Jane Wooldridge, author of the recently released coffee table book "Frommer's Comfort in the Wild: 100+ Idyllic Nature Destinations—No Roughing It Required" is our guest today. She delves into how to pick the right expedition cruise, where the most beautiful treehouse hotels are, what it's like to stay in a geodesic dome, and how ranch vacations can put you in touch with American history.

(This is part 1 of a 2 part interview about the book.)

Takeaways:

The podcast introduces a new coffee table book titled 'Frommer's Comfort in the Wild', which features over one hundred idyllic nature destinations.
Jane Wooldridge, the book's author, emphasizes the importance of experiencing nature for health and well being
The podcast discusses the evolution of expedition cruises, highlighting their increased comfort and accessibility over recent years.
Listeners are encouraged to explore different types of travel experiences, such as treehouse hotels, geodesic dome stays, winery stays, and ranch vacations.
The episode concludes with a promise of a part two, as there are many more intriguing travel destinations to explore.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

Frommer's
Miami Herald
Society of American Travel Writers
National Geographic Explorer
Lindblad Expeditions
Clear Sky Bryce Canyon
Seabourn Cruises
Lone Mountain Ranch

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