A group of friends attempt to build a raft and float from the Yukon to the Bering Sea.
Life in various Alaska communities.
Various haunted location in the bay area.
Top spots to eat too much include a steak challenge in Texas, where contestants must eat a 74-ounce steak in less than one hour. Also: a three-pound hamburger with 12 slices of cheese. Other sources list August 28, 2005 OrgAirDate
From Manhattan to Honolulu - visit the best places for donuts in the USA!
Weather and boats near Iceland.
Andrew Zimmern travels to 10 baseball stadiums in search of the best chow.
These are the legendary stories of gamblers in Las Vegas – the strange sagas and funny tales of Vegas gamblers. A pregnant player almost gives birth at blackjack table, a rude gambler accidentally catches himself on fire, criminals rob a potato chip delivery van looking for casino chips
Million Dollar Yachts includes fishing with Keith Brown on his Burger Boat, Cristina O. one of the most famous boats in the world, the oldest steam yacht still in service SS Delphine, and John Stallupi's The World Is Not Enough.
With hundreds of miles of beachfront to choose from, which one is the best destination? Experts from Conde Nast, USA Today, and Fodor's pick the best family beach, best romantic beach, and more - all the way to the best all around!
Go "Christmas Crazy" with a German-style market, a gingerbread house competition and the brightest light displays, plus the coolest ice sculptures and the most extreme Santas on Earth.
Sleigh bells and falling snow...when it comes to Christmas, we can't help thinking it should be cold and white. But what if it's 80 degrees outside and not a snowflake in sight? Travel to Hawaii where islanders surf on Christmas Day, and to Sarasota's Siesta Key, where the snowmen are made of sand and Santa travels by waterski. Meet San Antonio's Pancho Claus and see how cowboys celebrate Christmas on a ranch. And greet the dawn at the Nine Mornings Christmas Festival on the Caribbean island of St. Vincents. (source: discoveryprogramsales.com)
Takes you on a glittering tour of the beloved holiday tradition of lighting up the holidays!
Across the country, thousands of haunted houses, dungeons and creepy trails open their gates to crowds of chill-seekers who pay good money to experience crazy characters, realistic animatronics and sheer terror up close and terrifyingly personal. Many of these multimillion-dollar attractions have been in the works since the day after last year's Halloween, and they draw in fright enthusiasts from across the country to experience America's Scariest Halloween Attractions.
The hidden canyons and ancient pools of the Grand Canyon.
A one-hour special celebrating firework displays from around the world: A high-rolling New Year's extravaganza in Las Vegas; Thunder Over Louisville, Kentucky, on the shores of the Ohio River; the closing ceremony of the Summit of World Leaders in Shanghai, China; and a Fourth of July spectacular at Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.
Take a virtual vacation aboard the Norwegian Pearl.
Eleven of the world's most exclusive getaways are spotlighted.
If you’re thinking of escaping the city and jetting off for a beach holiday this year then look no further. This video clip lists the top 21 sexiest beaches from around the world. Grab your flip flops!
Strap on your Santa hats and start up your sleigh, we are about to take you on the ultimate Christmas tour. In this hour, we’re traveling the country in search of America’s “Most Christmasy Places”, showcasing the nation in all its yuletide glory. We go behind the scenes and experience first hand the absolute best customs, events and happenings that Christmas has to offer. From sleigh rides in the Bavarian themed village of Leavenworth Washington, to the lap of a non-traditional “alterna-Santa” in the Mall of America, we explore the variety of ways Christmas is celebrated. Whether catching a holiday show of Christmas standards or decking the halls Las Vegas style, “Most Christmasy Places” uncovers the biggest, brightest (and the most absurd) holiday cheer the country has to offer. (source: sharpentertainment.com)
A look aboard the Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas.
Hop aboard the Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas, as we take a journey through the Mediterranean.
Ride aboard the Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas as we cruise the Caribbean.
Hop aboard the Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas as it travels through the Mexican Riviera.
A look at the world's best beachside watering holes.
Ultra-exclusive dining destinations are featured. Series aka: 'Forbes Luxe 11'
Mega toys for the rich and famous are spotlighted.
Extreme adventures for wealthy and intrepid travelers are featured.
A look at how the wealthy travel in style, from fancy cars to chartered jets.
Cold-weather vacation spots in Switzerland and Colorado are spotlighted.
Luxury watercraft are spotlighted.
A look at the world's most luxurious hotels.
Tips for saving money while traveling in style.
Revealing 21 appealing masculine adventures.
Throwdown Fishing is a one hour pilot created for The Travel Channel. ... crews as they go head to head in a 2 day fish off in Bimini, Bahamas.
Nothing says vacation like crystalline blue waters, white-sand beaches and luxurious indulgence. That's why we're counting down the 21 best destinations in the Caribbean, where vacation is a lifestyle.
Travel Channel gives you the hottest tour of some of the break spring break spots around including Cancun, Panama City Beach, the Bahamas!
Virologist Mike Leahy visits exotic locales to examine creatures that could harm humans.
This pilot chronicles the experiences of JC as he travels to various parts of the world and gives us an all access pass to lands and cultures that most of us have only read about.
In this pilot Tribesman come to America to live with host families. Each week they live with a new family and learn to adapt to unfamiliar circumstances and indulge in the luxuries of American life.
Ian Grant travels all over the world to find interesting objects and artifacts. His journeys include multiple chance encounters and unique discoveries in this pilot episode.
The show covers several of the world’s best monorails including the Schwebebahn in Wuppertal Germany, which was built over 100 years ago. It also takes you to China aboard the 1.2 billion dollar mag lev that reaches 270 mph, and to Las Vegas where a monorail was built to connect the back side of the strip’s casinos. And the film talks about how Los Angeles was offered a free monorail in the 60′s but turned it down due to pressure from the oil companies.
Spring Break in and around South Padre, Texas.
Ultra-exclusive resorts in Las Vegas, Macau, China, and St. Moritz, Switzerland, are spotlighted.
Strap on your Santa hats good and tight people because we’re about to take you to a winter wonderland like you’ve never seen before. Welcome to Extreme Christmas, where we’re celebrating everything truly over-the-top about the Christmas holiday season with those who truly take the holiday to the extreme. In this hour we’re dashing from coast to coast to bring you to the doorstep of the most decked-out-for-the-holidays house in the entire country, the biggest gathering of Santa’s in the world, inside an entire Christmas theme park where the fat man gets in on all the extreme ride action and much much more! Because if there’s one holiday that this country dedicates itself to with all its gingerbread house-making, light-hanging and tree-decorating glory, it’s Christmas!!
California entrepreneur Chicken Charlie created a multi-million dollar business with nothing but a deep fryer and the cojones to deep-fry an Oreo.
Ever felt a little too hung up on an ex? Cheer up, because chances are you don’t have it quite as bad as these unlucky lovers. That is, unless you were planning on spending the rest of your life (and death) sitting in a rocking chair waiting for your love to return from sea, or stuck in your bedroom sobbing for all eternity. We put together a list of some of America’s most tragically lovesick ghosts -- check out their stories.
Beneath the surface of the island paradise of Jamaica lies a culture rich with tradition and history.
Spotlighting unique travel experiences from around the world.
From the MGM Mansion to the Palm’s Playboy Suite, check out the most deluxe villas that Vegas has to offer. Source: Travel Channel
From sailing the regal coastline to cabins so remote you feel like you're the only person in the world. VIP Alaska combines uncompromising beauty with the uncompromising taste of high-end travelers.
We're hitching up the sleigh for a tour of the biggest, best and most over-the-top Yuletide traditions and ho-ho-holiday events in the nation. "Christmas Crazy" locations include a German style market with enough gifts to stuff a thousand stockings, and a gingerbread house competition that really takes the fruitcake! Plus, we've wrapped up the brightest lighting displays, the coolest ice sculptures, and the most extreme Santas on earth, all to celebrate the holiday spirit!
Our Fast Foods Gone Global pictures show how Asia, Europe and the Pacific Rim have all adopted the West’s fast-food giants: McDonald’s, Subway and KFC.
Travel blogger Johnny Jet (aka John E. DiScala) is usually cruising above 30,000 feet, reviews from sea to outer space, check out our picks for the hottest travel destinations in 2012.
Meet toy hunter extraordinaire Jordan Hembrough, owner of Hollywood Heroes in Ridgewood, NJ, as he travels to Cincinnati and Miami in search of rare vintage items to sell at the New York Comic Con. He strategically maneuvers around reluctant sellers and an abating budget to land a big-ticket item for Comic Con.
Grab your towel and sunblock, and check out the best Florida beaches.
State fair foods. Mmm … where to start? Perhaps the deep-fried Oreos, or the freshly made cream puffs? Whatever you decide, we can all agree that state fair foods are the best.
Legends of the Ozarks investigates the strange creatures and mysterious happenings in the backwoods of this isolated region of America.
Visit 5 unusual collections: Anthony Toth's airline memorabilia; Bob Grove's airline barf bags; Audra Kunkle's collection of the macabre; Rich and Flo Newman's toilet paper samples; Richard and Judith Lang's art made from beach trash.
Hawker stands and food carts are a common sight in Asia and throughout Europe. On land and waterways, these street-food vendors serve hot or cold food items traditional to their region.
The best and worst vacations moments caught on tape.
Several states hold an annual state fair. It's a wonderful time for food: funnel cakes and deep-fried Twinkies. Plus, with fun events like pie-eating contests, there is something for everyone.
More of the world's most expensive and exclusive vacation rentals are spotlighted.
Take a permanent vacation on the water. From multimillion-dollar floating mansions to a personal island getaway, check out the most extreme houseboats around.
Some RV enthusiasts aren't satisfied with traditional RVs, instead they build their dream RVs.
Another tour of unique lodgings inspired by nature, from California to Africa.
A tour of creative lodgings, from Portland, Oregon to Northern Sweden.
Even more of the world's most expensive and exclusive vacation rentals are spotlighted.
Dreaming of the open road? Well you won't want to drive another mile 'til you see THIS! It's everything you ever wanted to know about RVs: from the most luxurious and over the top coaches to trailers, to toy haulers. Host Brandon Johnson gives us *the* insider's guide to the coolest, most loaded, high-tech, and eco-friendly RV's from the biggest RV show in America! We'll also follow three families who are on the hunt for the perfect RV. Anything is possible when you hit the open road. So fasten your seatbelt...it's RV time!
We visit a church that was converted into a house in Chicago and a Stone schoolhouse that was converted into a home in Sutton's Bay, Michigan.
Chris Grundy explored the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) looking for the latest in travel gear and gadgets. Here's what he discovered.
Travel Unraveled features clips of the best laid travel plans going hilariously awry.
A list of where to go and who to party with in Las Vegas.
Two showgirls and two tribute entertainers show off their favorite hotspots.
Go behind the scenes of Wimbledon, tour the streets that inspired Harry Potter and explore more of London's hidden treasures.
London may be best known for the royal family, double decker busses, and bangers and mash ... but every city has its dark side. Go behind the scenes some of the city's most legendary, haunted places.
What are the best small towns in America? Best of the Road will take viewers to the front lines of a Rand McNally road rally adventure to find out.
The Hawaiian Islands are a place of deeply rooted cultural beliefs and traditions that involve ghosts of warriors, goddesses and bewildering creatures. Legends of Hawaii investigates the strange and mysterious happenings on the spiritually-rich islands of Hawaii, from the ghosts of ancient warriors returning to battle to a dog creature that terrorizes hikers.
A one-hour Halloween special that peels back the layers of the scariest haunted house attraction in America: Thrillvania. While taking you on a step-by-step journey through the build-out of the attraction, industry experts demonstrate how to build, install, and use various special effects, lights, sound and sensory tricks to create cost-effective, simple and fun displays for a top-notch Halloween experience.
A look at items with a high price tag.
The ultimate guide to over the top Christmas attractions, including a Brooklyn neighborhood's insane Christmas lights, a massive ugly Christmas sweater party , and Yosemite's 7-course feast fit for a king.
Go behind the scenes as holiday businesses shift into high gear: FedEx moves over a quarter billion packages, a gigantic grocery store stocks up for 100,000 visitors a week, and a company brings White Christmases to southern California.
Hassle-free holiday getaways take the stress out of the season, from a yuletide spa splurge in California, to down-home comfort at Dollywood, to the ultimate ski trip in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Richmond constructs an aquatic castle, Northern Marine builds a 90-foot maritime mansion and Chris-Craft continues its legacy of top-of-the-line sports boats.
A behind the scene look as the National Park Service preserves and protects in ways you wouldn't expect, such as Mount Rushmore and the Golden Gate Bridge.
An inside look at Las Vegas with tips on foods that can better your chances at the tables, special drinks, thrill rides and a school where you can learn to play golf like Tiger Woods.
From date nights in DC to family vacations in Martha’s Vineyard – the POTUS doesn’t travel like the rest of us.
If you can drive it and sleep in it, Mega RV Countdown is showcasing the most tricked-out, over-the-top, radical, retrofit RVs in the country! Whether it’s a luxury, off-road survival vehicle or a customized surf-and-turf boaterhome, mega RV owners are amping up their dream “home on the road.”
The challenge at the Orange County Fair: build an 800-pound hamburger.
Food fanatic and restaurant owner Josh Stone is on a mission to find the most delicious food in the most unexpected places. Life is lived at a fast pace in Los Angeles, but if you take the time to pull your foot off the gas, you will find some of Tinseltown’s best cuisine.
Lucky Winners Will Jet Away On A $100000 Dream Vacation to Italy and Croatia.
In this one-hour special hosted by Adam Richman, viewers will visit NFL games to see how superfans tailgate in cities like Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Kansas City and more.
This year's swimsuit issue includes the first fashion shoot to take place on the ice-covered terrain in Antarctica. The special also follows the bikini-clad models and photographers as they battle sandstorms in the African dunes and traverse treacherous cliffs in Asia.
Some of the world’s best hotels have played pivotal roles in memorable films. See the filming locations for Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Dark Knight and more.
Climb aboard a passenger car filled with treasured antiquities from the 14th century, witness the restoration of a historic car which travels without a locomotive and experience a lavish railcar with a design so florid and extravagant – it’s been compared to a bordello!
See the most mouthwatering places with the best beachside snacks and cocktails. Every seaside food craving is satisfied in Snacks on a Beach -- from Thrasher's French Fries in Ocean City, MD, to Schulzies Bread Pudding in Venice Beach and Matsumoto's Shave Ice in Hawaii.
Jamaica’s 600 miles of coastline keep partygoers busy year round. Dive off a towering cliff at sunset, swim out to a bar built in the middle of the ocean and sip daiquiris at Rick’s Café.
What do clowns, pirates, and Hip Hop Legends have in common? They run the wackiest tours in America. In this special, you'll fly a jet, solve a murder, break dance, fight for gold, and take part in a cannolli food challenge.
Get a look at some of the trendiest new RVs and where to park them! Tour a million-dollar motor mansion, kick back in a classic Airstream and host a sophisticated beach party with a tricked-out teardrop camper.
Sail to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world aboard a multi-million-dollar MegaYacht. Rent a luxury yacht – complete with a crew -- at the Atlantis Resort for $10,000 a day or island hop in Hawaii on the 80-foot Elyse with a personal chef.
Be it a traditional shelter that doubles as a man cave, a super- reinforced subterranean tower or a top- secret luxury bunker, our concerned survivalists provide a safe -haven of comfort and sustainability with the aim to save the next generation in case the worst happens.
Whether arming up to head into hostile territory, racing through off-road terrain, bunkering up off-the-grid or intimidating the enemy, Doomsday on Wheels finds the vehicles that push the boundaries of mobile survival.
Andrew Zimmern discovers the food and fun that blur the line between the US and Mexico.
Every day 1 million people enter the US, with 1 in 8 of them entering through San Ysidro Port of Entry near San Diego -- the world’s busiest border crossing. This episode takes viewers behind the scenes, over a fast-paced 24-hour period.
Grills Gone Wilder is a no-holds-barred tour of the country's most unbelievable barbecue pits and the mad geniuses that create them. We'll see a record-breaking grill in the shape of an intercontinental ballistic missile complete with 72 feet of cooking space, a grill in a converted oil tanker rig, a Hot Rod turned barbecue and a double-decker grilling machine. From California to Cape Cod, pull up a plate and tuck in your napkin, because we're going across America to show you Grills Gone Wilder!
We've found the wackiest, most inappropriate and strangely named towns imaginable across the US. Comedian and actor Fred Willard's colorful tongue-in-cheek narration guides us on a visit to Intercourse, PA and Hooker, OK, by way of Blue Ball and Virginville, PA.
More than 3 million people pass through Tokyo's Shinjuku Station, the world's busiest train station.
There are more than 2 million semi trucks on the roads in North America every day -- hauling all the stuff we use in our daily lives. Sometimes the haul doesn't go as planned and when a big rig spills its load, we all feel the pain.
Daredevils around the world chase their insatiable need for speed on land, water and in the air for this high-octane special about the exhilarating joy of pushing the limits of how fast humans can go.
Take a spin through North America's scariest Halloween-themed coaster parks. America's beloved amusement parks by day transform into fright zones after dark, delivering high-octane Halloween thrills for adrenaline junkies.
Vacations don't always go as planned. These are the true stories of vacations crashed by UFO encounters. From the Allagash Wilderness in Maine to the mountains of Colorado, travelers tell their tales of terrifying encounters and alien abductions. Seeing is believing when they share their actual video and audio recordings.
This special features the most terrifying, extreme and absolute best of what Halloween has to offer. From America's scariest, no-holds-barred haunted house in San Diego, to British Columbia's pumpkin drop celebration, each destination is more frightening and fun than the last!
From San Diego to Baltimore, thousands of haunted houses, dungeons and creepy trails open their gates to crowds of chill-seekers who pay good money to experience crazy characters, realistic animatronics and sheer terror up close and terrifyingly personal. Many of these multimillion-dollar attractions have been in the works since the day after last year's Halloween, and they draw in fright enthusiasts from across the country to experience America's Scariest Halloween Attractions.
World's Best Bartender: Mediterranean Cruise Top bartenders from around the world compete to win the title of World's Best Bartender.
Big Cool Stuff features the hottest fantasy toys in the world. From the fastest cars, personal submarines and helicopters to a restored World War II bomber, a Batmobile replica and a customized jet worth $60 million, be on the look out for some high-speed entertainment.
Check out the best-of-the-best epic Christmas celebrations ever. We've whittled them down to 8 one-on-one matchups. The competition includes the singing choir Christmas tree of Muskegon, MI, versus the Christmas lobster trap tree from Rockland, MN. There's also a Holiday floating boat parade in Venice Beach, CA, and so much more!
From a California Christmas ice kingdom to an underwater holiday mermaid show, we travel to the most unusual, wild, wacky, bizarre and awe-inspiring Christmas celebrations America has to offer. We meet the folks behind these extreme displays of merriment and find out how far holiday revelers will go to create the ultimate Xtreme Xmas.
Pack your beach bag for a visit to these top 10 Caribbean beaches.
Cruising Around Cape Horn Ben Hull takes to some of the world's most treacherous waters as he rounds Cape Horn. En route, he experiences Santiago, Chile's modern capital and samples some of their most popular wines, before flying south to Punta Arenas in Southern Patagonia, where he learns how to live like a Gaucho. From there, Ben follows in the footsteps of Darwin as he sails for Cape Horn via penguin islands and glacier alleys. The cruise then takes him to Ushuaia in the land of fire; Tierra del Fuego. Finally Ben flies to Buenos Aires, Argentina's bustling capital and home of juicy Parrilla grilled meats and the seductive dance, Tango.
Canyoneering and rappelling to exotic spa trips and urban escapes.
Hosted by travel expert Samantha Brown, Trip of a Lifetime, features a core group of Travel Channel stars, including Bert Kreischer, Anthony Melchiorri and Adam Richman who will reveal the most incredible and undiscovered food, fun and hotels throughout this over-the-top vacation. Written by Travel Channel
In a Travel Channel exclusive, Kate Garraway interviews Michael Palin CBE to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of his landmark and ground-breaking series Around The World in 80 Days and mark it's launch on Travel Channel. In this unique and compelling special, Michael remembers his experiences, from his feelings as he's waved off by his family and fellow Pythons at Victoria Station to it becoming a life-defining journey which also broke the mould of TV travel programming forever.
Investigator Zak Bagans heads to Paris, where he learns from locals that the dead rest just beneath the streets, about 65 feet below in a massive labyrinth. His mission is to learn everything he can about the history, the culture and the mysteries of Paris’ catacombs -- especially as it relates to the afterlife.
Booze, babes, high-octane sports and snow combine in Alaska's Hoodoo Mountains for the annual Arctic Man Festival. Mix downhill skiing, snow machine racing, a fully loaded bar and 15,000 spring breakers and things are going to be wild.
The headquarters of the Catholic Church and the prime residence of the Pope.
Don explores the home of the United States president – the White House. Here, he recounts the outrageous tale behind the executive mansion’s wildest party, examines a bold assassination attempt, and investigates a covert army of clairvoyant spies.
“The Trip: 2015” will showcase the incredible diversity and unique vacation experiences of the Aloha State, selected as the hottest destination of 2015. Travel Channel’s all-star hosts Samantha Brown, Bert Kreischer, Anthony Melchiorri, and Don Wildman will take viewers on a journey to Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Lanai, and Hawaii Island, and highlight the hidden luxuries, jaw-dropping adventures, and remarkable natural beauty of each island.
Launch yourself into the country's sexiest natural spots to cool off! From the aquamarine waters of Havasu Falls to a crystal-blue oasis in New Mexico, these places are hidden and hard to reach but well worth the adventure.
A sailor goes to Japan for his first deployment, a soldier leaves for Italy before relocating his family, and two cousins, 1 Marine & 1 Soldier, talk about the unbreakable bond servicemen have with each other.
Cuba is one of the world's most intriguing islands. Host Don Wildman travels to the island on a mission to investigate a historic hotel used as Fidel Castro's headquarters during the Cuban Revolution. Located in Havana, this hotel reveals a captivating tale of an attempted assassination of the communist leader. Next, Don travels to a small fishing village where famed writer Ernest Hemmingway once resided. In this quiet town, Hemingway's home preserves the memory of the American icon who may have been involved in clandestine activities during his time there. And Don explores the Plaza de Armas, the oldest public square in the city. The Plaza de Armas is a reminder of Spanish might in Cuba, but it is also linked to a daring American escape that inspired a war.
Professor Neil Gemmell uses cutting-edge environmental DNA science to unravel the mystery of the Loch Ness monster. Neil's high-tech monster hunt opens a new chapter in the search for Nessie as he puts the leading theories to the ultimate scientific test.
Ed and Lorraine Warren battled demons, devils and poltergeists for over 50 years, influencing today's ghost hunters and spawning a blockbuster movie franchise. Exclusive interviews and a stunning archive charts their rise as a paranormal power couple.
Documentary that explores a popular legend of the Indian subcontinent that says Jesus spent part of his life traveling through the Himalayas. Anthropologist Jeff Salz retraces the journey allegedly made by Jesus, from the Indian foothills along mountain passes as high as 17,000 feet, rafting down rivers towards the Tibetan border, following the trade routes of the biblical era.
April 2011 sees the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the American Civil War, a war in which over 600,000 Americans were killed, more casualties than in all of the other wars America has fought. Gareth Davis journeys through three of the key areas involved in the conflict, which was fought along a 1000 mile front, to see what important historical sites remain for the visitor. First stop for Gareth is Washington DC, the Federal capital where Lincoln fought to keep the country together, and ultimately gave his life, before visiting Maryland, the slave state that was forcibly kept within the Union and finally Virginia, scene of the Civil War's bloodiest and longest struggle. Gareth looks at the battlefields and memorials, the museums and remains, meets with experts and observers, and explores how visitors can capture for themselves a time when families were torn apart, when sleepy meadows shook with cannon fire and American killed American in the name of their country and freedom.
