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7DY-DVD-101 - Egypt is a land of monumental temples, gigantic pyramids, the River Nile and the mysterious Sphinx:  5000 years of history.Founded by Alexander The Great in 332 B.C., the city of Alexandria is located in the Nile Delta and it was here that Caesar and Mark Anthony fell under Cleopatra's spell.  Cairo is Africa's largest city and the heart of the Arab world, extreme poverty living next to opulent wealth, and modern, Western boutiques next to ancient souks.  The Cairo Museum is home to the most extensive collection of Egyptian antiquities, including the golden mask and tomb of Tutankamun.Towering above almost any other human achievement are the impressive three pyramids of Gisa.  The Cheops Pyramid, the world's largest single construction, took four hundred thousand workers twenty years to build.  It weighs as much as all the cathedrals in Europe put together and spans an area of 53,000 square metres - the height of a fifty storey skyscraper.In the middle of today's modern city of Luxor, known as the 'Capital City Of The Pharaohs', the Luxor Temple stretches along the eastern banks of the Nile and, not far away, the temple complex of Karnak and the Amun Temple.67 kilometres from Luxor, on the western bank of the Nile, lies the Temple Of  Dendera, the most important place of worship for the love goddess, HATHOR,  whose heavenly appearance was portrayed by the body of a cow. At Aswan, the landscape of the Nile is enchanting, but it is the stone temples of Abu Simbel that take one back to ancient Egypt, land of the Pharaohs, and archaeological paradise.
7 Days Egypt
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7DY-DVD-111 - Tunisa is a North African city with a long history.  After the Hasfides and Osmans, the Spanish Moors came but then had to give way to French colonial rule until present day Independence.  In the old town, there are more than 700 historic monuments  which include 200 palaces, a colourful variety of buildings and numerous mosques.Among shoreline lava rock is the entrance to the Ghar El-Kebir, a collection of sandstone grottos.  During Roman times, thousands of slaves were forced to bring building material for Carthage and El Djem from subterranean shafts.In Sousse, the simple fort of Ribat is probably the oldest Islamic building in North Africa, in which Muslim soldiers lived in monastery-like isolation and in the town's Archaeological Museum there is a fantastic range of mosaics, predominantly from Punic and Roman excavations. Gabes is an oasis town which overflows with luxuriant floral splendour.  By horse and carriage visitors can travel through one of the most beautiful maritime oases in Tunisia where, under 500,000 date palms, tobacco, henna, pumpkins, apricots and bananas thrive.The focal point of important caravan routes and trading centre for goods from Libya and Black Africa, Medenine is a very charming and lively city.  Its reinforced honeycomb-shaped caves were the extraordinary-looking buildings that many will recall from the film 'Star Wars'.The Sahara is the largest desert on earth, with different landscapes such as rock deserts, salt deserts and serene oases.  Kebili is located on the edge of a huge salt lake and is a typical desert village with a green oasis and Artesian springs which provide water for its fruit and vegetable gardens.  Nefta is also a green paradise in the desert,  an oasis town that boasts no less than 152 Artesian wells.  Dougga contains Tunisia's most important ruins which nestle in the hills among shimmering olive trees and poppy fields.  Endless deserts and fertile oases, busy towns and isolated mountain regions, Roman temples and Muslim mosques:   Tunisia is tempting!
7 Days TUNISIA
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7DY-DVD-144 - Iceland is an island born of fire and ice with white glaciers, black beaches and green meadows:  a land of geysers, waterfalls and volcanoes. Reykjavik is set amid a fascinating landscape, a metropolis on the outermost edge of civilisation and the world's northernmost capital city.A little outside the city is an attraction that is a meeting place for one and all, The Blue Lagoon, the largest bath tub in the world!  The mineral water it contains has a temperature of forty degrees centigrade and the milky-blue pool has been proven to possess beneficial healing qualities.Southeast of The Blue Lagoon is Hveragerdi that is set within an idyllic valley. Due to its protected location and numerous thermal springs, in 1929 a garden city originated there and within its many greenhouses grow vegetables, Pingvellir Plains, once the location of ancient gatherings fruit and exotic flowers.Amid the historic and where justice was administered, is the Öxararfoss Waterfall, the island's oldest Man made device that was used to supply the region with drinking water.  On the southern tip of Iceland is the small village of Skogar.  The interior of the houses are comfortably furnished and the privately owned Homeland Museum gives a good insight into the daily life of bygone times.  Large stones support the wooden sides of the houses, the roofs and remaining walls of which are protected by grass-covered earth.In this area is one of the island's most gigantic and highest waterfalls, Skogafoss, that rages sixty metres into the depths below.  The mist above the water cloaks the sight of this mighty natural wonder whose water thunders down across the cliffs of the ancient shoreline with awesome power.Iceland is a fascinating world of water, fire and ice and full of breathtaking beauty and overwhelming contrast.  It is one of the last natural paradises on Earth.
7 Days ICELAND
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7DY-DVD-148 - Rajasthan, Land Of Kings and one of the most unique and colourful provinces in northern India on the border with Pakistan.  The barren desert landscape was once the home of the Rajputes that ruled over the land for more than a thousand years.  Our journey begins in Agra.  Situated on the border with Rajasthan this imposing metropolis of the Moguln monarchs is an ideal starting point.  The palace city, the Red Fortress, was three generations in construction.  A two and a half kilometre long wall with many bastions surrounds a spacious inner courtyard and numerous palace buildings.  Although artistic stone masonry decorates a number of red sandstone arcades, most of the buildings are of marble.  The ruling monarch and his royal household once held official events in the public audience hall, the seventy metre long, Diwan-I-Am.  The city on the Jamuna River is full of life.  Hustle and bustle are typical within the crowded streets of the former capital of the Mongul realm.  It is like a medieval city with market stalls and tiny workshops, narrow lanes, colourful shops and traditional buildings.  The Etimad-Ud-Doulah Mausoleum is a jewel of Mogul architecture.  Around ten kilometres north of Agra close to Sikandra is the large tomb of Emperor Akbar who was one of the wisest Mogul monarchs.  He ruled over the Indian Empire for almost half a century and was known to be extremely tolerant of religions other than his own.  The sleepy desert town of Mandawa captures the unique charm of this extraordinary region like no other.  Gravel roads and sandy lanes travel past old houses with romantic inner courtyards.  India's flair and diversity is very much alive here. The Land Of The Maharajas in all its splendour: Rajasthan is a living fairy-tale beneath the desert sky.
7 Days RAJASTHAN India
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7DY-DVD-163 - Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa and is located slightly south of the Equator.  Its large variety of nature is overwhelming and includes the Serengeti and Selous Nature  Reserves, the snow-covered Kilimanjaro and the spice island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean.  It is a country of superlatives that originated in 1964 as a result of the union of two independent countries, Tanganika and Zanzibar.  On the slopes of Meru and Kilimanjaro, coffee, maize, bananas and vegetables are grownand then offered for sale at various markets.  Due to its fertile volcanic soil the entire region has been used for agriculture since the middle of the nineteenth century by both the Arusha Massai and Meru tribes.  The Arusha National Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Africa and its green forests are a perfect playground for the countless monkeys that live there.  Around twenty million years ago its landscape was created due to volcanic activity and wonderful craters were formed as well as impressive volcanic cones.  The swampy forest on the slopes of the Rift Valley features more than thirty different varieties of tree, an impressive area that offers distant views across fascinating and untouched nature and for the many wealthy tourists who spend their money in the region there are various special locations that provide excellent accommodation.  The origins of the Selous Game Reserve date back to German colonial times at the beginning of the twentieth century.  Later, under British rule, they were united into a large protected area.  Tanzania is a natural paradise that is still known by only a few.  An exotic country and one that is still waiting to be explored!
7 Days TANZANIA
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EXT-DVD-11 - VOYAGER OF THE SEAS 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 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!
EXTRAVAGANZA Voyager Of...
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EXT-DVD-12 - LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, a grand metropolis of the gambling world, a mirage in the desert and with hotel casinos that are crowded day and night. There's the Luxor Hotel that was built at a cost of 400 million dollars and contains 2,526 rooms and an atrium that can accommodate nine jumbo jets. This is in stark contrast to the Excalibur Hotel that evokes King Arthur and his Round Table. Even the New York skyline is on full view and features Greenwich Village, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty -- and a screeching roller coaster ride above the residential quarters of New York! The exclusive Romanesque Caesar's Palace contains some of the finest and most elegant shops in the United States that epitomise the height of luxury, whereas the Mirage Hotel is set in a rocky landscape with waterfalls and lagoons and after sunset huge volcanoes erupt with a great rumbling and spew flames 30 metres into the air. No visit to Las Vegas is complete without a helicopter flight as its gives a full perspective of the fantastic ocean of flashing neon lights below and usually makes for the Stratosphere Tower and circles around it at breathtaking angles. Las Vegas...there's a lot more to it than this, including Treasure Island and regular battles between pirates and the English fleet. This city is like a huge multi-billion dollar film set where illusion and entertainment know no bounds.
EXTRAVAGANZA Las Vegas
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EXT-DVD-16 - RAJPUTANA Land Of Kings Almost no other region in India combines the glory of the past with the exotic nature of the terrain as impressively as Rajasthan. In recent years the full splendour of the palace hotels of the Rajputes has been fully revived. The City Palace has changed little over the past hundred years and part of the building is still used as a residence by the royal family. The Palace Of The Winds, Hawa Mahal, is the most popular tourist destination in Jaipur as it typifies the romantic Western notion of exotic India. The Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel is an ideal location from which to observe the region's birdlife. Surrounded by meadows and yet still only three kilometres from the historic centre of Bharatpur, the hotel has both a rural and urban ambience. To experience what it's like to be a king is to experience the Samode Palace, an award-winning hotel that has frequently been ranked among the top ten hotels in the world. The sheer unadulterated pleasure of spending a night in the Lake Palace Hotel in Udaipur does not come cheap. However, the breathtaking splendour of its seventy-seven rooms and seventeen suites is well worth the price tag! The exceptional palace hotels of the Rajputes along with all the incomparable charm and unique atmosphere of a golden epoch, take those who come here back to a time of supreme grandeur and superlative luxury.
EXTRAVAGANZA RAJPUTANA...
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EXT-DVD-19 - PALACE ON WHEELS - Five Star Train Journey In Wonderland - The North Indian metropolis of Delhi is the starting point of a fascinating journey through Rajasthan on board one of the most exciting and remarkable trains in the world, the train of the maharajas, the legendary Palace On Wheels. The first stop is Jaipur where the passengers are given a right royal reception that makes the illusion that each passenger is a member of a maharaja's family even more believable and also highlights the regal atmosphere of the journey. The famous Hawa Mahal, The Palace Of The Winds, is one of the most impressive examples of the extravagant lifestyle of the Rajputs and is one of the most photographed buildings in India. With around seven hundred thousand inhabitants Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and is often referred to as the City Of Light. The historic centre of the city is dominated by a huge structure, the Meherangarh Fort. Udaipur is one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in India and its history began with the conquest of Chittorgarh by Mughal Akhbar in 1568. The City Palace has frequently been extended since the end of the 16th century and it is now the largest palace in Rajasthan. To the west of Udaipur is the eighty hectare open-air Shilpgram Museum that provides a fascinating insight into India's traditional architecture and daily life. At first glance Agra is like any other major city in Northern India, full of exotic atmosphere and energy. But it is the home of the Taj Mahal, one of the most famous buildings in the world and a unique mausoleum that is the highlight of any journey to India. As a monument of infinite love Shah Jahan had this building created for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Delhi's Cantonement Railway Station is the final destination of this unique and fascinating journey through Rajasthan that has retraced the footsteps of the maharajahs thanks to the legendary Palace On Wheels, a true gem of India's railway history.
EXTRAVAGANZA PALACE ON...
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WW-DVD-SAS - Go wild and explore the world in one country! From deserts to jungles and everything in between, South Africa 's biodiversity is truly amazing for a nation its size. Not surprisingly, nine out of ten tourists come to experience the country's incredible wildlife and spectacular scenery. So come with us on a Safari from Kruger to the Kalahari and the Cape to Karoo.  Visit Namaqualand - "Garden of the Gods." Tour the verdant valleys of the Cape Winelands. Soar the heights of the Drakensburg - "Mountains of the Dragon." Chug along the "Garden Route" on the Outeniqua Choo-Choo. Stay at some of the loveliest and most unique resorts in the country. Encounter the "King of Beasts" in the "King of Parks" -- Kruger National Park. Ride an Ostrich in Outdshoorn - "Feather Capital of the World." Feel the rhythm and spirit of Swazi dancers. Explore the red sands of the Kalahari. Experience Cape Town from the clouds to the coast - and so much more!
South African Safari
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WTF-DVD-AK - ALASKA  Filmed and produced by Fran & Brooke Reidelberger  Scripted and narrated by Fran Reidelberger  In southeast Alaska, the towns and places visited include: Ketchikan, Petersburg, Sitka, Juneau, Haines, Skagway, Glacier Bay National Park, Chilkat RIver Eagle Preserve, Misty Fjords National Monument and a fly-in fishing camp.Features include:-- Scenes of Ketchikan, the Gateway City, with its "red light" district, plus totem carving and historic Totem Bight - --  a fly-in to a luxury fishing camp where record breaking Silver Salmon abound and brown bears are seen on nature walks - "Big Blue Canoes", the state-run ferry system that is the real highway for most people who live in the southeast Alaska - --  The Norwegian heritage of Petersburg and its commerical shrimp fishing industry - --  Sitka, rich in Russian history, religion and dancing, along with the annual Luumberjack Contest and lumbering in the Tongass National Forest - --  the state capital of Jueau, with its gold mining history, cruise ships and salmon bakes, modern merchants and torist momentos, plus Mendenhall Glacier - --  a flight over the Juneau Ice Field and glacier calvig at Glacier Bay National Park - --  Chikat Indian dancers in Haines, historical Ft. Seward and thousands of eagles along the Chilkat river - --  Skagway's modern "gold rush" of tourists who flock to the shops and to ride the spectacular White Pass and Yukon Railway - In Alaska's Interior, towns and places visited include:  Tok, Fairbanks, Prudhoe Bay, Valdez and Prince William Sound, Nome, Kotzebue, the Pribilof Islands, Seward, Homes, Anchorage, Kenai Peninsula, Matanuska Valley, and Denali National Park.Features include:--  Historical photos and information about the contruction of the Alcan (Alaska-Canada) Highway - --  Tok, the first Alaskan town reached on the Alcan - --  paddle wheel river boats and modern gold mining in Fairbanks - --  driving the "haul road" along the oil pipeline with stops at the mighty Yukon River and the Arctic Circle - --  oil story from Prudhoe Bay to Valdez and Prince William Sound - --  the Kenai Peninsula  -- a variety of wildlife and wildflowers, all within minutes of downtown Anchorage - --  4th of july in Seward, world-class halibut in Homer and giant vegetables in Palmer - --  huskies and dog sleds in Nome - --  Blanket tosses and Eskimo art in Kotzebue - --  rare birds and fur seals in the Pribilof Islands - --  a look ast modern Anchorage, Alaska's largest city and air crossroads of world travel - --  Denali National Park with incomparable Mt. McKinley, pluse moose, caribou, giant grizzly bears and tiny wildflowers.
Alaska
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WTF-DVD-ERIE - "The Erie Canal"... a ditch that opened the nation!    Filmed and produced by Fran & Brooke Reidelberger  Scripted and narrated by Fran Reidelberger   Thomas Jefferson called plans to build it "little short of madness".  James Madison said it was "impractical at best".            "It" is the Erie Canal in New York State: An engineering marvel in 1825, an economic juggernaut throughout the 19th Century, an increasingly popular recreational delight today. In this all new digital video production, filmmakers Fran and Brooke Reidelberger travel the canal system from Albany to Buffalo, sailing in the wake of history, enjoying the tranquil beauty, attending the festivals, visiting the old canal towns, and wondering what our country would be like if the canal had never been built.  Aboard "Chicane", a 65 foot power boat, you will experience the canal and:·  Take a whirlwind tour of Albany, New York state's bustling capital city. Visit "Uncle Sam's" grave and our nation's first school of engineering in Troy.·  "Climb" the Waterford Five, the world's highest series of high lift locks.  The lift is 169 feet.·  Explore the Herkimer "diamond mine" and find your own 500 million-year-old crystals with a diamond-like shape and sparkle.·  Sample real beer and root beer at F.X. Matt Brewery, New York's oldest, in Utica.·  Watch and listen as school children about American Revolutionary War history at Ft. Stanwix in Rome.·  Tour Rome where digging of the canal began in 1817 and visit the grave of Francis Bellamy, the man who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.·  Travel the waterway aboard a mule-drawn packet boat at the Erie Canal Village near Rome.·  Attend the Oz Fest and meet the Munchkins in Chittenango, home of L. Frank Baum, the man who wrote the "Wizard of Oz" stories.·  Enjoy a weekend of summer fun at Sylvan Beach on Oneida Lake, part of today's Erie Canal.·  Learn how the canal helped make Syracuse one of the world's premier salt producing centers.  -- Take a dinner cruise and meet a "star-in-the-making" at Baldwinsville. Traveling aboard "Cayuga", a traditional canal boat, you will:·  Enjoy incredible wild life in the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.  ·  Visit the canal town of Palmyra, home to the largest collection of hand-woven coverlets in the U.S. and birthplace of the Mormon Religion.·  Watch the world's most unusual bridge in operation in Fairport.  It's listed in "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" 16 times! ·  Tour Rochester, home to Eastman Kodak, Xerox, Bausch & Lomb and a host of educational and cultural attractions, including Eastman House and the Strong Museum. ·  See the church that George Pullman (of Pullman railroad car fame) built in honor of his parents in Albion. ·  Watch and listen as canal artist Arthur Barnes interprets canal life onto canvas in Medina.·  Visit Lockport, site of the most difficult engineering and construction job on the Erie Canal.  Lockport is also the birthplace of volleyball and the fire hydrant.·  Experience Buffalo to learn about the city's personal connection with four U.S. presidents and the story behind "Buffalo Wings".·  Admire the spirit and laugh with the wild and wacky "boat builders" who race for glory in the annual Tonawanda Canal Fest.    ·  Along the way see an "upside down" bridge, a sloping lift bridge, a floating dam, and more!
The Erie Canal
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