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Karen Schaler
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Emmy award-winning TV host/correspondent, author of Travel Therapy: Where Do You Need to Go?, Karen Schaler, has traveled to more than 50 countries in search of the most inspiring and empowering TRAVEL THERAPY destinations.

Schaler is the creator and host of the new weekly, globally syndicated, original content TRAVEL THERAPY TV & Video series featuring tips on top trips to take based on what you're going through in life. Stressed out? Dealing with a breakup? Looking for romance? TRAVEL THERAPY can help you find your way!

Since 2010, Schaler has also hosted ABC's national travel show, Travel Now, and is a sought after lifestyle and travel expert and spokesperson.

Schaler has appeared live on GMA, Today, Fox & Friends, MSNBC, CNN, ABC News Now, Martha Stewart Living Radio, etc. Some of her publishing credits include: The New Yorker, Travel+Leisure, New York Daily News, Town & Country, Elite Traveler and abcnews.com.

Schaler has extensive reporting experience covering everything from travel to hard news. In 2007, Schaler was embedded with a combat helicopter unit in Afghanistan, and in 1995 she was the first reporter to be embedded with troops in Bosnia. She has worked as a freelance TV correspondent for CNN and a reporter/anchor at ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX affiliates in major markets across the country. Growing up outside of Seattle, Washington and currently based in New York City, Schaler has lived in thirteen different states and says her home now "is wherever I put my suitcase." For the latest travel news, deals and insider information you can go to Schaler's TRAVEL THERAPY website traveltherapytrips.com a and follow the weekly TRAVEL THERAPY video series on BLINKX and BLIP.TV.

Blog Entries by Karen Schaler

Visit One of the Hippest Hotels in the World (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted May 8, 2013 | 2:41 PM

For anyone tired of staying in the same old cookie-cutter hotel that has no sense of place much less any sense of style you'll want to check out a new boutique hotel property that is being called one of the hippest hotels in the world, OPUS Vancouver, in British Columbia,...

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For a Royal British Vacation, Follow in the Footsteps of Will and Kate (VIDEO)

(1) Comments | Posted April 18, 2013 | 10:01 AM

When it comes to Britain's royal couple, Prince William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, I think it's great that for the last few years the couple has been living low key on the charming Isle of Anglesey in North Wales while William has served in the Royal Air...

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The Christmas Capital Of Texas (PHOTOS)

(2) Comments | Posted December 24, 2012 | 6:00 AM

You know what they say about how some of the coolest things are right in your own backyard? I found out just how true this is this holiday season when visiting some family in Texas who live near the town of Grapevine, located between Dallas and Fort Worth, that's proud...

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How to Experience Winemaking in France's Aquitaine Region

(0) Comments | Posted December 19, 2012 | 6:00 AM

There is so much to see, do, drink and eat in France's famed Aquitaine Region, I found it challenging to plan my Travel Therapy trip. So, this time I decided to go with a theme and check out some of the new unique winemaking experiences that are now...

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Canyon Ranch Hotel and Spa in Miami Beach (VIDEO)

(1) Comments | Posted November 22, 2012 | 8:40 AM

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As we head into the holiday season and New Year I always say you have two choices... to get caught up in all the non-stop madness or take this opportunity to relax and look at where you've been this last year and decide where...

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A Celebrity-Approved Holiday Escape in Cabo san Lucas (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted November 21, 2012 | 6:00 AM

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With Cabo San Lucas just a quick two-hour flight from Los Angeles, California, it's no surprise this beautiful part of Mexico has a huge celebrity following with Hollywood A-listers that include everyone from George Clooney and Gwyneth Paltrow to Jennifer Aniston an Courteney Cox....

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New Yachting Experience In New York City

(0) Comments | Posted October 3, 2012 | 7:00 AM

When I heard about a sleek and sexy new 20 million dollar yacht showing up on the Hudson River in New York City, where you can do everything from brunch to cocktails and dinner cruises, I knew I needed to check it out as a TRAVEL THERAPY escape.

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Get Artsy In Edmonton (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted September 24, 2012 | 8:30 AM

Known as one of the cultural capitals of Canada, the thriving city of Edmonton has this eclectic artsy vibe that makes it a fascinating yet still affordable place to visit.

This capital city of Alberta has the beautiful new Art Gallery of Alberta, its own Art District and a...

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15 Coolest Things To Do In Edmonton, Canada (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted September 8, 2012 | 9:57 AM

From hanging out with bison, elk and moose at Elk Island National Park to zipping around on a Segway exploring the North Saskatchewan River Valley to attending more than two dozen festivals to shopping at North America's largest mall in Edmonton, Canada, it's no surprise this thriving city is known...

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Top Foodie Finds in Edmonton (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted September 4, 2012 | 3:19 PM

Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, Canada, is known as the Festival City, hosting more than thirty festivals every year but when I visited I wanted to rename it the Foodie City because I was truly surprised by all the cool culinary finds!

Whether you're craving a nice juicy steak...

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Four Seasons Resort Launches First Of Its Kind Wild Restaurant (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted September 2, 2012 | 9:14 AM

When I heard one of my favorite Travel Therapy resorts was building a new restaurant and trying out a very unique fun concept that will be a first for a Four Seasons, I knew I had to check it out!

So I hung out with Chef Jesse...

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Nip/Tuck Vacations (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted August 30, 2012 | 7:00 AM

As I'm traveling around the world researching inspiring places to feature for my new Travel Therapy TV and online series, featuring top places to go based on what you're going through in life, I'm being asked more and more about medical tourism.

The hot topic right...

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Embracing The VIP Experience At Seaworld (VIDEO)

(3) Comments | Posted August 21, 2012 | 7:00 AM

When I heard about some of the new VIP experiences travelers can now sign up for at SeaWorld, I knew I needed to check it out as part of my Travel Therapy video series featuring the top trips to take based on what you're going through in life....

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The Great Cape Escape, Chatham (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted July 30, 2012 | 4:30 PM

The first time I visited Chatham and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, was 12 years ago when I was working at WHDH-TV in Boston and got some rare time off. So I took my mom for mini-escape and we stayed in this great bed and breakfast that I've now learned has been...

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New Spa Escape in Manhattan

(0) Comments | Posted July 25, 2012 | 1:23 PM

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Having experienced many spas for the TRAVEL THERAPY syndicated video series I'm always searching for something unique and special to share when it comes to healthy living and relaxing at a spa, and special is exactly what I found at the...

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Top 12 Reasons To Visit The Rhone Alpes, France (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted July 19, 2012 | 9:00 AM

Amazing culinary, blissful new spas, award winning wineries and world-class resorts, what's not to love about France's Rhone Alpes region? However, the tricky part is planning your trip because there's so much to see and do in this part of France.

For my latest Travel Therapy video feature,...

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Vive la France! Top French Chefs Share Their Culinary Secrets

(3) Comments | Posted July 14, 2012 | 4:11 PM

When I heard the French Rhone Alps has more than sixty Michelin starred restaurants I knew this was a region I needed to check out for a TRAVEL THERAPY culinary vacation!

To begin my foodie journey I chose to fly Air France because this summer, on all long...

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Top 15 Things To Do In Chiang Mai, Thailand (VIDEO)

(1) Comments | Posted July 2, 2012 | 7:30 AM

Exotic, inspiring, unique and memorable are all things that come to mind when I think of my recent trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to shoot a series of Travel Therapy videos for our new weekly video series helping you pick trips to take based on what you're going...

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Braving A Wild Ropes Course In Arizona (VIDEO)

(0) Comments | Posted July 2, 2012 | 7:00 AM

I'm always up for a challenge so when I heard about the new high ropes challenge course at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona, I was excited to give it a try as a new Travel Therapy experience.

What I didn't know is just how much of a...

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Anguilla's Nearly Perfect Beaches (VIDEO)

(2) Comments | Posted June 21, 2012 | 7:00 AM

Okay, call me crazy but I couldn't get LMFAO's hit single, "I'm sexy and I know it," out of my head when I was checking out some of Anguilla's top beaches.

No, I wasn't thinking I was sexy, it was the island's beaches that were sizzling hot! No wonder...

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