Season 2 - Africa, Asia & The Middle East
FEATURE YOUR DESTINATION IN SEASON 2 OF AUTHENTIC ESCAPES
(Opportunities for 2 more host countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East are currently available)
Authentic Escapes
A TRAVEL SHOW THAT DRIVES VISITORS WHO CRAVE AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES
Unlike traditional travel shows that often revolve around the ego of the host and offer only fleeting glimpses of a destination, Authentic Escapes shines the brightest light on the people, the culture, and the stories that make your country unforgettable.
Hosted by travel industry veteran Sandra McLemore, Authentic Escapes is a cinematic series created with one goal: to inspire real travelers to not only discover your destination but to book the trip.
While traditional TV shows focus on ratings, we focus on conversion — helping tourism boards like yours drive awareness, spark desire, and ultimately generate bookings.
Produced my Emmy Award winning producer and director Anthony McLemore, each 25-minute, broadcast-quality episode is filmed on location and features four immersive segments paired with four practical travel tips.
We combine compelling storytelling with strategic marketing, creating a co-branded digital campaign that brings lasting value long after the credits roll.
Authentic Escapes isn’t just beautiful TV — it’s a powerful tool for destination marketing.
Let’s tell your story in a way that moves travelers to action.
News & Morning Shows
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3-Step Process
OUR 3-STEP PROCESS TO SHOWCASE
YOUR BRAND
STEP 1
Choose Your Package & Confirm Filming Dates
Select one of our destination partnership packages and lock in your preferred filming window.
We’ll coordinate closely with your team to ensure our visit aligns with the best time to showcase your region’s most memorable experiences.
STEP 2
Curate the Story with Our Team
In a dedicated pre-production meeting, we’ll help you choose four standout experiences to feature in your 25-minute episode. From hands-on activities like cooking classes or cultural workshops, to safaris, scenic lodge stays, or local village visits—we’ll guide you toward selections that translate beautifully on screen.
We aim to include a local food experience in every episode for a rich and well-rounded narrative.
STEP 3
Launch Your Episode & Marketing Campaign
Once filming wraps, our post-production team begins crafting your episode while our distribution partner prepares it for global release as part of a six-episode season.
Depending on the package you selected, you’ll now collaborate with our PR and marketing team to amplify the launch—driving views, increasing awareness, and positioning your destination in front of hundreds of thousands of inspired travelers.
NATIONAL MEDIA + CAMPAIGN
ADD-ONS
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Available for Budgets Starting at $100,000 – $400,000+
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Unlock next-level exposure through Sandra McLemore’s national TV appearances and strategic promotional campaigns designed to reach millions of viewers and convert them into loyal travelers.
NATIONAL MEDIA + CAMPAIGN
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National TV Integrations
Sandra McLemore, host of Authentic Escapes, appears on major U.S. morning and talk shows such as:
Good Morning America, The Today Show, The View, The Drew Barrymore Show, and more.
She will present your destination’s episode and experiences directly to a national audience, increasing brand visibility and credibility. -
Live Studio Audience Giveaways & Digital Sweepstakes
Amplify campaign reach with curated travel giveaways for live audiences and online viewers.
Tourism boards can collect valuable leads and grow email lists through strategic landing pages and call-to-action links. -
Targeted Digital Ad Campaigns
Custom ad campaigns across YouTube, Google, Facebook, Instagram, and travel-specific platforms to drive high-converting traffic to the episode and co-branded content.
Host destinations are responsible for covering all on-the-ground expenses for the production crew during the filming period. This includes roundtrip flights, accommodations, meals, activities, and ground transfers.
Our team is based in Los Angeles; however, if the crew is already filming nearby, you would only be responsible for the connecting flight from our previous location.
Assistance in obtaining any visas and filming permits would be appreciated.
Full payment is required before filming begins.
PARTNER WITH US ON SEASON 2 OF AUTHENTIC ESCAPES
Season 2 begins production in May 2025, and we’re actively partnering with tourism boards around the world to feature destinations with powerful stories to tell.
From May 5 - July 3 we will be based in Africa making it the perfect opportunity for African Tourism Boards, tour operators, resorts and hotels to partner with us.
Our mission is to spotlight the most authentic, compelling aspects of your region—while helping you reach global audiences through a professionally produced TV episode and a strategic multi-platform campaign.
Below, you’ll find three flexible partnership packages designed to meet a variety of goals and budgets.
If your organization would love to host our production team but can't commit to a full package, we also offer limited non-distribution arrangements.
Explore your options below — and let’s bring your destination to life on screen.
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AUTHENTIC ESCAPES
SEASON 1 PREVIEW
Season 1 will air late 2025 around the world to millions of viewers.
You can preview it four full episodes and a variety of segments today ahead of it's release.
We kindly ask you not to share these episodes outside of your team.
Imagine a full 25 minute episode featuring your destination and highlighting the very best authentic experiences.
Season 1 Preview
FULL EPISODES - 25 MINUTES
INDIVIDUAL SEGMENTS - 4 PER EPISODE
EPISODE DISTRIBUTION
50+
INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT ON AIRLINES WORLDWIDE
100K*
VIEWS BY LUXURY & ADVENTURE TRAVELERS ON EACH OF YOUR FOUR SEGMENTS
142K
TRAVEL ADVISOR PARTNERS WHO WILL RECEIVE YOUR EPISODE
SANDRA MCLEMORE
TRAVEL INDUSTRY EXPERT + TV PERSONALITY
Sandra McLemore is a multilingual travel industry expert and television host with over two decades of experience and a passport stamped in 90+ countries. She began her career as a travel advisor and rose to VP-level roles in marketing and revenue management for global travel brands, including 12 years in the cruise industry.
Sandra was mentored by the late Anthony Bourdain, and her work continues in that same spirit of authentic, experience-first travel.
She’s a frequent producer’s pick on NewsNation, ABC, CBS, FOX, and global talk shows, and regularly shares the stage with travel industry CEOs. As founder and CEO of Travel Marketing & Media®, she leads one of the most trusted agencies serving tourism boards, cruise lines, resorts, and travel businesses. She also hosts a top-rated travel marketing podcast with 145,000+ listeners.
Meet Sandra & Anthony McLemore
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ANTHONY MCLEMORE
EMMY AWARD WINNING EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Anthony McLemore, Sandra’s partner in life and production, is an Emmy Award–winning producer and director with a 30-year career spanning documentaries, travel, news, talk shows, and reality television.
Together, they bring an extraordinary level of storytelling, cinematic expertise, and strategic vision to every project they touch.
Impactful Partnership
LET'S CREATE AN IMPACTFUL PARTNERSHIP
By the end of this process, you’ll have a professionally produced, globally distributed episode that doesn’t just showcase your destination—it inspires travelers to visit. Let’s bring your story to life and turn awareness into action.
At Cottam McLemore Inc., we shape the future of travel marketing—one meaningful brand, destination, and connection at a time.
MEDIA, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL
COTTAM MCLEMORE INC
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SANDRA + ANTHONY MCLEMORE
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