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In two half-hour episodes, the Roberts family visits three very different Bahamian islands, from New Providence with the exciting town of Nassau to Grand Bahamas with its huge national parks to off-the-track Cat Island. Along the way, they snorkel with sharks, dress like pirates, swim with dolphins, kayak through mangroves and more.
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Visit the sunshine state with this all encompassing travel guide from Travel With Kids. From Key West to Orlando and everything in between, come along as the Roberts family takes you on a wild Florida adventure beyond the theme parks. Sure, there are visits to Disneyworld, Wild Animal Kingdom, and more, takes you on a journey discovering manatees, alligators, rocket launches, and Caribbean pirates.
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Escape busy Bangkok and head for the Burmese border and the River Kwai jungle. See floating markets and explore the famous bridge. An exotic travel experience awaits at the River Kwai Floating Bamboo Hotel near Burma, which is surrounded by elephants! Visit ElephantsWorld as Nathan and Seamus help care for the elephants, making their food, hand feeding them, and more!
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Travel down the mighty Yangtze River in China. Learn the ancient history of China along this river, visit markets, mud-home villages, and relocated families, and learn the impact of the Three River Gorges Dam project. Head by small longboat with the ancient trackers up a small river, taste local foods, see the dramatic scenery, and get a tour of the dam.
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Travel down Baja, Mexico, from San Diego to Cabo. First stop is a tour halfway down to find the amazing gray whales. Board tiny boats and actually come right up to these huge, gentle creatures as they swim around Scammon's Lagoon. Learn about this remote area of Mexico, including bizarre plants and Dr. Suess-looking cacti.
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Join the Roberts family as they explore the rich history and culture of Ireland. Watch the boys climb castles, including the infamous Blarney Castle, dance to traditional Irish music, and peek over some of the world's tallest sea cliffs. Get locked up in Kilmainham Jail, feast on a meal fit for a king, pet pigs and sheep, and more. Includes hints on great accommodations including staying in a real castle. Bonus includes: trip planner, travel tips,...
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Hollywood, beaches, famous cartoon characters, giant hot dogs, and crazy movie stunts await the Roberts family in Los Angeles. See bubbling tar pits in the middle of the city, and stroll the walk of fame, spotting all your favorite stars' names in the sidewalk. See eye-popping movie stunts at Universal Studios, try a famous Pinks Hot Dog, and learn old Hollywood history. See the Space Shuttle Endeavor, and go behind the scenes at Nickelodeon Studios!...
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The Roberts family heads out from Athens by ferry to the island of Paros, where they explore the islands by catamaran. Off the island of Antiparos, they snorkel, dine with the locals, and explore the tiny island of Despotikos with its newly excavated Temple of Apollo. After an overnight on the catamaran, it's back to Paros to explore the ancient churches and twisting white-washed sugar-cube homes and alleyways. Then they head to Santorini, where they...
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Explore the grand splendor of Rome, Italy, center of world history and power, created by the massive Roman Empire. Walk the winding streets of Rome finding gelato, pizza, and gladiators. Get an in-depth look into the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and actually learn to be a gladiator in a real gladiator school! Trained gladiators teach kids the moves with wooden and metal swords to prepare for a duel. Then hang out in the fantastic Piazza Navona with its...
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It's island time on Hawai'i's Garden Isle of Maui. Learn about the ancient Polynesian ways of the outrigger canoe and the ceremonies at Black Rock. Explore Maui's whaling history and sugar-cane past in Lahaina. Chill in Banyan Tree park and on the beaches. Head inland to a garden cooperative to learn how Maui is becoming food sustainable. Try all the local garden foods, and see the kids pick a harvest to cook at the hotel kitchen that night. Then...
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The Roberts family heads to eco-friendly Costa Rica to get a close-up look at the area's most active volcano, while staying at a hotel right at the base of the mountain. Then head up to the fabled cloud forests of Santa Elena and Monteverde to find all sorts of jungle creatures. Canopy tours, weird wildlife encounters and rumbling mountains are all part of this Costa Rican interior adventure.
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Come along as the Roberts family explores the many layers of Athens, deemed by many to be the birthplace of Western civilization. The adventure begins on an overnight ferry from Italy to Patra in the Peloponnese and then a bus trip to Athens, where the Roberts check into a hotel on Syntagma Square. The kids are fascinated by the changing of the guard and their view of the Acropolis. After roaming through the National Gardens, the Roberts discover...
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Join the Roberts family as they explore the rugged interiors and amazing beaches of Jamaica. They explore the Gold Coast of the North, including Ochco Rios and Montego Bay, and Jamaica's less visited west coast, including Negril. Along the way, they learn the 'irie' culture in Jamaica, swim with dolphins and sting rays, climb up waterfalls, meet Jamaica's dog sled team, go horseback riding and cliff diving, and more. Special features include a trip...
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Get into the caribbean vibe with a visit to Belize. This Central America country has it all; Caribbean coast, jungles, Mayan pyramids, underground rivers, snorkel and scuba. First the family takes in beach time in the island of Caye Caulker where dirt roads, pedal bikes and golf carts are the way to go. Dive with sting rays, learn about a local school, get fishing lessons and hang with locals.
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Most people think of Venice as a romantic destination, but it's great for kids too! There are no cars to worry about, and a feast for the senses lingers around every wind in the path. Where else in the world can you get around only by boat while being surrounded by towering ancient buildings adorned with wild designs, statues, and gold? No, this isn't Disneyland, although it may seem like it to children...and maybe even adults! There are people in...
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Join the Roberts family as they hit all the family-friendly attractions around sunny San Diego, California. Explore the history of Old Town and Balboa Park, discover the surf culture along Mission Beach and visit the coastal enclaves of La Jolla and Coronado. Go along as the Roberts pet dolphins and get an up-close look at the world's most famous orca, Shamu, check out some of the world's largest LEGO creations, discover the wild animals of San Diego...
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Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime, swimming with giant whale sharks! Head by boat off the coast of Cancun to experience the majestic whale-shark migration. Learn Mayan history and culture at the Ek Balam pyramids, and rappel by rope deep into an underground cave called a Cenote. Try local foods, take a local ferry to the small island of Isla Mujeres, and wander its small streets that remind travelers of what Cancun was like years ago. Visit...