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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-102 - Kenya, 'Kingdom of the Golden Sun' and home of the safari, is one of the world's most fascinating tourist destinations, with its amazing contrasts of jungle, desert, water, snow-covered peaks and green hills.Nairobi features several leisure parks plus the National Museum which offers a good overview of the country's history. The Carnivore Restaurant is also worth a visit and features the many varieties of meat that are to be found in Kenya, cooked to perfection! One of the many lakes in The Great Rift Valley is Lake Naivasha, on the shores of which Joy Adamson raised Elsa the lioness, and her cubs, for the film, 'Born Free'.  Lake Nakuru is home to countless thousands of birds and British ornithologist Peter Scott referred to it as 'The largest ornithological spectacle on Earth'.  Lake Bogoria is favoured by tens of thousands of pink flamingos, attracted to the many kinds of algae created by the lake's mineral content.The animal-rich Masai Mara, what could be glibly described as 'Hollywood's idea of Africa', is home to the tall and proud Masai people who live in small villages known as, Kraals.  It also accommodates the Big Five:  lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhinoceros.  Crocodiles and hippos also lurk.  At the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro is the Amboseli National Park, it's savannah not only abundant with elephant, but also a spacious backdrop for the spectacular Masai Mara game reserve...just one part of the kaleidoscope that is Kenya.
7 Days KENYA
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7DY-DVD-104 - Known as the 'Pearls Of Greece', the Cyclades islands are located in the middle of the South Aegean Sea. The picturesque former pirate village of Myknos is a meeting place for artists, V.I.P.'s and the international glitterati and five old windmills dominate its picturesque bay. Cyclades villages are characterised by brilliant white houses with green, blue, red and yellow window frames and doors...and the deep rich blue of the Aegean.  A special attraction is the district of Little Venice, the style of its buildings serving as a reminder of when the Venetians took possession of the island.  Birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, Delos is known as the 'Pompeii Of The Aegean', its long since deserted temples, public buildings, houses and streets conjuring up the atmosphere of this once-flourishing cultural and trading town.  Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades islands, with bubbling springs and gently-flowing streams, colourful fields and fertile valleys plus a wealth of  water, fruit and vegetables.  On Paros, the jewel of the Greek Orthodox church, Katapoliani, is the island's oldest and largest church and dates back to the 6th century.  Legendary location of the mythical lost island of Atlantis, Santorini is the most southerly of the Cyclades islands, a breathtaking paradise of rock, lava, sea and light where survival has meant a constant battle against the forces of nature.  Its unique dimensions are due to a natural disaster of devastating proportion when over 3,500 years ago a volcanic eruption sank most of the island beneath the sea.  In places arid, in places fertile, but always a feast to the eye.  Was it not the Greek god, Poseidon who threw a handful of rocks onto the seabed, which took root, and created...the Cyclades?
7 Days KYKLÁDES Greece...
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7DY-DVD-114 - Johannesburg is the commercial centre of South Africa.  Since gold was first discovered there, everything has revolved around money and from the 50th floor of Africa's tallest building, The Carlton Towers, there is an all-engulfing view of the city's narrow streets and jungle of concrete and glass.  The African Museum is a contemporary building and one of South Africa's most exquisite landmarks, it contains a large variety of geological exhibits and detailed accounts of the city's past surface mining that gave rise to the country's massive gold rush.  The resistance to apartheid is also illustrated, as well as the history of Africa's native inhabitants who journeyed from present day Botswana to the south of the country.  In contrast to Johannesburg, Pretoria grew at a calmer pace and has developed from a Boer farming municipality into South Africa's administrative capital.  Located on a hill is the Vortrekker Monument that is a reminder of the Boers' Great Trek and, in 1830, the crucial battle in which they defeated the Zulus.  Sun City is a magnificent fantasy world full of African ambience and the Sun City Hotel is the casino that made Sol Kerzner the richest man in South Africa, whereas the futuristic Cascades Hotel derived its name from its wonderful setting of waterfalls, pools and lush plant life.  The route travels northeast over the misty and one time heavily defended Drankens Mountains in the direction of the Kruger Park that extends along the border with Mosambique.  From Kruger, the journey continues across Swaziland and Kwazulu Natal to Port Elizabeth on the Indian Ocean's south coast.  Along the rocky coastline a road leads to the southernmost tip of Africa, the Cape Of Good Hope.  For those lucky enough to experience it, the drive on the spectacular mountain road around the Cape is an amazing adventure.  One of the many natural wonders of this unique land that unites European influence with African pride.
7 Days SOUTH AFRICA
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7DY-DVD-116 - Nassau is the capital of the island of New Providence which is one of the many islands of the Bahaman archipelago that extends for almost a thousand kilometres between Cuba and Florida in the Atlantic Ocean.  New Providence is the commercial and political centre and is more commonly known as the Bahamas.  Nassau is a city without skyscrapers.  The historic city centre contains several buildings that date back to the 18th and 19th centuries.  Although the city has around a hundred and fifty thousand inhabitants, it looks like a gold digger's town that has prospered at great speed:  and in a way that's exactly what it is!  In 1492 Christopher Columbus lay anchor on the Bahaman island of San Salvador and in front of Government House a statue duly commemorates the famous adventurer.  The next to arrive were pirates, smugglers, settlers and tradesmen.  Every kind of fortune hunter was keen to exploit the islands of the Caribbean.  Two bridges connect Nassau with Paradise Island and the most modern and spectacular resort in the Bahamas - Atlantis!  This, the largest entertainment oasis in the world, has a unique aquarium landscape.  In addition to mantas, dolphins and huge turtles it contains more than two hundred species with no less than fifty thousand sea creatures.  The South African hotel tycoon, Sol Kerzner, created this fantastic resort.  Lagoons surrounded by jungle, relaxing bays, waterfalls, chain link bridges and channels for swimming with rubber hoses create a sensation of excitement and adventure.  Channel Cay is one of more than three hundred and sixty five sunny islands of the Exuma Cay where there's a mouth-watering selection of fresh fish and seafood available.  The Bahamas:  the very name conjures up remote sandy beaches and turquoise blue water, romantic sunsets and tropical nights.  A place where fantastic dreams become wonderful reality.
7 Days BAHAMAS
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7DY-DVD-122 - Botswana is the largest natural paradise in southern Africa.  Limited tourism, a combination of untouched wilderness and the comfort and luxury of a handful of safari camps, makes this Africa's model country.  Our journey begins in nearby Zimbabwe that is located close to Botswana's northern frontier at Victoria Falls that is undoubtedly one of the most impressive natural wonders in the world.  Eighty kilometres west and we have crossed the Botswana border and arrive in the first large city in the north of the country, Kasane, that is located on the Chobe River and marks the country's frontier with Namibia.  In addition to growing tourism the fishing industry is also important to Kasane's economy.  The river contains an abundance of fish and so the local fishermen are provided with a goodincome to support their families.  Since 1915 Ma-Un has been Botswana's main city and until the beginning of the 1990s was only accessible via dusty gravel roads, a border town on the edge of a vast wilderness.  The state run Moremi National Park that extends for around a hundred thousand hectaresis the largest nature reserve in the Okavango Delta.  It is located on Chief's Island, the largest island in the region.  In recent years further private wildlife reserves have been established that are well worth a visit and are also strictly controlled and protected natural habitats.  Amid the African wilderness we arrive at a luxurious lodge that is not only the ideal starting point for many safaris but also provides a good degree of relaxation after an exhausting day out.  Suddenly two members of the San Tribe approach the lodge.  These 'Bushmen' will accompany us on our journey into the Kalahari Desert that is also their home.  Elephant herds on the Chobe River, the vast wilderness of the Kalahari and the mystique of the Okavango Delta help to make Botswana one of the last great paradises on Earth!
7 Days BOTSWANA
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7DY-DVD-126 - Windhoek is the flourishing capital of Namibia and it is from here that we begin a  journey through this country and experience some of the magic of the Dark Continent on a luxurious train - the Desert Express!  Dating back to colonial times, the Christ Church is a reminder of the end of hostilities between the Germans and the indigenous population during the period when it was known as 'German West Africa', and indeed German influence in this part of the world is still very much in evidence today.  A short journey leads into the isolated loneliness of the prairie and to lion feeding at the Okapuka Ranch in which an Austrian keeps lions in their natural environment.  A popular holiday resort on the mouth of the River Swakop and the final destination of the rail journey, Swakopumund, through whose harbour everything that was used in German West Africa was transported, resulting in a regular trading route between Swakopmund and Hamburg for more than ten years - a hint of Germany on the edge of the desert!In Swakopumund there are architectural treasures that were rented out in the days ofthe Kaiser and are reminiscent of various houses in Berlin.  This is a part of Germany that no longer exists in Germany itself.  Moon Valley is bizarre and extra-terrestrial and for millions of years it has withstood the erosive power of the Swakop.  With its deep-cut valleys and no vegetation in sight, the endless rocky landscape seems unfriendly, life threatening and impassable.  Namutoni Camp is situated in the centre of the Etosha National Park and has a history that dates back to 1851.  Thirsty antelopes and zebras rendezvous at a watering hole while a herd of elephants drink at another.  Namibia is, quite rightly, a much sought after tourist destination.  White deserts, wild animals, mountains strewn with ravines, and white beaches - Africa's south west is full of more than a few colourful surprises!
7 Days NAMIBIA
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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-14 - SUN CITY Sun City is the Las Vegas of South Africa and is located just 140 kilometres west of Johannesburg. It's a feast of lavish hotels, entertainment and fantasy amid an abundance of African ambience. Water World is the perfect paradise for water sport enthusiasts. Kept at a constant temperature, a 750 metre long artificial lake offers many exciting features, including water skiing, parasailing and windsurfing. The Sun City Hotel and its spacious, luxuriant gardens and playful water fountains is an ideal place to relax or to gamble the hours away - whether Black Jack, American Roulette or Stud Poker, the hotel's casino will satisfy the needs of all those who want to take a chance. It's the largest casino outside America! The Cascades Hotel has 243 luxurious rooms and suites that provide a magnificent view of the hotel's tropical gardens and golf course. To maximise the leisurely atmosphere, water is put to good use as gigantic fountains and subtle water displays calm the African heat. The hotel's fascinating garden is best visited with an expert guide as due to its large wealth of flora and fauna it has all the variety of a formal botanical garden. The hotel's amusement park is like something from another world, with deep gorges, mighty rocks and amazing waterfalls. The Valley of Waves means turquoise-coloured water and a white sandy beach scattered with palm trees as well as an extraordinary 6500 m² swimming pool with computer-controlled, often dramatic, artificial waves. The Palace of the Lost City is a unique fantasy creation. The atrium contains a fresco with motifs of African animals and the 30 metre high cupola is a reminder of Rome's Sistine Chapel, African style. The richly decorated building with its cupolas and 70 metre tall towers is like a fantastic jungle palace. Sun City -- the perfect name for perfect entertainment!
EXTRAVAGANZA SUN CITY...
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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-TAH - Tahiti and Fiji  Filmed and produced by Fran & Brooke Reidelberger  Scripted and narrated by Fran Reidelberger  Fiji and Tahiti are two examples of the mystical beauty that exemplify an earthly paradise fro romantic world travels.  In this new film, Fran Reidelberger highlights the scenic splendor of both of these South Pacific nations while detailing colorful similarities as well as dramatic historical differences.In Fiji,-- tour Suva, the country's capital city and seat of power for the British during almost a hundred years of colonial control - --  visit the Fiji Museum to learn about Fiji's Melaneasian heritage and its newly won independence from Britain - --  learn about the important role played by East Indians in developing Fiji's economy and see a fascinating Indian regilious ceremony called, "the spirit of holy torture" - --  fly to the island of Ovalau to see where missionaries began converting Fijians from canibalism to Christianity - --  travel the Coral Coast on Viti Levu, see specftacular orchis, and Fijians walk through fire and accross white-hot stones barefooted - --  see gold mining, sugar cane harvesting and agriculture, three of Fiji's major industries - --  journey to the remote Yasawa Islands to take part in a Fijian welcoming ceremony featuring Yagona, the country's national drink - --  attend a meke, an exciting and colorful festival of song and dance.In Tahiti,--  tour Papeete, the country's capital city on the island of Tahiti - --  learn about French and English influence, visit the municpal market and admire the elegant hats of the church ladies on Sunday - --  experience Papeete at night, including a Polynesian florr show - --  walk around Point Venus where the first Europeans -- Captains Wallis, Bligh and Cook -- landed in the 1700's - --  tour the botanical gardens and visit a small museum on the garden grounds honoring French artis Paul Gaugain - --  see beyond the beauty of the Bougainvillea flower to the man for whom it was named, French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainvile - --  travel to: Moorea -- to see the famous Bali Hai peak and see how to tie and wear the pareu, the national dress of Tahiti -  Huahine and Raiatea  -- to see the important ancient temples recenly uncovered, and the site where many Polynesian explorations were launched hundreds of years ago -  and Bora Bora -- to attend an international sailing regatta, meet a model ship builder, see the remains of the U.S. military presence in Tahiti during WWII, and to explore the specatular underwater world, including swimming with sharks!
Tahiti and Fiji
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VPG-DVD-117 - MARRAKESH Marrakesh, the 'red pearl' of Morocco was founded by Youssef Ben Tachfin in 1602. It is one of the country's four Royal Cities. Up to the beginning of the 20th century the city was a trading centre for both the north of Morocco and the Sahara and the monarchs of various dynasties made Marrakesh their capital city. The large souks of Marrakesh's Medina are divided into numerous sections and stock just about everything known to Man! In spite of the city's apparent calm there is much activity and the traffic is surprisingly well disciplined. Marrakesh has the largest souks in Morocco. As well as shoes and clothing they stock all the necessities of life and of course bargaining and haggling are the norm! Daily life in the souks is dominated by trade. They are a vital meeting place and trading centre for the farmers of the High Atlas. Those who wish to experience Moroccan daily life can do so here and a stroll through the narrow alleys taking in the city's sounds and aromas explains far more than any travel guide. Place Jemaa El-Fna is the 'Square Of The Beheaded' and is Marrakesh's most famous attraction with snake charmers, musicians and storytellers. In 2001 the Square Of The Beheaded was designated by Unesco as a World Heritage Site. Built in 1158, the minaret of the Koutoubia Mosquee is the symbol of the city. The seventy seven metre tall sandstone minaret served as the model for the Giralda in Seville and the Hassan Tower in Rabat and most of it was built by Spanish prisoners of war. Marrakesh is an historic bridge that unites both urban and nomadic cultures - an exotic gateway to Africa and a captivating window to Europe!
Vista Point MARRAKESH Morocco
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