Outta Town Adventures

Let's say it's January and you want to get away to a place with an ocean. This program shows you Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Waikiki Beach in Hawaii and San Felipe on the Baja Peninsula of Mexico. Three completely different climates and lifestyles, but all with ways to love the ocean, even in the coldest month!

This is river cruise heaven! A gorgeous ship slipping romantically along the Rhone River, sipping from the most famous grapes and vintages and feasting on ooh-la-la French flavors! Immerse yourself in the history responsible for the greatest artistic and literary contributions.

Since you're already in one of England's geographical sweet spots, stay longer and while a few days away on the Avon River on a narrow boat, stopping in at Shakespeare's birthplace and any number of storied village pubs along the way.

Right at the doorstep of Houston, Beaumont is one Texas town that takes more of its identity from Louisiana, which is also nearby. From King Cakes to Cajun cuisine and Zydeco music, Beaumont is celebrating Louisiana fare, all the while taking care of its resident crocodiles.

This episode looks at the northern area of Vietnam, which includes Hanoi and scenic Outta town adventures that are day tris from the big city. Ha Long Bay and Ninh Binh are two gorgeous destinations with their ancient caves and traditional lifestyles. We'll also check into "the Hanoi Hilton," a brutal prison used during wars, which is thankfully now a museum.

We sought to discover why the airport in Istanbul is the largest in the world and touch down in Istanbul. Then, we head over to the vacation paradise around Kusadasi, and our experiences with Turkish coffee had as returning home with copper pots and a good supply!

The birthplace of the state of California is a delightful border town, and happily influenced by its Spanish roots. To boot, the fun areas are nestled in historical parts of town, and, of course, at the beach! Food is also fun in San Diego, and speakeasies are springing up again, offering something completely different to fill out a palate infused with Italian and International cuisine.

Caressed by the Mediterranean Sea that's sprinkled with super yachts and enveloped by stunning mountains capes, nibbling on croissants, tasting wine and sipping espresso becomes an ooh-la-la experience. This show rolls out the famous areas of Nice, Cannes, Monaco and Villefranche, with a little Rhone cruise sample thrown in.

Toronto is becoming THE city to live in the world, because of its job opportunities, world class events and cultural diversity. Its strength is in its neighbourhoods, and the fact that Nature is woven within the city and all around it. This program explores the big city and drops into a couple of outlying area: The Hills of Headwater and Jordan, in the Niagara Region.

Discover the Irish traditions of Prince Edward Island, a beautiful island province in Canada.

The only thing better than one Caribbean island is two to choose from! Barbados has long been popular for its gorgeous beaches and fine fine weather! Grenada is so earthy and comes by its nick-name, The Spice Island," quite honestly. They both produce chocolate and rum, so what are you waiting for!

Bali and Cancun might be considered opposites, but both offer complete respite from the bustling world, whether your choice is yoga with a side of lentils, or zooming on a jetski before tucking into tacos! Both destinations are capable of keeping a visitor phenomenally content!

As long as you've come to Toronto, think about touring the distinctive regions around it that are within a short drive, such as the glorious Niagara Falls. Spend a day on a wine tour, get back to nature, choose a farm vacation in the Hills of Headwaters or poke around an historical city like Kingston, to the east.