Exotic Islands

It's a South Pacific adventure to remember as host Hunter Reno finds herself afloat in the legendary waters where Captain Bligh was once cast adrift. From her starting-off point in the town of Nadi, Reno travels to Navua, where she hitches a ride up river to the Namosi Highlands. Once there, she takes part in a traditional Kava ceremony before attending a love feast!

Hunter Reno travels to Aruba, where Arawak, Dutch and Spanish culture blend against the backdrop of coral cliffs, white sand beaches and all night casinos. Reno bargain hunts in the markets of Oranjestad, unloads seafood from Venezuela and takes her first wind surfing lesson! Finally, she tours the streets of San Nicolas as the city awakens from the quiet hours of siesta.

Hunter Reno travels to Bonaire, a small island just fifty miles off the coast of Venezuela. The entire island is a protected marine park and it makes for some of the best reef diving in the world! Later she takes a trip to the magnificent salt flats, the mangrove forests, plays a game of bocce ball and lunches at Maiky's Snack.

Massive forts, traditional pottery, and eerie shipwrecks! These are just some of the bits of history that host Hunter Reno finds on the beautiful island of St. Kitts. Hunter visits Brimstone Hill Fort, the site where the British and French fought for possession of the island during the 17th century. Finally, Reno snorkels at an offshore wreck before spotting a green monkey.

Head to the British Virgin Islands, the water sports capital of the world with Hunter Reno! Reno's first adventure takes her under the sea to dive the wreck of the Rhone. Then she's off to Salt Island to meet the last descendant of the Rhone. Later, she spends the afternoon in Road Town sampling local roti and hangover cures!

Host Hunter Reno explores the rugged wilderness of Australia's island of Tasmania. Reno travels down the Tasman Peninsula to the infamous penal colony of Port Arthur. Later, she heads to the seaside town of Strahan. With an expert guide, Reno dines with one of Australia's favorite critters-the wallaby-before ending her journey deep in the wilderness.

In her latest adventure, Hunter Reno takes off for a laid-back voyage, Australian style. When a cyclone waylays Reno's foray to Great Keppel Island, she steers a course to Moreton Island! Here, she scuba dives amidst the Tangalooma wrecks, then stops off to feed the dolphins before heading to the east coast's Blue Lagoon for a picnic!

On her latest adventure, Hunter Reno takes in some of St. Lucia's most popular sights and explores a little-seen side of the island as well. Experience a boat ride along the coast; a visit to the world's only drive-through volcano; a banana plantation where Reno helps to harvest St. Lucia's "green gold"; and a bush doctor's lair, where she tastes some home-grown remedies.

Host Hunter Reno takes off to the most southerly of the Caribbean islands! Her adventure begins when she joins a Spiritual Baptist congregation for a traditional service. Then she takes off to the tiny offshore island of Carriacou where the Big Drum Dance offers a spirited glimpse into Grenada's African past.

Here in Western Samoa, Hunter Reno takes off on a fascinating journey into traditional Polynesian life. Chief Moelangi plays host to Reno in her village of Safua. At the Taga blowholes, Hunter and the village boys toss coconut shells into the geysers, sending them high into the air. Later, she learns to cook over a hot stone stove. Finally, there's a warm meal with music and a siva dance!

Hunter Reno's latest adventure in the South Pacific takes her on a fascinating journey to the southern islands of Vanuatu. Here, volcano gods rain fire from the sky, and women in some places are forbidden to stand taller than men. Reno's journey takes her to the island of Erakor, where villagers preserve the traditional way of life, complete with grass skirts and painted faces!

Hunter Reno sets sail for the northern islands of Vanuatu on her latest adventure to the South Pacific. She begins her journey scuba diving at Million Dollar Point, uncovering massive amounts of military equipment that the Americans dumped into the ocean at the end of WWII! From there, she explores the culture of Vanuatu with a visit to Vanafo, better known as the Village of the Naked People!

Hunter Reno travels to heart of the Indian Ocean to explore Mauritius! Her adventure kicks off in Grand Bassin, a mecca for sun-worshipping travelers and an ideal place to try out the curious sport of underwater walking. From there, Reno sets out to explore the cultural side of Mauritius with a visit to Port Louis, where the market is jam-packed with all sorts of exotic fare!

Hunter Reno takes off for the heart of the Indian Ocean as she travels to the Seychelles. With some of the toughest environmental laws in the world, the Seychelles have managed to maintain the natural beauty of their islands. Starting out in the French-influenced capital of Victoria, Hunter travels to the National Youth School, where the youth learn to take steps to protect the environment!

Hunter Reno sets out to discover if this tiny island off the coast of Africa lives up to its reputation as one of the most exotic places in the world! It's a journey that first takes her through the streets of Stonetown, where she sees some of Zanzibar's famous carved doors! From there, she takes off to the coastal town of Jambiani, the center of Zanzibar's thriving seaweed farm industry!

Hunter Reno's adventure begins on the island of Terceira where she witnesses a curious bullfighting tradition found only in the Azores. Next she travels to Sao Miguel, the largest, most populated island of the Azores. Here she visits one of the main attractions of the island: the famous caldeiras, or hot springs. While there she joins the townspeople for a feast cooked up right in the ground!

On her latest adventure, Hunter Reno travels to the very edge of the North American continent for a visit to Canada's rugged island of Newfoundland! She starts out in St. John's, where she visits the country's oldest surviving lighthouse. From there, she visits the quaint old fishing village of Trinity to go whale-watching. Then, in St. Anthony, she enjoys a "non-traditional" Viking feast.

In Hunter Reno's latest journey, she tests her spirit of adventure as she goes whitewater rafting down the Hvita Rive, and saddles up for a horseback ride to Iceland's spectacular Gullfoss waterfall! She then takes a dip in the legendary Blue Lagoon and does a little snowmobiling on Europe's largest glacier, Vatnajokull. Through it all, Reno battles the elements in true Icelandic style.

Hopping the ferry from the Swedish mainland, Hunter Reno sets out to explore the pastoral delights of Gotland. Once a flourishing center for trade during the Middle Ages, today it is a thriving vacation paradise. Reno arrives just in time to take part in the week-long medieval festival that draws people from all over the world to the capital of Visby!

On her latest adventure, Hunter Reno sets her sights on Bali, one of the most culturally-rich countries of Indonesia. Arriving in Denpasar, Reno catches a local bus, or bemo, to Ubud, the epicenter of Balinese arts and culture. At the Arma Museum, Reno comes across some young girls learning the fine art of traditional Indonesian dance, and they give her a few tips!

Host Hunter Reno takes off for the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. Starting out in the capital city of Ujong Pandang, Reno travels to the Tana Toraja Province. She first visits a local village where the houses are shaped like enormous ships, then witnesses a ritualistic buffalo slaughter before attending an incredible, world-renowned funeral ceremony.

Hunter Reno seeks out the exotic weavings of a remote village on the island of Lombok. Next, she witnesses a traditional wedding ceremony to the south, on Sumbawa. Finally, Hunter comes face to face with legendary dragons on the mysterious island of Komodo. The spices, colors and spirit of the Nusa Tengarra islands in Indonesia create a vivid splash of the senses not likely to be forgotten.

Celebrated for their world-class scuba diving, the Belize Cayes prove to be the perfect setting for host Hunter Reno's latest adventure. Taking off from the island of Ambergris, she embarks on her first underwater adventure-diving with sharks! After testing the waters on the other side of the island as well, Reno then takes a boat heading to the Belize mainland!

Host Hunter Reno hits the road again, this time traveling off the coast of Central America for an adventure in the Honduran Bay Islands. Life here is truly relaxed as Reno discovers on the main island, where she takes a "put put" boat through the mangrove swamps. Later Reno has an amazing underwater adventure when she swims with a couple of frisky dolphins! It's truly a moment to remember!

These islands provide an exciting mix of beach and desert. First stop: the island of Lanzarote where Hunter Reno explores the volcanic landscape, then visits a restaurant where the barbecue is fueled by volcanic heat. From there, Reno takes off for the island of La Gomera where she learns a thing or two about the lost art of Silbo, or whistling! For her grand finale, Reno heads to Tenerife.