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Rudy Maxa is host of the American Public Television
series, Smart Travels. A well-known travel personality,
writer and lecturer, he is an MSNBC business travel columnist,
a Pulitzer Prize-nominated reporter, and the original
host of public radio’s “The Savvy Traveler.”
In these Europe to the Max DVDs, he
captures the vitality and character of Europe’s
magnificent cities. Lushly filmed in high-definition,
each program goes beyond the guidebooks to discover hidden
treasures and off-the-beaten-path surprises! Maxa’s
authoritative tips enhance the travel experience for
beginning and seasoned travellers alike.
Each episode delves into the rich historical and cultural
nature of destinations, and provides practical insights
for travelling. Rudy visits famous sites and lesser-known
attractions. He barges, walks, hikes, drives, and seeks
out local Europeans to learn where they take out-of-town
friends. This is thoughtful travel—an engaging
way to gain insight into a quickly changing Europe in
a new millennium. |
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 EUROPE
TO THE MAX |
6
DVD Set
Over 12 hours
© 2005
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$59.99
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Disc 1: Molto
Italiano!
Rome beckons with its ancient treasures and modern
pleasures. Rudy makes the most of your visit with
stops at Rome's cafes and shops, and informative historic
city walks. Your itinerary includes a detour to Vatican
City. Rudy winds his way through Sicily with its vibrant
mix of history, tradition, and intense cultural pride.
A trek to a still-active volcano outside of Naples,
a drive along the spectacular Amalfi coast, and explorations
of the castles, vineyards, and walled cities of the
hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria complete this unforgettable
Italian travel adventure.
Additional Features:
Scenic Tours: Ancient Rome, ancient
ruins, Paestum Greek ruins, Sicilian Greek ruins,
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral.
Maps: Rome, Naples, Sicily, Italian
hill towns.
Travel Tips: Carry-on essentials,
pre-booking accommodations, train travel in Europe.
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Disc 2: Enchanted Italy
Join Rudy as he surrenders himself to the charms of
some of Italy's most magical cities. In Venice, Rudy
tours the famous sites, and also shares his secrets
of how to escape the crowds by visiting the neighborhoods
of Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, and San Polo. In Florence,
Rudy brings the Renaissance to life through the fabled
city's glorious museums and architecture. Rudy explores
Milan, a European center for finance fashion, then
takes a train north to visit serene Lake Como. Old
World elegance and La Dolce Vita await in Genoa and
the Italian Riviera.
Additional Features:
Scenic Tours: San Marco, The Uffizi
Gallery, Lake Como, and Palazzo Reale.
Maps: Venice, Florence, Milan, Genoa.
Travel Tips: Ticket consolidators
(Part 1), ticket consolidators (Part 2), travel in
any language
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| Disc 3: The Heart of France -
Paris is the city of style, art, and pastries. Hit
the sites from Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower, and
then stroll through the parks, markets and cafes that
make Paris " Paris." France's Burgundy region
boasts exceptional French wines, world-class cuisine,
and romantic canals. The Loire region offers magnificent
chateaux. Rudy makes forays into Provence's picture
perfect villages and countrysides, and points out
the glamorous French Riviera's hottest spots and most
beautiful beaches. Rudy offers invaluable tips on
riding the Metro, enjoying summer festivals, touring
wine country, and renting a car.
Additional Features:
Scenic Tours: Musee D'Orsay, Van
Gogh paintings, Loire Valley Chateaux, Cote D'Azur.
Maps: Paris, Provence, Burgundy,
Loire, French Riviera.
Travel Tips: Travel via Internet,
Internet vs. guidebooks, Internet vs. the travel
agent.
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| Disc 4: London and Beyond - Rudy
answers London's call with this expert tour of its
traditional sights and contemporary and cutting-edge
attractions. In London's breathtaking countryside,
Rudy points out mythic castles, browses in the real
Alice in Wonderland's candy store, visits Jane Austen's
house, and gazes upon the mysterious megaliths of
Stonehenge. Brussels and Belgium serve up superb chocolate
and world-class beer. In the Netherlands, we bicycle
to Amsterdam's great art museums, and share a moving
visit to the attic where Anne Frank and her family
hid from the Nazis.
Additional Features:
Scenic Tours: The Tate Gallery and
Bankside, Marlborough Palace Maze, Lego Land, Rijks
Museum.
Maps: London, English countryside,
Belgium, Amsterdam.
Rudy's Travel Tips: Eating inexpensively,
making dinner reservations, renting a car abroad.
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Disc 5: Fairy Tale Europe
From his base at Berlin's luxurious and
historic Hotel Adlon, Rudy offers a new take on the
Old World with unforgettable visits to this dynamic
city's world-class cultural sites. In Munich and Bavaria,
Rudy is your guide to the lively Marienplatz with
its outdoor cafes, shops, and street musicians, as
well as magnificent palaces and spectacular vistas.
In musical Salzburg, Rudy visits the house where Mozart
was born. In Austria's "Sound of Music" land,
visit magical ice caves and stroll picturesque spa
towns once frequented by European royalty.
Additional Features:
Scenic Tours: The Egyptian Museum,
Sommer Rollerbladen, Tegelberg, Hellbrunn Palace
Water Garden, Nasch Market.
Maps: Berlin, Munich and Bavaria,
Salzburg, Vienna.
Travel Tips: E-mailing in Europe,
getting around, medical insurance.
Bonus Program: Medieval Europe
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Disc 6: Wonderous Europe with
Scandinavia
Join Rudy Maxa in the wondrous kingdom
of legend and fairy tale - Denmark, where Vikings
plundered and Hans Christian Anderson spun timeless
children's stories. Sweden's luxuriant landscapes
and Norway's grand panoramas prove irresistible to
adventurers. Finally, from windmills in Holland to
underground ancient Etruscan tombs in Tuscany, Rudy
is your guide to Europe's dazzling getaways, each
with its own unique charms.
Additional Features:
Scenic Tours: Karen Blixen Museum,
Skansen Park, Euju-Bygdeton, Europe's great getaways,
Renaissance Europe.
Maps: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo,
Vienna, Salzburg, Provence, Rome, Florence, Venice,
Milan, Amsterdam.
Travel Tips: Overcoming jet lag,
Internet car rental, airfare deal strategies.
Bonus Program: Renaissance Europe.
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| EUROPE
TO THE MAX: HIDDEN TREASURES |
6
DVD Set
About 13 hours
© 2006 |
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$59.99
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Disc 1: Treasures Outside London
Discover history around every corner of Dublin.
Shop for Irish crystal in Galway and attend a medieval
banquet at Bunratty Castle. Experience Georgian loveliness
in Bath, and hear legends of Camelot in Glastonbury.
Climb the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, and tee up
at the world's most famous gold course, St. Andrews.
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Disc 2: Splendors of France
Join Rudy in a toast of champagne producers
both large and small in wine country. In Normandy,
honor World War II's D-Day landing. Take in the castles
and peaks of Carcasonne and the Pyrenees, and cruise
the lovely Dordogne and Lot rivers. Just for fun,
Rudy shares his picks for a variety of entertaining
and exhilarating European adventures.
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Disc 3: Mysteries of Greece and Rome
Following a tour of Athens’s historic
sites, take a pilgrimage to the famed oracle of Delphi,
and visit a beautiful medieval monastery. After island
hopping on the sun-drenched Aegean, explore the environs
of Rome by way of the Appian Way. Experience favorite
classical sites around the Mediterranean.
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Disc 4: Great Cities of Europe
Savor a feast of Barcelona's delights. Madrid
offers grand plazas, sparkling fountains and world-famous
museums. Rudy is your guide to high tea in London,
modern art in Paris, traditional cuisine in Amsterdam,
and Brussels's beautiful town square. Embark on a
whirlwind tour of Copenhagen, Berlin, Munich, and
Rome.
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Disc 5: Romantic Germany and Beyond
Follow Germany's Romantic road through some
of Germany's most picturesque countryside. Take a
scenic cruise down Germany's Rhine and Mosel rivers.
Marvel at Prague's beautiful Old Town, and discover
Croatia's dazzling Croatian coast. Also of note are
Rudy’s favorite musical moments in Italy, Ireland,
Norway and other destinations worth a special trip.
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Disc 6: Alpine Secrets
Rudy samples the diverse and delicious flavors
of Bologna and Emilio-Romagna and heads for the hills
and dramatic peaks and meadows of the Dolomite Mountains.
Thrill to a heart-stopping gondola ride to alpine
heights in the spectacular Lauterbrunnen Valley, and
celebrate the joys of a Switzerland Christmas, where
Christmas markets and toasty ski lodges offer good
cheer.
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| Additional Features: Travel Tips, Fascinating Side
Trips |
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