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December 27, 2004 |
Samantha taps into the passionate heartbeat of the Eternal City of Rome. Find out where to have the true Roman coffee experience and how to avoid three-hour lines at the city's top attractions. Then go along with Sam to take in the 21st century ambiance of Rome's wild nightlife.
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January 4, 2005 |
An eclectic mix of avant-garde and rich traditional, London is the quintessential cosmopolitan experience. Samantha demonstrates how to hop on the London Eye, sample the city's most popular Indian cuisine, and beat the lines at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.
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January 11, 2005 |
Twenty times the size of Manhattan, Berlin is a city constantly on the move. Samantha visits the Pergamon, one of the city's top art museums, and stops by the Brandenburg Gate to chat with the "king" before finding Berlin's new-found freedom at the Berlin Wall.
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January 11, 2005 |
It may be the smallest capital in Europe, but Lisbon is synonymous with adventure. Samantha visits a studio where handmade tiles have been made for centuries, eats at a monastery bakery and drinks a cup of bica while listening to music heard only in Portugal.
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January 24, 2005 |
Art, architecture, and cava wine are staples in this Spanish coastal city. Samantha samples the nightlife of El Xampanyet Bar and discovers the unique architecture of Antoni Gaudi before strolling the medieval lanes, sidewalk markets, and festive street celebrations.
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February 7, 2005 |
Experience everything that is simply Paris! Samantha strolls along the Champs-Elysees, satisfies a sweet tooth with French pastry at Laduree, takes a twilight river cruise along the Seine, and more while falling for the opulent, magnificent beauty of this splendid city.
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February 7, 2005 |
Vacation in one of Europe's most pricey cities, where a disproportionate number of the natives happen to be millionaires. Samantha learns what is stored in the vaults of Zurich's international banks and where to shop for local specialties like chocolate and cheese.
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June 6, 2005 |
Ever consider Brussels, Belgium as your next European vacation destination? Samantha Brown takes off to this capital city and is totally charmed by it. Join Samantha as she explores everything that makes Brussels a great city to relax in and enjoy.
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June 6, 2005 |
Did you know that the city of Amsterdam has more bridges and canals than Venice? And that nearly 80% of the population of the Netherlands owns a bicycle? These are just a few things that Samantha Brown discovers when she visits Amsterdam, Holland.
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June 13, 2005 |
Dublin is experiencing a massive revitalization, and word has gotten out that this Irish city is becoming more cosmopolitan - but Samantha's there to experience its traditional Irish heritage, which she finds most entertainingly in its people!
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January 3, 2005 |
Closed to visitors until 1990, Prague has emerged as a top 21st century European destination. Art is a way of life in this city of expression that was home to Mozart himself. Samantha hunts for local Czech cuisine in a city that has opened its arms to travelers.
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12. Florence, Italy
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January 4, 2005 |
Unlock the secrets to packing in all the must-see sights of Florence, Italy. Samantha finds a great hotel in the center of everything, becomes shopping-savvy in Florence's famous leather shops, and discovers the perfect spot to escape the crowds.
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January 5, 2005 |
Visit Edinburgh, Scotland, so steeped in history that a section called New Town dates back to the 18th century. Samantha samples some malt whiskey and strolls through medieval streets that host some of the most hip and happening festivals of the 21st century.
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January 19, 2005 |
Samantha experiences the sensual city of Madrid with a visit to the Prado Museum, a stay in a hotel with a flair for the dramatic, and a meal of local favorites paella and hot chocolate. A bustling downtown brings the present into a city with a rich heritage.
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January 20, 2005 |
Samantha savors the party atmosphere at Munich's Oktoberfest. Visiting a high tech museum, shopping in open-air markets, and touring a monastery where monks make beer are part of the celebration during this annual two-week chug fest.
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January 10, 2005 |
Despite a history of invasions, plagues, revolts, and devastating fires, London remains a classic travel destination. Visit Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guards, then move on to Notting Hill, Harrods, and Westminster Abbey.
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January 10, 2005 |
Revel in the rolling hills, thatched roofs, and medieval hamlets of the English countryside; enjoy England's largest natural hot springs in Bath; spend the evening in a castle that welcomed Henry VIII and Ann Boleyn; and visit the sleepy Cotswolds.
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18. Irish Countryside
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June 13, 2005 |
Samantha Brown takes off into the countryside of the Emerald Isle to explore the counties of Kerry and Cork. There's no denying the effect a visit to the Irish countryside will have on those who travel here, but it's the people you will remember the most.
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January 18, 2005 |
Enter the fairytale atmosphere of the Bavarian Alps, complete with a mountaintop castle that served as the inspiration for Cinderella's castle at Walt Disney World. Drive the Autobahn to tiny hamlets packed with local music, food, and even some yodeling!
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January 18, 2005 |
Embracing the local language and culture goes a long way toward unlocking the secrets of the City of Light. Book an apartment in the Latin Quarter, shop the street markets, and take in the haute couture experience with a personal shopper.
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February 8, 2005 |
Tour the heart of the snow-capped Alps known as the Bernese Oberland. Interlaken is home base for visiting one of the tallest peaks in Europe, dog sledding, visiting an ice palace, and sampling a local favorite, cheese fondue.
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April 11, 2005 |
St. Moritz, Switzerland, where the rich and famous arrive in the winter to luxury shop and mingle over champagne and where how you look on the slopes is sometimes more important than how you ski. Samantha Brown shows us what this town is really all about.
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April 11, 2005 |
Travelers come to Vienna to experience the extravagance of an imperial empire, where life was lived decadently, nothing was done simply, and even horses danced. Travel with Samantha as she discovers the city's long-standing traditions, culture and beauty.
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April 18, 2005 |
Samantha is off to discover why so many people go cuckoo for a certain composer and where the sight of alpine mountains makes travelers jump for joy - it's the city of Salzburg! Experience the atmosphere of this perfectly preserved Baroque city.
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April 18, 2005 |
Innsbruck, Austria, is a destination so perfect for winter sports that two Olympics have been held there! It has all the charm and tradition you'd expect from an alpine village, and much more. Samantha discovers all this well-rounded city has to offer.
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January 12, 2005 |
Bypass the frantic pace of a typical European vacation with a visit to Seville, Spain, where locals think the world is moving way too fast. Moorish castles, Gothic cathedrals, Spanish wines and tapas await those ready to enjoy life to the fullest.
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May 9, 2005 |
For most of us, Monaco is a place where an American girl became a Princess. It's where the outrageously wealthy live a lifestyle beyond imagination, and Samantha is anxious to get a glimpse of how the rich and famous do it up in style.
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May 9, 2005 |
Winter on the French Riviera - you would think it would be quiet, right? The temperatures aren't sizzling, there are no beautiful women sunbathing topless on the beach, but that doesn't mean things don't heat up - it's February and that means Carnival!
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May 16, 2005 |
Samantha tackles the challenging Italian city of Naples, along the Mediterranean Sea, and she's amazed by it! She finds Naples to be a city full of contradictions - it can be alienating and frustrating, but at the same time fascinating.
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May 16, 2005 |
The Italians have a saying: "il dolce far niente", the sweetness of doing nothing. That's the philosophy Samantha Brown has as she sets out to explore the cities, towns and villages along the untamed and magnificent Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy.
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