»» Searching for " Peaks "
 Related Search Tags:  Bhaktapur China Kathmandu Nepal Patan Pokhara Alcazaba Alhambra Fortress GRANADA La Spain Cienaga CUBA De Del Guama Havana National Park Pinar Rio Trinidad Zapata Ballarat Destination Events Landmark Log Nature Otway Penguins Platypus Travel Victoria Adventure Australia Pilbara Weano Caribbean Celebrity Cruise Lucia Peaks St. Twin Adam Aerial Celebration Idaho Mountains Palisades West Railroad Rockies Toronto Vancouver Dolomite Italy Tyrol Andelusia Culture Exploration CANADIAN ROCKIES HIMALAYAS India Nepal
Showing Results 1-12 of 26 |  Sort by:     
Page 1 of 3  |  Go to page    Next» LAST»»
VPG-DVD-123 - NEPAL At the foot of the huge peaks of the Himalayas is Pokhara and it is from here that we begin our journey through Nepal. At one time this high valley contained seven fresh water lakes named Pokhari and they gave this holiday paradise its present day name. In the past, Pokhara was an important trading link between India and Tibet but the trading of salt and wool came to an end after Tibet closed its doors to the outside world. Its population is extremely tolerant and both the Buddhist and Hindu faiths coexist side by side. A safari by elephant is a real adventure as the mahuts skilfully lead the ambling giants through the bush. Travelling through the jungle on the back of an elephant offers good protection from rhinoceroses and other predators. Kathmandu is a melting pot of both race and religion, a metropolis in the heart of the Kingdom of Nepal. In the centre of the city is the ancient palace of Hanuman Dhoka. More than seven hundred thousand people live in the metropolis of Earth's most ancient kingdom. It was only a few decades ago that ancient Nepal opened up its borders. Until then, due to the command of the ruling Gurkha Dynasty, the 'Home of the Divine' was totally isolated. Patan is Nepal's second largest city and has retained much of its original character due to its three hundred monasteries and temples. It is also one of the oldest settlements in Kathmandu Valley and during the 15th century was the capital of one of three kingdoms. Two huge lions guard the entrance of the former royal palace that originated from a monastery complex. Bhaktapur is the third ancient regal city of the thirty kilometre long Kathmandu Valley that has always been a prosperous trading route between China, Tibet and India. Our journey through this fairytale land ends at the foot of the mighty Himalayas amidst a wonderful world in which the gods are still very much alive!
Vista Point NEPAL
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 1m20s
Views: 21  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
VPG-DVD-198 - GRANADA Since the 7th century B.C., Iberians, Romans and West Goths settled in Granada but it was during Arab rule that the city first gained prominence. Sixty thousand Muslims once lived in the old Moorish city complex on the hill above the ancient district of Albaicin.1 Granada has a truly unique and captivating atmosphere, one that has inspired poets, musicians and countless travellers from all over the world. A lively and contemporary university city and at the same time the guardian of an historic past that draws in a multitude of tourists keen to experience its special charm. In the narrow valleys between the Alhambra and Albaicin Hills the gentle River Darro makes its age-old journey toward the city centre and the houses along the riverside have been restored to a high standard with typical wooden balconies, decorated façades and barred windows. The Banos Arabes are ancient Arab baths that date back to the 11th century. The mighty La Alcazaba Fortress rises up from the top of a hill and is separated from the rest of the Alhambra by huge walls. The city extends to the plains below and in the background are the snow-covered mountain peaks of the Sierra Nevada. The huge Torre De La Vela Watchtower is the highest point of the complex and was the first building of the Nasrides Dynasty. The Alhambra served as a military headquarters, administrative centre and royal residence until the expulsion of the Moors by Christian militia. The interior of the Alhambra is like a hidden treasure that lies expectantly beyond plain red walls, waiting to be discovered. The most famous of the courtyards is the Lion Yard of which the well and ornate arcades took several years to complete. The fiery south of Spain is a fantasy world situated between Europe and Africa. A land of passion and ancient culture: Granada is its shining pearl set amid the evocative landscape of Andalusia.
Vista Point GRANADA Spain
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 1m39s
Views: 13  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
VPG-DVD-136 - CUBA Basking in the Caribbean sun, the island of Cuba lies between sun and socialism, rumba and revolution. Havana is the capital. In 1553, the Spanish conquerors designated Havana's harbour as a collection point for ships loaded with gold and silver from the new Spanish colonies and named the settlement, San Cristobal De La Habana. La Bodeguita Del Medio was once Hemmingway`s local and nowhere else is the 'Mojito' mixed better. Whether it be the Teatro Marti, the Old Tobacco Factory, the famous Bacardi House, or the Floridita Bar, everywhere there is a feeling of nostalgia. When the Daiquiri is served, one almost expects Fidel Castro to be sitting at the next table. Pinar Del Rio is a small but busy town in which the Red Star and portraits of Che Guevara are on display for all to see. In the old town, colourful houses with beautiful pillared corridors demonstrate the former wealth of the country's independent tobacco growers. A visit to a tobacco factory is a must. Cuba's cigars are world famous. Together with sugar, tobacco is the country's most important export. The oldest geological formation in Cuba are the Mogotes, well-weathered limestone peaks that, supported by pillars, once covered a large complex of caves. On seven manmade islands in the centre of the Cienaga De Zapata National Park, is the Indian village of Guama. This swampy nature reserve with its dense mangrove forest vegetation is an ideal sanctuary for many rare water birds. Legend has it that the Siboney Indians sunk all their possessions in the Laguna Del Tesoro to protect their gold from the Spaniards. No Cuban town has changed as little in two hundred years than that of Trinidad. In the 18th century, the city experienced great wealth and recognition due to the cultivation of sugar cane and the luxurious palaces and villas of the sugar barons still leave their mark on the city. Rich green tropical forests, tobacco country at the foot of mysterious mountain caves, humid tropical swamps, history, cigars and rum. Cuba is a colourful cocktail.
Vista Point CUBA
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 1m29s
Views: 9  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
PA-DVD-VICTOR - Victoria State Of ContrastsNew pictures are combined with the best of Victoria- Australia's Garden State' and 'Melbourne-Australia's Garden City' in this superb 60 minute compilation video from Panorama.Travel the length and breadth of this remarkable state... from the bustle of Ballarat, home of the famed Sovereign Hill goldfields, to the alpine peaks of the High Country...from the majesty of the Great Ocean Road and Otway National Park to Point Nepean's historic fortress on Mornington Peninsula... a journey you will love.Delight in the endearing antics of Phillip Island fairy penguins...visit Healesville Sanctuary, home of Australia's unique platypus... and enjoy the exotic animals of Melbourne's famous zoo.Return to a colorful era of paddle steamers on the Murray...explore a mysterious underground world at Buchan Caves...and the unrivalled splendour in Victoria's magnificent Grampian and Dandenong Ranges.Experience Melbourne- it's famous trams and inspiring architecture, the Queen Victoria Market and Fitzroy Gardens...visit the National Wool Museum in Geelong...escape to Gippsland Lakes and Wilson's Promontory...investigate healing waters at Hepburn Springs...And see the world renowned rhododendron gardens at Olinda.A program you will treasure as much as your memories of this fascinating region.Victoria...State of Contrasts.Panorama Australia, world-renowned film makers present a series of magnificent programs that are a wonderful addition to every library worldwide. The programs are produced for the home viewer, whether it is in an armchair traveling situation or as the perfect tool to plan a trip, or as an insight educationally into the Australian landscape and flora and fauna. They are utilized frequently for schools and colleges also. Our series of programs have no up front talking head, they are all narrated with the music composed specifically for the pictures and performed for each production, lending themselves too many purposes and enhancing each title exclusively. The pictures are beautiful and of a very high exacting standard, the scripts are informative, interesting and presented with great sensitivity to subject matter. With a series of 38 titles all produced in PAL and NTSC formats, both in DVD and VHS;they would be a valuable asset to all purchasers. Australia is a land so diverse and the Panorama Camera's have captured it all and transport you on a wonderful journey. The natural scenic beauty is apparent in each title and on watching each of the programs the content provides times of pleasure to a world audience. We pride ourselves on our quality illustration of Australia and know that people purchase our product for a range of purposes.
Victoria State Of Contrasts
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 2m39s
Views: 10  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
PA-DVD-PILBA - The Pilbara Land Of Rustic ImagesExplore the magic and mystery of Australia's most primitive landmass on a spectacular journey to Western Australia 's remote Pilbara Region.From the untamed beauty of rugged gorges like Joffre, Knox, Kalamina, Dales and Weano in the Karijini National Park, to the refreshing waters of tropical oases in Millstream Chichester National Park, this is a voyage into the heart of Nature.At Newman, see incredible excavations at BHP's massive Mount Whaleback Mine. Explore contrasting towns that have grown as a result of the mineral boom Port Hedland, it's magnificent harbour and Karratha, coastal gateway to the North West.Discover the famed Burrup Peninsula, it's secluded sandy beaches and site of ancient Aboriginal rock carvings.Experience eerie remnants of The Pilbara's most famous ghost town, Cossak, once a thriving base for pearl diving,Visit Australia's hottest town, the legendary Marble Bar, and unravel the secret of it's colourful origins in the Coongan River.Travel the Fortescue River to picturesque Fortescue Falls, explore the Old comet Gold mine and traverse peaks of the mighty Hamersley Range.Panorama Australia, world-renowned film makers present a series of magnificent programs that are a wonderful addition to every library worldwide. The programs are produced for the home viewer, whether it is in an armchair traveling situation or as the perfect tool to plan a trip, or as an insight educationally into the Australian landscape and flora and fauna. They are utilized frequently for schools and colleges also. Our series of programs have no up front talking head, they are all narrated with the music composed specifically for the pictures and performed for each production, lending themselves too many purposes and enhancing each title exclusively. The pictures are beautiful and of a very high exacting standard, the scripts are informative, interesting and presented with great sensitivity to subject matter. With a series of 38 titles all produced in PAL and NTSC formats, both in DVD and VHS;they would be a valuable asset to all purchasers. Australia is a land so diverse and the Panorama Camera's have captured it all and transport you on a wonderful journey. The natural scenic beauty is apparent in each title and on watching each of the programs the content provides times of pleasure to a world audience. We pride ourselves on our quality illustration of Australia and know that people purchase our product for a range of purposes.
The Pilbara
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 2m14s
Views: 7  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
PPI-DVD-111 - Welcome to Porthole TV -- the magazine television series that features the cruise ship experience and its intriguing ports of call.One of the many cruise lines that visit the lovely port of St. Lucia, Celebrity's Cruise line's "The Galaxy" is showcased in this episode of Porthole TV. St. Lucia is a small lush tropical gem that is one of the windward islands of the Lesser Antilles bordering the Atlantic Ocean on its east coast and the Caribbean Sea on its west coast. Explore the picturesque fishing villages plus world class resorts, rain forests and sulphur springs.• Morne Fortune offers a great opportunity for photos of the whole town of Castries, the harbor and even the island of Martinique across the way • Tour the island's perfume shops displaying island perfume and the workshop where they are made. • Harry the Banana man is the "banana expert" on Similier Road educating guests to the islands largest economy- Bananas. • Visit the trademark twin Pittons of St. Lucia
PortholeTV St. Lucia :...
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 0m49s
Views: 6  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
SMP-DVD-23453 - Over Over Idaho An Aerial CelebrationTake a tour of Idaho entirely from the air! Join us on an aerial tour of Idaho, from the snow capped peaks of the Sawtooth Mountains to the desert plains of the southwest. We'll soar over cities, scenic lakes and rivers. Our guide is actor Adam West. His narrative also includes tidbits of history as we enjoy Idaho's scenic landscapes.Featuring:- The Sawtooths- Sun Valley- Bruneau Sand Dunes- Hells Canyon- Snake River- Palisades- Craters of the Moon- Coeur d' alene
Over Over Idaho An Aerial...
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 1m35s
Views: 11  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
OTT-DVD-113 - On Tour... THE CANADIAN Toronto To Vancouver RailridingTHE CANADIAN A very special train journey begins Toronto and travels a distance of 4500 kilometres to Vancouver. The three day journey promises discovery, adventure and momentous Nature as well as lively modern cities and time-honoured traditions. In Toronto, the CN Tower is the highest freestanding building in the world and provides a thrilling view across the city. When the weather's good it's possible to see as far as 120 km. to the distant haze of Niagara Falls. The Skydome is located next to the CN Tower and is a multifunctional sports arena with enormous proportions that has an extendable dome under which many types of sports events and concerts take place. The main route of the Canadian Pacific Railroad that travels through western Canada dates back to1885 although the comforts offered by the famous train, The Canadian, are far from dated as for additional comfort there's the Bullet Lounge, the Mural Lounge and the Art Deco Bar. The landscape opens up and in the autumn light dense forests and dark blue lakes create an enchanting scene with a wonderful variety of colours that range from ochre-yellow and dark red, to purple. Passing endless cargo trains we head to Winnipeg, the 'City of Trees' that lies at the mouth of both the Red River and the Assiniboine River. Containing over two million trees this former settlement is now Canada's fourth largest city. The high peaks of the Rocky Mountains come into view, the former domain of gold-diggers, hunters and pioneers, where the city of Jasper is the starting point of many interesting excursions in the mountain area. The shining blue Moraine Lake is situated in the Valley Of The Ten Peaks, while the Chateau Lake Louis is one of the oldest and most beautiful railway hotels in the Rocky Mountains. Finally, Vancouver, and it's far from easy to say farewell to the most inspiring and famous railway journey in the world -- The Canadian!
On Tour... THE CANADIAN...
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 1m32s
Views: 17  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
OTT-DVD-103 - On Tour... STRADA DELLE DOLOMITI The Majesty Of The DolomitesSTRADA DELLE DOLOMITI The Strada Delle Dolomiti that stretches across 109 kilometre across the mountain landscape of the Southern Tyrol is a superb and dramatic experience in any season. Past centuries-old farmhouses, mountain peaks tease the sky majestically and whether it's mountain climbing or hiking, the Dolomites offer something for everyone and for motorcars, cyclists and motorbikes, the mountain roads pose a real challenge. Three pinnacles are considered to be the essence of the Dolomites, namely the Western, Large and Small Pinnacle. The view of the three pinnacles is magnificent as Nature manifests itself as the petrified air of high altitude, the fickleness of the wind and the blinding light of eternal snow. Cortina D´Ampezzo is Italy's main alpine resort and visitors from all over the world holiday in this splendid town the centre of which has a good deal of old world charm and where the facades of its chalets and hotels are covered with frescos painted by great artists. The stretch of land from the Schlüterhütte to the Grödner Joch has been described as "a pearl of a landscape". The route travels across small peaks and leads to a meadow of edelweiss and a mountain journey via cable car brings the steep mountain walls to within one's grasp. At the Giro d´Italia, the world's finest cyclists fight it out over several Dolomite passes. One of the laps crosses the highest point, the Pordoi Pass. For those who wish to spend some time here, there are several first class hotels, well-equipped Alpine chalets and comfortable guesthouses. The Dolomites have been granted the status of World Heritage Site by Unesco, a small section of Planet Earth that should be nurtured, quite rightly, as though it is a unique and rare work of natural art.
On Tour... STRADA DELLE...
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 1m25s
Views: 8  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
OTT-DVD-115 - On Tour... Route Of The White Town Exploring The White Villages of Andelusia RUTA POR LOS PUEBLOS BLANCOS The White Villages located along the Ruta Por Los Pueblos Blancos shine out of the landscape like a multitude of tiny pearls, an intriguing sight that captures the essence of Spain in the atmospheric simplicity of Andalusia. The Pueblos Blancos are of practical construction. Their thick walls protect against the heat of the sun and they always look new because each year they are treated to a new coat of whitewash. The mighty Castelar De La Frontera was built in the 12th century and the proud old fortress situated above Algeciras can still be admired today. Seventy tightly-packed houses are located within its walls and in 1971 its inhabitants left the Castillo and built a new village on the plains. Today, wooden shutters ensure a degree of privacy and for many centuries thick stone walls protected those who lived here from invasion. The route continues to Jimena De La Frontera where fertile pastures and large slopes with cork oaks and olive trees flank the roads. Ronda enjoys a unique location. It sits on a rock plateau above a steep 165 metre deep canyon. Both the Romans and the Moors, who were defeated by the catholic kings in 1485, left their traces in the city. Due to its location, Ronda was virtually impregnable during the early part of the Middle Ages thus it became one of the last Moorish bastions in Spain. The journey along the edge of the Sierra De Grazalema Nature Park features fertile pastures and lush meadows, overlooked by the peaks of the Penon Grande. The Pueblos look like white spots created by human hand, scattered across a green landscape. To experience the historic flavour of Spain, the Ruta Por Los Pueblos Blancos is well worth traversing!
On Tour... Route Of The...
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 1m28s
Views: 4  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
OTT-DVD-111 - On Tour... CANADIAN ROCKIES Highway Across ParadiseCANADIAN ROCKIES Jasper, a small, quaint Canadian village, is the starting point for a 230-kilometre journey on the 'Dream Road Of The Rockies.' The Rockies are the eastern range of the North American Cordilleras and extend through Canada for 1,200 kilometres. The Jasper Tramway is Canada's longest and highest cable car and travels up Whistler's Mountain into a world of stunning mountain scenery, not to mention the Jasper National Park which is the largest and most northerly mountain park in Canada. The Columbia Icefield contains around thirty glaciers and is the largest ice mass in the Rockies. Travelling by snow coach, the stunning scenic splendour of the glaciers and the shining sky are in wonderful contrast to the icy light blue depths of the abyss. After raging waterfalls and frozen ice fields the journey moves on to tranquil lakes, a vast area where Man is only a visitor and Nature belongs to the deer, grizzly bears, elk and birds of prey of this region. From the top of Mount Whitehorn there are magnificent views across the white peaks of Bow Range and down into the deep valley that contains Moraine Lake The Canadian Rockies are a natural world that stretches across high mountains, captivating valleys and huge national parks.
On Tour... CANADIAN...
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 1m35s
Views: 8  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
OTT-DVD-121 - On Tour... BENEATH THE HIMALAYAS Car Ride Through NepalBENEATH THE HIMALAYAS Beneath the Earth's tallest mountain peaks is the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Pokhar is located in the centre of Nepal and captivates by its tranquil calm. Its inhabitants are extremely tolerant and here both the Buddhist and Hindu faiths exist side by side. The Phewa Lake contains many fish and is also a holiday paradise. Whether Mount Everest or Annapurna, the Himalayas fascinate all who see them. Kathmandu, capital of Nepal, is a one thousand year old city steeped in religion, mystique and tradition, a vibrant yet reflective 'home of the gods' and everywhere there are temples, pagodas and shrines. The city of Bhaktapur was founded in the 9th century A.D. and contains twelve Hindu monasteries. It was featured in Bertolucci's film, 'Little Buddha.' Patan is a city of great beauty and is like a living museum of art and where the octagonal pavilion of Chyasilin Deval is dedicated to Krishna and the meditational atmosphere is augmented by wisps of smoke that rise dreamily above sacred images. Changu Narayan is one of the most important Hindu sanctuaries in Kathmandu Valley and is dedicated to the god, Vishnu. Of particular interest is the captivating Aruda Narayana Temple with its painted wooden sculptures, many shrines and heavily gilded roof. The journey comes to an end at the foot of the Himalayas in an enchanting world in which the gods are very much revered and very much alive!
On Tour... BENEATH THE...
Categories: Holiday Location and Places 
Added: 114 days ago
By: travel-video
Runtime: 1m26s
Views: 11  | Comments: 0
Rating: Not yet rated
Page 1 of 3  |  Go to page    Next» LAST»»