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In two half-hour episodes, the Roberts family visits three very different Bahamian islands, from New Providence with the exciting town of Nassau to Grand Bahamas with its huge national parks to off-the-track Cat Island. Along the way, they snorkel with sharks, dress like pirates, swim with dolphins, kayak through mangroves and more.
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Travel down the mighty Yangtze River in China. Learn the ancient history of China along this river, visit markets, mud-home villages, and relocated families, and learn the impact of the Three River Gorges Dam project. Head by small longboat with the ancient trackers up a small river, taste local foods, see the dramatic scenery, and get a tour of the dam.
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Nathan and Seamus Roberts head for the slopes in the first ever Travel With Kids ski edition, which means it's time for ski school in Park City, Utah! Learn about the sport, the Olympic history, Utah's silver-mining past, and all the things to see and do in this winter paradise-from zip lines and roller coasters to dog sledding, snow tubing, sleigh rides, and bobsledding with the Paralympic Team.
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Saddle up for a wild-west adventure in the Arizona frontier. The Roberts family learns the cowboy way at Hidden Meadow Ranch in Arizona's White Mountain Indian country. Learn how to ride in the arena, practicing trotting, running, and guiding the horse. Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, to fish, and to make cowboy stuff out of leather. Then saddle up for a ride into the open range with mountaintop views as far as New Mexico. Stay in a log cabin...
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One of the oldest and most magical cities in South America, the ancient Incan capital city of Cusco holds many treasures for the Roberts family as they explore the narrow streets and colorful markets, which bustle with llamas and crafts. The Roberts head out by trolley from the expansive town square to get a good overview of the city and to visit some nearby Inca ruins. To get a more authentic look at the rural markets, the family heads to Pisac,...
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Arrive by train from China to the capital Hanoi. The hotel uncovers a secret bomb shelter. Explore alleys of Old Quarter markets and water puppet theater. Learn war history at the Hanoi Hilton prison. Travel to the South China Sea and fabled mountains of Ha Long Bay. On a traditional boat, Nathan and Seamus see caves and villages. Seamus ends up in a Hanoi hospital. Is their Asian adventure finished?
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Visit the sunshine state with this all encompassing travel guide from Travel With Kids. From Key West to Orlando and everything in between, come along as the Roberts family takes you on a wild Florida adventure beyond the theme parks. Sure, there are visits to Disneyworld, Wild Animal Kingdom, and more, takes you on a journey discovering manatees, alligators, rocket launches, and Caribbean pirates.
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It's island time on Hawai'i's Garden Isle of Maui. Learn about the ancient Polynesian ways of the outrigger canoe and the ceremonies at Black Rock. Explore Maui's whaling history and sugar-cane past in Lahaina. Chill in Banyan Tree park and on the beaches. Head inland to a garden cooperative to learn how Maui is becoming food sustainable. Try all the local garden foods, and see the kids pick a harvest to cook at the hotel kitchen that night. Then...
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Explore the grand splendor of Rome, Italy, center of world history and power, created by the massive Roman Empire. Walk the winding streets of Rome finding gelato, pizza, and gladiators. Get an in-depth look into the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and actually learn to be a gladiator in a real gladiator school! Trained gladiators teach kids the moves with wooden and metal swords to prepare for a duel. Then hang out in the fantastic Piazza Navona with its...
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With crazy art-deco architecture painted in an array of colors, Miami is a fiesta all the time. The Simmons family finds time to join the party cruising South Beach and to people watch in outdoor cafes. Miami is surrounded by the ocean. The Simmons find out what's best in the water on board an amphibious vehicle, play in the waves, and check out an aquarium. Next, they head inland to explore the Everglades where they come face-to-face with alligators...
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Escape busy Bangkok and head for the Burmese border and the River Kwai jungle. See floating markets and explore the famous bridge. An exotic travel experience awaits at the River Kwai Floating Bamboo Hotel near Burma, which is surrounded by elephants! Visit ElephantsWorld as Nathan and Seamus help care for the elephants, making their food, hand feeding them, and more!
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Explore the rich history and culture of the colonial ports of Ponce and Old San Juan where Nathan and Seamus find adventure playing pirates in the old colonial fort of El Morro. Then it's off to find frogs in El Yunque, the Caribbean National Forest, and to explore the underground caves of Rio Camuy. Finally, the Simmons family finds time to relax on the beaches of Vieques Island, a small enclave that exudes the ambiance of a bygone era in the Caribbean....
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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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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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Once a popular vacation for families in the '50s and '60s and revived by camp movies in the '80s, family camps are seeing a renewed interest. Join the Simmons family as they head to Utila, Honduras for Kids Sea Camp Utila. The camp offers scuba groups for all levels and well as other family-friendly activities. From dive training to coral exploration, there is plenty of fun to be had by kids and parents alike.
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The Simmons family heads to South Korea to explore its capital city, Seoul, and the outlying areas. From the Trick Eye Museum to the N Tower, from kimchi classes to a visit to the DMZ, the Simmons family does it big with plenty of attractions for the children. Palaces, museums, cuisine, and history are packed into a whirlwind tour of the peninsula's biggest city.
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