The Frommer's Travel Show

Author and ski expert David Goodman discussed the changing price structures, demographics, and focus of the ski industry. Then Rebecca Deurlein talked about how decommissioned rail beds are becoming the center of a new and exciting vacation activity.

The Frommer's core team—Jason Cochran, Zac Thompson and Pauline Frommer—discuss the picks that Frommer's authors worldwide made for the most appealing destinations to visit in the coming year.

Brian Freedman, author of "Crushed: How A Changine Climate Is Altering The Way We Drink" was our first guest, followed by Tonya Fitzpatrick, co-founder of World Footprints.

Jean-Michel Petit, founder of the terrific website EatWith, was our first guest, discussing how his site vets experiences for travelers, and what dining with locals is like in different cities around the world. Then Maria Tuttocuore of Visit Estonia discussed the lures of that Baltic nation.

Frommers.com's Jason Cochran discussed road tripping to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park, Pauline talked about her recent visit to HAL's newest ship, and Andrew Fazekas, lead author of Nat Geo's new "Stargazer's Atlas", revealed how to stargaze more effectively when on vacation.

Glen Mutel, editor of National Geographic's "Food Journey's of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe, talked turkey (and baguettes, and top food markets and more)

The celebrated author of the book "Vagabonding" joined us to discuss his new book "The Vagabonds Way" and such topics as why time elongates when you're in a new place, the benefits of traveling with your parents, and much more.

The Emmy Award Winning Host of Check Please Philly!, Kae Lani Palmisano, discussed foodie travel and the dining opportunities of the City of Brotherly Love. Then the Washington Post's Andrea Sachs joined us to discuss how to trade labor for room and board on vacation, and how tourists can help street dogs and cats.

The author of the best selling "1000 Things to See Before You Die" discusses her new book, which explores the 100 reasons to see the world.

Jason Cochran interviewed Pauline about her recent West Virginia trip. Then, consumer advocate Chris Elliott came on to talk about how travelers can, and can't, get out of all the extra fees hotels and airlines are charging right now.