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PROFILE 
Brad Thor is the award-winning Creator, Producer, Writer, and Host of the critically acclaimed, nationwide Public Television travel series, Traveling Lite which is seen nationwide, as well as internationally throughout Europe, Canada, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and Russia. The Chicago Tribune has hailed Brad’s work as “Brilliant...” and a “lively new entry into the often tepid ranks of travel television.”
Brad is also the nationally best-selling author of The Lions of Lucerne, an international thriller published by Simon & Schuster’s Pocket Books.
A worldwide traveler at 32, Brad has spent extensive time traveling and living abroad. Countries where Brad has lived include France (where he attended the Sorbonne), Austria, and the Greek Islands. He speaks French as well as some Swedish, Greek, and German.
Brad now lives in Park City, UT with his wife, Trish, a physician to the US Ski Team. Brad is an avid snow skier, water skier, hiker, and mountain biker. He continues to travel and loves deep-sea fishing in exotic locations around the world. Brad is currently finishing his next novel, “Path of the Assassin,” which hits bookstores in December of this year.
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BRAD'S ANSWERS
HOW OFTEN DO YOU FLY?
I average about 20-25 trips a year
IN A YEAR HOW MANY MILES/POINTS DO YOU EARN?
150,000 approx.
WHAT CLASS OF SERVICE DO YOU MOSTLY FLY IN?
Business whenever I can.
FAVORITE AIRLINE?
It's a toss up between Virgin and Cathay Pacific. I live in a Delta hub and am a Delta frequent flyer because of it, but I have been really dissapointed with them.
FAVORITE AIRCRAFT?
747-400
FAVORITE HOTEL?
Capri Palace, Capri
FAVORITE HOTEL AMENITY?
Free Liquor
FAVORITE AIRPORT?
SLC - my new home airport. Easy to get to and through.
FAVORITE AIRPORT TO PASS TIME IN?
SAV - the most relaxing US airport I have ever been in.
FAVORITE CITY?
Paris. There's nothing in the world like it. I have been fortunate enough to live there on two separate occasions.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
The Vendôme Bar at the Paris Ritz. I have the same thing every time I'm there - the world famous Vendôme Club Sandwich. Bonus points awarded if its good weather, I can sit outside, and the harpist is on duty.
AISLE OR WINDOW?
No contest - aisle. If anyone trys to hijack a plane I am on, I want a good chance to get to them first. That being said, if you are on one of my flights, walk, don't run, for the bathroom or you might find yourself in a bit of trouble.
ETICKET OR PAPER?
Again, no contest - Paper. E Tickets are only helpful for the airlines. If you get in a pinch, you want that paper in your hand.
TRAVEL AGENT OR ONLINE?
I shop them both. Always get several opinions - and make sure to ask your agent how far and wide they are looking for you. Some have preferred suppliers they only deal with.
FAVORITE TRAVEL WEBSITE?
TicketPlanet.com
FAVORITE TRAVEL COMPANION?
My wife, Trish.
BEST TRAVEL TIP:
Travel is an adventure. Your attitude is everything. That being said, know your rights and never take 'no' for an answer!
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