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La Belle France - where life is a pleasure and love and art. Begin in Brittany at the ancient Mont-St.- Michel abbey, perched on a huge granite rock. Discover chic clothes, renowned artwork and graceful charm in Paris, home of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre and the Latin Quarter. Marvel at the colourful gardens and fanciful fountains of Versailles. Enjoy the splendor of the great chateaux of the Loire Valley. Chat with local vintners in Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux. Meet renowned chef Paul Bocuse at his restaurant in Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or near Lyon. Watch the bulls run at the Bayonne festival and see a bullfight at Arles’ Roman amphitheater. In sun-blessed Provence, tour the colorful port of Marseilles and the medieval papal palace at Avignon. France - there is never ending to its enchantment.

This is the story of an ordinary businessman named Joe, as told from the point of view of his heart. Because Joe doesn't watch his diet, his smoking habit or his stress levels, he eventually suffers a heart attack.

From early morning sunlight that lights up the rocky shores of Maine's Acadia National Park to a glowing sunset over the Everglades in Florida, here's an unforgettable panorama of brilliant autumn leaves, thundering waterfalls, shadowed caves, cypress-filled swamps, and more.

Your journey begins in the stark beauty of Death Valley Monument. It ends with enthralling closeups of rare nene birds in the crater of a dormant volcano in Hawaii. In between: crashing waves, a dense rainforest, icy glaciers, and other extraordinary treasures.

It would be difficult to find more comprehensive tour through the byways and highways, lanes and paths, nooks and crannies, major sights and unexpected discoveries of enchanting England! After seeing the fascinations of London, It's out into the country for spectacular lakes and streams, green hills and dales, charming houses and inns, castles and cathedrals, thatched roofs and the cobblestone streets of scores of colourful towns in between, from Aldeburgh to York.

Rolling moors and highlands. Bluebells and heather. Cool lochs and refreshing streams. Tidy villages nestled into rolling fertile farmland. Rocky outcroppings and sleeping seaside towns. Around every corner, over every hill lies still another marvel. And each is yours for the discovering in this comprehensive tour through the colorful land of the kilt and the tartan. Come along, discover ALL of Scotland!

Travel to Alaska's great wilderness, a place of incomparable beauty and power where you will witness close-up the amazing cycles of life in one of the last pristine corners of our planet Earth. Soar over Mt. McKinley, the tallest people in North America, crown jewel of the vast Alaska range, piercing clouds nearly four miles high. Explore the vibrant territory beneath this stunningly beautiful mountain. Watch caribou roam the plains, listen to the haunting howl of the wolf, witness the flight of the majestic golden eagle, meet a mother grizzly and her two cubs as they emerge from winter's hibernation. You'll be swept up in the drama and beauty of this unique wilderness and you'll enjoy for many years to come its unforgettable scenery.

Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Ozark Mountains, far away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities, lies a place of great beauty and splendor... a place you'll never forget. It's Branson, Missouri and you're going to see it all! Enjoy Branson's greatest sights - amazing Marvel Cave, popular Silver Dollar City, the Branson Scenic Railway, beautiful Dogwood Canyon, historic Shepherd of the Hills Homestead, magnificent Inspiration Tower, picturesque Lake Taneycomo, the unforgettable showboat Branson Belle - and more! And you'll thrill to performances by Branson's greatest starts, including Andy Williams, Boxcar Willie, Mickey Gilley, Jim Stafford, The Lennon Sisters, The Osmond Brothers, Roy Clark, Ray Stephens, The Baldknobbers, Glenn Campbell, and more! So sit back, relax and get ready to enjoy the sights and the stars of America's favorite entertainment destination... It's Branson!

Travel to the mysterious island that time forgot -- the island of Madagascar. Nestled in the tranquil waters of the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa, Madagascar is an enchanting paradise where for eons nature has been left undisturbed. As you explore this pristine refuge, you'll discover a variety of dazzling plants and animals unique to Madagascar, because it evolved in isolation from the rest of the world. You'll soar over forested mountains, expansive plateaus and lush green rain-forests, encountering delightful leaping lemurs, colorful chameleons, exotic lizards, graceful ibis and breathtakingly beautiful butterflies -- did you know that there are over 3,200 species of butterflies on the island of Madagascar and, of those, over 2,900 can be seen only here? Witness close-up this primeval world's deepest secrets and closely guarded marvels and feel the power of this impressive island as never before.

Start where America's mighty Mississippi empties into the Gulf of Mexico... voyage upriver and wonder at the majesty of the Great Lakes... then head west to take in some of our country's most incredible scenic highlights.

Begin your sojourn in Mount Rainier National Park by tracing the fire-and-ice evolution that gave the mountain its spectacular character. Learn about jökulhlaups, the great flash floods created when Rainier's twin forces - volcanic heat and glacial colds - collide. Below Rainier's imperial peak, discover vistas and valleys, waterfalls and alpine meadows, bobcats, cougars, raccoons and other wildlife. Meet Ranger Ron Warfield and later climb to the summit of magnificent Mount Rainier. At Olympic National Park, visit the resplendent Hoh Rain Forest and listen to Marilyn Lewis tell the story of her pioneer grandfather (the "Iron Man of Hoh"), who carved a homestead out of the wilderness. Continue to the park's glacier-sculpted mountains and to Marymere Falls, Soleduck Falls and Mount Olympus itself. Finally, discover one of the most dramatic stretches of wilderness coast in America, with its wondrous tide pools teeming with vibrant life.

This video programme contains segments of New Zealand's best selling travel programmes. 120 minutes in length New Zealand, a south pacific paradise is a comprehensive guide to this country's best attractions, tour trails, natural sights, Maori culture and adventure.

Experience the spectacular, wild beauty of Yellowstone National Park... the splendor of its seasons and the majesty of its wildlife...all from the most scenic vantage points. Enjoy this magnificent national park in the comfort of your home... in living color... with specially scored stereo music...and enlightening narration. Achieve the feeling of actually being there!

Trains have thundered through 150 years of American history. Their fascinating story and impact on our developing nation is captured on this unforgettable two hour video. See all the crucial developments from the invention of the first locomotive, to the completion of the transcontinental track, and the creation of high-speed railways. Relive the glamour of railroading's golden age aboard trains like the 20th Century Limited, the Super Chief and the American Orient Express. And watch how trains have radically transformed where we live, the way we fight wars, and even our sense of time. Your favorite trains, rare archival footage, entertaining train songs, wonderful memorabilia, classic film clips from Hollywood, and beautiful scenics capture the pioneer spirit and romance of the rails. A-a-l-l-l-l-l-l-l aboard for a thrilling American adventure.

One glimpse will show you why Bryce Canyon's intricately shaped, vibrantly colored rock formations captivate visitors year after year. See the park from unique viewpoints - glide over Bryce Amphitheater in a hot-air balloon, then go down into the canyon on a trail ride. Find out from Ranger Maggie McGee about the ancient geological forces that created "hoodoos," the park's famous towers, pinnacles and eerie statues of stone. In Zion National Park, explore magnificent Zion Canyon and hike its strenuous switchback trails. Visit Checkerboard Mesa, Zion-Mt. Carmel Tunnel, Kolob Arch and the Great Arch of Zion. See Zion through the eyes of early explorers and settlers in photos and dramatic reenact-ments, and then visit the Paiute Indian Clifford Jake, who will tell you how his forefathers “got songs from the mountains, the wind and the eagle."

Esperience the awesome beauty and magnificent drama of Grand Canyon National Park. the splendor of its seasons and the magic of its vistas. all from the most scenic vantage points. Enjoy this spectacular national park in the comfort of your home...in living color...with specially scored stereo music..and enlightening narration. Achieve the feeling of actually being there!

Begin your wilderness getaway with the breathtaking vistas of Grand Teton National Park. Learn how the earth thrust up the Teton Range and how 19th-century trappers penetrated the wilderness. Relive the development of Jackson Hole and join a group of modern climbers as they face the challenge of an ascent. Discover the park's secrets from experienced Rangers who know its denizens and their private places intimately. Travel to Glacier National Park and see the impact of weather, wind and water on the park's myriad species of wildlife in their struggle to survive the harsh elements. Journey along the Going-to-the-Sun Road and encounter waterfalls, a colorful profusion of wildflowers, majestic mountains, refreshing lakes and many hiking trails. Then listen as Curly Bear Wagner, Cultural Coordinator for the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, reveals his tribe's special spiritual relationship with this magnificent land.

Enter an enthralling paradise where enjoyment of some of nature’s most stunning spectacles and sounds is further enhanced by the melodic delights of Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Mozart, Puccini, Grieg, Mussorgsky, and other great composers. Your journey takes you along watery natural paths, from wintery alpine lakes and roaring waterfalls in Yosemite National Park to geysers and bubbling pots in Yellowstone. You relax in lush spring meadows, blanketed with colorfu flowers. You glide downstream through precipitous granite river canyons that open onto spectacular desert sunsets in the Grand Canyon. And along the way, elk, moose, chipmunks, birds, and other native creatures add their own rhapsody of harmonious rhythms.

Experience the spectacular beauty and eternal grandeur of Yosemite National Park... the splendor of its seasons and the magic of its wildlife ... all from the most scenic vantage points. Enjoy this magnificent national park in the comfort of your home... in living color... with specially scored stereo music... and enlightening narration. Achieve the feeling of actually being there!