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VPG-DVD-181 - RODOS Rhodes is the largest island of the Dodekanissa, a group of Greek islands located in the south east of the Aegean just off the west coast of Turkey. Since antiquity its unique location has brought it both power and wealth. On the northernmost tip of the island is the fascinating metropolis of Chora Ródos whose harbour entrance was once adorned by the Seventh Wonder Of The World, the Colossus Of Rhodes. But the legendary lighthouse has long since gone and today excursion boats and yachts crowd the island's former trading harbour that has a rich and dramatic past. Byzantines, Arabs, The Knights Of The Order Of St. John, Ottomans and Italians, each one influenced the ever-changing history of the island that was first settled in 400 B.C. At the city's highest point is the huge palace of the Grand Master, the monumental junction of the Street Of The Knights and the command post of the Christian order. The Grand Master was the highest dignitary of the Order Of The Knights Of Malta, a lifetime office. The Street Of The Knights leads from the Grand Master Palace down the hill to the Hospital, a unique ensemble of Gothic medieval architecture set amid the Mediterranean. The main buildings of the various groups of knights were erected along the main street and it was here that the knights met and conferred according to their membership of various European regions. Rhodes is an island steeped in history as well as the calm lifestyle of the Mediterranean.
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VPG-DVD-175 - PRAHA Prague is a golden city of a hundred towers, a gem on the Moldau and a young city with a long history. The most famous of all bridges across the Moldau is the Charles Bridge that connects the old town of Stare Mesto with the city district of Mala Strane below Castle Mountain. Old Town Square is the name of a picturesque square in the centre of the old town surrounded by houses and churches whose facades form a colourful blend of numerous architectural styles. Prague Castle originated from a Slavic settlement in the 9th century A.D. and it is the largest castle complex in the world. The front of the main building measures more than half a kilometre. The Royal Palace is the present living quarters of the country's president. Nearly one third of its inner courtyard belongs to St. Veits Dom a wonderful Gothic cathedral whose construction took several centuries. A boat trip on the Moldau is an absolute must on any visit to Prague. Most of the excursion boats leave from Charles Bridge close to the Kampa Peninsula. The journey travels beneath a few of the city's sixteen bridges and the view from the boat adds a totally different perspective to the sights experienced on the city's streets. Everyone who visits this city falls in love with it and cannot help but be totally fascinated by its special ambience. Prague is a thing of beauty in the very heart of Europe!
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VPG-DVD-133 - MACAU After four hundred and sixty-six years, Portugal handed back the city of Macau to China. It is small and museum-like, a fine example of colonial Portugal on the South China Sea. The Fortaleza Do Monte is a typical Portuguese fortified complex strategically located on a hill above the old cathedral in the heart of the city. Its many old canon and mighty fortress walls are reminders of those times when invasion was a constant threat. The old centre of the city is the triangular Largo Do Senado, Senate Square. Its wonderful colonial buildings with their light-coloured facades were built at the end of the 19th century and completely renovated in the final decade of the 20th. Macau's largest Buddhist temple, Kun Iam Tong, dates back four hundred years to the Ming Dynasty when its original foundations were built. Beyond its main gate just off a busy street in the north of the city, is a peaceful oasis of silence and contemplation, a mystic place in which stone lions, golden Buddhas and all who visit are surrounded by serene, aromatic wisps of smoke. The beautiful Jardim Lou Lim Ioc Park is situated in the northern, less touristy business district of the city. It was designed in the 19th century by a wealthy Chinese trader, Lou Kau. This marvellous oasis is an idyllic setting with a lotus pond, rocks, grottos and waterfalls. Excursions are available on restored motorised junks that leave from the City's harbour several times a day. Taipa is the largest of the two islands that belong to Macau. The tangled and narrow alleys in the centre of Vila Taipa abound with rural character and Portuguese street signs are painted on azulejus. The island's shops and light-coloured houses would be equally at home in Portugal. Although the Macau of today has much contemporary flair it continues to enjoy a rich colonial inheritance that is well worth seeing.
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VPG-DVD-167 - HONOLULU Honolulu Airport is world famous for the novel way in which it welcomes its visitors. A sweetly scented floral chain is placed around the neck of all those who arrive and the friendly smiles of the local people are irresistible. Normal routine is cast aside and dreams become reality. The Hawaiian Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean and are the 50th State of the United States of America. The island of Oahu is situated in the centre of the archipelago. The modern city of Honolulu is the capital of both Oahu and all the other islands and it is also the starting point of numerous excursions. King David Kalakana had the Iolani Palace built, a magnificent Victorian structure situated in the centre of Honolulu and the only royal palace in the USA. The Nuuanu Pali Valley is of great importance in Hawaiian history. It was there that a decisive battle took place when King Kamehameh arrived from Maui and triumphantly drove the troops of the O´Ahu chief into the mountains, a battle that gave rise to the political union of the Hawaiian Islands. Close to Honolulu, Pearl Harbour was the scene of a major military tragedy. During an unexpected attack practically the whole of the American Pacific fleet was bombed by the Japanese and destroyed. The attack on the U.S. naval base was the ultimate reason that the United states eventually took part in the Second World War. In winter the most dedicated surfers collect on Sunset Beach to experience the world's most sought-after waves some of which are as high as the tallest church steeples and between Kawela Bay and Haleiwa each winter the best surfers in the world meet for the Surfing World Championships. 'Aloha!' is Hawaii's magical word. It means 'Welcome', 'Good-Bye' and also 'Love'. Life is so simple in paradise!
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VPG-DVD-183 - ANDALUSIA Andalusia in southern Spain is a fantasy land situated between Europe and Africa. In Algarrobo, a white village close to the coast, time seems to have stood still. A place of both inspiration and contemplation. Since Phoenician times the earlier 'Malaca' was a busy trading port that was defended by the Castillo De Gibralforo. The Cathedral, also known as 'La Manquita', symbolises a catholic victory on the former site of a mosque. On the edge of the city centre is the Moorish fortress of Alcazaba that was once a fortified residence on the hills of Castillo. The second largest city in Andalusia also became known as the birthplace of its famous son, world famous artist Pablo Ruiz Picasso. Since the 1950's the modern coastal resort of Torremolinos has attracted mass tourism with a numerous variety of huge hotel skyscrapers, bars and restaurants. In the hilly inland area of the Costa Del Sol is the pretty white mountain village of Mijas. A small hilltop bullfight arena shines bright white along with the houses of the surrounding area. Marbella, the prima donna of the Costa Del Sol, serves as a rendezvous for the stars of stage and screen and a leisure resort for the international jet set. Another short excursion into the mountains near the coast leads to Casares, a sleepy mountain village crowned by the ruins of a Moorish Castle. During the Roman Carthaginian Wars Cadiz played an important role as a trading centre. After the Moors, came the Normans and in 1262, the city fell into the hands of the Christian king, Alfonso. Dreamy harbour towns, cultural metropolises with a Moorish past, Christian buildings and white villages. Beauty in the Garden Of Eden -- that's Andalusia!
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VPG-DVD-119 - ALTO ADIGE The Strada Delle Dolomiti is a good mountain road that travels through a picturesque nature reserve amidst some of the most beautiful mountains in Europe, an enchanting region in northern Italy, the Alto Adige. The age-old charm of the historical city centre of Cortina d´Ampezzo is captivating and the facades of its chalets and hotels are richly decorated with frescos. Alpe Di Siusi, the Seiser Alm, contains a fifty square kilometre recreation area. In summer, hikers come to this high plateau and in winter it's popular with cross-country sportsmen. Europe's largest alpine meadow is located at an altitude of two thousand metres above sea level and horse-drawn sleighs are at the ready for local excursions pulled by tough and hardy Haflinger horses. The region's metropolis is Bolzano-Bozen that is situated in a valley basin that opens up to the south. The symbol of the city is its Late Gothic Bishop Church and in the adjoining Baroque chapel there is a collection of priceless frescos. The stone images and grotesque symbols on its facade indicate the great influence of the basic doctrines of the Church. In the small alleys of the picturesque old town the houses have arcades that are known as Lauben. Luxurious middle-class houses with artistically painted facades adorn the alleys of the old town that was used by the Romans as a central resting place while travelling to the north. Brunico-Bruneck is the main village of Puster Valley. In 1250 Bishop Bruno of Brixen built this strongly fortified city and castle against the monarchs of the Tyrol. The rows of houses in the Stadtgasse date back to the 15th and 16th centuries and make it one of the most beautiful streets in the Tyrol. High on a rock at the entrance to the Valle Aurina-Ahrntal is Taufers Castle, one of the mightiest fortified buildings in the Tyrol. For history combined with fairytale scenery, the Alto Aldige is the place to be!
Vista Point ALTO ADIGE Italy
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PPI-DVD-105 - PortholeTV Ship: Ship: MV Columbus Great Lakes CruisingPorthole Cruise TV - Great Cruise Ships - Exotic DestinationsPorthole TV explores the beautiful Great Lake Region, North America's fresh water jewel boarding several US states & the Canadian Province of Ontario.  Also included is travel advice from travel professional, Mary Jean Tully and tips for cruising from Porthole Cruise Magazine's Publisher and Editor in Chief, Bill Panhoff.The MV Columbus departs from Windsor while passengers gaze across the river to Detroit, Michigan.  There are three choices of shore excursions offered and the fall is the best time for these excursions in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Duluth Minnesota, & Raspberry Island.  Ports of call include: St. James, Milwaukee, Chicago, Mackinac Island, Ste. Marie, Huron, Perry Sound, Port Colborne, Erie, Thunder Bay, Milwaukee, & Raspberry Island.
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PPI-DVD-113 - PortholeTV Ship: Costa Atlantica and Yucatan shore excursionWelcome to Porthole TV -- the magazine television series that features the cruise ship experience and its intriguing ports of call.Aboard the ship of the Costa Cruise Line's Costa Atlantica, Sidney Cohen brings us to Cozumel and Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.  Sometimes referred to as the Mayan Riviera, the ship anchors in Playa Del Carmen and guests take tenders to the many shore excursions offered such as ruins of TulumAlso included are cruise travel tips from Portholes Magazine's Bill Panhoff.• One of the main attractions is Playa del Sol Beach parks offering for fun in the sun, diving, snorkeling, and kayaking.  Other water activities include climbing the water cubes, jumping on the in water trampoline or simply swinging in the hammocks on the beach. • Tour San Gervesio ruins and learn Mayan history.
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PPI-DVD-103 - PortholeTV Ship: Carnival Ecstasy Ports: Key West FL, CozumelWelcome to Porthole TV -- the magazine television series that features the cruise ship experience and its intriguing ports of call.Cruise Line's Ecstasy is showcased by Porthole TV's host Sidney Cohen.  The fantastic 4 day Western Caribbean journey departs from Miami to Key West, a short stop to the island of Playa Del Carmen, then Cozumel. Also included is travel advice from travel professional, Mary Jean Tully and tips for cruising from Porthole Cruise Magazine's Publisher and Editor in Chief, Bill Panhoff.• Key West boasts colorful bars, resteraunts and people.  Enjoy these destinations favorites, Sloppy Joe's Bar & Jimmy Buffet's Margaretville.  Ernest Hemmingway's home and museum is one on the shore excursions. • Visiting the Mayan Ruins or snorkeling in the Chen Rio are exciting excursions for the port of Cozumel. Choose from over 10 exciting excursions in Cozumel including everything from a horseback tour to a swim with dolphins or perhaps shopping for the cigar lover in the waterfront town of San Mequel.
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PPI-DVD-107 - PortholeTV Classic ships: SS Norway & OceanBreeze Port: OchoWelcome to Porthole TV -- the magazine television series that features the cruise ship experience and its intriguing ports of call.The classic ships of the SS Norway and short itinerary's of the Ocean Breeze offer cruise destinations that remain popular year after year. In this episode of Porthole TV, the ever popular ports of the Jamaica's Northern coast are highlighted. • SS Norway boosts all the luxuries of one of the largest cruise ships while the Ocean Breeze is a vintage ship with a lot of history for short 2 day excursions to the Bahamas • Ports of call in Jamaica include Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.
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PPI-DVD-110 - PortholeTV  Grenada: Excursion to "The Spice Island"  toursWelcome to Porthole TV -- the magazine television series that features the cruise ship experience and its intriguing ports of call.Aboard the beautiful 820 passenger Crown Dynasty, Sidney Cohen hosts this episode of Porthole's TV visit to the spice island of Grenada. Grenada earned its reputation as Spice Island producing a quarter of the world's supply of nutmeg along with the fragrant spices of cloves, cinnamon, and cocoa.  The Crown Dynasty's shore excursions include:• Visits to the Nutmeg Spice Estate• Enjoy the cascading rivers of water in one of the most beautiful mountain lakes of Volcanic Island.• Mountain walking tours on the Caribbean side of the Capital St. George • Carib's Leap or Leaper's Hill• Concorde Water Falls on shore excursion offer the perfect back drop for exotic pictures and videos while swimming in the mountain lakes  complete with changing rooms• The secluded Annandale Falls surrounded by its lush vegetation provides a great opportunity to hire a diver to jump into the majestic pool.• For a real Grenada treat visit the Morne Fendue Plantation or visit Bethany Beach.
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PPI-DVD-108 - PortholeTV  Grand Cayman Shore Excursion Featuring: Turtle FarmWelcome to Porthole TV -- the magazine television series that features the cruise ship experience and its intriguing ports of call.Sidney Cohen hosts this episode of Porthole TV docked in the port of Geogetown's Grand Cayman Island. Sidney explores the many aspects of this popular port:·        Cayman Island's reputation as a financial center·        7 mile beach for sunbathing, snorkeling, swimming or a leisurely walk. ·        Cayman's World famous turtle farm with over 16,000 sea turtles some 600 lbs each.·        Devil's Hangover- located at the edge of an eerie rock formation that looks like the edge of Hell·        Many Itineraries include miniature golf, ferry ride to Rum Point, multi-media theatre of Pedro St. James. and the historic site of Cardinal D's Park allows children to feed the animals. ·        Sting Ray City is known as one of the largest tourist attractions in the world- Imagine swimming with the dolphins, some over 6 ft long or feed them squid.·        For the golfer in you, enjoy the lush green at the Links of Safe Haven, voted the Best Golf Course in the Caribbean for three years in a row. ·        "Voyage beneath the Sea" offers a glimpse of the Cayman Island's Coral reef, scuba or snorkeling. ·        Submerge and explore on the Atlantis Submarine with awesome views of the mysteries of the ocean.
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