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DVD. 170 Minutes. Set sail in search of unique places and peoples. Take a dream cruise around the world's most dramatic coastlines to more than twenty countries, islands, and other dramatically varied locations. Unforgettable histories, mysteries and excitement await as you visit at your leisure majestic, romantic, and exotic lands that continue to fire the imaginations of seafarers and world travelers. Experience a kaleidoscope of different cultures, savor timeless pleasures and meet the locals. These three magnificent programs make up this DVD: Majestic Americas - The stunning landscapes of Nova Scotia and Cape Breton The sunny beaches, lush forests and volcanic mountains of the Caribbean The Mayan ruins of Guatemala The Panama Canal The "eighth wonder of the world" Big Sur's spectacular coastline Alaska's untamed wilderness Romantic Europe - Norway's beautiful fjords and bustling colorful ports Scotland's legendary lochs and haunting glens The Rhine's magical castles and medieval cities France's glittering Loire and Rhone rivers Lisbon, city of contrasts; Gibraltar's hidden caves Greece's volcanic beaches The Nile, the sacred river of Egypt Exotic Islands - Chile's wild coast of Tierra del Fuego and legendary pampas; Easter Island's mysterious Rapa Nui statues Tahiti's pristine paradise New Zealand's towering mountains, green forests, and vibrant cities Australia's lush rainforests and harsh outback Fiji's emerald seas and quaint villages Hawaii's awesome surf

DVD. 100 Minutes. Travel to twelve ports of call in the rich and beautiful north, a part of Europe that travelers often overlook. Your itinerary includes Norway's Bergen, where quaint, colorful buildings from the 18th and 19th Centuries line narrow streets; festive Copenhagen, where famed Tivoli Gardens amusement park is a living fairy tale; Poland's Gdansk, where daring workers' strikes helped bring down Communism; sophisticated Helsinki, one of the first planned municipalities in Europe; cosmopolitan Oslo, where most candid and controversial sculptures depict the human life cycle--outdoors; Iceland's Reykjavik, where Viking settlers established the world's first parliament in 930; Germany's Rostock, which still conveys a charmingly medieval personality; imperial St. Petersburg, where complex history mixes high culture and cutthroat politics; Norway's Stavanger, an oil center with an old town of cobblestone walkways and whitewashed buildings; breathtaking Stockholm, whose green spaces and waterways account for sixty percent of the city's size; Estonia's Tallinn, where strategic location on the Baltic Sea has enticed many invaders; and charming Trondheim, Norway's first capital. Enjoy a fresh and enchanting approach to Europe. Extra Feature: Top 10 Attractions - You can inspect a 1,000 year-old Viking ship in Oslo. Watch czarist leaders and their families return to life in St. Petersburg. And go swimming outdoors in Iceland--in Reykjavik's geothermally heated Blue Lagoon. This program puts those things and others on your "must-do" list.

DVD. 1 Hour 56 Minutes. This breathtakingly photographed and information-packed program brings home all the history, culture, and grand attractions Western Europe has to offer. Your ports of call include Amsterdam, bursting with exciting surprises beyond images of wooden shoes and colorful tulips; Belgium, with its magnificent cathedrals and incomparable works of art; Bilbao, where the heart of old Europe joins the spirit of the 21st Century; Bordeaux, synonymous with the world's finest wines; Cadiz and Seville, dazzling cities pulsating with romance; Casablanca, city of exotic mystery, and gateway to other fascinating locales; Hamburg and Berlin, Germany's cosmopolitan cultural showcases; Lisbon, an intriguing city of multifaceted appeal; London, with its pomp and pageantry; Normandy Coast, with its enchanting seaside villages and countryside; Paris, incomparable City of Light; and Vigo/La Coruna, the port cities with a fierce independence, unique language and profound spirituality. Extra Feature: Top ten attractions.

DVD. 1 Hour 48 Minutes. The Mediterranean has been called the "crucible of Western civilization," and you will soon see why in this grand tour of twelve of its most wondrous ports. Going well beyond the typical travelogue's focus of interesting things to see and do, this program cruises the rich culture and fascinating history of each stop as it gives you vivid insight into great Mediterranean ports and their unique contributions to the development of the West. Your itinerary includes legendary Athens, whose ancient--but enduring--values gave use to stunning architectural forms; Barcelona, with its long history of innovative art and independent politics; Dubrovnik, the mystical and medieval city behind walls; Florence, the great center for Renaissance masterworks, including Michelangelo's magnificent David; the rich and glamorous French Riviera, the home of the Cannes Film Festival; coveted Gibraltar, the fortress-like peninsula that inspired the expression "rock of Gibraltar"; Istanbul, the Turkish city that sits at the cultural crossroads between East and West; seaside resort Kusadasi, which lies near the site where Virgin Mary is said to have spent her last days; sunny Malta, a tiny island that once served as Europe's last line of defense against Muslim invasion; lively Naples and charming Sorrento, near the legendary city of Pompeii; eternal Rome, whose storied history of empire and architecture intersect at such places as the ancient Colosseum; Venice, whose main street is a waterway that drifts past opulent palaces and other royal architecture. Whether you are a real-world globetrotter, or just an armchair traveler, you will love this timeless trip through the grand Mediterranean. Extra Feature: Top ten attractions.

DVD. SeaVid. 180 Minutes. THE MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE EXPERIENCE DVD Relive the splendor and excitment of your cruise to Mediterranean with this beautifully produced interactive DVD. You'll see highlights of the regions most popular destinations presented in an interactive format, allowing you to watch individual videos in any order you like. This is the perfect keepsake from your unforgetable cruise vacation - a video memory you'll enjoy sharing with friends and family alike.

DVD. 1 Hour 33 Minutes. Ethereal and timeless, Greece is one of the world's most alluring travel destinations. From Athens to Zakynthos, and from ancient relics to sun-kissed beaches, this breathtakingly photographed and information-packed program brings home all the historic sights and grand attractions Greece has to offer. Your ports of call include Athens, whose modern landscape is a living tribute to its ancient past; Corfu, a captivating part of Greece's travel pantheon; Crete, with its extensive ruins and spectacular scenic beauty; Olympia, birthplace of the Olympics; Lesvos, the jewel of the Aegean Sea; cosmopolitan Mykonos and hauntingly historic Delos; Patmos, the legendary hideout of Greek hero Orestes; Rhodes, scenically diverse and historically rich; Santorini, with its black sand beaches; Thessaloniki, the uniquely individual city; Volos, the thriving portal to mainland Greece and the marvels of Meteora; and Zakynthos, the flower of the Orient. Extra Feature: Top ten attractions

DVD. 1 Hour 40 Minutes. With their spectacular scenery, rich histories and charming towns, New England and Canada have an allure few visitors can resist. Your ports of call include Bar Harbor, Maine's seaside village with a mystique all its own; Boston, with its robust history and heritage; Charlottetown, the island cradle of Canada's statehood; Halifax, center of rich traditions and brimming with colorful parks and gardens; Martha's Vineyard, one of New England's most desirable enclaves; Montreal, offering museums, sports venues and exemplary restaurants; Newfoundland, with its rich traditions of Irish and English cultures and incomparable natural beauty; Newport, with its gilded age opulence; picturesque Portland, whose inviting small-town charms welcome visitors with a wealth of wonderful things to see and do; Quebec City, the Paris of North America; Saint John, Canada's oldest incorporated city; and Sydney, defined by its scenic surroundings and Scottish heritage. Extra Feature: ?Top ten attractions.

DVD. 88 Minutes. Roam the dramatic and beautiful wilderness, climb the remote and rugged mountains and glaciers, and get close to rare and wonderful wildlife. Your itinerary includes densely forested Ketchikan, with its colorful, mysterious totem poles created by early natives; mountainous Sitka, once the capital of Russian Alaska; pristine Juneau, the only state capital unreachable by car; raucous Skagway, the jumping-off point for prospectors in the Klondike's great Gold Rush; charming Haines, home to the world's largest concentration of bald eagles; remote Seward, where stunning Kenai Fjords National Park went largely unexplored until the 1960s; complex Anchorage, a bustling metropolis surrounded by vast wilderness; untouched Denali, home to the first people to cross the Bering Strait from Siberia; indomitable Valdez, which overcame both the Exxon oil spill and the massive earthquake of 1964; fish-rich Homer, with its artist colony aptly named Pioneer Avenue; lush Kodiak, Alaska's largest island and longtime home to Eskimos; and historic Fairbanks, an adventurer's city lying just 200 miles south of the Artic Circle. Extra Features: Top 10 Attractions - Lead a sled-dog team. Walk on glacial ice. Approach grouchy bears snacking on salmon. Can an average person really do all these things? This program suggests ten activities to help make your Alaskan trip an experience of a lifetime. Grandeur of the Glaciers - They move under their own power, crush or reshape everything in their path, and sometimes give birth to entire ecosystems. This extra feature takes a cold, hard look at these massive and magnificent ice forms.

DVD. 87 Minutes. This spectacular cruise takes you to six islands in both Hawaii and French Polynesia. You will comb powdery white-and-black-sand beaches, hike through lush forests, approach once-mighty volcanoes, and witness waterborne adventures of every kind. You will also experience the unexpected: probing the culture and history that makes each island--and its' people--so unique. Your itinerary includes "Big Island" Hawaii, where Volcanoes National Park includes the still spewing Kilauea; "Garden Isle" Kauai, where lushness provided atmosphere to the films "South Pacific" and "Jurassic Park;" village-like Lanai, which once served as a big pineapple plantation; beautiful Maui, where historic town of Lahaina was an Hawaiian king's capital; peaceful Molokai, the island where the king banished victims of leprosy in the 19th Century; cosmopolitan Oahu, which includes the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor and illustrious Waikiki Beach; French Polynesia's Bora Bora where a crystal-blue, marine life-rich lagoon seizes the imagination; traditional Huahine, where--according to legend--residents descended from the marriage of an eel and a lovely maiden; mountainous Moorea, the stunning place on which James Michener may have based his "Bali Hai;" spiritual Raiatea, the religious, political, and cultural center of ancient Polynesia; picture-perfect Rangiroa; and romantic Tahiti, where flowing, pulsating Polynesian dance is still king--and queen. Extra Feature: Top 10 Attractions - Ever dream of swimming with the sharks? You can do exactly that in Bora Bora, floating just a few feet away from where guides are feeding hungry reef sharks. Along with visiting the 3500-foot deep Waimea Canyon on Kauai and jumping on a surfboard at Waikiki Beach on Oahu, it comes highly recommended to anyone who plans a cruise to these dramatic islands.

DVD. 1 Hour 40 Minutes. With their spectacular scenery, rich histories and charming towns, New England and Canada have an allure few visitors can resist. Your ports of call include Bar Harbor, Maine's seaside village with a mystique all its own; Boston, with its robust history and heritage; Charlottetown, the island cradle of Canada's statehood; Halifax, center of rich traditions and brimming with colorful parks and gardens; Martha's Vineyard, one of New England's most desirable enclaves; Montreal, offering museums, sports venues and exemplary restaurants; Newfoundland, with its rich traditions of Irish and English cultures and incomparable natural beauty; Newport, with its gilded age opulence; picturesque Portland, whose inviting small-town charms welcome visitors with a wealth of wonderful things to see and do; Quebec City, the Paris of North America; Saint John, Canada's oldest incorporated city; and Sydney, defined by its scenic surroundings and Scottish heritage. Extra Feature: ?Top ten attractions.

DVD. 102 Minutes. This cruise explores island culture and history, giving you a vivid sense of what makes each place unique. Your itinerary includes British-influenced Antigua and its beach for every day day of the year; Barbados, with its subterranean wonderland, Harrison's cave; picturesque Bermuda, once the object of animosity between America and Britain; lush Dominica, where traces of the native Carib culture still remain; Key West, the laid back place that songwriter Jimmy Buffett calls "Margaritaville;" Nassau, "the jewel of the Bahamas" and one-time home of Blackbeard and other pirates; San Juan, with its Spanish architecture and old-world charm; St. Kitts and Nevis, where Brimstone Hill Fortress was the site of more French-British battles than any other in history; French-influenced St. Lucia, home of the world's only "drive-in volcano;" St. Maarten, where French and Dutch cultures clash and bend; once-Danish St. Thomas, home of Magen's Bay, one of the world's ten most stunning beaches; and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, where pristine waters attract divers searching for sunken treasure. Extra Features: Top 10 Attractions - Imagine kissing a dolphin in Nassau, taking a submarine ride in St. Thomas, or walking the plank of the Jolly Roger in Antigua. They are all experiences to die for, part of a lighthearted "must-do" list for any Eastern Caribbean cruise. Above and Below the Caribbean - Is it true that the Caribs were cannibals who found British flesh too bland? If Calypso is the beat of the Caribbean, where do we put Reggae? Full of fascinating facts and stories, this feature enriches your view of a captivating region.

DVD. 1 Hour 33 Minutes. This cruise takes you to the white-sand beaches, lush landscapes, and seaborne adventure opportunities associated with each island. It also explores island culture and history, giving you a vivid sense of what makes each place unique. Your itinerary includes rugged Aruba, where Frenchman's Pass marks were natives repelled a French invasion; Belize, with its quaint and colorful Dutch-style architecture; Cancun, which boasts ancient ruins and ultramodern development; Cozumel, reborn in the 1960s when Jacques Cousteau discovered its dramatic reef; Dutch-influenced Curacao, where Fort Amsterdam was attacked by William Bligh of "Mutiny on the Bounty" fame; Grand Cayman, where turquoise waters hold 300 intriguing shipwrecks; scenic Grenada, whose flirtation with Marxism once put it at odds with the U.S.; Jamaica's Montego Bay, a land of mighty rivers and sweet rhythms; beautiful Ocho Rios, with surroundings filmmakers love to shoot; Honduras' fantastic Routan, with its placid eighty-two-degree waters; and Trinidad and Tobago, a tale of two islands--one electric and cosmopolitan and the other relaxed and gentle. Whatever brings you to this Caribbean cruise, rest assured, this is one trip you will never forget. Extra Feature: Top 10 Attractions - Would you climb a waterfall? Go underwater to feed stingrays? Transport yourself back to Mayan days? All that and more is offered in this trip.

DVD. On Tour. 26 Minutes. 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 complex that accommodates 5,000 passengers. The pulsating heart of the ship is the 120 metre long Royal Promenade, a replica 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. With stopovers in Haiti, Jamaica and Cozumel off the coast of Mexico, a Sunday afternoon cruise on the river was never like this!

DVD. 82 Minutes. In this cruise you will explore Mexico's warm waters and hot beaches; its lush, living landscapes; and its virtually unlimited opportunities for intrepid adventure. This program also probes Mexico's culture and history, giving you a vivid sense of what makes each locale--and its people--so unique. Your itinerary includes worldly Acapulco, a resort playground with a sometimes wild reputation; Cabo San Lucas, where Marlin Alley is traversed by 500-pound versions of the great fish; Cancun, which boasts ancient ruins and ultramodern development; Cozumel, reborn in the 1960s when Jacques Cousteau discovered its dramatic reef; beautiful Huatulco, where the most notorious pirates once called home; La Paz, the oasis-like capital of rugged Baja California; Loreto, with its lively air of Spanish colonial history; Manzanillo, a Pacific port with boatloads of culture; Mazatlan, where rocky seaside ledges invite Mexico's brave cliff divers; Puerto Vallerta, made famous when Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton brought their torrid love affair to town during the 1960s; Santa Rosalia, which boasts a metal church designed by the creator of the Eiffel Tower; and Zihuatanejo, a quaint fishing village that dates back to 3,000 B.C. Extra Feature: Top 10 Attractions - Director John Huston fell in love with Puerto Vallarta while filming "Night of the Iguana," and later built a private hideaway at Las Caletas. This program includes visiting that locale, snorkeling with sea lions in the Sea of Cortez, and exploring Mayan and Aztec ruins among the things you should--even must--do.

DVD. 1 Hour 25 Minutes. Some of the world's most popular vacation destinations beckon in this breathtaking guide to the Panama Canal. Just the mention of their enchanting names is enough to make travelers dream of diverse landscapes, unique wildlife, colonial charms, and contemporary vitality. Your ports of call include Cartagena, with its fortress ruins, stunning architecture, pristine beaches, and warm tropical climate; Isla Margarita, the sparkling island jewel brimming with the rich history of Venezuela and Colonial Spain; La Guaria, port city for Venezuela's vibrant and cosmopolitan capital of Caracas; Limon, gateway to Costa Rica's interior wilderness; Martinique, the "pearl of the West Indies"; Panama, with its travel treasures tucked into the jungle landscapes; Puerto Quetzal, gateway to beautiful Mayan wonder; Puntarenas, where shadowy rain forests and active volcanoes cast an exotic spell; St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands; San Andres, haven for vacationers and pirates; San Blas, offering a window on an ancient sequestered society; and San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua's premier volcanic venue. Extra Feature: Top ten attractions.

DVD. 1 Hour 33 Minutes. This breathtakingly photographed and information-packed program brings home all the history, culture, and grand attractions South America has to offer. Your ports of call include Arica, the "City of Eternal Spring"; Buenos Aires, South America's most sophisticated city; Coquimbo, a refuge to relax in and explore, nestled among the coastal hills of Chile; Montevideo, Uruguay's capital city filled with ornate architecture and gracious charm; Port Stanley, the Falkland Islands' fascinating capital city; Puerto Chacabuco, Chile's remote and pristine "green desert"; Puerto Madryn, Argentina's gateway to some of the world's wildlife treasures; Puerto Montt, Chile's inviting and picturesque fishing village; Punta Arenas, with its fascinating mix of cultures; Rio de Janeiro, where dancing, drinking and beach-going are a way of life; Santiago and Valparaiso, offering the opportunity to get to know the fascinating faces of Chile and Latin America; and Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the world, with its awe-inspiring natural beauty. Extra Feature: Top ten attractions.

Petersburg to Moscow on the Volga & Neva - Travel Video. DVD. Client Denn Digital Camera. 85 Minutes. Experience a spectacular voyage through the heart of Russia. We will travel the scenic and historic Russian waterways, along the Neva, across two of Europe's largest lakes, Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega, down the Volga-Baltic Waterway through river lockages, and on the historic Volga. St.Petersburg holds the fascination of a time past. Created by Peter the Great to be his "window on Europe,", it is considered to be the cultural heart of modern Russia. Cruise the canals around the Church on Spilled Blood and visit Peterhof and its spectacular fountains. Visits to small towns and the enchanting Golden Ring cities of Yaroslavl, Kostroma and Uglich provide unique opportunities to delve into Russian culture. In Yaroslavl we will visit the Savior Monastery and Church of Elijah the Prophet. See local handcrafts in Kostroma. In Kitzhi we'll explore the exciting Museum of Wooden Architecture. In picturesque Uglich the Cathedral of the Transfiguration is a reverent and historic stop. We will join a Russian family home for breakfast, as well. At the small farming town of Goritsy is the Assumption Monastery of St.Cyril on the White Lake. Moscow brings a chance to experience the grandeur of Red Square and the Kremlin. It is a city of contrasta, with modern skyscrapers alongside ancient monnasteries. Beautiful churches and historic buildings are being restored to their former glory. The changing economy is bustling and offers exciting shops and street markets to explore. Witness the pageantry of the changing of the guard in Red Square. Marvel at the famous upscale GUM Department Store.

DVD. A Doug Jones Travelog. 90 Minutes. A grand 47 day journey on the legendary QE2- 14 exotic destinations - Sydney - Melbourne - Perth - Bali - Brunei - Manila - Hong Kong - Xian- Beijing - Tokyo - Nagoya - Ho Chi Minh City - Singapore - Bangkok. In 1969 the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 was launched as the third of the Cunard Queens. She was the first ship ever built to serve as both a Trans-Atlantic liner and a cruise ship. The QE2 has been around the world 30 times. She has logged more miles and carried more passengers than any ship in history. She is a true legend, the grande dame of ocean liners and the last ship of her kind on earth. The film begins in Sydney, Australia. The QE2 sails from Sydney on to Melbourne and Perth before heading to Bali. From Bali the ship continues to the exotic island nation of Brunei. From Brunei, QE2 sails to Manila and the Philippines. Then the ship makes its way to Hong Kong, where we travel overland to Xian and Beijing. The next stop on the Orient cruise is Tokyo and the wonders of Japan. Then QE2 heads back to the South stopping in Vietnam, Singapore and Thailand. The film gives a glimpse of life in some of the most interesting travel destinations of the world. Sights ranging from the Sydney Harbor Bridge to the Great Wall of China, and experiences ranging from Balinese dancers in Indonesia to crocodile wrestlers in Thailand are all part of the film. And all of this takes place from the gangway of the most legendary liners of all time, the QE2. Join Doug Jones onboard his favorite ship as you travel the Orient aboard the one and only QE2.

DVD. 90 Minutes. An incomparable cruise experience awaits aboard the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2, the Grande Dame of ocean liners, and the last ship of her kind on Earth! Your once in a lifetime itinerary includes: Sydney - Australia, where you can have your picture taken with one of the world's most beloved creatures, the koala. Brunei - Where visitors are so rare, that the police must warn local drivers to watch out for tourists! Beijing - Beijing's Forbidden City, which has survivided wars, earthquakes and fires to remain the grandest symbol of a fallen empire. Bangkok - Where a quaint miniature train will transport you to an astonishing crocodile farm. Extra Features: The history of the Cunard Line The captain's party Inside the control room Inland to Xian Fun onboard the QE2 The gallery

DVD. 100 Minutes. It is the age-old question that has plagued every traveler: what destinations and activities are not to be missed? Relax! Whether you are dreaming about your first cruise or planning your next one, this mesmerizing program is a definitive countdown of the top ten things to see and do on twelve world cruises that explore the following parts of the world: Alaska, Eastern and Western Caribbean, Northern and Western Europe, Greece, Hawaii and Tahiti, Mexico, the Mediterranean, New Cruise and Canada, the Panama Canal, and South America. Just picture yourself: Walking the plank on Caribbean party boats Shopping for keepsakes in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar Discovering secluded coves in Greece Savoring lobster and fresh-baked blueberry pie in Bar Harbor, Maine Snorkeling translucent waters in Martinique Exploring Holland's picturesque windmills These, along with more than 100 other fascinating and fun activities and attractions, await you in Ship to Shore. It is the one DVD to see before you board.