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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…
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The Frommer's Travel ShowBest Places to Go in 2027, Part 2
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The Frommer's Travel ShowThe Best Places to Go in 2027, Part 1
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The Frommer's Travel ShowProvidence, Rhode Island for the Win
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The Frommer's Travel ShowTop Travel Trends for 2027
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The Frommer's Travel ShowHow the Italian Language Reveals the Italian Soul
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The Frommer's Travel ShowNew Zealand: The Ins & Outs of Planning the Perfect Trip
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The Frommer's Travel ShowHow to Raise Adventurous Travelers
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The Frommer's Travel ShowPolish Palaces with PBS Star Christine van Blokland
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The Frommer's Travel ShowNorthern Michigan: Splendid Food and Wine, Plus Adventures Galore
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The Frommer's Travel ShowSanta Fe: Today, Yesterday and Tomorrow
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The Frommer's Travel ShowRental Car and Ride Share Snafus
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The Frommer's Travel ShowTravel Adventures with Dogs, Dolly & Lie-Flat Buses
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The Frommer's Travel ShowThe Science Behind Airplane Temperatures and Other Travel Issues
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The Frommer's Travel ShowSaving Money on Cruising, Disney World, Rental Cars & More
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The Frommer's Travel ShowOver 55? An Innovative New Program Will Take You To Europe for a Month (Or Two) So You Can Experience Slow Travel at Its Finest
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The Frommer's Travel ShowPeter Greenberg Discusses Maine, Tahiti, and Flying Today
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The Frommer's Travel ShowStromboli, Sicily; Chincoteague, VA; The Hebrides off the Coast of Scotland; Michoacan, Mexico; and Antarctica All Via the Wonderful Stories of the newly released “The Best Women’s Travel Writing”.
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The Frommer's Travel ShowCredit Card vs. Regular Travel Insurance, Authentic B&B’s and Reading Vacations with Elaine Glusac, Frugal Traveler Columnist for the NY Times.
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The Frommer's Travel ShowFishing Vacations: Advice from Peter Miller, Host of Uncharted Waters on Discovery
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The Frommer's Travel ShowHomer's The Odyssey: A Discussion of the World's First Travel Book with Phil Cousineau
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The Frommer's Travel ShowAn American Revolution Road Trip, Created by PBS Star Darley Newman
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The Frommer's Travel ShowAmsterdam Today, Plus a Soupçon of Paris
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The Frommer's Travel ShowAntoni Porowski’s Insights Into the Best of London, Paris, and Mexico City
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The Frommer's Travel ShowBeyond Shoofly Pie: Rediscovering Lancaster County, PA
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The Frommer's Travel ShowA Spotlight on Sugar Land, Texas
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The Frommer's Travel ShowMinnesota: What’s New and What’s Always Exciting In This Water-Blessed State
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The Frommer's Travel ShowActor/Author Andrew McCarthy Travels the Length of the USA to Learn More About Male Friendship
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The Frommer's Travel ShowDude Ranch Vacations: Their Surprisingly Long History, And Why It’s A Type of Holiday to Consider
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The Frommer's Travel ShowThe Roots of Asian Food In Europe
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The Frommer's Travel ShowTravelling With Your Pet
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The Frommer's Travel ShowUntold Stories of the Planet's Most Important Tourist Attractions
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The Frommer's Travel ShowNamibia and South Africa—The Adventure Continues
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The Frommer's Travel ShowGhana: What It's Like to Visit Accra and the Cape Coast
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The Frommer's Travel ShowAffordable Wellness Vacations
Elaine Glusac, the Frugal Travelers columnist for the New York Times, came on to discuss wellness vacations that won’t break the bank. These include robotic…
The Frommer's Travel ShowJamaica is Back! A Look at the Post-Hurricane Island Paradise
Jamaica's Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett was today's guest, discussing the good news that 80% of Jamaica's tourism infrastructure is back in place, after the…
The Frommer's Travel ShowMonthly Journeys, a Year of Adventure: Insights and Money-Saving Strategies
Jen Ruiz, author of the book "12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic" discusses how she footed the bill for her landmark year on the road, and…
The Frommer's Travel ShowNevada Through the Eyes of Elite Climber Alex Honnold
If you saw the documentary "Free Solo," about Alex Honnold's awe-inspiring, rope-free ascent of the face of El Capitan in Yosemite, you know what brave, driven…
The Frommer's Travel ShowLess Discovered Spain
Peter Barron, one of the authors of the just published guidebook "Frommer's Spain", discussed ways to enjoy the uncrowded side to Spain, by going to less…
The Frommer's Travel ShowSafaris, Belize (Via Hollywood), Bhutan, Mongolia, and More: Our Discussion of Frommer's Comfort in the Wild, Part 2
Jane Wooldridge, author of "Frommer's Comfort in the Wild: 1000+ Idyllic Nature Destinations—No Roughing It Required", continued her discussion of different…
The Frommer's Travel ShowFrommer's Comfort in the Wild is Out Now. A Talk with Its Author Jane Wooldridge
Jane Wooldridge, author of the recently released coffee table book "Frommer's Comfort in the Wild: 100+ Idyllic Nature Destinations—No Roughing It Required" is…
The Frommer's Travel ShowWhat's New in New York City, Plus a Look at the Top Trends in Camping Vacations
Pauline Frommer discussed her newly released guidebook "Frommer's New York City 2026" and what the top culinary trends in the city are right now. She also…
The Frommer's Travel ShowMontana's State Parks and Rodeo Culture, Plus a Look at When To Visit Yellowstone National Park
Patrick Doyle, from Visit Montana, discussed the ghost towns, badlands, and Native American sights found in Big Sky Country's state parks. He also discussed…
The Frommer's Travel ShowSecrets of Airport Lounges
Zach Helfand, author of "Airport-Lounge Wars: When you’re waiting for a flight, what’s the difference between out there and in here?" in the New Yorker…
The Frommer's Travel ShowVietnam Revisited: Insights from a Second Trip
Pauline Frommer and Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran discussed Pauline's second trip to Vietnam, which was just completed. Takeaways: The host…
The Frommer's Travel ShowAirfare Trends for 2026
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…
The Frommer's Travel ShowBachelor and Bachelorette Parties Hit the Road
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…
The Frommer's Travel ShowThe Best Booking Engines for Airfares and Lodgings? A Smart Study Has Answers
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…
The Frommer's Travel ShowOn the Road: Madrid and Toledo
Pauline Frommer discusses her recent trip to Spain with Jason Cochran, Editor in Chief of Frommers.com Takeaways: In this episode, we discuss the cosmopolitan…
The Frommer's Travel ShowOn the Road: Berlin and Utrecht
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…
The Frommer's Travel ShowTours for People Who Don't Want to Be "Tourists", Plus a Deep Dive Into the Spiritual Life of Japan
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…
The Frommer's Travel ShowAmelia Earhart: Founder of the Modern Travel Industry? Plus a Look at Why She Disappeared
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…
The Frommer's Travel ShowBest Places to Go in 2026, Part 3
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…
The Frommer's Travel ShowThe Best Places to Go in 2026, Part 2
Frommers.com's Editor in Chief Jason Cochran, and Managing Editor Zac Thompson, joined Pauline Frommer to discuss the destinations that will be particularly…
The Frommer's Travel ShowThe Best Places to Go in 2026, Part 1
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…
The Frommer's Travel ShowTravel Costs in the Spotlight: A Look at Pricey Travel Medicine Clinics, Plus Why Prices are Rising for Hotels, Air Travel, and Rental Cars
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…
The Frommer's Travel ShowJapan Vacations: Expert advice from David McElhinney, author of the new "Frommer's Japan" guidebook
Frommer's Author David McElhinney joined Pauline Frommer to discuss the culinary specialties of different Japanese regions, walking vacation opportunities that…
The Frommer's Travel ShowAirbnb + Hidden Spy Cameras: A Cautionary Tale from the New York Times' Tripped Up columnist. Plus the first look at a new company that could save you on airfare
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…
The Frommer's Travel ShowCuba in 2025 with the Amateur Traveler's Chris Christensen
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…
The Frommer's Travel ShowJeff Greenwald On Circumnavigating the Globe Without Ever Flying
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 Frommer's Travel ShowThe Canadian Maritimes: Where to Go and Why. Plus a Look Inside the James Beard Awards
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…