Pauline Frommer and Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran discussed Pauline's second trip to Vietnam, which was just completed.

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Jesse Neugarten, founder of Dollar Flight Club, discussed strategies for getting the best airfares, at a time when travelers are facing a lot of headwinds.

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Avery Singer and Jolie Golub, founders of BachBoss an agency that creates customs tailored travel experiences for Hen and Stag parties, were our guests today. They discussed the most popular destinations for bachelor and bachelorette parties, over-the-top celebrity celebrations, and the biggest problems groups encounter when planning these sorts of roaming fests.

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Reid Bramblett, author of our recent studies on how to find the best booking engines for airfares, and the best ones for lodgings, unpacked his research. He discussed which sites find the lowest rates most consistently, how to filter results smartly, VPN uses for travel bookings, and when doing multiple searches will be the only way to find the lowest prices.

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Pauline Frommer discusses her recent trip to Spain with Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com

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From her hotel room in Utrecht, Pauline Frommer talked with Frommers.com's Editor In Chief Jason Cochran about her adventures in that Dutch hotspot, and her just concluded visit to Germany's capital.

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New York Times writer Jonathan Zwickel discussed his recent article about tours that uncover the political and economic forces that are shaping life in Athens, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, and other important cities. Then Hiroko Yoda discussed her illuminating book about Japanese traditions, religious practices and life "Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan.

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Laurie Gwen Shapiro, author of the new book "The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam and the Marriage That Made an American Icon" was today's guest. She discussed how Earhart shaped how we travel today, why she is still such a potent role model, and what happened to her on her final flight.

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In our final installment of our series on the best destinations for 2026, Pauline Frommer, Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran, and Managing Editor Zac Thompson discussed Palawan in the Philippines, Portugal's Algarve region, Chicago, Adelaide in Australia and Vienna, Austria.

To see our Best Places to Go in 2026 photo-rich article, go to Frommers.com/BestPlaces2026.

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Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran, and Managing Editor Zac Thompson, joined Pauline Frommer to discuss the destinations that will be particularly vacation-worthy in 2026. Today's show covered Peru, Jasper (Alberta, Canada), Hot Springs (Arkansas), Viti Levu (Fiji), Costa Navarino (Greece), and the United States' 250th birthday celebration venues. To see the complete list go to Frommers.com/bestplaces2026.

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It's that time of year again! Frommer's writers from across the globe have nominated the places that they think will be especially appealing to visit in the coming year, for very specific reasons—important anniversaries, new features, affordability, you name it. From the dozens of suggestions, we narrowed the field down to 16. You can see the complete list at Frommers.com/bestplaces2026.

In this episode Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran, and Managing Editor Zac Thompson, joined Pauline Frommer to discuss Asheville (North Carolina), Patagonia Azul (Argentina), Kruger National Park (South Africa), Albuquerque, and Oulu (Finland).

Andrea Sachs, Travel Reporter for the Washington Post, discussed how to save money on inoculations and health advice for travel. Then Frommer's author Tamara Hinson discussed why so many travel prices are increasing, and how to save money anyway

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Frommer's Author David McElhinney joined Pauline Frommer to discuss the culinary specialties of different Japanese regions, walking vacation opportunities that mirror the Camino de Santiago experience, ways to experience Japan's sizzling pop culture, and some strategies for saving money on a Japanese vacation.

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Seth Kugel, the Tripped Up columnist for the New York Times, shared a shocking tale of an Airbnb stay that went wrong. He also gave advice on how to keep yourself safe in a vacation rental. Then Jason Lucking of pAIback.app, discussed this new flight savings tool.

The Frommer's Travel Podcast was named one of the 13 best for travel by the New York Times. It is hosted by Pauline Frommer, the Publisher of the Frommer's guidebooks and Frommers.com, with new episodes issued weekly.

Traveling to Cuba today requires a knowledge of the law, and some strategies for getting the most out of your trip. Podcaster Chris Christensen of the Amateur Traveler podcast just recently returned from this storied island nation, and discussed some of the elements of a trip there, including:

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Jeff Greenwald, author of the brilliant travel memoir "The Size of the World: Once Around Without Ever Leaving the Ground" was today's guest.

In the course of the conversation, he discussed:

-What the ideal travel companions are

-What it's like to travel by freighter

-The mysteries of the Dogon people of Mali

-A moving encounter with novelist Paul Bowles in Morocco

-The many meanings of pilgrimage

-The Lhasa Valley in Tibet

And much more.

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Barbara Balfour, author of "Frommer's Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick" was our first guest, talking about how to plan the best trip to the Canadian Maritimes. Among the topics she hit:

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The Frommer's Travel Show was named one of the 13 Best Podcasts for Travel by the New York Times. It's hosted by Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director for the Frommer's guidebooks, and President of FrommerMedia LLC, which publishes Frommers.com (12 million page views per month) and the Frommer's guides.

This week's episode features James Hammond, host of the "Winging It Travel Podcast," discussing his adventures in the Middle Eastern nation of Jordan.

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The Frommer's Travel Show was named one of the 13 Best Podcasts for Travel by the New York Times. It's hosted by Pauline Frommer, Editorial Director for the Frommer's guidebooks, and President of FrommerMedia LLC, which publishes Frommers.com (12 million page views per month) and the Frommer's guides.

This week's episode features Greg Davis-Keane, the President of Frequent Miler, a blog and podcast that teaches how to make the most of loyalty points. He came on to talk points and miles, but did it in a way that beginners will understand (we promise).

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Emily Thompson, Executive Director of The Coalition to Protect America's National Parks was our first guest, followed by Claire Fahy, a reporter for the New York Times, who gave tips on how to protect yourself when ordering and using Lyft, Uber or another ride share app.

Jason Cochran, author of Frommer's London, discussed the newly opened parts of the Houses of Parliament that visitors can see, London's brand new Vagina Museum, a blockbuster show at the Victoria and Albert, tours of abandoned Underground stations and more. Then the New York Times Seth Kugel unpacked a major fail by Delta Airlines, with some useful lessons on what travelers need to know when things go wrong.

Rolando Pujol, author of the just released book "The Great American Retro Roadtrip: A Celebration of Roadside Americana" was our guest, and he discussed the history of the motel (turning 100 in 2025), roadside "Giants" you must see, Googie architecture, and more.

Jeff Bogle, author of the new book "Street Cats & Where to Find Them: The Most Feline-Friendly Cities and Attractions Around the World", was this episode's guest.

In this special episode, we’re bringing you a story from the acclaimed series Hidden Trails of Oregon, hosted by award-winning travel writer Aaron Millar.

Join Aaron as he visits the Tamástslikt Cultural Institute, owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indians. Through the voice of Indigenous leader Bobbie Conner, you’ll discover the powerful, often untold history of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla peoples—whose ancestral lands stretch across Eastern Oregon.

This immersive journey weaves together sound-rich storytelling, historical insight, and the living traditions of a community determined to ensure...

PBS host Mickela Mallozzi told us about her adventures in Indonesia, Taiwan, New Zealand, Southern Italy and elsewhere, and also discussed what the future holds for her Emmy Award winning show "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi".

Andrea Sachs, travel reporter for the Washington Post, discussed the 5 boatable, walkable and wonderful trails added to the National Trails system this June. Then Shafik Meghji, author of the new book "Small Earthquakes: A Journey Through Lost British History in South America", talked about why Welsh is still spoken in Patagonia, what the heck the Falklands War was about, and other ways the UK has been entangled with the continent over the centuries.

Daniel Stables, author of the new book "Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity," discussed fascinating, travel-worthy festivals in Italy, Thailand, Scotland, Nevada and elsewhere—and what they tell us about what it means to be human.

Pauline's daughter Veronica Stewart-Frommer, lead singer of the band Melt, came on to discuss her recent 100-mile hike through some of the most majestic areas of France, Italy and Switzerland

Dylan Thuras and Cara Giaimo, publisher and author of the new book "Atlas Obscura: Wild Life" came on to discuss exploding ants, Devil's Hole pup fish, tent-making bats, Morimo moss balls, and the other extraordinary flora and fauna you might consider traveling to see.

Cathy Yandell, the author of the book "The French Art of Living Well: Finding Joie de Vivre in the Everyday World" was the guest this episode.

Joe Cunniff, DePaul University instructor and tour guide extraordinaire, led us on a virtual tour of Chicago and its world class art museum. Then former NTSB inspector and aviation safety consultant Jeff Guzzetti gave some straight talk about what passengers need to research, and do, before and during a flight.

Loren Rhoads, author of the superb book "222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die" was the guest on this episode, discussing dolmens in Ireland's Burren region, Jimi Hendrix' grave, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, and much more.

Today's show featured four experts on travel to the idyllic region of Northern Michigan: Trevor Tkach, CEO of Traverse City Tourism; Amanda Willken, the Visit Charlevoix Executive Director; Paul Beachnau of Gaylord All Outdoors Tourism Bureau; and Kevin Klein, CEO of the Cherry Capital Airport.

Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran is on the road to review some of the newest and biggest new attractions in the world. In this episode he gives his review about what works and doesn't work at Universal Studio's new multi-billion dollar theme park. He also gives a rave to the just-opened Victoria and Albert East Storehouse.

Dawn Gilbertson, travel columnist from the Wall Street Journal was our first guest, discussing the odd things people who live on the road pack for comfort. Then Laura Kiniry, an author for Smithsonian Magazine, talked about why you're missing out if you sleep in when visiting Hanoi, Honolulu, Sydney and several other major destinations.

Scott Brady, author of the new book "Overlanding 101: A Field Guide to Vehicle Based Adventure Travel" discussed how to choose travel companions, how to estimate trip times for each type of road, how to drive in snow and mud, and much more.

Bart Yasso, author of "100 Runs of a Lifetime: The World's Ultimate Races and Trails" was our first guest, followed by Ruffin Prevost who wrote a how-to guide for the New York Times about bargaining at markets and bazaars while on vacation.

Elisabeth Kwak Hefferin, author of the just-released guidebook Frommer's Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks was our first guest, followed by Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran who just returned from a cruise on NCL's newest ship.

Dawn Barclay, the author of the new book "Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover's Travel Guide to New England," was today's scintillating guest.

Mark Orwoll, the author of the droll travel memoir "Just One Little Hitch: Curious Companions, Debatable Choices, and Life-Changing Revelations on the Hitchhiker's Road Through Europe and Morocco", regaled Pauline with tales of bad habits picked up, friendships made, and knowledge gained.

Frommers.com columnist, and Economic Liberties Project fellow, William McGee was our first guest, discussing how DOGE's cuts will affect the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. Then Toby Streett, of CBDEEME.com, came on to chat about sleep and travel, specifically what you need to know if you need to fly with products that contain CBD or THC.

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Fly Brother is in its third season. Ernest White II is its erudite host, and he discussed how he finds people to interview, cold water surfing, his favorite part of British Columbia, the geology of the Faroe Island, and more.

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Andrew Middleton, cartographer, "Map Philosopher" and owner of Rhode Island's Map Center, was our first guest. Then Shannon Simms discussed her recent New York Times article about what items need to be in your emergency travel stash.

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Jacqueline Kavanagh, of Clipper Round the World, an 11-month race around the globe that takes paying amateurs as crew, was our first guest. She was followed by Nina Nazionale of the New York Historical museum, discussing their upcoming exhibit "Dining in Transit", which "showcases the innovative ways ocean liners, trains, and airplanes catered to passengers’ appetites and expectations during the first half of the 20th century".

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Andrea Sachs of the Washington Post discussed a new scam targeting male vacationers in Brazil, plus what rising anger at Trump Administration' policies and pronouncements may mean for travelers. Then, author Sophie Stuber talked about her recent New York Times article on what you need to know to survive a hotel fire.

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Los Angeles: Is It Open for Visitors Right Now? Plus a Chat with Kathy McCabe of the PBS TV Show "Dream of Europe".

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Kurt Repanshek of NationalParksTraveler.org talked with Pauline about what the widespread layoffs at the National Parks will mean for travelers in the coming weeks and months

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Jen Rose Smith discussed her recent article for Afar magazine about a new type of adventure vacation, involving being dropped off alone on a desert island. Then Laura Begley Bloom, author of the Transformative Travel column on Forbes.com, talked about all the issues involved in immigrating away from the U.S.A. and where you should go.

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Miles Howard, former worker at the White Mountains Appalachian Mountain Community huts, discussed his recent Boston Globe piece on the challenges facing these backcountry delights. Then New York Times writer Caren Osten Gerszberg talked about vacations created by experts to help "rekindle the spark".

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Ashley Akin Brantley, author of the just released "Frommer's Nashville and Memphis" was our first guest. Then Travis Pitman, CEO of the tour marketplace site TourRadar, came on to discuss how to find the right tour for your interests.

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PBS' own Samantha Brown, host of "Places to Love", was our guest this week, in celebration of her 25 years as a TV travel show host.

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Jason Cochran, California resident and Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, was our first guest. Along with Los Angeles travel, he and Pauline discussed identity theft scams that involve travel, and good and bad new developments in New York City. Then Dawn Gilbertson of the Wall Street Journal joined Pauline to discuss how resorts are handling poolside chair issues.

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Eliot Stein, Author of "Custodians of Wonder" discussed his superb book, homing in on ancient music traditions in Mali, Incan grass bridge makers in Peru, and the world's rarest pasta in Sardinia.

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David Brodie, Canada's most popular travel podcast host (Travel in Ten), gave no-nonsense advice about the highlights of each province and territory...and where they fall short

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Madagascar, Ghent, El Salvador, and the Marshall Islands were four of the final seven of the best places to go in 2025, as discussed by Frommer's staffers Jason Cochran, Pauline Frommer, and Zac Thompson.

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Our Editor's Round Table continues with a discuss of Greenland, Slovenia, Grand Cayman, Hobart, Nashville, Tuscon, and Brixen by the Frommers.com team: Jason Cochran, Zac Thompson and Pauline Frommer.

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Jane Austen's England, Japan's Osaka, Bolivia, Universal Epic Universe, Cayuhoga National Park in Ohio, Barbuda and Crete were the topics for this episode, discussed by Frommer's staffers Jason Cochran, Zac Thompson and Pauline Frommer

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Linda Watanabe McFerrin, one of the editors and authors of an illuminating book of essays called "Wandering in American Deserts: Discovery, Visions, Redemption" was our guest and discussed the Salton Sea, Death Valley and Grand Escalante.

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Pauline Frommer discusses her father's remarkable life and legacy with Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran

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Tommy Silk, the author of the popular Instagram account and now new book of that name ("Hidden Landmarks of New York: A Tour of the City's Most Overlooked Buildings") joined Pauline for a fascinating discussion of NYC's history, architecture and landmarking practices.

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Seth Kugel, author of the Tripped Up column for the New York Times, discussed the issues that can occur when you book a flight on a partner airline with loyalty points. Then Jonathan Coleman, CEO of Untours, talked about their unusual trips, and where your money goes when you book them.

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Tom Turcich, author of the new book "The World Walk: 7 Years, 28,000 Miles, 6 Continents, A Grand Meditation, One Step at a Time" was our guest

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Tess Chakkalakal and Brock Clarke of the Dead Writers Podcast were our first guests, arguing (between themselves) about whether or not you should make pilgrimages to the homes of authors you like. This was followed by Frommers.com columnist Bill McGee, discussing why air miles are not as useful as they used to be and what the Department of Transportation is doing about that.

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David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration, was our first guest, on to discuss the technical and diplomatic innovations that will be making airport security more effective, and less invasive for passengers. Then Vera Santamaria, show runner for Hulu's new airport-set comedy "How to Die Alone," talked about how the show recreates the inner workings of JFK.

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Jim Salge, Foliage Expert for Yankee Magazine, Came On to Discuss What He Can, and Can't, Predict This Year. Then the Washington Post's Andrea Sachs Talked About New Developments at Ski Resorts Across the United States.

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Jason Cochran, author of the just released guidebook Frommer's London, discussed how to visit affordably, recent changes the city has seen, and London's sizzling theater scene. Then Alex Kamau, founder of Let's Drift, talked about how international travelers can do daylong experiences with Kenyans when in country.

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Jenn Baljko and her parter Lluis discussed their multiyear journey and the documentary that came from it.

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Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochan talked about unwanted changes coming to Sunshine State vacations, then author Tamara Hinson discussed the way some cruisers are snagging free cabins.

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Iconic travel writer Don George discussed the adventure he'll soon be leading to Greece, and the New York Times' Frugal Traveler columnist Elaine Glusac talked about how to get a 90% discount on vehicle rentals.

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Erika Engelhaupt, author of "Go to Hell: A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations" was our guest today.

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What's new in the Eternal City, how the Jubilee celebrations will impact travel, and more with Elizabeth Heath, author of the just released guidebook Frommer's Rome Day by Day. Plus journalist Veronica Stoddart discussed the unique cuisine of a very unique city.

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Lauren Sloss, author of the article "How to Charter a Boat" for the New York Times, was our first guest, followed by Frommers.com author Gwen Pratesi who talking about passport-free cruises, the latest ships from Princess Cruises and Silversea, and more.

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Laura Coffey, author of the new book "Enchanted Islands: A Mediterranean Odyssey--A Memoir of Travels Through Love, Grief and Mythology" was our guest

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Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com, came on to talk about his recent adventures in Sin City.

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Alizah Holstein, author of "My Roman History: A Memoir", came on to talk about the deep pathos of the Colosseum, how to experience the many layers or Roma, the Roman approach to history and food, and much more.

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First up, Frommers.com columnist William McGee talked about the troubling removal of the human touch from many areas of travel. Then Brian Kevin, author of the just released Frommer's Maine, talked about top art exhibitions, theaters, nature sights, and new hotels and bars in that great state.

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The author of "Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder's Formula for a Long and Useful Life" discussed the myriad of ways journeying shaped Benjamin Franklin, and the philosophies and actions that were sparked by his wanderings

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Pauline and Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran discussed her recent visit to the Azorean Island of Sao Miguel. Then Courtney Tenz discussed her recent Vox article on how to get the most out of visiting a museum or gallery.

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Paige McClanahan, author of "The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel" discussed how the travel industry is re-shaping our planet—for the good, and bad—and what the individual traveler should do to travel in a more meaningful way.

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This week's show concentrates on the French Riviera and Provence with Frommer's France author Tristan Rutherford, and the French Alps with his co-author Mary Novakovich

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With the French Olympics on the horizon, we invited Frommer's authors Anna Brooke and Lily Heise on to discuss the Loire Valley, Occitanie, Dordogne and the Lot, and what Paris is like in the run up to the game. We'll explore more regions of France next week.

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Mark Jason Williams, co-author of the new National Geographic book "Out in the World: An LGBTQIA+ Travel Guide to More Than 120 Destinations Around the World" was our first guest. Then Kim Knox Beckius, of Yankee Magazine, talked about destinations in the Eastern United States that are particularly pleasing in summer, some well-known, some less so.

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Founder and CEO of Wanderful Beth Santos discussed her new book "Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice and Travel the World Solo"

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Laura Morelli, art historian and author of "Made In Italy", gave advice on how to find real treasures on the road. Then William McGee discussed his latest Frommers.com column which gives a smart analysis about the way forward for the aviation giant and the FAA.

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

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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 right operator, and more.

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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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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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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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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"