South Pacific

DVD. Alternate Routes. 30 Minutes. Experience the rush of traveling the world for the first time with a crew of international back-packers, ages 16 - 22 on their quest for adventure, romance and the perfect moment. A variety of hosts from around the globe and the young people they hook up with on location are relentless in their pursuit of fun (and don't forget that...

43 Minutes. Take a once-in-a-lifetime journey across the South Pacific for a spectacular adventure. Joy, ecstasy, a spiritual high: these words describe the exhilaration of diving a pristine coral reef, and ocean explorers Howard and Michele Hall bring their love of the ocean into action. With Jean-Michael Cousteau, deep reef scientist Richard Pyle and Fijian diver Rusi Vulakoro, they explore and capture on film the...

DVD. 42 Minutes. CORAL REEF ADVENTURE (originally an IMAX presentation) offers a breathtaking look at the picturesque scenery of the South Pacific. With a combination of awesome underwater cinematographers and oceanographic ... Full Descriptionexperts, this is an intriguing look at some of the coral reef and ocean bed that surrounds the tropical islands. Naturally some of the reefs are slowly eroding, so this is an...

DVD. Mysteries. 60 Minutes. Discover where the inhabitants of Easter Island really came from. Listen to the oral histories and myths passed down through word of mouth through the centuries explaining the marvels of the island. Learn how distance and religious beliefs cut off the islanders from their contemporaries. Fathom how a primitive people managed to carve and transport these heavy behemoths. Sift through the...

DVD. Countries Less Traveled. 30 Minutes. Tourism is Fiji's largest industry but most Westerners rarely venture far from the resorts. Catherine and John, however, find the real Fiji and the warm Fijian people. We see a Fijian village up close and wonder through Levuka, the old capital of Fiji famous for its charming architecture and loose living. Catherine talks to a woman in a tiny...

DVD. Countries Less Traveled. 30 Minutes. In Part B, we dig deeper into Fijian culture so we are able to see tribal custom and Christianity merging. We attend a heart wrenching funeral, an three day virgin wedding which is extremely rare and a 21st birthday feast. We watch rugby in a remote village, visit a swamp to finds a special material and shop in frantic...

DVD. Passport to Adventure Turquoise waters, lush jungles, cosmopolitan shopping and a plethora of historical sites await the traveler that makes the trek to Guam. The island is an endearing mix of 1960's America, Asia, and exotic Pacific Island. Hosts Julie Conover and Mark Jennings cha cha their way through the weekly Fiesta, swim in waterfalls, snorkel the coral reef and meet a refreshing group...

Watermark Multimedia. Discover a tropical paradise as you explore the fabulous Fiji Islands with the Oceans video crew. With more than 300 islands surrounded by 80,000 square miles of crystal clear aquamarine water, Fiji promises a unique dive experience and an unforgettable island vacation. Join us for a 60-minute Fiji vacation as we tour the very best dive regions in this world-class destination. Cruise along...

DVD. Countries Less Traveled. 30 Minutes. Samoa consists of two major islands. Western Samoa is inhabited by a very proud race of people who don't particularly like Westerners so tourism is not really encouraged. Catherine and John try to understand Fa Samoa, the source of intense pride in their culture. They visit Robert Louis Stevenson's house. They witness the Samoan art of tattooing, covering most...

DVD. Countries Less Traveled. 30 Minutes. The Solomon Islands were named after a very wise king yet recently they have been the scene for ethnic violence and destruction. Now the islands have an occupying force called RAMSI to keep the peace so there are very few tourists except for avid scuba divers in Gizo, one of the northern islands. Catherine and John find the people...