Samantha Brown

Samantha Brown, trailblazer in the travel industry, has spent over a decade traveling across the globe, clocking in 230 days on the road at the height of her career. Brown's illustrious career in television began with her hosting a slew of Travel Channel shows such as "Girl Meets Hawaii," "Great Vacation Homes," "Great Hotels," and "Samantha Brown's Asia," among others. Her experiences have not only garnered her a wide audience, but have also honed her storytelling skills, making her a master in sharing engaging travel narratives.

Brown's prowess as a host is further exemplified by her ongoing series on PBS, "Samantha Brown's Places to Love," which has been available on PBS stations nationwide as well as the PBS website and app since January 2018. The series, now in production for its eighth season as of May 2024, showcases Brown's keen eye for unique travel destinations and her ability to connect with people from different cultures. The series' success led to it winning the Emmy for Outstanding Travel/Adventure Program in 2019, a testament to Brown's ability to captivate audiences with her travel stories.

In addition to her television exploits, Brown has flexed her entrepreneurial muscles by launching her own brand of travel luggage, Samantha Brown: Travel America, in 2012. She has also appeared in commercials for brands like HP Pavilion and ECCO shoes and served as a spokesperson for Century Cable as Wendy Wire.