The Frommer's Travel Show
Travel
Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's seminal Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer guidebooks have been America's most trusted travel source. This podcast, hosted by Arthur's daughter, and business partner, Pauline Frommer, gives listeners the low down on what's happening in the world of travel today. Expect guest appearances by some of the biggest names in travel today, including Arthur Frommer, Jason Cochran, travel journalists from the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other publications.
Location:
United States
Description:
Since the 1957 publication of Arthur Frommer's seminal Europe on $5 a Day, the Frommer guidebooks have been America's most trusted travel source. This podcast, hosted by Arthur's daughter, and business partner, Pauline Frommer, gives listeners the low down on what's happening in the world of travel today. Expect guest appearances by some of the biggest names in travel today, including Arthur Frommer, Jason Cochran, travel journalists from the New York Times, the Washington Post, and other publications.
Twitter:
@Frommers
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.frommers.com/
Episodes
S1E536 - Smart Souvenir Shopping, Plus How to Fix Boeing
4/21/2024
Episode Notes
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.
Duration:00:38:03
S1E535 - Cruising and Camping: Two New Studies Reveal the Top Trends for These Popular Vacation Activities
4/14/2024
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.
Duration:00:34:00
S1E534 - Spectacular Undertouristed Destinations Around the World, Plus a New Memoir About the Interactions Between Travel and Faith
4/7/2024
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"
Duration:00:37:00
S1E533 - Are Credit Card Points Going Away? Plus River Cruises in India and Green Vacation Rentals
3/31/2024
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.
Duration:00:34:00
S1E532 - Southern Italy in Off Season
3/24/2024
Episode Notes
Pauline and Frommers.com Editor In Chief Jason Cochran discussed her recent trip to Naples, Matera, and the Amalfi Coast
Duration:00:40:30
S1E531 - "That's So New York" Plus Strategies for Travel Complaints
3/10/2024
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.
Duration:00:38:30
S1E530 - Shore Excursion Strategies, Plus TV Travel Show Host Pamela Holt
3/3/2024
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"
Duration:00:38:10
S1E529 - Luxury Travel: When It's Just a Con, and When Its Pursuit Hurts Travelers and Local Communities
2/25/2024
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.
Duration:00:32:00
S1E528 - Best Regional Foods in the USA, and Strategies for Great Dining on Cruises
2/18/2024
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.
Duration:00:35:00
S1E527 - Less Expensive but Still Enjoyable Destinations, Plus a Look at the Rise of E-Bikes for Cycling Vacations
2/11/2024
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.
Duration:00:33:00
S1E526 - Innovations in Train Travel
2/4/2024
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.
Duration:00:34:06
S1E525 - Andalucia's Sherry Triangle and Long-Term Family Travel
1/28/2024
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.
Duration:00:39:00
S1E524 - Safari Trends in 2024, Plus How to Survive a Plane Crash
1/21/2024
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 right operator, and more.
Duration:00:35:00
S1E523 - Phone Theft in the Rental Car Industry, and a Look at How to Cruise Solo
1/14/2024
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.
Duration:00:23:00
S1E522 - Best Flight Booking Engines and a Polish Love Story
1/7/2024
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
Duration:00:32:00
S1E521 - The Biggest Annoyance In Flying Today, Plus the Perks of Small Ship Cruising
12/17/2023
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.
Duration:00:31:47
S1E520 - The Fight Against Airline Mergers Plus When Travel Stopped a Wedding
12/10/2023
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"
Duration:00:36:00
S1E519 - Travels to Barcelona, the Costa Brava, and the Virgin Islands
12/3/2023
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.
Duration:00:39:00
S1E518 - Spotlight on Spain
11/19/2023
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
Duration:00:43:26
S1E517 - England Beyond London
11/12/2023
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.
Duration:00:38:26