hey Rory,

I'll pass that along for season 4. a picture will be your!

we will definately be staying in the Disney Hotels. I don't think we'll be doing the Polynesian. It's my guess that since we spent so much time in Hawaii that we've done the real thing.

for season three we've gone to Savannah and Dafauskie Island. We're also doing The Greenbriar and the Homestead

your note made me remember that I still had a whole box of chocolate from that chocolate Bar in my fridge. I'm letting one melt in my mouth as i write. the Place is called RichArt chocolates. Pronounced Rishart. They make beautiful and delectable chocolates! It was right accross the street from the St. Regis which I believe is located on 55th, 56th? somewhere around there- right off 5th Avenue Enjoy

I can't take credit for the Black and White idea that's from our creative editors. Did it have "Sheeba's View" on the screen when you saw it in b&W or did you just know that dogs are color blind. I never got to see the final cut.


very clever log in name by the way.

thanks for the Santa Fe tip. I know we are trying to find a third property. I loved Inn at Anasazi and La Posada.

I was wondering where xashleykristenx was myself. I miss that girl and Mother Orange. I've been gone so long they probably dumped me

a New England whoopie pie? I know a whoopie pie to be the two round pieces of cake with cream filling that you can eat like a sandwich. I get very exited this time of year because you can usually find pumpkin whoopie pies. The Amish make them where my mom lives in PA. Oh! I can't wait till the bathing suit scenes are over!

tall, good looking AND Italian. Can you cook? No I'm not married. this job makes it difficult to be in a relationship. thanks for your very flattering words. I love a man who uses the word "smitten".

a picture shall be yours!

Hey Sam!

I hope you are getting some time to relax! I saw something about you maybe moving to Brooklyn. You said you might be losing your apartment, what's that all about? I am so excited about the new season of Great Hotels. I know it is going to be great!! I hope Fioana is doing well. Does she go with you on any of your trips? Well, I hope everything is going well and keep in touch.


Steven
greathotelsfanatic42@alltel.net

it shrimp@twmi.rr.com
kewl2bk

I forgot to ask for a signed photo if I may-- gailvricella@yahoo.com.

Thanks.

I hope Great Hotels lasts as long as you want it to- because i'll be watching as much as I can!!

Quick question-- you said the producers and Travel Channel decide where you go-- how are they at taking the suggestions we give???

There are sooo many I want to see but I know it's a tough sell for most of them.

i loved the new hotels you showed on you special
was that your doggie? what a big doggie you have
: )

i hope you see more of your specials soon. hope you come back to texas soon. you haven't been to the cresent or the anatole hotel. both really beautiful with great spas.

good luck and safe travels miss samantha!!!

showgirl643 and her kitties oscar and timothy

Hi Sam,

I saw the New York special and was interested in The Muse near Times Square. What a beautiful hotel and I can't believe they accept pets that big!

When will we be able to see a whole show on The Muse?

Samantha, actually you were gone so long I found myself reduced one day to defending your honor on that notorious Excruciatingly Painful To Watch thread (some guy not only insulted your brown eyes, but actually compared them to Homer Simpson's. Well... I couldn't have two favorite characters impugned in one demented blow like that. The efficient Mod Kelly promptly destroyed the offending post anyway so my little act of chivalry was wasted into the ethernet somewhere). But I do miss XAshleyKristenX's visits and hope you are forgiven.

I used to love Boston Cream pies. That's as New England as I can get.

I'll make no official comment about the bathing suits/bikinis (else Mod Kelley may come after me), other than to confess that I do particularly enjoy your episodes among the warmer climates where water is ostensibly close by.

And please don't respond to this, Sam , as you've pecked away far enough and I clearly have no power to leave a reply of yours alone - I should be "retired" again - for this week. I swear it. Have a great month, or two.

Hey Sam. Thanks for suggesting Winter Clove for Great Hotels. I just wanted to ask if you needed my address to send me the picture? Please E-Mail me at VacDisney@aol.com to let me know. Your'e the best!!

Do you know when season 3 of Great Hotels will start?

Can't wait to hear from you.

~Rory

[QUOTE]Originally posted by samantha_brown:
I might be moving to Brooklyn soon! I may be losing my incredible apartment so I'll be looking accross the bridge.[QUOTE]


Hi Sammy!!
Hummm? What happened to Detroit? Well, after reading your reply to zerofan I could assume.
Very sorry if I'm right. Hope your cats are doing fine & they recognized you when you got home. My cats are the the same as the last time we talked. I have not seen a thing about Colorado yet. Did you do any Hotels here. In a way I hope not. That would mean I missed you again. As you might remember I'm very fond of Hawaii. I'm very jealous that your going AGAIN! Hope you have fun while your working. It looks like you might have left Florida just in time!! Talk to ya later! Scott colorado_59@hotmail.com

[This message was edited by colorado59 on 09-12-03 at 11:18 PM.]

Dear Sam and the fans;
I just want to say that I am sorry that some people are posting "negative" feedback about you or the forum. I wish that they wouldn't post at all; a forum is supposed to be a fun place, I thought. I just posted to "ex.painful" and, like as in customer service, no one is ever 100% satisfied in the hospitatilty business ( I used to work at a busy resort as a front desk clerk, so I know). What I learned there whilst doing that is, people need to treat others with respect..we are all the same species, with feelings. We all make mistakes. When you hurt someone, you attack "who" that person is, and negativity is wrong. Sam's upbeat personality really helps me and it really makes you want to travel. I would hope the next time someone posts something negative, somebody could be saying something negative about them at their place of employment, and just like anyone who posts here, we all have "real" feelings and I am sure all the fans here really don't want to read anymore bad posts from negative people. It doesn't do you or us any good.

Hi Sam,my email address is alblue34@bellsouth.net
I get that being out in the middle of the ocean thing alot.

The funny thing is before I started selling cruises I had never really been on a cruise,I swore I would never cruise because when I was growing up in CA we used to go on small fishing boats to watch for whales,which we never saw.

But instead myself and several others would be leaning over board sick the whole day.

So that experience turned me off to boats.

But then one day I decided to take a last minute trip on a cruise with some girl friends,and I was fine.

Not to mention I had a blast,so much that it inspired me to get a job in the cruise industry.

And the rest is history.


I also like the mountains and hiking.

Since I am a true animal love I find it is a great place to be with nature. Not to mention those out houses.

Whats your take on Charleston S.C My husband and my 8 yr old are there this weekend on a Cubscout trip,they are acutally sleeping over night on an old naval ship.

Well Sam have a great weekend and I will look for your email so I can get an autographed photo of you.

Take Care,Ashley

Wow, look at all these people vying for your attention. So what’s it like being a superstar?

The Key's are nice. I haven't been to Key West yet, how are the mosquitoes this time of year? I went to school in Florida and after summer semester let out one year I went camping in the Key's with some friends. The state park on Islamorada wouldn't let us in because the mosquitoes were so bad and all we had were tents. We ended up setting up camp in a private park but mistakenly left our repellant on the picnic table as we went out for food. We returned to find that our repellant had been stolen and the mosquitoes were waiting with bibs on. So here we are with long sleeve hooded sweatshirts in 95 deg. heat and the hoods pulled tight trying fend off the onslaught on flying hypodermics while our friends go off in a frantic search for more repellant. To top it off, a huge thunder storm rolled in at 3:00 a.m. our second night.
We just paced up and hit the road even before the sun rose.

But other than that I really like the Key’s.

Enjoy your down time and I hope the rest of your filming goes just swell.

Back in May I sent you a message and ask for a pictur. Sorry to say it didn't happen. Each day I looked for it. I usually get bills and junk mail, so a picture would be a welcome event. Not blaming anyone, I know things drop through the cracks. Besides, this gives me chance to again say you have a great show. Was glad to see the new pictures on New York. I have a good friend who is getting married in Clearwater, Fl. next month. I can't see my way to go. Then I think of all the traveling you do, and I wonder what is wrong with my life. Your show is a great window on how things could be. Thanks again for a picture. I know it will make it this time.
Jack

Hi Sam!
I'm a new viewer; I've only just discovered your show about 4 months ago, but I just adore you, and am a big fan of yours! I just wanted to let you know that I make it a point to watch you every day before I head off to work, which is so great, because you make me smile and giggle through-out the entire hour that I watch and dream with you! So my days are always off to a good start. Your shows are fascinating and entertaining, and I really enjoy watching, so thank you for doing such a great job! (PS-I'm learning so much about New York, and loving it, but I was wondering if you would ever maybe do a show on the 7-star sail-shaped hotel? I forget it's name, but it truly is breath-taking...)
Thanks again, Sam, and enjoy NY!
Malissa

Hi Samantha,

I just wanted to let you know I made it to Las Vegas. I am not sure if you remember me. I moved from Florida to Las Vegas and needed some help as to where to stay in San Antonio Texas and other places on the way. Thanks for the picture by the way... I received it a few days before we left. It made it to Las Vegas too! My sister was jeolous when I showed her. She loves your show too! I am glad to see that you have started a forum this past week. I just got my new computer and was hoping you would be on.
Just wanted to tell you that if you should ever come back to Las Vegas you should check out a hotel/casino called Sam's Town. Its not on the strip its about 20 minutes east of the strip on Boulder Highway. I think they have the BEST indoor FREE show. It is a water show with laser lights and animated animals. The best time to see it is at night. I think itss even better than the free shows on the strip.
Also, when we stopped in New Orleans we decided to stay at the W hotel located in the French Quarter. It was really nice their. It was in walking distance to everything! We only planned on staying there for the night but ended up staying for a week.
Well, thats all. Enjoy Florida please send us some rain!
Stacy

ps If you have time in Florida you should go to the West Coast and stay on the Sanibel/Captiva Island.
pps when does the new season start for your show???

Hi Sam,
I just wanted to say I absolutely love your show! It is my favorite tv show and I try not to miss any of the episodes. I really enjoy seeing all of the exciting hotels on Great Hotels, but the part that makes it so great is your enthusiastic and fun personality. Keep up the great work! I am very excited about the new season. I'm sure it will be wonderful. I was wondering if I could get an autographed picture. It would be so great to have a picture of my favorite tv star. My email address is cherrypoodle@yahoo.com. Thanks so much!

Hi Sam,
Love your show. Do you actually stay in the room you are assigned at check in? How about your crew? Do they stay at the same hotel you are filming at or do you ship them off to the nearest Comfort Inn? How long do you take to film a hotel? What was the best meal you had at a Hotel?


Can't wait for the new season!

Samantha- you are so awesome to respond to each of us, that is spectacular. I just wanted to ask for a signed photo or something-thanks. You truly are a class act!!

zerofan@mail.com

Didn't you have a GVH episode that featured a guy named Bruce Johnson? Wasn't he the guy who went out to fix the rocks in the walkway while you looked at the house? He's got a series on the Do It Yorself network...I actually recognized his voice!

Got the final confirmation for 10 days in Maui in December! We are staying at the Renaissance Wailea Beach Resort. Have you been to that one? I have to attend some lectures for a work related conferance (and work pays...WooHoo!!!) but should have ample time to play. Any "must do" suggestions?

That's all for now!! Talk to ya soon!
kel