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Tahiti French Polynesia: Travel to the South Pacific to explore French Polynesia and the island of Tahiti. Moorea Island French Polynesia: The island of Moorea is a slow paced island with just a few hundred people. Stay in a jungle lodge overlooking the waters of the South Pacific. Bora Bora: Stay in an over water bungalow with a glass floor on a motu while helping the local turtle population. Feed turtles, sting rays and sharks. Learn about the ancient...
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Become part of the history of the American West in Northern Nevada's wild open country. From silver mines to still thriving cowboy towns, Northern Nevada is an outdoor-adventure paradise. Join the Roberts as they go horseback riding into the Sierra Nevada mountains and whitewater rafting down the Truckee River into the heart of Reno. And there's plenty of time for fun in Reno with go-kart racing, indoor rock climbing, an animal magic show, and the...
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Travel to wild and adventurous Wales, U.K., in this three-episode journey. Wales has more castles per square mile than anywhere, and a few of them are explored here. Learn about the Roman history in Wales, with the largest colosseum outside of Rome. See firsthand the ancient history of the British Isles, and descend underground into the Big Pit to learn about the coal and slate mining history of this area.
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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...
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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 one only get around by boat while surrounded by towering ancient buildings adorned in wild designs, statues, and gold? No, this isn't Disneyland, although it may seem like it to children, and maybe even adults!
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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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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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Join the Roberts family as they explore the cosmopolitan city of Edinburgh and the rugged terrain and culture of the Scottish Highlands. The Roberts discover Scotland's history at the Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, explore the grassy plains of Cairngorms National Park, and travel to the black waters of Loch Ness. Along the way, they learn to play bagpipe, taste haggis, feed reindeer, search for Nessie, hold a tarantula, and more. Bonus includes...
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Italy is connected to Europe by an extensive rail system, so the Roberts hop an overnight train from Paris to Florence, the alleged birthplace of the Renaissance movement in Europe. The family is met in Florence by a local guide, Marco, who takes them to the nearby towns of Pisa, to see just how much that tower leans, and Lucca, where they ride bikes on the ancient castle walls. Back in Florence, they learn about the powerful Medici family and the...
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Travel to Botswana by small plane where the kids get to fly. Stay in tiny camps deep in the Okavango delta accessible only by canoe and small plane. Learn about the old ways of the bush people on walking safaris, and learn how to hunt with bow and arrow. Take a traditional canoe up the delta waterways, and learn about how African local villages live off the land. Experience an up-close cheetah encounter where the safari jeep is surrounded by the big...
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Head out on a Caribbean adventure with the Roberts family on one of the largest cruise ships to ever set sail. Come aboard the Freedom of the Seas ocean liner for fun adventures on and off the ship. The Roberts family will take you ashore to Labadee, Haiti to meet locals and experience this forgotten Caribbean paradise that few tourists visit.
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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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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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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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Go along with the Roberts family as they experience the real and wild Alaska. Visit the Alaskan Bush and explore ice museums at Chena Hot Springs in the Arctic circle. Visit a chocolate factory in Anchorage and take a dogsled ride with Iditarod musher Darios Martinez. Enjoy horseback riding along the frozen Kenai lake and dissect a squid at the Alaska Sea Life center, plus much more. Features three episodes.
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Come along as the Roberts explore the many layers of Athens, deemed by many to be the birthplace of Western civilization and still dishing out the culture. The adventure begins on an overnight ferry from Italy to Patra, in the Peloponnese, and then a bus to Athens. The family checks into a hotel on Syntagma Square, where the kids are fascinated by the changing of the guard, with views of the Acropolis. After roaming through the National Gardens, they...
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