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.
Mon, Jun 30 | 8:00 A.M. |
Big Sky, Montana
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha starts off her Montana experience at Big Sky Resorts to learn about Avalanche Dogs and their rescue program. |
Mon, Jun 30 | 6:30 P.M. |
Ft. Myers and Sanibel Island, Florida
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa, where she learns about the unique place, and finds some extraordinary shells. |
Tue, Jul 1 | 3:30 A.M. |
Ft. Myers and Sanibel Island, Florida
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa, where she learns about the unique place, and finds some extraordinary shells. |
Tue, Jul 1 | 8:00 A.M. |
Savannah, Georgia
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha visits Savannah and stops by to see the beautiful artwork of Amelia Jamerson, at her quaint gallery. |
Tue, Jul 1 | 6:30 P.M. |
Samantha's Tips for Making Travel Count
NH Explore (11.2)
After 22 years and 337 episodes dedicated to travel, Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count no matter how near or far. |
Wed, Jul 2 | 8:00 A.M. |
California Road Trip
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car heading to Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego. |
Wed, Jul 2 | 10:30 A.M. |
Auckland, New Zealand
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha sails Auckland Harbor aboard the 2007 America's Cup winning Team New Zealand sailboat and talks with Peter Lester, a former cup competitor, coach and current sailing commentator. |
Wed, Jul 2 | 5:30 P.M. |
Auckland, New Zealand
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha sails Auckland Harbor aboard the 2007 America's Cup winning Team New Zealand sailboat and talks with Peter Lester, a former cup competitor, coach and current sailing commentator. |
Wed, Jul 2 | 6:30 P.M. |
Asheville, North Carolina
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha kicks off her visit with a drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains, then stops off at a Pop-Up Mini Fair and talks with local artists. |
Wed, Jul 2 | 10:30 P.M. |
Auckland, New Zealand
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha sails Auckland Harbor aboard the 2007 America's Cup winning Team New Zealand sailboat and talks with Peter Lester, a former cup competitor, coach and current sailing commentator. |
Thu, Jul 3 | 3:30 A.M. |
Asheville, North Carolina
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha kicks off her visit with a drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains, then stops off at a Pop-Up Mini Fair and talks with local artists. |
Thu, Jul 3 | 8:00 A.M. |
Chattanooga, Tennessee
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha explores the Tennessee River and Northshore areas with travel writer Cory Lee. |
Thu, Jul 3 | 6:30 P.M. |
The Jersey Shore and More
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha kicks off her visit to the Garden State in Cape May, the only US city designated as a National Historic Landmark. |
Fri, Jul 4 | 8:00 A.M. |
The Makers
NH Explore (11.2)
An episode devoted to food, clothing, musical instruments and other wonderful products specially made by craftspeople across the country. |
Fri, Jul 4 | 10:30 A.M. |
The Coastline of Maine
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha takes a road trip to Bar Harbor, enjoys breath-taking views from Acadia National Park and takes a cruise through Bass Harbor soaking in the sights of Desert Island and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. |
Fri, Jul 4 | 5:30 P.M. |
The Coastline of Maine
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha takes a road trip to Bar Harbor, enjoys breath-taking views from Acadia National Park and takes a cruise through Bass Harbor soaking in the sights of Desert Island and Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse. |
Fri, Jul 4 | 6:30 P.M. |
Genesee River Valley, Ny
NH Explore (11.2)
At the Abbey of the Genesee, Samantha talks with Father Isaac about the history of the Abbey and the popular Monks' Bread that the church's Trappist monks have been producing since the 1950's to help support the Abbey. |
Sat, Jul 5 | 8:30 A.M. |
Bern Region, Switzerland
NHPBS (11.1)
Many people dream of visiting Switzerland and experiencing the sheer beauty of the Alps, the gushing glacier river waters, and of course, the legendary cheeses and chocolates. |
Mon, Jul 7 | 8:00 A.M. |
Limerick and County Clare, Ireland
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha leaps into her Limerick adventure at King John's Castle, where costumed historians relate the colorful history of this fortress. |
Mon, Jul 7 | 6:30 P.M. |
Houston, Texas
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha joins 3rd generation deli-man, Ziggy Gruber, in the kitchen to make matzoh ball soup then discusses Ziggy's storied family/deli history, and why his Houston-based Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen is tops in the nation. |
Mon, Jul 7 | 10:30 P.M. |
Samantha's Tips for Making Travel Count
NH Explore (11.2)
After 22 years and 337 episodes dedicated to travel, Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count no matter how near or far. |
Tue, Jul 8 | 2:30 A.M. |
Samantha's Tips for Making Travel Count
NH Explore (11.2)
After 22 years and 337 episodes dedicated to travel, Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count no matter how near or far. |
Tue, Jul 8 | 3:30 A.M. |
Houston, Texas
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha joins 3rd generation deli-man, Ziggy Gruber, in the kitchen to make matzoh ball soup then discusses Ziggy's storied family/deli history, and why his Houston-based Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen is tops in the nation. |
Tue, Jul 8 | 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. |
Tue, Jul 8 | 6:30 P.M. |
Louisville & Bourbon County, Ky
NH Explore (11.2)
Kentucky is synonymous with Bourbon. At Buffalo Trace Distillery, Samantha talks all things Bourbon with third generation employee, Freddie Johnson, including the history of Bourbon and how it got named. |
Wed, Jul 9 | 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. |
Wed, Jul 9 | 10:30 A.M. |
Miami, Florida
NH Create (11.4)
At Wynwood Walls, Samantha tours this unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe. |
Wed, Jul 9 | 5:30 P.M. |
Miami, Florida
NH Create (11.4)
At Wynwood Walls, Samantha tours this unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe. |
Wed, Jul 9 | 6:30 P.M. |
Colorado Springs, Colorado
NH Explore (11.2)
Colorado Springs is branding itself "Olympic City USA". |
Wed, Jul 9 | 10:30 P.M. |
Miami, Florida
NH Create (11.4)
At Wynwood Walls, Samantha tours this unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe. |
Thu, Jul 10 | 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. |
Thu, Jul 10 | 6:30 P.M. |
San Antonio, Texas
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha gets a taste of authentic Mexican carnitas and talks with James Beard-nominated Chef Alejandro Paredes at his counter-serve stand, Carnitas Lonja. |
Fri, Jul 11 | 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. |
Fri, Jul 11 | 10:30 A.M. |
Quebec City, Canada
NH Create (11.4)
During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha starts her trip off ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St. |
Fri, Jul 11 | 5:30 P.M. |
Quebec City, Canada
NH Create (11.4)
During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha starts her trip off ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St. |
Fri, Jul 11 | 6:30 P.M. |
Boston, Massachusetts
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha takes to the Charles River joining the Boston University Women's Lightweight Rowing team and gets a taste of this celebrated sport. |
Sat, Jul 12 | 8:30 A.M. |
Brooklyn, New York
NHPBS (11.1)
What is the difference between a Brooklyn egg cream and a Manhattan egg cream? Samantha finds out when she visits Brooklyn and meets a "jerk" at a local soda fountain. |
Mon, Jul 14 | 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. |
Mon, Jul 14 | 6:30 P.M. |
Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha begins her tour of Northern Ireland with a moving stop at the Peace Wall in East Belfast. |
Mon, Jul 14 | 10:30 P.M. |
Louisville & Bourbon County, Ky
NH Explore (11.2)
Kentucky is synonymous with Bourbon. At Buffalo Trace Distillery, Samantha talks all things Bourbon with third generation employee, Freddie Johnson, including the history of Bourbon and how it got named. |
Tue, Jul 15 | 2:30 A.M. |
Louisville & Bourbon County, Ky
NH Explore (11.2)
Kentucky is synonymous with Bourbon. At Buffalo Trace Distillery, Samantha talks all things Bourbon with third generation employee, Freddie Johnson, including the history of Bourbon and how it got named. |
Tue, Jul 15 | 3:30 A.M. |
Belfast and Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha begins her tour of Northern Ireland with a moving stop at the Peace Wall in East Belfast. |
Tue, Jul 15 | 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. |
Tue, Jul 15 | 6:30 P.M. |
Cruising The Inside Passage of Alaska
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha and her family set sail on an Alaska Cruise stopping in the capital city of Juneau, where they experience how dogs are trained at the Sled Dog Discovery & Musher Camp. |
Wed, Jul 16 | 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. |
Wed, Jul 16 | 10:30 A.M. |
Dutchess County/Hudson Valley, Ny
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha starts off her trip to historic Dutchess County on the "Walkway Over the Hudson," taking in dramatic views over the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson Valley. |
Wed, Jul 16 | 5:30 P.M. |
Dutchess County/Hudson Valley, Ny
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha starts off her trip to historic Dutchess County on the "Walkway Over the Hudson," taking in dramatic views over the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson Valley. |
Wed, Jul 16 | 6:30 P.M. |
Madison, Wisconsin
NH Explore (11.2)
Kicking off her visit to the Capitol of the Badger state, Samantha explores ice fishing on the frozen Monona Bay. |
Wed, Jul 16 | 10:30 P.M. |
Dutchess County/Hudson Valley, Ny
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha starts off her trip to historic Dutchess County on the "Walkway Over the Hudson," taking in dramatic views over the Hudson River and surrounding Hudson Valley. |
Thu, Jul 17 | 8:00 A.M. | Samantha Brown's Places to Love NH Explore (11.2) |
Thu, Jul 17 | 6:30 P.M. |
St. Augustine, Florida
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha begins her visit to St. Augustine by helping sail a 27' Catamaran while learning about the surrounding ecosystem and our need to protect it. |
Fri, Jul 18 | 8:00 A.M. | Samantha Brown's Places to Love NH Explore (11.2) |
Fri, Jul 18 | 10:30 A.M. |
The Food Special
NH Create (11.4)
In this special episode Samantha features new and unique food scenes from her travels. |
Fri, Jul 18 | 5:30 P.M. |
The Food Special
NH Create (11.4)
In this special episode Samantha features new and unique food scenes from her travels. |
Fri, Jul 18 | 6:30 P.M. |
Big Sky, Montana
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha starts off her Montana experience at Big Sky Resorts to learn about Avalanche Dogs and their rescue program. |
Sat, Jul 19 | 8:30 A.M. |
Shanghai, China
NHPBS (11.1)
There is a certain mystique about the Far East, as Samantha soon discovers when she travels to Shanghai, China. |
Mon, Jul 21 | 8:00 A.M. | Samantha Brown's Places to Love NH Explore (11.2) |
Mon, Jul 21 | 6:30 P.M. |
Savannah, Georgia
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha visits Savannah and stops by to see the beautiful artwork of Amelia Jamerson, at her quaint gallery. |
Mon, Jul 21 | 10:30 P.M. |
Cruising The Inside Passage of Alaska
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha and her family set sail on an Alaska Cruise stopping in the capital city of Juneau, where they experience how dogs are trained at the Sled Dog Discovery & Musher Camp. |
Tue, Jul 22 | 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. |
Tue, Jul 22 | 6:30 P.M. |
California Road Trip
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car heading to Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego. |
Wed, Jul 23 | 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. |
Wed, Jul 23 | 10:30 A.M. |
Ft. Myers and Sanibel Island, Florida
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa, where she learns about the unique place, and finds some extraordinary shells. |
Wed, Jul 23 | 5:30 P.M. |
Ft. Myers and Sanibel Island, Florida
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa, where she learns about the unique place, and finds some extraordinary shells. |
Wed, Jul 23 | 6:30 P.M. |
Chattanooga, Tennessee
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha explores the Tennessee River and Northshore areas with travel writer Cory Lee. |
Wed, Jul 23 | 10:30 P.M. |
Ft. Myers and Sanibel Island, Florida
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha kicks off her trip with a boat ride to the remote island of Cayo Costa, where she learns about the unique place, and finds some extraordinary shells. |
Thu, Jul 24 | 8:00 A.M. | Samantha's 25th Anniversary Special NH Explore (11.2) |
Thu, Jul 24 | 6:30 P.M. |
The Makers
NH Explore (11.2)
An episode devoted to food, clothing, musical instruments and other wonderful products specially made by craftspeople across the country. |
Fri, Jul 25 | 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. |
Fri, Jul 25 | 10:30 A.M. |
Samantha's Tips for Making Travel Count
NH Create (11.4)
After 22 years and 337 episodes dedicated to travel, Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count no matter how near or far. |
Fri, Jul 25 | 5:30 P.M. |
Samantha's Tips for Making Travel Count
NH Create (11.4)
After 22 years and 337 episodes dedicated to travel, Samantha shares her best advice and tips on how she makes travel count no matter how near or far. |
Fri, Jul 25 | 6:30 P.M. |
Limerick and County Clare, Ireland
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha leaps into her Limerick adventure at King John's Castle, where costumed historians relate the colorful history of this fortress. |
Sat, Jul 26 | 8:30 A.M. |
Huntsville, Alabama
NHPBS (11.1)
Welcome to Rocket City, home of Space Camp and the U. |
Mon, Jul 28 | 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. |
Mon, Jul 28 | 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. |
Mon, Jul 28 | 10:30 P.M. |
California Road Trip
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car heading to Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego. |
Tue, Jul 29 | 2:30 A.M. |
California Road Trip
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha takes a Southern California Road Trip by electric car heading to Barrio Logan, a thriving Mexican-American neighborhood in San Diego. |
Tue, Jul 29 | 3:30 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. |
Tue, Jul 29 | 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. |
Tue, Jul 29 | 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. |
Wed, Jul 30 | 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. |
Wed, Jul 30 | 10:30 A.M. |
Asheville, North Carolina
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha kicks off her visit with a drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains, then stops off at a Pop-Up Mini Fair and talks with local artists. |
Wed, Jul 30 | 5:30 P.M. |
Asheville, North Carolina
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha kicks off her visit with a drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains, then stops off at a Pop-Up Mini Fair and talks with local artists. |
Wed, Jul 30 | 6:30 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. |
Wed, Jul 30 | 10:30 P.M. |
Asheville, North Carolina
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha kicks off her visit with a drive through the Blue Ridge Mountains, then stops off at a Pop-Up Mini Fair and talks with local artists. |
Thu, Jul 31 | 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. |
Thu, Jul 31 | 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. |
Fri, Aug 1 | 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, Aug 1 | 10:30 A.M. |
The Jersey Shore and More
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha kicks off her visit to the Garden State in Cape May, the only US city designated as a National Historic Landmark. |
Fri, Aug 1 | 5:30 P.M. |
The Jersey Shore and More
NH Create (11.4)
Samantha kicks off her visit to the Garden State in Cape May, the only US city designated as a National Historic Landmark. |
Fri, Aug 1 | 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. |
Sat, Aug 2 | 8:30 A.M. |
Vancouver, Canada
NHPBS (11.1)
The cosmopolitan city located on the edge of wilderness, Samantha travels to Vancouver and gets to experience firsthand the true beauty of this bustling Canadian west coast seaport. |
Mon, Aug 4 | 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. |
Mon, Aug 4 | 6:30 P.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. |
Sat, Aug 9 | 8:30 A.M. |
Hill Country, Texas
NHPBS (11.1)
There is a big difference between Texas and Texas Hill Country, and Samantha finds this out quickly when she takes to the road exploring these legendary lands in search of her favorite wildflower, the Texas bluebonnet. |
WENH-TV Ch. 11 Durham
WLED-TV Ch. 48 Littleton
WEKW-TV Ch. 18 Keene
W50DP-D Ch. 50 Hanover
W34DQ-D Ch. 34 Pittsburg