Around the World in 80 Treasures.
BBC Video. DVD. 9 Hours and 51 Minutes. Join Dan Cruickshank as he takes a global tour of the most breathtaking treasures man has ever created. Exciting and intrepid, intimate and engaging, this series explores some of the world's outstanding man-made spectacles. Traversing the globe, Cruickshank visits every continent to reveal awe-inspiring temples, towers, castles, ruins, monuments, and artefacts. From the exquisite castles of Japan to the Nasca line in Peru, from Persepolis in Iran to the Palace of Versailles in France this is your chance to share in the expressive beauty of man's creative powers.
Great Parks of the West and Trains too - Travel Video.
DVD. Client Denn Digital Camera. 75 Minutes. Perhaps the greatest array of natural wonders in the world is found in the western United States. Great Parks preserve them and open them to visitors. The world's single largest expanse of exposed granite comprises the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Five Great Parks are carved from its valleys and peaks. They include glaciers, great rivers, five of the world's 20 highest waterfalls, deep canyons, lakes, bold monoliths and the world's largest trees. Just west, on the coast, is the world's tallest tree in the "Avenue of the Giants" grove. Yellowstone's great variety of trees, rivers, canyons and meadows are picturesque settings for buffalo, bear, wolf and elk. Volcanic chambers below produce belching fumaroles, boiling mud pots, hot clear pools and numerous vents and geysers. In the southwest are Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Saguaro, and the Petrified Forest Parks. Ancient Native Americans flourished at Mesa Verde and Canyon de Chelly. Echoes of their past are present there in today's rich Indian culture. A bold land, in colorful motif and design, shows startling contrasts in Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches National Park, Natural Bridges and the awe inspiring Grand Canyon. To the north are the remarkable vistas of Glacier Park and the rare temperate rain forest of Olympic Park. Mount St.Helens shows the volcanic past and present of the Pacific's Rim of Fire and reminds us that capricious nature can still awe and humble us. Much of this "Great West" was opened to settlers and industry by the railroads and a few of these trains still operate today. "The Durango-Silverton" in the Rocky Mountains, "The Skunk" crossing the Coastal Range and the "Grand Canyon Railway" are exciting examples.
Off the Rails - Travel Video.
DVD. Explore. 25 Minutes. India - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway This famous train journey travels to the tea growing town of Darjelling, at the foothills of the Himalayas. Canada - Whistler Mountain Saddle up! The Whistler Mountain train forges an unforgettable path through Canada's Rocky Mountain's. Kenya - Steam Safari After 20 Years on the scrap heap, the world's largest and heaviest steam locomotive is unveiled in Kenya, and put back into full service. Hungary - Children's Train The Budapest Children's Railway is the world's only full size railway operated almost entirely by children aged 10 to 14. Canada - Rocky Mountaineer The slower pace of the Rocky Mountaineer has been a best seller for 17 years, having carried over 800,000 guests through the dramatic landscape of Canada's west. China to Tibet China's new rail from Beijing to Tibet is more than just a line, it's a bridge between two disparate cultures living closely together. Russia - Luxury Trans-Siberian Train If you're looking for a rail experience that sums it all up the glamour, the formality and the nostalgia then a trip on the Trans-Siberian Railway is for you.
On the Green - Travel Video.
DVD. Explore. 25 Minutes. Spain - Valerrama Golf Club Ranked at the very top of Golf World Magazine's top 100 courses of continental Europe for the past 15 consecutive years and the most exclusive private golf club in all of Europe. Ireland - County Louth Golf Club and the European Golf Club One of the country's oldest and most historic golf clubs, the clubhouse shows how proud they are of their rich heritage, despite all its modern facilities. Las Vegas - Badlands Golf Club For Golfers who want a challenge, look no further than the clubs three distinct nines;the desperado, Diablo and outlaw courses that weave through deep canyons. South Africa - Sparrebosch, Durban and Lost City Golf Clubs For the golf enthusiast, South Africa is a wonderful destination. The country boasts an ideal climate for spending time out on the fairways under the bright African sun and golfers here are blessed for choice. Ireland - Connemara and Doonbeg Golf Clubs This picturesque 72 par course has breathtaking views and is a challenge to all who play her! Las Vegas - Royal Links Golf Club Royal links golf club was created to honor the rich tradition and history of the game of golf with the greens modeled after championship golf courses inspired by the British open rotation courses. Scotland - St Andres Golf Club St Andrews is one of Scotland's finest golf courses and plays host to the prestigious open tournament every five years in which the world's best golfers compete.
Pleasure Islands - Travel Video.
DVD. Explore. 25 Minutes. Seychelles This untouched Nirvana is without a doubt one of the most mystical places on earth - forget Pleasure Island we found and island utopia. Whitsundays The Great Barrier Reef is one of Australia's if not the world's most enticing destinations. Vanuatu The volcanic mountains of these sub-tropical islands make for a holiday destination with a difference. Bora Bora The beach front resorts, world famous lagoons and romantic sunsets make this the perfect island destination. Guam With an average water temperature of 27 degrees Celsius the oceans are renowned for their vivid turquoise lagoons, deep-sea currents and amazing clarity.
The Complete Season 1 - Travel Video.
DVD. Digging for the Truth. 585 Minutes. Whether investigating ancient tunnels, crossing the icy waters of Lake Titicaca, or scaling the peaks of the Alps, explorer and survival expert Josh Bernstein takes viewers on a rollicking quest to unlock the world's greatest mysteries. DIGGING FOR THE TRUTH: THE COMPLETE SEASON 1 journeys to the most intriguing and dangerous places on earth as Josh uncovers astonishing secrets about some of history's most enigmatic civilizations. In the debut season, Josh voyages far into the Andes to track down the mythic El Dorado, deep into Ethiopia to follow the trail of the Ark of the Covenant, hikes through Utah to investigate the mysterious cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde, and explores the dark tombs of Egypt to unravel the true story of Queen Nefertiti--all the while proving that the ancient past is not so very far removed from our modern lives. In 13 action-packed episodes featuring stunning location footage from across the planet, the blending of modern forensic science and anthropology, and high-flying adventure, DIGGING FOR THE TRUTH: THE COMPLETE SEASON 1 unearths a vibrantly fresh approach to archaeology.
The Complete Season 2 - Travel Video.
DVD. Digging for the Truth. 611 Minutes. In his quest to solve some of the world's most elusive archaeological puzzles of all time, Josh Bernstein's passion for history takes him on exhilarating adventures to some of the most remote corners of the earth. In the action-packed second season of the acclaimed original program from The History Channel, Digging For The Truth follows this renowned explorer and survival expert as he tackles an all-new cache of history's best-kept secrets. Along the way, Josh tracks down the "untraceable" Roanoke Island colonists who disappeared four hundred years ago, journeys in search of the Amazon's lost cities, and uncovers the truth behind the Stonehenge monument. Using the latest technical advances as well as ancient clues, Josh unearths some of history's most powerful mysteries. Combining modern forensic science and majestic cinematography with Bernstein's exhilarating globetrotting exploits, Digging For The Truth: The Complete Season 2 reveals all 13 episodes of archaeological discovery and trailblazing adventure.
The Superliners: Twilight Of An Era - Travel Video.
National Geographic. Before the days of jet travel, magnificent ocean liners such as the Queen Mary and the Normandie reigned over the Atlantic, setting standards of taste, luxury, and efficiency. They transported not only the rich and famous, but also soldiers during wartime, and emigrants seeking new lives in the land of opportunity. Luxury was defined in the early part of the 20th century by the Superliners. Now they are all but extinct. "The Superliners" takes viewers on a five-day journey aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2, the last superliner ever built. With 110,000 horsepower and 67,000 tons in mass, the QE2, launched in 1967, is just one of about a dozen such ships that existed as the largest moving manmade objects. Its 296th voyage westbound from Southampton to New York serves as a time capsule of a bygone era of travel and opulence. The United States, France's Normandy, and England's Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth are all explored in this 59-minute documentary. Significant for their engineering and nautical ingenuity as well as for their transport of tourists, immigrants, and soldiers, superliners were made obsolete by air travel, popularized during the mid-1960s. The interviews with crew members and passengers make for a nostalgic portrait of life aboard a liner on the high seas. 60 minutes.
How Great Thou Art & Climb Ev'ry Mountain - Religious Video.
DVD. 2 Hours. Program #1: How Great Thou Art celebrates the beauty and grace of God's country while enjoying favorite hymns written to praise Him. Wondrous wilderness landscapes will enchant the eye, and familiar inspirational melodies will soothe the ear and the soul. Includes: How Great Thou Art, In the Sweet By and By, His Eye Is on the Sparrow, Amazing Grace, Deep River, Ave Maria, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Abide With Me, Going Home, and more. Program #2: Climb Ev'ry Mountain features enchanting scenery from around the world, set to timelessly inspirational memories we all know and love. Includes: Climb Ev'ry Mountain, The Sound of Music, Morning Has Broken, The Bells of St. Mary's, He, Trees, Be Still My Soul, Jerusalem, Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah, and more.
Climb Ev'ry Mountain - Travel Video.
Symphony of Wonders - Travel Video.
Wildlife Symphony - Travel Video.
Africa Madagascar, Egypt, South Africa, Morocco, Namibia & Mozambique - Slim Case - Travel Video.
DVD. Green Paradise. 156 Minutes. Explore the world’s most beautiful paradises! The natural beauty of these stunning locales has been preserved for centuries by local populations. Travel to these magical places and experience their splendors in stunning high definition. Learn about local wildlife and regional ecosystems. Meet the locals whose dedication has preserved these lands and who are now building their economies through sustainable eco-tourism. Filled with unforgettable imagery, Green Paradise tells the stories of the most gorgeous natural places on Earth! Madagascar: Today, Madagascar has opened up and is finally showing itself to visitors, revealing the extent of its incredible natural and human resources. Egypt: Siwa is an island in the middle of the desert, where the Great Sand Sea comes to rest at the foot of the date palms. This large oasis, bordered by its two lakes of turquoise blue, is unique in Egypt and attracts travelers in search of authenticity. South Africa: With its wide open spaces and pristine coastline, the province of KwaZulu-Natal has become one of the South Africa’s eco-tourism havens. Away from the carefree atmosphere of its beaches, visitors become the privileged witnesses of well-preserved flora and fauna. Morocco: Take a voyage to the rhythm and the undulations of the dunes of the Moroccan desert. These immense landscapes seem frozen for eternity, carved by capricious winds. Namibia: Visitors to this country can admire more than a hundred types of animals, from zebras to giraffes, living in the wild. It also has an abundance of marine wildlife and a spectacular desert landscape to admire. Mozambique: This country, called the ‘Land of Good People’, has been cut off from the world by 25 years of war. Since opening up to tourism, however, Mozambique offers some of the most unique and wonderful experiences possible in Southern Africa, including the country’s incredible underwater riches.
Asia Sri Lanka, Laos, Oman, Indosia & Philippines - Slim Case - Travel Video.
DVD. Green Paradise. 122 Minutes. Visit Ancient Cultures Preserved in Breathtaking Settings Explore the world’s most beautiful paradises! The natural beauty of these stunning locales has been preserved for centuries by local populations. Travel to these magical places and experience their splendors in stunning high definition. Learn about local wildlife and regional ecosystems. Meet the locals whose dedication has preserved these lands and who are now building their economies through sustainable eco-tourism. Filled with unforgettable imagery, Green Paradise tells the stories of the most gorgeous natural places on Earth! Sri Lanka: Today, Sri Lanka is known principally for the beauty and great diversity of its landscapes: heavenly beaches, mountains, falls, famous tea plantations and forests. This country has everything needed to meet the growing foreign demand and has begun to preserve its ecological resources and respect the environment, so travelers can enjoy its bounties for years. Laos: Cut off from the rest of the world for 30 years, Laos is now slowly opening up to tourism. But its environment and its cultures are fragile. And only a responsible form of tourism will preserve its past and personality. From the fishing villages to the forests in northern Laos, meet the people who develop various alternatives designed to protect them. Oman: Connecting Asia and Africa, Oman is a mountainous country surrounded by sand and water. Its azure oceans and emerald rivers contrast with forbidding deserts of red and golden dunes. Boasting one of the most diverse natural environments in the entire Arabic peninsula, Oman’s mountains, plains and deserts are captured here in all their beauty and wonder! Indonesia: Discover Raja Ampat, an archipelago composed of four main islands, covered in thick forests and countless smaller islands. The beauty and variety of the Raja Ampat landscapes are breathtaking. Vast stretches of primary forest cover the islands, offering an ideal habitat for orchids, marsupials and birds of paradise. Philippines: The Philippines consists of 7,000 islands, including the island of Palawan, which is one of the wildest in the world. Still very undeveloped and traditional, its abundant wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, jungle mountains and white sandy beaches makes it one of the most biodiverse islands in the Philippines.
From Here to Nowhere - Travel Video.
DVD. Explore. 25 Minutes. Kenya Africa the ultimate destination for the adventure traveler and Kenya's got it all;rugged beauty, natural spectacles and massive beasts. Finland If you're seeking adventure at the other end of the globe and at the other end of the thermometer then you are invited into the pristine wilderness of Finland's Arctic Circle. Papua New Guinea If your idea of a getaway is encountering an untouched tribal people, still living life as their ancient ancestors did then your destination is Papua New Guinea. India Gorumara National Park in India's eastern west Bengal state offers you lush green paradise not just with the bird life, the peaceful surrounds and the relaxing change of pace from city life. Dubai We take you to the dry desert heart of the United Arab Emirates where life is luxurious in the beautiful world famous resort of Al-Maha. Australia Although it's hot and dry and there's nothing for miles and miles they don't call this the desert. They call this "the outback" a sheer delight with magnificent rock formations and golden, glorious sunsets. Chile As a holiday maker to Chile's Tulor Village, you might think you've landed on Mars! This ancient village dating back to 800 BC is made of circular buildings that once housed 200 people on the shores of the San Pedro River.
DVD. Explore. 25 Minutes. Freedom of the Seas Perfect for people wanting to embark on a once in a lifetime experience, "Freedom of the Seas" was launched in 2006 and was celebrated as the largest cruise vessel ever built. Australia - Murray River Cruise There's no better way to see the Murray River and a slice of the beautiful and dramatic Australian Outback, than to drift by on the "Murray Princess" Paddle Steamer. Queen Mary II One of the grandest, most magnificent ocean liners ever built, the "Queen Mary II" leads the way when it comes to sophistication and elegance. Sea Dream Yacht Club If relaxed and casual is what you're looking for on a getaway, then the "Sea Dream Yacht Club" has a cruise ship for you. Antarctica - The Ernest Shackleton Odyssey The Ernest Shackleton Odyssey is one of the many unique Antarctic Travel Journeys offered by Aurora Expeditions and is perfect for people who want to trace the footsteps of the legendary explorer. Celebrity "Celebrity" cruise ships consistently rank among the best in the world and are famous for their modern day technology mixed with timeless elegance. Fiji - Captain Cook Cruises For the young and free spirited traveler, "Captain Cook Cruises" is the place for you as you discover the real Fiji over 7 nights - spectacular beaches, crystal clear waters and warm and friendly culture.
Full Circle With Michael Palin - Travel Video.
Travel The World By Train - Travel DVD.
Train Travel Series. Set of 10 discs. Collectors' set! Only one set remaining. Set of 10 discs. Hours and hours of incredible enjoyment! Includes 5 continents and 55 countries. Presented as a boxed set in a wooden case.
The Great World Cruise of the QE2 - Video Travel.
Royal Families Of The World - Travel Video.
3 Volume Gift Boxed Set. This sensational series originally seen on the Romantic Classics Network explores the captivating heritage and lifestyles of the world's last royal families. They have ruled their kingdoms for countless generations and continue to enthrall the public's imagination. Magnificent palaces, expensive hobbies and great personal interests combine with extraordinary family history to fascinate people around the globe. From Europe to the Middle East, from Thailand to Japan, the story of the world's royal families is timeless and totally irresistible. This is a collector's item and is rare. GREAT BRITAIN, SWEDEN, NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM Great Britain The Windsors of Great Britain - they define royalty in all of its glamour, majesty and privilege. Their story is filled with drama, controversy, tragedy and heartbreak, and their story over the last century is among their most fascinating. Sweden Members of the House of Bernadotte are among the most innovative of all royals, and pass the throne to the oldest child regardless of gender. The Swedish royal family is constantly redefining the boundaries of royalty. Netherlands Ruled by three great Queens during the past 100 years, theirs is a story of charisma and humanitarian pursuit. Crown Prince Willem-Alexander will be challenged to live up to the high standards set by the formidable Dutch Queens. Belgium The House of Saxe-Coburg has a fiery history raging with military heroism, romantic intrigue and tragedy. This adored and celebrated family, which has always been devoted first to the welfare of the people, continue this tradition today. JAPAN, THAILAND, MOROCCO, JORDAN Japan Japan's royals trace their roots back to 200 A.D., but it is their 20th century incarnation that has gained the most international exposure and continues to intrigue outsiders with their unique ceremonial postures and understated, almost restrained royal lifestyles. Thailand King Bhumibol Adulyadej of the House of Chakri is both bold and outspoken. He was barely an adult when he left school to assume the crown and he is well known as a family man, defender of Buddhism and saxophone player. Enjoy this rare glimpse into the lives of Thailand's royal family. Morocco The Alouite Dynasty has ruled Morocco almost continuously since the 8th century. Eccentric King Hassan II occupied the lavish royal palace in Rabat, where he entertained dignitaries and celebrities from around the world. Jordan Amidst a region of continual political conflagration, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan continues to transcend the traditional role of monarchy and serve as a source of inspiration and strength to both the Jordanian people and the international community. MONACO, SPAIN, DENMARK, LUXEMBOURG, THE HABSBURGS Monaco Second only to the House of Windsor as the most celebrated royal family today, the House of Grimaldi has a 700 year history that reads like a sweeping epic filled with tales of military intrigue and the Hollywood style romance, fairy tale marriage and tragic death of Princess Grace. Spain Truly monarchists for the modern age, the King and Queen of Spain have encourages their children to marry not for service of the crown, but for love. The House of Bourbon is passionate, exciting, and romantic and continues a dramatic family history. Denmark The House of Glucksborg is the oldest in Europe, but Queen Margrethe II is a free spirit who delightfully defies convention. She is a "hands on" Queen and continues to impress the Danes with her artistic talents and charismatic personality. Luxembourg Grand Duke Jean is descended from the Kings of France and his godfather was a Pope. After fleeing Europe during World War II he volunteered for the British Army. Crown Prince Henri continues the legacy of the House of Nassau while proving they can be down to Earth as well. The Habsburgs The House of Habsburg once ruled over half of Europe and epitomized royal power. While World War I brought a dramatic end to their empire, powerful players of this family continue to be influential in both Europian politics and the international art world. 295 Minutes ( = 4 Hours, 55 Minutes ).