Samantha Brown's Great Weekends

Sam is home for the holidays in New York City, but she's not going to stop exploring! From Italian operatic dinners to Japanese origami Christmas trees, Same takes in a whirlwind tour of the world right in her hometown.

Sam goes for the gold in Vancouver, British Columbia, home of the 2010 Winter Olympics. As she makes her way through this cosmopolitan city, she experiences its Olympic transformation along with all of its natural beauty.

Sam takes to the seas for a weekend steeped in history and tradition in Maine, enjoying everything from a ride on a vintage locomotive to a picture-perfect sunset aboard a true American national treasure.

Sam discovers what makes the Jersey shore a rockin' good time. She picks up the vibe as she twists it out, takes center stage with musical legends and discovers her own rock 'n' roll sensibilities.

Sam rents a classic convertible and hits Route 66, riding out west through the beautiful desert state of Arizona. Along the way, she discovers breathtaking scenery, zany roadside attractions and plenty of small town shenanigans.

Sam's fulfilling everyone's childhood fantasy and running away with the circus to San Jose, CA.

From an aerial arrival fit for a star to meeting an original Rat Packer in the flesh, Sam dances, roller skates and dune buggies her way through Palm Springs, CA, to discover a bygone era in this desert oasis.

Sam explores the fierce rivalry between Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. She experiences both islands in one weekend, taking in everything from clambakes to picturesque gingerbread houses.

Sam takes in the romance, hedonistic pleasures and ancient traditions of the Greek Isles as she journeys through four exquisite islands.

Sam discovers how wine became the lifeblood of Napa and Sonoma as she journeys through California's stunning Wine Country.

Sam heads down south to check out what's new in the Big Easy, from catching shrimp in the regenerated bayous to shopping with a Mad Man and finding new homes for some of the city's homeless pooches.

Sam finds out what life is really like in Puerto Rico, from the beats of bomba and salsa to its gorgeous beaches and rainforests.

Sam sets out to find the "real" Jamaica beyond the all-inclusive resorts. She discovers the natural wonder of the jungle, uncovers the remnants of the island's brutal colonial history and visits Bob Marley's birthplace.

Sam explores the Emerald Isle through its folklore, stories and myths. She tastes oysters from Galway Bay, makes black pudding at a baronial castle, learns the art of the falconer and rolls up her sleeves to help on a sheep farm.