THE BEST OF CALIFORNIA blends a traditional magazine-style format with a fast-paced, entertaining and informative travel series. Bringing out the best California has to offer, the series explores the Golden State’s natural wonders, icons & landmarks, scenic drives and outdoor adventures.

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Episode 0: Castles Throughout Time Castles Throughout Time is a series about the history of castles from their origins until the present. The Castles were the product of European Medieval society, and they developed and expanded throughout the Mediterranean region. Occupying more than 500 kilometers of the eastern coast of Spain, it is not surprising that the Valencia region was a popular entry point for invaders from the Mediterranean. (More Info)

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CITIES OF THE WORLD depicts the ambiance, variety, unspoiled majesty and splendor of fourteen of the world’s most unique cities. These captivating destinations have all been singled out as offering a myriad of attributes, lifestyles, customs, landmarks and features which make each city the only one of its kind in the world.

Neither a tour guide nor a museum tour, CITIES OF THE WORLD journeys into the daily lives, the stories and myths, gathering places and worship halls of different people. Where the past explains the present and through the evolution of generations, you will experience the stories and lives of these great cities and their inhabitants. (More Info)

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The Celestial Empire: Path of the Dragon attempts to unveil some of the mystique behind China - its people, art, culture and the heritage of this 5,000 year-old empire.
        The series will follow Chinese history in its unrelenting persevenrance through the ages and explain why China is the only surviving empire in the world today. We will explore both the past and contemporary times in 13 thematic episodes each focusing on a unique facet of Chinese life.
        Through extensive research and extraordinary imagery, the Celestial Empire will present a revealing portrait of the most intriguing nation in the world.

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1 Shenyang - A Magnificent Old Capital (8-9)

Situated in the center of Liaoning province in Northeast China, Shenyang was first built during the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - A.D. 220) and known then as Houcheng. It was called Shenzhou during the Liao Dynasty (916-1255), then rebuilt and renamed Zhongjiecheng during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In the year 1625, the great warrior Nuerhachi, founder of the Manchu Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), enlarged and added an outer wall to Shenyang which he used as his capital before leading his armies southward to conquer the rest of China.

The Imperial Palace at Shenyang is today the best preserved palace complex in China apart from the one at Beijing, and the Zhaoling, Fuling and Yongling mausoleums in the city's outskirts contain the remains of Nuerhachi and his ancestors. The architecture is unique due to the incorporation of designs representing horsemanship, archery and the "Eight Banner" Manchu military caste system.

Other points of interest are the Tashan mountain resort, the Yong'an stone bridge and the Xinle neolithic relics as well as Manchu writing, dances and palace of music which will give the viewer glimpses of Shenyang's historic past.

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Bahamas

Contrary to popular belief, the Bahamas are not a part of the Caribbean Islands- They comprise over 700 islands (more than the entire Caribbean Islands) of which about hardly fifty are inhabited. Its seas display the largest range of hues of the Caribbean region; from the royal blue of the Abyssal trenches in Tongue to the milky turquoise of the beaches in Long Island and the green of the shoals on Great Abaco or Exumas. Tourism, which employs two out of three islanders, is the largest industry- People come to the Bahamas for big game fishing, scuba diving and to bask on the endless beaches. Nassau, on New Providence, is the largest city in the Bahamas. It is a city torn between the nostalgia of a colonial past and a flourishing present- A result of robust tourism and being a tax haven. We will also visit the resorts on vibrant Paradise Island and the peaceful beaches of the Famylies, Out Islands, Walker’s Cay and Bimini (located only fifty miles from Florida). (More Info)

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EQUINOX conveys the majesty and wonders found in the Equatorial region of South America – The history, natural marvels and people that conjure images of intrigue and exotic distant lands. The series interweaves dramatizations to tell the history of this continent (in the first three episodes) and the major natural wonders (in the final four episodes).

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This series travels to six European cities that have emerged as the fastest growing tourist destinations in Europe over the past decade; Bruge, Prague, Amsterdam, St. Petersburg, Venice and Vienna.

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Remember when traveling by rail was considered a romantic adventure? Elegant meals served in the dining car… Music playing on a baby grand piano in the club car… The soothing rhythm of the rails… Spectacular views unfolding from the window… And remarkable stops along de way.

The luxury train experience was reintroduced to the United States in 1995 with the American Orient Express, an authentic beautifully restored train from the 1940’s and a cinequanon of American rail history. In our high-speed world, it is quite magical to settle back, slow down and appreciate our country in an original and cherished experience as people did more than fifty years ago- a trip where the destination is just as important as the ride.

The GREAT AMERICAN TRAIN JOURNEYS trilogy presents a unique opportunity to travel and explore some of the most magnificent places in the United States in three distinct regions of the country- the Rocky Mountains, the southern United States, and Alaska. The programs combine strong elements of geography, nature, history, people and culture in an entertaining and engaging style. This will include using occasional experts, historians and artists, beautiful cinematography of the stunning landscapes and pastoral countryside (which include aerial photography and anecdotes and the stories behind the places visited.

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This ancient city founded by Bedouin Nabataeans and first recorded historically 5,000 B.C. is one of the outstanding achievements in the world mystifying scholars, scientists and architects even today.
Known Biblically as Tadmor, Palmyra sits in present day Syria, which was once the outskirts of the ancient Roman empire and the scene of one of history`s least known but most exciting love stories of all time.

Perhaps no city in the world, present day or ancient, bears as many legends as Carthage in Tunisia. It is the crossroads of the central Mediterranean, only a short sail away from Sicily and Italy.

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Volume I: West & South Africa- Includes visits to the following parks: Kruger, Etosha, Chobe, Hwange, Wasa and Kalahari Gemsbok.

Volume II: East Africa- Includes visits to the following parks: The Serengetti, Thrangire, Murchison Falls, Lake Manyara, Amboseli, Kimana and Lake Nakuru.

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The United States, a vast land of natural contrasts - arid deserts to frozen glaciers, steep canyons to soaring mountain ranges and lush waterfalls to endless coastlines - is the focus of this travel series celebrating nature's beauty across America.

Traveling to the most unique national parks and remarkable destinations the United States has to offer, THE NATURAL WONDERS OF AMERICA is a wonderful travel companion, source of reference and a timeless gift of the enduring grace of the natural world.

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THE NATURAL CURIOSITIES OF EUROPE ( I & II )

Each European country features an exceptional array of natural sites. These specific locations represent unique phenomena which are a result of the life and evolution of our planet. Among the places we will visit are: The Giant’s Causeway (IRELAND), the Stokker Geyser (ICELAND), the Enchanted City (SPAIN), El Torcal (SPAIN), Prekestolen (NORWAY), Vulcano (SICILY), Pont-d’Arc (FRANCE), and the Petrified Thrones of Lesbos (GREECE).

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A VIRGIN, WILD AND WONDERFUL WORLD OF ARGENTINEAN ANDES

Lanin National Park -– Lanin National park is dominated by an immecse mountain of the same name, Indians of the area avoided Lanin, believing it to be the adobe of a powerful evil spirit. Lanin is not uniformly covered with dense forests. Although its terrain is mountainous, the park impresses the visitor with its spacious, open country. As a result, Lanin is seldom crowded and retains a pristine character.

Nahuel Huapi National Park – Centuries ago, Mapuche Indians gave the island a revealing name: Nahel Huapi (Tiger Island). Today, Nahuel Huapi is one of the oldest and most popular national parks in South America. The park encompasses a variety of landforms and vegetative communities because it extends from the highest peaks of the continental divide to the beginnings of the parched plains—an instructive cross section through temperate South America ecosystems.

Los Alerces National Park – About the time Greek masons first set chisels to the stones they would fashion into the Pathenon, a gust of wind swept through an Andean glade, freed a tiny seed from its cone, and spun it to the forest floor. The seed lodged in a warm, moist spot, and soon sprouted and began to grow. Gautama Budha was born and died shile the tree grew on. The Crusaders tramped to Jerusalem, men learned to fly, and still the tree grew on… It still grow today in Los Alerces National Park and is one of the oldest libing things on the face of the earth.

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Africa, a vast and intriguing continent, that has remained isolated, undiscovered, and untainted is the focus of this series. The PEOPLE & PLACES of AFRICA explores the unique cultures, marvels of nature, indigenous peoples and remote lands of Africa. We will travel through this captivating continent, Visit its glorious wonders and learn about the social, ecological and political challenges of Africa and the variety of peoples who inhabit it.

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Sea Cam Journal journeys deep beneath the oceans to isolated reefs, eerie shipwrecks and sanctuaries of exotic creatures. Colorful and intriguing fish, sharks, rays and eels swim to life on the screen

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From the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur, to the fascinating Death Valley, the majestic vineyards of Napa to the magnificent Sequoias, the charm of San Francisco to the allure of Hollywood, surfing in Malibu to sandskiing on dunes in the Mojave Desert, the lushness of Yosemite to the arid Joshua Tree, California offers a varied landscape and countless natural wonders. As colorful as their land, Californians are just as wild, daring and adventurous. The combination of the two is the heart of ADVENTURES IN WILD CALIFORNIA, a new IMAX (large format) film by Academy Award Nominee (for THE LIVING SEA), acclaimed cinematographer and veteran of 24-large format films (including the film EVEREST which is the first IMAX film to hit the top ten on the box office chart), Greg MacGillivray.

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