Samantha Brown's Places to Love

For more than 17 years, TV host Samantha Brown has been exploring all four corners of the world, visiting more than 260 cities in 62 countries, sharing her adventures and introducing new cultures to viewers. Now, the two-time Emmy Award-winner embarks on her next journey with her new travel series SAMANTHA BROWN'S PLACES TO LOVE. Unlike a traditional travelogue show with a formulaic itinerary, PLACES TO LOVE delivers decidedly refreshing and enriching travel experiences by taking viewers on a discovery of the emotional heart of travel and highlighting the people who are changing, challenging and strengthening a destination. From Brooklyn, New York and Monterey, California to Shanghai, China and Donegal in Ireland, Samantha seeks out the little-known spots and haunts where innovators and disrupters are creating a brand new travel experience. Whether it's through food and drink, art and design, culture or adventure, at the end of each episode, viewers will have a well-curated list of new experiences that focus on not just how to visit a destination, but how to fully immerse in it. The 13-part series encourages viewers to experience the passion of people and the soul of a place in a way that only traveling can do. Samantha's career as a television travel host happened by accident. A producer spotted her work in a commercial and recommended her to the Travel Channel in 1999 to audition for a new show called Great Vacation Homes. A decade of various series followed, including Great Hotels, Passport to Europe, Passport to Latin America, Samantha Brown's Asia, The Trip, 50/50, and many others. Samantha's fun-loving style has made her a beloved and engaging television personality whose approach is less expert and more a person you would want to travel with.

Tue, Feb 18 8:00 A.M. Samantha Brown's Places to Love     NH Explore (11.2)

Tue, Feb 18 6:30 P.M. Samantha Brown's Places to Love     NH Explore (11.2)

Tue, Feb 18 7:30 P.M. Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany     NHPBS (11.1)

In Germany's largest wine region, Mainz unfolds like a delightful Riesling.

Wed, Feb 19 8:00 A.M. Samantha Brown's Places to Love     NH Explore (11.2)

Wed, Feb 19 6:30 P.M. Samantha Brown's Places to Love     NH Explore (11.2)

Thu, Feb 20 8:00 A.M. Northern Costa Rica     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife.

Thu, Feb 20 6:30 P.M. Northern Costa Rica     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha explores Costa Rica's beauty, starting at Mistico Park with its hanging bridges and wildlife.

Fri, Feb 21 8:00 A.M. Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany     NH Explore (11.2)

In Germany's largest wine region, Mainz unfolds like a delightful Riesling.

Fri, Feb 21 10:30 A.M. Montreal, Canada     NH Create (11.4)

From immersive to interactive, Montreal is a city that puts on a show of sheer artistry in practically everything that this city is involved with.

Fri, Feb 21 5:30 P.M. Montreal, Canada     NH Create (11.4)

From immersive to interactive, Montreal is a city that puts on a show of sheer artistry in practically everything that this city is involved with.

Sat, Feb 22 8:30 A.M. The Black Hills of South Dakota     NHPBS (11.1)

Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway.

Mon, Feb 24 8:00 A.M. The Black Hills of South Dakota     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway.

Mon, Feb 24 6:30 P.M. The Black Hills of South Dakota     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway.

Tue, Feb 25 8:00 A.M. New Orleans, Louisiana     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her New Orleans trip at City Park, enjoying chicory coffee and beignets from Cafe Du Monde.

Tue, Feb 25 6:30 P.M. New Orleans, Louisiana     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her New Orleans trip at City Park, enjoying chicory coffee and beignets from Cafe Du Monde.

Tue, Feb 25 7:30 P.M. The Black Hills of South Dakota     NHPBS (11.1)

Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway.

Wed, Feb 26 3:30 A.M. The Black Hills of South Dakota     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway.

Wed, Feb 26 8:00 A.M. Samantha's 25th Anniversary Special     NH Explore (11.2)

Wed, Feb 26 6:30 P.M. Samantha's 25th Anniversary Special     NH Explore (11.2)

Thu, Feb 27 8:00 A.M. Berlin, Leipzig and Meissen, Germany     NH Explore (11.2)

Inside St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Samantha enjoys a concert on the pipe organ, celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

Thu, Feb 27 6:30 P.M. Berlin, Leipzig and Meissen, Germany     NH Explore (11.2)

Inside St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Samantha enjoys a concert on the pipe organ, celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

Fri, Feb 28 8:00 A.M. The Black Hills of South Dakota     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway.

Fri, Feb 28 10:30 A.M. Oregon Rv Trip     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha ends this season with an all-American family RV road trip throughout the state of Oregon.

Fri, Feb 28 5:30 P.M. Oregon Rv Trip     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha ends this season with an all-American family RV road trip throughout the state of Oregon.

Mon, Mar 3 8:00 A.M. Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts.

Tue, Mar 4 8:00 A.M. The Crystal Coast of North Carolina     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha embarks on a boat ride to Shackelford Banks, where Wildlife Biologist Dr.

Wed, Mar 5 8:00 A.M. Traverse City. Michigan     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her trip at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, known for its scenic views and challenging sand cliffs.

Thu, Mar 6 8:00 A.M. Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany     NH Explore (11.2)

In Germany's largest wine region, Mainz unfolds like a delightful Riesling.

Fri, Mar 7 8:00 A.M. Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts.

Fri, Mar 7 10:30 A.M. Hong Kong, China     NH Create (11.4)

Traveling to a city with so much to see is often a challenge, but not for Samantha!

Fri, Mar 7 5:30 P.M. Hong Kong, China     NH Create (11.4)

Traveling to a city with so much to see is often a challenge, but not for Samantha!

Mon, Mar 10 8:00 A.M. Route 66 - Oklahoma City to Texas     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists.

Tue, Mar 11 8:00 A.M. The Black Hills of South Dakota     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway.

Wed, Mar 12 8:00 A.M. Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts.

Thu, Mar 13 8:00 A.M. Darwin, Australia     NH Explore (11.2)

In Australia's Northern Territory, gorgeous sandy beaches, delicious food, and iconic animals come together to give visitors the quintessential Australian experience.

Fri, Mar 14 8:00 A.M. Route 66 - Oklahoma City to Texas     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists.

Fri, Mar 14 10:30 A.M. Greater Palm Springs, Ca     NH Create (11.4)

What Art Deco is to Miami is what Mid-Century Modern is to Palm Springs.

Fri, Mar 14 5:30 P.M. Greater Palm Springs, Ca     NH Create (11.4)

What Art Deco is to Miami is what Mid-Century Modern is to Palm Springs.

Sat, Mar 15 1:30 A.M. Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha begins her tour of Northern Ireland with a moving stop at the Peace Wall in East Belfast.

Sat, Mar 15 2:30 P.M. Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha begins her tour of Northern Ireland with a moving stop at the Peace Wall in East Belfast.

Sun, Mar 16 4:30 P.M. Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha begins her tour of Northern Ireland with a moving stop at the Peace Wall in East Belfast.

Mon, Mar 17 8:00 A.M. Darwin, Australia     NH Explore (11.2)

In Australia's Northern Territory, gorgeous sandy beaches, delicious food, and iconic animals come together to give visitors the quintessential Australian experience.

Mon, Mar 17 6:30 P.M. Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts.

Tue, Mar 18 5:30 A.M. Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts.

Tue, Mar 18 8:00 A.M. Route 66, Illinois     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her trip in an unlikely but fascinating place--Old Joliet Prison--where she meets with former warden, Dennis Wolff, to find out what life was like at the prison and how the classic film The Blues Brothers came to be within its walls.

Tue, Mar 18 6:30 P.M. The Crystal Coast of North Carolina     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha embarks on a boat ride to Shackelford Banks, where Wildlife Biologist Dr.

Tue, Mar 18 7:30 P.M. Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma     NHPBS (11.1)

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts.

Wed, Mar 19 3:30 A.M. Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts.

Wed, Mar 19 8:00 A.M. Victoria, B.C., Canada     NH Explore (11.2)

The Great White North beckons as Samantha begins her tour of this jewel-like Canadian city with Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Coordinator of the Chinese Canadian Museum found in Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest commercial street in North America.

Wed, Mar 19 6:30 P.M. Traverse City. Michigan     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her trip at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, known for its scenic views and challenging sand cliffs.

Thu, Mar 20 8:00 A.M. New Hampshire's Coast and More     NH Explore (11.2)

It's the bright lights of the stage for Samantha as she joins the cast of RENT for a vocal warmup on stage at Manchester's historic Palace Theatre before meeting CEO Peter Ramsey for a tour of the fully restored gem of a playhouse.

Thu, Mar 20 6:30 P.M. Mainz, Wiesbaden and Rothenburg, Germany     NH Explore (11.2)

In Germany's largest wine region, Mainz unfolds like a delightful Riesling.

Thu, Mar 20 9:30 P.M. Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha begins her tour of Northern Ireland with a moving stop at the Peace Wall in East Belfast.

Fri, Mar 21 2:30 A.M. Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland     NH Create (11.4)

Samantha begins her tour of Northern Ireland with a moving stop at the Peace Wall in East Belfast.

Fri, Mar 21 8:00 A.M. Portland, Oregon     NH Explore (11.2)

The City of Roses surrounds Samantha in beautiful blooms as she begins her tour of Portland's International Rose Test Garden and learns from Curator Rachel Burlington how the city earned its nickname.

Fri, Mar 21 10:30 A.M. Lake Geneva and the Valais, Switzerland     NH Create (11.4)

Of all the magnificent regions in Switzerland, the Valais Region is home to Barryland, where Samantha visits this living museum that serves as a breeder for the famed St.

Fri, Mar 21 5:30 P.M. Lake Geneva and the Valais, Switzerland     NH Create (11.4)

Of all the magnificent regions in Switzerland, the Valais Region is home to Barryland, where Samantha visits this living museum that serves as a breeder for the famed St.

Fri, Mar 21 6:30 P.M. The Black Hills of South Dakota     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her adventure at Custer State Park, riding to meet the bison herd before driving the scenic Needles Highway.

Sat, Mar 22 8:30 A.M. Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma     NHPBS (11.1)

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts.

Mon, Mar 24 8:00 A.M. Melbourne, Australia     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha visits one of the world's "most livable cities" and finds out why Australians--and visitors from around the world--flock to Melbourne year after year.

Mon, Mar 24 6:32 P.M. Route 66 - Oklahoma City to Texas     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists.

Tue, Mar 25 8:00 A.M. Newport, Rhode Island     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha kicks off her visit at the beautiful Rose Island Lighthouse, just off the coast of Newport, and learns from preservationist Charlotte Johnson about how the island and its historic structures were saved, and are now available for overnight guests.

Tue, Mar 25 6:30 P.M. Route 66 - Missouri to Oklahoma     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha starts her trip with a view of the St. Louis Arch and visits Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, famous for its thick desserts.

Tue, Mar 25 7:30 P.M. Route 66 - Oklahoma City to Texas     NHPBS (11.1)

Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists.

Wed, Mar 26 8:00 A.M. Samantha Brown's Places to Love     NH Explore (11.2)

Wed, Mar 26 6:30 P.M. Route 66 - Oklahoma City to Texas     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists.

Thu, Mar 27 8:00 A.M. Samantha Brown's Places to Love     NH Explore (11.2)

Thu, Mar 27 6:30 P.M. Darwin, Australia     NH Explore (11.2)

In Australia's Northern Territory, gorgeous sandy beaches, delicious food, and iconic animals come together to give visitors the quintessential Australian experience.

Fri, Mar 28 8:00 A.M. Samantha Brown's Places to Love     NH Explore (11.2)

Fri, Mar 28 10:30 A.M. Santa Fe, Nm     NH Create (11.4)

When ordering a breakfast burrito in Santa Fe, you must specify red, green or Christmas, which is a combination of these two spicy chile pepper sauces.

Fri, Mar 28 5:30 P.M. Santa Fe, Nm     NH Create (11.4)

When ordering a breakfast burrito in Santa Fe, you must specify red, green or Christmas, which is a combination of these two spicy chile pepper sauces.

Fri, Mar 28 6:30 P.M. Route 66, Illinois     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her trip in an unlikely but fascinating place--Old Joliet Prison--where she meets with former warden, Dennis Wolff, to find out what life was like at the prison and how the classic film The Blues Brothers came to be within its walls.

Sat, Mar 29 8:30 A.M. Route 66 - Oklahoma City to Texas     NHPBS (11.1)

Samantha returns to Route 66 in Luther, Oklahoma, visiting the Threatt Filling Station, a historical safe haven for Black motorists.

Mon, Mar 31 8:00 A.M. New Orleans, Louisiana     NH Explore (11.2)

Samantha begins her New Orleans trip at City Park, enjoying chicory coffee and beignets from Cafe Du Monde.

Mon, Mar 31 6:31 P.M. Victoria, B.C., Canada     NH Explore (11.2)

The Great White North beckons as Samantha begins her tour of this jewel-like Canadian city with Charlayne Thornton-Joe, Coordinator of the Chinese Canadian Museum found in Fan Tan Alley, the narrowest commercial street in North America.

Tue, Apr 1 6:30 P.M. New Hampshire's Coast and More     NH Explore (11.2)

It's the bright lights of the stage for Samantha as she joins the cast of RENT for a vocal warmup on stage at Manchester's historic Palace Theatre before meeting CEO Peter Ramsey for a tour of the fully restored gem of a playhouse.

Wed, Apr 2 6:30 P.M. Portland, Oregon     NH Explore (11.2)

The City of Roses surrounds Samantha in beautiful blooms as she begins her tour of Portland's International Rose Test Garden and learns from Curator Rachel Burlington how the city earned its nickname.


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