Belize

DVD. Equitrekking. 30 Minutes. In Equitrekking Belize, visit the Cayo and Mountain Pine Ridge Districts of this small Central American country, exploring Maya sites and caves and a variety of jungle lodges. Who knew that you could find a horse ranch in Belize? Equitrekking's Emmy nominated host Darley Newman rides some of the 100 horses at Banana Bank Lodge, a farm and ranch near the capitol city of Belmopan, with former Montana resident John Carr. Next Darley takes on the jungle with Albert Garbutt, who points out medicinal plants that Belizeans use to treat everything from diabetes to sunburns. Darley takes some time out of the saddle to climb high at the ancient Maya city of Xunantunich, near the border of Guatemala, before exploring Rio Frio Cave, where the Maya scarified everything from precious stones to humans. Blancaneaux Lodge, owned by famous director, Francis Ford Coppola, welcomes guests to experience an eco-friendly, self-sustaining resort in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. At Blancaneaux, fruits and vegetables are grown in an organic garden, the Privassion River provides hydroelectric power to the resort and horses are born and raised. Darley takes a ride to Big Rock Falls, where she escapes the heat of the jungle by taking a dip under a cool waterfall. At Mountain Equestrian Trails, Darley ride into the jungle to a wide field of wildflowers, great for riding fast on horseback, and a small, secret waterfall. At night, Darley falls asleep to the sounds of nature in an eco-friendly jungle cabana. Emmy nominated host and producer Darley Newman takes viewers to the best destinations to go horseback riding, exploring with local people to learn about history, culture and stunning wildlife and natural surroundings. Experience equestrian travel as expert Darley takes you riding on the beaches of Southern Spain, in a northern California Redwood Forest, the rainforest in Costa Rica or through the lush, green countryside of Ireland. For both arm-chair travelers and those preparing to take their equestrian adventure, Equitrekking transports viewers to exotic destinations on this Emmy Award winning travel series.

Travel Video. DVD. Exploring. The charming island of Caye Caulker in Belize's Great Barrier Reef is one of the last to remain protected from the onslaught of resort hotels and mass tourism. Only half a mile wide and four miles long, the island is peaceful and quaint and the order of the day is to "go slow", an easy task as there are no motorized vehicles. The local Mestizo, Garifuna and Creole cultures provide an eclectic mix of music, food and atmosphere that perfectly compliment the wondrous delights of the Barrier Reef. From deep beneath the surface to soaring aerial perspectives, this show explores the pleasures of paradise, revealed through local eyes. Skim the surf of the Great Barrier Reef in open cockpit Snorkel with the sharks in Shark-Ray Alley Join the bonfire and jam with local Garifuna drummers Dive into the wonders of the Great Blue Hole Learn to dance the Punta with Jolly Roger Free dive with a local fisherman who finds his catch the traditional way From the aerial view to the human perspective, Exploring Horizons travels off the beaten path to the remote corners of the world and finds those places where civilization moved in without taking over. Three stunning seasons cover a cross section of culture, adventure and amazing places that make up our global village.

DVD. Questar. 75 Minutes. Maya: Messages in Stone To understand the Maya, one must understand their universe: the upper world, the middle world, and the underworld. This powerful episode unearths the grand ruins and the spiritual beliefs of the Maya in Central America, and explores the Mayan beliefs in human sacrifice, deities, and forces of nature. Jerusalem: Mosate of Faith Three great faiths of the modern world converge in the holy city of Jerusalem. This place of pilgrimage and passion is a spiritual crossroads for the devout, and a wellspring of all that is sacred to Christians, Muslims, and Jews. This moving episode explores each religion's claim on this ancient city of faith. Varansazi: City of Light The teeming nation of India is a land of religious diversity and conflict. This fascinating program explores the Hindu odyssey from birth to death to rebirth, and the beliefs, rituals and ceremonies observed in the Hindu's journey toward enlightenment. Academy award nominee Edward James Olmos narrates this mesmerizing 13 part series that guides viewers on an epic journey to some of the world's most sacred places. Reverent, historically accurate, and beautifully photographed, Mystic Lands chronicles a diverse array of spiritual practices around the world, including the established monotheistic practices of Islam, Judaism and Christianity. Viewers will also experience the spirit life of devout ancient cultures.