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.
Fri, May 3 | 8:00 A.M. |
Budapest, Hungary
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha takes in the stunning views overlooking the entire city atop Fisherman's Bastion on the Buda side of the Danube. |
Fri, May 3 | 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, May 3 | 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. |
Sun, May 5 | 12:30 A.M. |
The Florida Keys & Key West
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha takes a local food tour in Key West starting off with authentic Cuban food at El Siboney, then heads to the historic Speakeasy Inn & Rum Bar for a rum runner, the house specialty. |
Mon, May 6 | 8:00 A.M. |
The Florida Keys & Key West
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha takes a local food tour in Key West starting off with authentic Cuban food at El Siboney, then heads to the historic Speakeasy Inn & Rum Bar for a rum runner, the house specialty. |
Mon, May 6 | 2:00 P.M. |
Portland, Oregon
NHPBS (11.1)
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, May 6 | 6:30 P.M. |
Top of the South Island, NZ
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha bicycles through the sprawling Brancott Estate vineyards, which was the first to grow and bottle Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough, and then visits the te Pa Family Vineyards, where she learns of its 800-year old Maori roots. |
Tue, May 7 | 8:00 A.M. |
Top of the South Island, NZ
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha bicycles through the sprawling Brancott Estate vineyards, which was the first to grow and bottle Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough, and then visits the te Pa Family Vineyards, where she learns of its 800-year old Maori roots. |
Tue, May 7 | 6:30 P.M. |
Sonoma County, California
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha takes to the Sonoma coastline on a road trip stopping off at various beaches and talks to a local guide about sustainability in Sonoma, the Pacific coast and what to look for off the beaten path. |
Tue, May 7 | 7:30 P.M. |
Melbourne, Australia
NHPBS (11.1)
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. |
Wed, May 8 | 8:00 A.M. |
Sonoma County, California
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha takes to the Sonoma coastline on a road trip stopping off at various beaches and talks to a local guide about sustainability in Sonoma, the Pacific coast and what to look for off the beaten path. |
Wed, May 8 | 6:30 P.M. |
Sailing The British Virgin Islands
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha goes sailing around the historic British Virgin Islands with Capt. |
Thu, May 9 | 8:00 A.M. |
Sailing The British Virgin Islands
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha goes sailing around the historic British Virgin Islands with Capt. |
Thu, May 9 | 6:30 P.M. |
Dallas, Texas
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha meets up with an old friend to sample some of the best barbecue in town at Pecan Lodge. |
Fri, May 10 | 8:00 A.M. |
Dallas, Texas
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha meets up with an old friend to sample some of the best barbecue in town at Pecan Lodge. |
Fri, May 10 | 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. |
Fri, May 10 | 4:30 P.M. |
Top of the South Island, NZ
NH Explore (11.2)
Samantha bicycles through the sprawling Brancott Estate vineyards, which was the first to grow and bottle Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough, and then visits the te Pa Family Vineyards, where she learns of its 800-year old Maori roots. |
Fri, May 10 | 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. |
Fri, May 10 | 6:30 P.M. |
Lakes & Mountains of New Hampshire
NH Explore (11.2)
Visiting her hometown state, Samantha arrives on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington and goes straight to Funspot, the world's largest arcade. |
Mon, May 13 | 8:00 A.M. |
Lakes & Mountains of New Hampshire
NH Explore (11.2)
Visiting her hometown state, Samantha arrives on Lake Winnipesaukee aboard the M/S Mount Washington and goes straight to Funspot, the world's largest arcade. |
Mon, May 13 | 2:00 P.M. |
Melbourne, Australia
NHPBS (11.1)
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, May 13 | 6:30 P.M. |
Phoenix, Arizona
NH Explore (11.2)
At the Desert Botanical Garden, Samantha and traveler Jack Maxwell take in the stunning beauty of wildflowers and blooming cactus as they walk the Sonoran Desert trails. |
Tue, May 14 | 8:00 A.M. |
Phoenix, Arizona
NH Explore (11.2)
At the Desert Botanical Garden, Samantha and traveler Jack Maxwell take in the stunning beauty of wildflowers and blooming cactus as they walk the Sonoran Desert trails. |
Tue, May 14 | 6:30 P.M. |
Vienna, Austria
NH Explore (11.2)
At the 3rd Man Museum, Samantha joins Gerhard to learn about his passion for the Oscar-winning film, The 3rd Man, and also gets some insight into Vienna's fascinating history. |
Tue, May 14 | 7:30 P.M. |
Newport, Rhode Island
NHPBS (11.1)
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, May 15 | 8:00 A.M. |
Vienna, Austria
NH Explore (11.2)
At the 3rd Man Museum, Samantha joins Gerhard to learn about his passion for the Oscar-winning film, The 3rd Man, and also gets some insight into Vienna's fascinating history. |
Wed, May 15 | 6:30 P.M. |
The Southern Finger Lakes, Ny
NH Explore (11.2)
At the Corning Museum of Glass, Samantha starts off her visit to Crystal City by learning about the history of glass and why Corning is the center of the glass world. |
Thu, May 16 | 8:00 A.M. |
The Southern Finger Lakes, Ny
NH Explore (11.2)
At the Corning Museum of Glass, Samantha starts off her visit to Crystal City by learning about the history of glass and why Corning is the center of the glass world. |
Thu, May 16 | 6:30 P.M. |
Auckland, New Zealand
NH Explore (11.2)
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. |
Fri, May 17 | 8:00 A.M. |
Auckland, New Zealand
NH Explore (11.2)
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. |
Fri, May 17 | 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, May 17 | 4:30 P.M. |
Phoenix, Arizona
NH Explore (11.2)
At the Desert Botanical Garden, Samantha and traveler Jack Maxwell take in the stunning beauty of wildflowers and blooming cactus as they walk the Sonoran Desert trails. |
Fri, May 17 | 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, May 17 | 6:30 P.M. |
The Coastline of Maine
NH Explore (11.2)
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. |
Mon, May 20 | 8:00 A.M. |
The Coastline of Maine
NH Explore (11.2)
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. |
Mon, May 20 | 2:00 P.M. |
Newport, Rhode Island
NHPBS (11.1)
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. |
Mon, May 20 | 6:30 P.M. |
Miami, Florida
NH Explore (11.2)
At Wynwood Walls, Samantha tours this unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe. |
Tue, May 21 | 8:00 A.M. |
Miami, Florida
NH Explore (11.2)
At Wynwood Walls, Samantha tours this unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe. |
Tue, May 21 | 6:30 P.M. |
Quebec City, Canada
NH Explore (11.2)
During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha starts her trip off ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St. |
Tue, May 21 | 7:30 P.M. | Samantha Brown's Places to Love NHPBS (11.1) |
Wed, May 22 | 8:00 A.M. |
Quebec City, Canada
NH Explore (11.2)
During Quebec Winter Carnival, Samantha starts her trip off ice canoeing on the frigid waters of the St. |
Wed, May 22 | 6:30 P.M. |
Dutchess County/Hudson Valley, Ny
NH Explore (11.2)
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, May 23 | 8:00 A.M. |
Dutchess County/Hudson Valley, Ny
NH Explore (11.2)
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, May 23 | 6:30 P.M. |
The Food Special
NH Explore (11.2)
In this special episode Samantha features new and unique food scenes from her travels. |
Fri, May 24 | 8:00 A.M. |
The Food Special
NH Explore (11.2)
In this special episode Samantha features new and unique food scenes from her travels. |
Fri, May 24 | 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. |
Fri, May 24 | 4:35 P.M. |
Miami, Florida
NH Explore (11.2)
At Wynwood Walls, Samantha tours this unique outdoor destination featuring huge, colorful street murals by artists from around the globe. |
Fri, May 24 | 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. |
Fri, May 24 | 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. |
Mon, May 27 | 8:00 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. |
Mon, May 27 | 2:00 P.M. | Samantha Brown's Places to Love NHPBS (11.1) |
Mon, May 27 | 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. |
Tue, May 28 | 8:00 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, May 28 | 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. |
Tue, May 28 | 7:30 P.M. | Samantha Brown's Places to Love NHPBS (11.1) |
Wed, May 29 | 8:00 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. |
Wed, May 29 | 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. |
Thu, May 30 | 8:00 A.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. |
Thu, May 30 | 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. |
Fri, May 31 | 8:00 A.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. |
Fri, May 31 | 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, May 31 | 4:30 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. |
Fri, May 31 | 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, May 31 | 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, Jun 3 | 8:00 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. |
Mon, Jun 3 | 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. |
Tue, Jun 4 | 8:00 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, Jun 4 | 6:30 P.M. |
Colorado Springs, Colorado
NH Explore (11.2)
Colorado Springs is branding itself "Olympic City USA". |
Wed, Jun 5 | 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. |
Thu, Jun 6 | 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. |
Fri, Jun 7 | 10:30 A.M. |
Genesee River Valley, Ny
NH Create (11.4)
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. |
Fri, Jun 7 | 5:30 P.M. |
Genesee River Valley, Ny
NH Create (11.4)
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. |
Fri, Jun 14 | 10:30 A.M. |
Houston, Texas
NH Create (11.4)
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. |
Fri, Jun 14 | 5:30 P.M. |
Houston, Texas
NH Create (11.4)
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. |
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