purchasing Airfares and Tips for Renting EVs 35:26

7M ago35:26

35:26

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.

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S1E511 - Best Outdoors and Spiritual Sights Across the United States 32:57

7M ago32:57

32:57

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"

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S1E535 - Cruising and Camping: Two New Studies Reveal the Top Trends for These Popular Vacation Activities 34:00

1
S1E534 - Spectacular Undertouristed Destinations Around the World, Plus a New Memoir About the Interactions Between Travel and Faith 37:00

1
S1E533 - Are Credit Card Points Going Away? Plus River Cruises in India and Green Vacation Rentals 34:00

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S1E532 - Southern Italy in Off Season 40:30

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S1E531 - "That's So New York" Plus Strategies for Travel Complaints 38:30

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S1E530 - Shore Excursion Strategies, Plus TV Travel Show Host Pamela Holt 38:10

1
S1E529 - Luxury Travel: When It's Just a Con, and When Its Pursuit Hurts Travelers and Local Communities 32:00

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S1E528 - Best Regional Foods in the USA, and Strategies for Great Dining on Cruises 35:00

1
S1E527 - Less Expensive but Still Enjoyable Destinations, Plus a Look at the Rise of E-Bikes for Cycling Vacations 33:00

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S1E526 - Innovations in Train Travel 34:06

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S1E525 - Andalucia's Sherry Triangle and Long-Term Family Travel 39:00

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S1E524 - Safari Trends in 2024, Plus How to Survive a Plane Crash 35:00

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S1E523 - Phone Theft in the Rental Car Industry, and a Look at How to Cruise Solo 23:00

1
S1E522 - Best Flight Booking Engines and a Polish Love Story 32:00

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S1E521 - The Biggest Annoyance In Flying Today, Plus the Perks of Small Ship Cruising 31:47

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S1E520 - The Fight Against Airline Mergers Plus When Travel Stopped a Wedding 36:00

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S1E519 - Travels to Barcelona, the Costa Brava, and the Virgin Islands 39:00

1
S1E518 - Spotlight on Spain 43:26

1
S1E517 - England Beyond London 38:26

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S1E516 - PBS Travel Show Host Darley Newman, Plus Advice on Ski Passes and Red Eye Flights 33:27

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S1E515 - Best Places to Go in 2024: Our Take and Nat Geo's 41:56

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S1E514 - Hawaii Travel in Fall of 2023: What's Back, What Isn't, and New Types of Adventures. Plus Why Hospitality is Important to a Civil Society 33:27

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S1E513 - Doing Portugal Right, Plus Author Lisa Niver on Her New Travel Memoir "Brave-ish" 38:26

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S1E512 - New England Leaf Peeping Vacations in 2023: What You Need to Know to See the Best Colors and Avoid the Crowds. Plus Timing for Purchasing Airfares and Tips for Renting EVs 35:26

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S1E511 - Best Outdoors and Spiritual Sights Across the United States 32:57

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