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saw your show, but didn't tape it. what is your recommendation on a times square hotel during christmas holidays with my children? thanks

hey again, thanks for your response, my email is mjn156@aol.com . . . its so funny to see you on tv, and then, youre talking to me! thanks again,

mjn156@aol.com

(ps . . forgot to post this last time, but im one of the few who like circus peanuts also!!)

Hello Samantha,

I am a huge fan of Great Hotels and Girl Meets Hawaii and have enjoyed every episode (and many more than once)! My fiance and I have even recorded some shows and shared them with friends -so they can see some of the great hotels we've stayed at or plan to visit in the future.

Your fantastic shows on hotels and adventures in Hawaii were one of the major factors that inspired us to plan our destination wedding on the Big Island next year! Thank you for sharing all of these amazing places with us in such a fun and exciting way. I hope you realize how funny and fabulous you are!

I missed the Great Hotels New York special, so I will have to be on the lookout for the replay. I live just a few mins outside NYC and have enjoyed staying at some of the city's wonderful hotels and look forward to visiting more!

Have you lived in downtown NY for a long time? What is your favorite NYC hotel? What is your favorite NYC attraction?

Best of luck with all your travels and shows!
Judy

SAM!!!!!!

Boy we've missed you! Every Monday I check the forum with baited breath....then look forward to the next Monday when I can check again. It has been a full few months for me...became a homeowner...rode by bike across Iowa...switched jobs from an overnight emergency vet to a surgeon with regular hours...it's a lot easier to sleep when it is dark outside! I also got a satellite and Tivo with the new house, so I never miss the show now!!!!

I look forward to hearing about all your travels and seeing the new shows. With 9/11 being tomorrow, I'm sure your filming there will hit home to many people. I was there in the days after 9/11 helping with the rescue dogs and newly orphaned/homeless pets. I have not been back, and not sure I can go back anytime soon. The emotions are still to raw.

Hopefully I'll get a chance to talk to ya soon! So very glad you are back, safe and sound!!!!

Kelly (keldvm)

Sam

First of all, how are you? It has been so long. I have been anxiously awaiting the new season! I got excited when I finally saw it on the schedule. I got to see your pictures from the New York special and it looks like you had a lot of fun. Sadly, I didn't get to watch the special last night because I was still doing homework but will definately catch it next time it is on. So, I hear you are in my state of Florida. I have never been to Key West, but I know you are having a great time. If you ever need anyone to show you around Florida, I would be more than happy to!! How many hotels did you do in Florida for the new season? I hope you are having a good time in Key West!! Hope to hear from you soon!

Steven

I would like to Thank You for your autographed picture. It is very tasteful and of high quality, just like You.

a picture will arrive shortly, I have so many friends in Jacksonville. The Production company that produces Great Hotels is out of Jacksonville. We're going back to Disney to shoot a Disney at Christmas special so look for that second week in december.

the hotel i was calling from was Sunset Key Guest Cottages in Key West. DEFINATELY look into them. It was a beautiful place.

did you win any money in Vegas? A picture is yours and will be arriving sometime next week.

We willl be shooting in Boston the last two weeks of October. I don't know what properties yet. I'll try to find out before this forum is over so keep an eye out for the subject BOSTON HOTELs. It's going to be wicked ahhsome

all actors are freelancers, it's just how it goes. I certainly sometimes wish I had the steady job with the great benefits but then I wouldn't have this amazing job.

y'know the one hotel that it seems all my younger audience really loves is The Time, it's on 46th street right off of Broadway. All the rooms are either red, yellow or blue. And they give you certain ammenities so you can "taste" red (jelly beans) and drink red (tea) Kids just seem to love that one. The rooms are small so i would definately look into adjoining rooms or a suite.

I would say my favorite NY hotel is the ST. Regis. I just fell in love with the place and it's high class style. My favorite NY attraction hmmmmmmmmm. The Statue of Liberty. ain't she a beauty. I've lived downtown for about 5 years now.

so glad to talk to you again too! My lord and I thought I've been crazed. How was your trip throught Iowa and did you go with your Dad? I don't think that I knew that you went to Ground Zero to help the animals. I watched the story of how the Rescue dogs were becoming depressed because they weren't finding any bodies and the workers would fake bury themselves so the dogs could find them and it would lift their spirits. god, that was a heart breaker. Discovery channel has been running stuff about the rebuilding process. I can barely make it through that as well. I have to turn to E! for some fluff.

I'm so proud that you are tivo'ing me.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU MISSED THE SPECIAL! and for what? lousy homework? put your teacher on the forum I need to talk to her/him. I admire your discipline (or your strict parents) Key West is fabulous. It's one of the few places that I have actually relaxed-believe it or not this job has a few stresses. We also went to Naples Fl and Miami. We're going to Disney World again in November.

that would be absolutely incredible to do those hotels. Believe me I'm pushin for it!

as I went back I realized I had missed a few of the earlier postings today. I have log off now and have a long day of traveling tomorrow. I will absolutely positively be back on the computer Friday. Thanks again guys for taking the time.

Hey sam i love all your shows there really fun to watch. you were wondering about diffrent places to go in new england im origanlly from new england connecticut to be exact and a couple of hotel that i recomend are either of the casino hotels foxwoods or mohegan sun resorts also there is the lighthouse inn in new londonct or watch hill inn in watch hill ri also their is a really pretty bed and breakfast called The Inn in westerly ri i hope those will help a little well gotta go, bridget :

This is Kathy here, your demented twin sister from Reading, PA.

Strangest thing.
I was just now finally watching a video I taped last week of something off the travel channel and saw you come on advertising about NY week. And I though hey, the (hair) doo looks different - is this new?? So I logged onto here at the exact moment tonight you were posting!

Synchronicity
Luckily I remembered my password!
It's been a bit eh? So glad to hear from you again. I have been having a blast still seeing episodes on Sundays of Great Vacation Homes I haven't seen before. Some are so wacky - I love it Dropping the B/D cake on the floor and lighting the candles & singing anyway - what is up wit dat?! Got to hear your singing voice and it is so strong and beautiful btw - would be great if we got to hear you sing more.

I don't feel I know as much about the GVH episodes since we don't chat about it much here - did you & the crew actually stay over one or more nights in every place you filmed? (even the haunted lighthouse )
Anyone offer you a free place to stay if ever come back? Some of the people were so cool & some really amazing & unique homes as well...

Ok chicklet, just wanted to say HI! Take care -
Kathy

Hey S.E.B., how the heck are ya. Shoutin’ at ya from the baseball capital of the world, Chicago. Glad to see you once again hobnobbing with your loyal subjects who’ve missed you here in the forum.

I also thought about you when I heard about the Old Man in the Mountain. It must be weird to have such an historic icon suddenly disappear (it’s on your state quarter, for Christsakes). It would be like the old Water Tower collapsing here in Chicago.

I want to tell you that I am enjoying your pictures, especially the ones you took at the Emmys (youse guys was robbed!). I thought I sensed a look of envy as well as admiration on your face in the picture you took with Martha Stewart. I had a feeling there was nothing more you’d rather do than trade places with her. Then again, with what’s been happening to her recently, maybe not.

The one question I had you have already answered (clairvoyance?) and that was how tall you were. 5-4 would have been just what I would have guessed, maybe taller but you wear those heels a lot. Yeah, you’d make a great Rockette. The New York segment with Sheba was a hoot. Who is she, a friend’s dog? I plan on being in New York again this fall so I have been watching the Travel Channel with interest this week.

Well that’s all for now. Take care of yourself and if I don’t talk to you again (I’m heading to Cleveland this weekend) safe travels as always.

Hi Samantha,

Big fan of all your shows, and enjoy your New York special. However I was very surprised that the Four Seasons Hotel in NY did not make the list. I have stayed in several Four Seasons Hotels around the country with incredible experiences, and consider the New York property and the best Four Seasons Hotel.

Hi Sam, Do you ever plan to do a hotel trip in phila and if so when. Totally enjoy your perkey show and look forward to hear from you Thanks Bill

hi sam i am a great fan!
i just moved to the detroit area!
how do i get a pictue?
could you tell me!

As a fellow resident of chicago I gotta ask you...



Cubs or Sox? North or South? Blue and Red or Black and White?

My shrine is Wrigley...there is no greater. AND let me point out that Sam went to see the Cubs in Chicago...not the Sox. However...the Cubs just collapsed in the seventh against the San Juan/Montreal Expos. Is next year truely here or is it another cruel hoax.

So this is what a pennent race feels like!

And PS...If Mrs' O'Leary's cow couldn't bring down the Water Tower, nothin will!

kelly

Hello Sam! (not sure if you're still responding today, but I thought I'd give it a try) I just wanted to say that I love your shows! For 2 years I went without the Travel Channel (my cable company didn't offer it), but once in a while I went to a friend's house and they had it, so I would always go over just to watch your shows, lol! Now I finally have the Travel Channel at home, and I watch Great Hotels every day! Great Vacation Homes is still my favorite show of yours, but its never on How often do you travel for the show?? You go all over the country, so it seems like you never get to actually go home and take a break. Also, who pays for you to stay at the hotel, you or does the show?? When you travel, are you allowed to bring anyone with you (like your boyfriend, friends, family)?? Anyways, I think you are a GREAT host, you're so funny! Actually, your reminds me of me sometimes with all your jokes. You seem like a great person to know and I can't imagine the shows without you. So keep up the good work Sam!

Cathy in CT

oh ya i love nyc
even though i ve never been tell me all your favorite things there!

one more thing do u have a picture of you and paige davis? you and her are like my role models...
in her book,paige by paige she said that when she met you she was thilled and it showed a picture.
i was wondering if you could send me a picture like that one!

keldvm:

Born and bred southsider so I'm a Sox fan. Oddly enough, I now find myself working on Addison just down the street a ways from Wrigley. Poor Sam just didn't know any better

And yes for you outsiders, the generality is that Cub fans couldn't care less about the Sox while Sox fans despise the Cubs (our favorite teams are the Sox and whoever is playing the Cubs).

Sox took it on the chin tonight as well. These next few weeks should be fun. Let's enjoy the ride.