TRAVEL PROGRAMS - SPRING 2008
share their stories, their adventures, their experiences and their advice.
Relax, enjoy the beautiful travel photos and gain information
and ideas for your next travel adventure!
Click here for a printable version of our Travel Program scheduleAll travel programs begin at 7:00 P.M. (unless noted otherwise)
Tuesday, April 1st - THE SCOTTISH ISLES - Scotland is a country of great scenic beauty... placid lochs and lonely mountains, beautiful islands and spectacular cliffs, bleak, desolate moors and rich farmland. There are stately mansions and villages of vernacular charm contrasted with mysterious and prehistoric sites, austere castles and rugged ruins. Please join Jack & Lynne Rummel as they show us the islands of Scotland. We will visit Shetland, Orkney, Lewis, Harris, Skye, Mull, Iona, Staffa, Islay and Arran. Discover the beauty and wildness that embody the Scottish Isles and see for yourself why everyone falls in love with this part of the world when they visit.
Tuesday, April 8th - CROATIA & MONTENEGRO - The jagged coast with a thousand islands. Warm water, colorful villages, castles built by the crusaders, history around every corner, fresh sea food and fun holiday experiences. Sounds great, right? But wait, there's more! Beautiful cascading lakes, forested mountains and lots of great hiking. Cities of great historical importance. A day steeped in sunshine and bathed in Mediterranean breezes. Okay, let's go discover Croatia! Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir, Korcula, Ston, Opatija - names along the Dalmation Coastline with the clear blue Adriatic Sea in our view. But have you heard of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Plitivace Lakes? Wooded hills enclose 16 turquoise lakes, linked by waterfalls and cascades - wooden footbridges surround and wind through making a great hiking path to enjoy the incredible beauty and serenity of the lakes. Montenegro, and specifically, the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Bay of Kotor, will surprise and amaze you. These are the southernmost fjiords in Europe where the mountains come down to the waters edge creating a spectacular and beautiful bay with ancient walled citites, fishing boats, and wonderful relaxing experiences. We'll also visit the beautiful and famous area of Sveti Stefan.
Tuesday, April 15th - RAJASTHAN - Travel vicariously with Cyndraq Dietz as she shares her pictures of the hills, deserts, temples and palaces of Rajasthan. Cyndra spent the summer of 2007 exploring the region's famous cities and kingdoms of the Rajput rulers, as well as spent time with the locals teaching English in a small village. India is a land of superlatives and extremes. Join Cyndra as she presents a colorful picture of this exotic land!
Tuesday, April 22nd - PERU & BOLIVIA - Experience the wonders of Peru by exploring the highlights such as the incredible ruins of Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, the charming mountain town of Cusco, trekking in the Colca Canyon and Cordillera Blanca regions, the Nazca Lines, and the city of Arequipa. Presented by Joel Podgorski, he will take us on a photo journey through Peru and Bolivia providing great travel information and insights into these wonderful destinations. We will travel with Joel to Bolivia and visit Lake Titicaca - Copacabana & the Isla del Sol. Joel bikes down the "world's most dangerous road" and hikes the Chorro Trek, as well as, visits the Amazon basin region of Rurrenabaque. This promises to be an interesting and adventurous journey through Peru and Bolivia. Come join us for a visit!
Tuesday, April 29th - PACKING CLINIC: PLAN YOUR TRAVEL WARDROBE & OTHER TIPS - Plan your travel wardrobe, learn tips to organize and travel light and avoid the hassles of overpacking. Whether you'll be traveling for a week or several months, learn the secrets of traveling light with everything you need in one convenient bag. Learn all about the latest fabrics, packing methods, and helpful travel accessories that allow you to travel light without giving up any conveniences. Prizes and specials at tonight's show only! This is an informative and fun travel clinic. Please join us!
Tuesday, May 6th - ITALY - Italy is truly a country that keeps travelers fascinated and spellbound, and always wanting to experience more.&nsbp; Join us for an enchanting view of Venice, hikes through the Dolomites, the beautiful lake district of Lago di Garda and Lago di Como, and the sun, sea, sand and hikes of the Cinque Terre. From Genoa, Florence, Venice and Verona, we'll take a look at the history, architecture and culture of this region of Italy. Don't forget the amazing food and wine! Join us for a peek at this romantic and wonderful country.
Tuesday, May 13th - KAMCHATKA: "RUSSIA'S ALASKA" - Kamchatka is often called "one of the last great unspoiled natural wonders of our world". The volcanoes of Kamchatka are a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Kliuchevskoi being the tallest on the Asian continent. It is also one of the finest destinations for rare birds and wildflowers and has the densest population of brown bears (even more than Katmai in Alaska!). Please join William Blair as he takes us to this "hidden gem" in Russia where he has guided, trekked, explored and fished many times. Located 4210 miles from Moscow you will be amazed and delighted to discover this beautiful untainted wilderness area.
Tuesday, May 20th - PACKING CLINIC FOR ORGANIZED TRAVEL - Pack light for your next international trip by learning the latest in travel tips for easy, yet organized, packing! Learn the secrets of traveling light and avoiding the hassles of over-packing. You'll discover travel tips on how to be an organized traveler by packing efficiently. YOU can be the experienced traveler that zooms through airport security checkpoints. Join us for a fun night. Specials and prizes tonight only!
Tuesday, May 27th - TURKEY - See a variety of the remains of the many early civilizations criss-crossing what is now modern Turkey, as well as fascinating natural phenomena in such places as Cappadocia, where houses have been dug out of the soft cliffs and hillsides. Have a look at the whirling dervishes and their musicians in a centuries-old caravansary. Meet locals and wildlife on hikes, swim in the gorgeous blue waters along the Turquoise coast, and sail away with Marilyn Wertheimer on her tour of Turkey!
MORE UPCOMING SHOWS in 2008
Tuesday, June 3rd - SAN MIQUEL DE ALLENDE & GUANAJUATO, MEXICO
Tuesday, June 10th - NEPAL: "EVEREST ROCKS"
Tuesday, July 15th - GO GREEN - PACK RIGHT & TRAVEL LIGHT
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