Samantha Brown's Places to Love
Places to Love takes viewers on a discovery of the emotional heart of travel by highlighting the people who are changing, challenging and strengthening a destination to deliver a decidedly refreshing and enriching travel experience. The series encourages viewers to experience the passion of people and the soul of a place in a way that only traveling can do.
- 2018-2026
- 9 seasons
- American Public Television
- Documentary, Action & Adventure, Reality
Places to Love takes viewers on a discovery of the emotional heart of travel by highlighting the people who are changing, challenging and strengthening a destination to deliver a decidedly refreshing and enriching travel experience. The series encourages viewers to experience the passion of people and the soul of a place in a way that only traveling can do.
Season 9 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
Route 66 in New Mexico
Fri, Jan 9, 2026
Episode 2
Route 66 in Arizona
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
Episode 3
Route 66 in California
Fri, Jan 23, 2026
Episode 4
Zurich
Fri, Jan 30, 2026
A guided tour of Zurich; museum Fur Gestaltung; Felsenegg cable car ride; Mount Uetilerg; the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world and Yonex Badminton Halle.
Episode 5
Williamsburg, Virginia
Fri, Feb 6, 2026
Exploring Virginia's history starting at Jamestown; Colonial Williamsburg; Punjabi cuisine at Masala Craft; Rare instruments at the Virginia Musical Instrument Museum; Exploring Yorktown's battlefield's and Revolution Museum.
Episode 6
Italy: Bologna
Thu, Mar 12, 2026
Exploring Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, hidden canals and walking the portico to the San Luca sanctuary, shopping the Quadrilatero, an historic cutlery shop and a twins- run leather boutique.
Episode 7
Italy: Modena
Thu, Feb 19, 2026
Exploring the home museum of Luciano Pavarotti in Modena, Italy; gelato; how Parmigiano-Reggiano is aged; touring the car brands of Ferrari and Stanguellini; sampling historic balsamic vinegar and Lambrusco wines.
Episode 8
Art & Artisans
Thu, Mar 19, 2026
Samantha explores the emotional heart of travel and the people who change, challenge and strengthen a destination with their works.
Episode 9
Tampa, Florida
Thu, Mar 5, 2026
Exploring Tampa's Ybor City and its Cuban cigar factory at J.C,Newman, dining at Ulele, making candles, hiking at the State park, a Steak House, kayak fishing and a Thai Market.
Episode 10
The Food Special Part 3
Thu, Mar 26, 2026