Caribbean

DVD. Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Haiti is the starting point of this journey in the Caribbean. Since the time of Columbus it has been the European idyll of paradise set amid a distant ocean. But beyond the dream is the fact that its original inhabitants were wiped out and replaced with African slaves. Now independent states have gradually emerged from the dark shadows of an inglorious past. They inhabit a tropical world, an exotic Caribbean island that consists of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The Arawak Indians named the island, Hayti, Land Of Mountains, and later Columbus changed the name to Hispanola. Wonderful beaches and golden sand, tropical rainforests that reach almost to the sea and crystal clear turquoise water - a perfect place to relax in one of the most beautiful regions in the world. Jamaica is another Caribbean paradise and its second largest city, Montego Bay, is the starting point for tourists from all over the world. Harmony Hall is the name of an immaculate manor house situated on a turn of the century plantation, and James Bond Beach was once the winter retreat of English author, Ian Fleming. Kingston is the capital of Jamaica and the island's political, economic and cultural centre, a former pirate stronghold that is a lively mixture of joie de vivre and reggae. Nassau is the capital of New Providence Island and is only one of more than seven hundred islands in the Bahaman archipelago. It is visited by huge cruise liners that can seen from everywhere as they overshadow the city's buildings and on each side of its tranquil streets the city's pastel coloured houses look like something from a confectioner's shop. Next, Havana, the Caribbean metropolis that for many years has become somewhat run down and neglected. But nowhere else are the cocktails mixed better! Finally, Trinidad, where time seems most definitely to have stood still! Cuba and the Caribbean, a melting pot of colonial culture and an overgrown and abundant Garden of Eden.

DVD. Travel With Kids. 63 Minutes. Planning a family trip to the Caribbean?This DVD will turn in into an exciting and educational voyage for the whole family! Join the Robert family as they travel through Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands encountering all sorts of adventure along the way. >From swimming with dolphins to seaplane rides, Travel With Kids Caribbean gives viewers an in-depth look at family travel in the tropics. By integrating historical and natural facts into an entertaining presentation, Travel With Kids Caribbean makes your trip an educational journey. Explore colonial forts at el Morro, hike the rainforest at El Yunque, discover underground caves at Rio Camuy, explore beneath the waves by submarine in St.Thomas. The Roberts family also shares tips on traveling with children, from what to pack to pre-trip activities to delight all ages. Explore, relax, enjoy. Destination...Caribbean. Bonus Features: Expanded videos of family-friendly accommodations and transportation Tips and Resources for travel with kids Trip Planner with itineraries Language, Craft and Recipes Photo Gallery/Bloopers Reel Awards 2006 Telly Award Top Honors iParentingMedia Award Excellent Products 2006 Award Kid First Endorsed Title Dove Foundation Family Approved Title

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Haiti is the starting point of this journey in the Caribbean. Since the time of Columbus it has been the European idyll of paradise set amid a distant ocean. But beyond the dream is the fact that its original inhabitants were wiped out and replaced with African slaves. Now independent states have gradually emerged from the dark shadows of an inglorious past. They inhabit a tropical world, an exotic Caribbean island that consists of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Jamaica is another Caribbean paradise and its second largest city, Montego Bay, is the starting point for tourists from all over the world. Harmony Hall is the name of an immaculate manor house situated on a turn of the century plantation and James Bond Beach was once the winter retreat of English author Ian Fleming. Kingston is the capital of Jamaica and the island's political, economic and cultural centre, a former pirate stronghold that is a lively mixture of joie de vivre and reggae. Nassau is the capital of New Providence Island and is one of more than seven hundred islands in the Bahaman archipelago. It is visited by huge cruise liners that can seen from everywhere as they overshadow the city's buildings and on each side of its tranquil streets the city's pastel colored houses look like something from a confectioner's shop. Next, Havana, the Caribbean metropolis that for many years has become somewhat run down and neglected. But nowhere else are the cocktails mixed better! Whether it be the Teatro Marti, the Old Tobacco Factory, the famous Bacardi house, or the Floridita Bar, everywhere there is a feeling of nostalgia. When the Daiquiri is served one almost expects Fidel Castro or Ernest Hemmingway to be seated at the next table! Finally, Trinidad, where time seems most definitely to have stood still! Cuba and the Caribbean, a melting pot of colonial culture and an overgrown and abundant Garden of Eden.

DVD. Globe Trekker. 60 Minutes. Lush with palm trees and surrounded by turquoise oceans, the Caribbean Islands are real picture postcards. Join Globe Trekker Zoe Palmer as she looks beyond the images to discover a hybrid of English, African and French culture and the magical landscapes found away from the golden beaches. Go in search of the many volcanoes that dot the islands. Be enchanted and surprised at the power of volcanoes to simultaneously destroy and create amazing landscapes and abundant vegetation. Climb the Mont Pelee volcano in Martinique and hear the story of the devastating 1902 eruption. Next, take a helicopter ride over Montserrat's still active volcano and trek the area on horseback. These islands are steeped in history - learn the story of local slavery on Pigeon Island and explore the La Pagerie sugar cane plantation. Although slavery has long since been abolished, sugar cane is still harvested here for the purpose of making rum. Visit the only working sugar mill on the island as well as the Bielle Rum Distillery. Chilled by vibrant reggae music and warmed by the sun, the smiles, and the laughter of the local people- you will discover a wondrous region of the world and will definitely be back for more!

DVD. 100 Minutes. Pirates provide a wonderful way to learn about history. Although actual facts are often clouded in myth and legend, there is no doubt that pirates were very influential forces in shaping early America. Pirates did not remain at sea forever. When they came ashore, they frequently had plunder from other ships. They could sell it or trade it, but the notion of hiding treasure is what makes for great storytelling. Searching for buried treasure can also be an interesting way to learn about geography. Pirates were able to travel far and wide at a time when most people rarely had the opportunity to go more than 50 miles. Music was important aboard ships for synchronizing the work, and the crew would bring with them songs of their native lands. Sharing incredible danger, foul weather and often miserable conditions aboard old sailing ships created a bond among pirates known as the " brotherhood of the sea." The DVD searches for the truth about pirates. Even in the eighteenth century, stories about pirates were exaggerated or embellished. Careful research and visits to specific locations remaining today offer the best way to understand those desperate individuals who sailed off the coasts of America. Learn about Captain Merrick, Gasparilla and the most famous pirate, Blackbeard, while discovering bicycle trails that wind their way through the very same areas visited by these and other notorious buccaneers. You might be surprised where this video will take you.

DVD. Exploring Exploring Grenada is a beautiful mountainous island nation in the Windward Islands. The capital, St. George's, is a picturesque city with a lovely harbor. You will get a glimpse of the history, culture, and marine life of the island. The island is nicknamed "the spice island," because of its export of nutmeg and other spices. Tour around the island visiting a spice plantation, a nutmeg factory, and a rum distillery. Learn how nutmeg is prepared for export and how rum is made After touring the island, dive in the warm waters visiting all the popular dive sites. Interesting wrecks and sea life are encountered from small worms to sharks. Exploring Grenada gives us an interesting view of this Caribbean island.

DVD. Sports Safaris. 30 Minutes. The most unforgettable horseback riding adventure ever takes you deep into the jungle to see remnants of the ancient Polynesians, including sites of ritualistic sacrifice and cannibalism. Also, the scuba diving on these alluring islands near Tahiti is unforgettable.

DVD. The Compulsive Traveler. 30 Minutes. In Magical Dive Sites, The Compulsive Traveler is pulled in a whole new direction: down, down, down. Diving is now his new passion and he cavorts in three magical dive destinations in the Caribbean. There are many reasons why they call the Cayman Islands a divers dream: this is an entire nation dedicated to both banking and diving! Everything there is absolute: the visibility, the abundance of sea life and the drama of its underwater walls. At least 2 plane rides are necessary to find truly virgin reefs. The remote St Vincent and the Grenadines is such a place and home to a unique type of diving called “muck diving” which reveals the most amazing sea critters. Several of them have not yet been classified! Hurry before they get into every biology book. The unspoiled Tobago, because of its Atlantic currents meeting the Caribbean is known for the best and fastest drift diving. Flying underwater is a whole different kind of sport here. Sort of like skydiving but sideways. Strange and terrific to be tumbling through the water while fish life stares motionless. If you are totally addicted to travel, the only cure is MORE travel! The Compulsive Traveler is undeniably hooked! Follow him around the world as he shows us the worldâs Greatest Ports, Magical Dive Sites and the most Romantic Spots. Go on a Hemingway Adventure, a Shopping Spree, a Culinary, a Spiritual and an Anthropological Journey. Travel to the Hottest Cities and most Festive Locations, traverse the High Seas and explore Weird America.

DVD. Passport to Adventure On a sleek, 64 foot sloop hosts Mark Jennings &Julie Conover get a feel for life on the open sea and a taste of the exotic West Indies. On the island of St. Lucia, one of the Caribbean's most spectacular hideaways lies nestled in the jungle covered hillside of the island's trademark pitons. These striking peaks tower over a smoldering caldera, where mineral rich water boils to the earths surface. After a short flight south, Mark &Julie begin their windward adventure, sailing north to idyllic snorkeling and diving in the Tobago Keys then on to the mist shrouded rim of an active volcano on Saint Vincent.. On the island of Mustique, they ride horses on the beach before setting sail for a historic whaling port on the island of Bequai. From learning to handle the helm and sails to enjoying the nightly sunset spectacle, Mark &Julie uncover the mystique that surrounds the life of those adventurous few who see the world from their floating home.

DVD. Island Hoppers. 25 Minutes. St Croix is one of three U.S. Virgin Islands. The Island Hoppers crew checks out local historical highlights such as the Governor's Mansion, Whim Plantation, and the St George Botanical Gardens. Along the way they find epic surf at a secret point break and many other spots around the island. St Croix also has a vibrant music scene where they meet Eddie Russel and his Latin Jazz Band.

6-Volume Set on four DVD discs. Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands Explore Old San Juan and hike through a lush rain forest. Visit a sugar plantation and snorkel near a coastal reef. Jamaica, Miami & the Bahamas Savor stunning waterfalls and lush blue lagoons. Marvel at Miami's Art Deco facelift, then explore a turbulent history of buccaneers and bootleggers. Martinique, St. Kitts & Antigua Hike near the Caribbean's answer to Pompeii, Mount Pelee, then climb aboard the Jolly Roger, a 108-foot pirate ship. Cuernavaca & Oaxaca Soak in the sun on dazzling Pacific beaches, then visit Mexico's silver capital, Taxco. Join surfers as they brave the waters at Puerto Escondido. Merida, Cancun & Belize Discover ancient Maya and Toltec pyramids. Tread carefully into a crocodile zoo, then snorkel out to see some relatively harmless sharks. Mexico City & Guadalajara Go shopping in the posh Zona Rosa and sail away on one of Xochimilco's famous canal boats. Marvel at Guadalajara's architecture, then visit a tequila factory.

Kitts, Antigua, U.S. Virgin Islands - Travel Video. DVD. 1 Hour and 18 Minutes. Savor the French ambiance of Martinique and hike the ruins of St. Pierre. Traverse the island to discover its uniquely Dutch influence. Voyage to breathtaking St. Kitts and explore the fortress atop Brimstone Hill. Follow Antigua's Jolly Roger to Nelson's Dockyard, and then continue to the lively Port Charlotte Amalie in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Treasure both the wilderness and beaches of St. John, St. Thomas and St. Croix.

DVD. Sports Safaris. 30 Minutes. The Carribbean islands are revered by scuba divers as one of the top ten diving locations in the world.Those who explore these depths will find a stunning array of underwater creatures. Visitors can take a kayak trip to a deserted island a few minutes up the coast or try windsurfing in the warm waters. A bicycle tour is a perfect way to see the sights of this tiny island.

Travel Video. DVD. Extravaganza. The Royal Caribbean's gigantic cruise ship, Voyager Of The Seas, is a technical wonder of modern times and also the largest ocean-going cruise ship in the world, a floating hotel that accommodates 5,000 passengers. The pulsating heart of the ship is the 120 metre long Royal Promenade, a replica of London's Burlington Arcade, which boasts a splendid variety of shops and on decks 11 and 12, the popular Fitness Centre is the largest on the seven seas. Particularly fascinating is the successful integration of three restaurants on three decks, an idea copied from the interior of the Paris Opera House. But the most unexpected attraction is an Ice Rink, that is also used for International Ice Revues, and the enormous atrium with all of its glittering structures of chrome and glass is like a futuristic work of art. There's even a casino which features Black Jack, roulette, dice, video poker and one-armed bandits and where those who are really lucky, may even win back the cost of their holiday! A Sunday afternoon cruise on the river was never like this!

DVD. Modern Times Wonders The Royal Caribbean's gigantic cruise ship, Voyager of the Seas, is a technical wonder of modern times and also the largest ocean-going cruise ship in the world, a floating hotel that accommodates 5,000 passengers. The pulsating heart of the ship is the 120 metre long Royal Promenade, a replica of London's Burlington Arcade, which boasts a splendid variety of shops and on decks 11 and 12, the popular Fitness Centre is the largest on the seven seas. Particularly fascinating is the successful integration of three restaurants on three decks, an idea copied from the interior of the Paris Opera House. But the most unexpected attraction is an Ice Rink that is also used for International Ice Revues. And the enormous atrium with all of its glittering structures of chrome and glass is like a futuristic work of art. There's even a casino which features Black Jack, roulette, dice, video poker and one-armed bandits and where those who are really lucky may even win back the cost of their holiday! A Sunday afternoon cruise on the river was never like this!

Lucia, St. Vincent, and Grenada - Travel Video. VHS/NTSC. AAA. The Windward Islands - St. Lucia, St. Vincent, and Grenada - nature's priceless pearls of the West Indies. Marvel at the pristine waters surrounding St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenada. There you will find your own private islnd paradise. Experience Spice Island, Grenada's heavenly garden on Earth, complete with secluded beaches and quaint old towns. With breathtaking views and informative narration, enjoy this video escape to a world of tranquil beauty. Once visited, you may wish never to return home. 60 minutes.