Puerto Rico

DVD. The Seasoned Traveler. 30 Minutes. It's a Commonwealth and part of the United States. Some would like Puerto Rico to become the 51st state, while others want it to declare its independence. Residents seem to prefer things just as they are and Americans will enjoy visiting the island, not just for its beauty but because you don't need a passport to enter and exit and there's no limit on the amount of products people can buy and bring home. We'll take you from the east of Puerto Rico to the west and show you its striking sights. We explore Old San Juan, with its narrow streets, charming old buildings and Spanish fortifications. Other highlights include Arecibo Observatory, Rio Camuy Cave Park, and the rugged Sierra de Luquillo, site of the Caribbean National Forest. George Bauer, the Traveler, is a radio and television journalist with 30 years of experience. He's been a reporter and anchor on local stations and national networks in the United States and Great Britain. Now he has decided to change course and give in to a nagging desire--to travel and tell others about exciting places across the globe. The Seasoned Traveler is a unique series created especially for today's over-50 explorer. Award-winning broadcast journalist and travel aficionado George Bauer presents destinations and useful travel tips in a style that is informative, fast-paced and fun. The series caters to both the active explorer and the traveler who prefers a more relaxed pace.

DVD. Island Hoppers. 25 Minutes. Puerto Rico is the top spot for surf in the Caribbean due to it's unique position for trade swells and off shore winds. The Island Hopper's crew meets the surf crew at Jobos and explores the many breaks of Aguadilla. Natural highlights include the vast Caves at Camuy, and a tree that is rumored to be a thousand years old. Pro Surfer and Taino Indian, Anthony Luciano introduces us to the art of "Bomba" music, a traditional dance where the percussion follows the lead of the dancer.

DVD. 1 Hours and 21 Minutes. In Miami, tour the Art Deco district and Visca ya, a mansion bridging the centuries. Explore a pirate museum further south in the Bahamas, before lodging in luxury. Travel with host Shari Belafonte to Jamaica and admire the diverse native artworks of Harmony Hall. Swim in the beautiful lagoon of Port Antonio. In Puerto Rico, tour the El Morro fortress and Old San Juan. View the collection at the Ponce Museum of Art.

VHS/NTSC. Questar Video U.S. Virgin Islands Shari shows you around the lively port Charlotte Amalie and historic Fort Christian, then takes you aboard a sleek Atlantis submarine. From there, you watch the sea's teeming marine life without ever getting wet! In St. John you hike through a lush, untouched tropical wilderness and comb beautiful, tranquil beaches. You snorkel along the underwater trails near Buck Island and, on the subdued island of St. Croix, explore a restored sugar plantation. Puerto Rico Shari first takes you first to the imposing El Morro fortress, then along the cobbled streets of Old San Juan. You can then golf your cares away before venturing into the lush El Yunque rainforest. Next, you see the most extensive art collection in the Caribbean when you visit the Ponce Museum of Art. After discovering the Hacienda Buena Vista, a restored coffee plantation, you close the day watching the beautiful Caribbean sunset.

DVD. Globe Trekker. 60 Minutes. THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO PUERTO RICO! Roving Globe Trekker host Zay Harding ventures to the heart of the Caribbean and discovers sun-kissed beaches, dramatic mountains, a rich colonial history, and great music. Welcome to the island of Puerto Rico! Join Zay on an incredible adventure to the "island of enchantment." Beginning in Puerto Rico’s capital San Juan, learn about the 16th century Spanish conquest, sample the vibrant nightlife and try the national drink, Piña Colada. In the east, Zay visits the El Yunque National Forest, home of the endangered Puerto Rican Parrot and visits a breeding project to help save them. On the small island of Vieques, he admires the beautiful coastline on horseback, before heading west to Camuy River Caves National Park to explore its impressive sinkholes and caves. In Arecibo, Zay checks out the world’s largest radio telescope, then samples the world famous coffee in Maricao, before finishing up at the annual festival of the indigenous islanders in Jayuya.