Laura McKenzie's Traveler

- Season 5

(2003)

What could be better than a great vacation...a luxurious one! Join Laura as she shows you her definition of a luxurious vacation: a mixture of beaches, five-star hotel service, stress-free living, and great food all while cruising the Greek Islands on the luxury yacht, O'Pari! Yachting has many advantages including ultimate privacy and a full trained crew to take care of all of your needs

What city is number one for excitement in the good old US of A? Why the Big Apple, of course. That's right, New York City! Laura McKenzie takes a bite of the Big Apple with her first stop at the Empire State Building. From there, she shares her expert travel tips while exploring Central Park and Times Square. Laura also explains how to utilize "T-K-T-S" for the best of Broadway

You'll be blown away by the beauty, culture and shopping of Southeast Asia as globetrotter Laura McKenzie takes you on an unforgettable tour of Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore! Laura kicks off her Southeast Asian tour with a visit to Ayutthaya, Thailand's ancient capital, where she explores the temples and monasteries of Wat Mahatat, Lokayasutharam, Wat Ratchaburan, and Wat Chaiwattharan

Accompany travel savvy hostess Laura McKenzie as she interviews His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco! Stroll the gardens and witness the royalty of the glamorous and dazzling Monaco and Monte Carlo. According to the prince, you should not miss seeing the palace and the different museums around Monaco. Obviously the Oceanographic Museum is a must

Budapest Hungary, is one of the most fascinating cities in Eastern Europe. The city itself is comprised of two sections: the old medieval historical Buda section, and the hotel-lined, shopping-infused Pest section. Artistic and political events are celebrated on nearly every street corner and in every square, including folk dancing, a great way for young Hungarians connect to their nomadic roots

Seeing is believing as Laura takes you on a whirlwind tour of Europe's must-sees - including Rome, the Greek Islands, London, the Palace of Versailles, and Paris. In Rome, you can explore the modern and the ancient as Laura takes you from Palatine Hill to the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Continue to unearth Europe's ancient past with Laura as she boards a mega-yacht to the Greek Islands.

Join travel expert Laura McKenzie as she takes you on the road less traveled throughout the Italian countryside. Exploring the beautiful area outside of Rome called Lazio, Laura discovers wineries, history, and beautiful little medieval villages. The first stop you'll take is to the Papal Palace in the Alban Hills over-looking Lake Albano, the official summer residence of the Pope

Join Laura McKenzie to the land Down Under! Lose your inhibitions with our beloved thrill seeker as she jet boats, bungee jumps, and abseils her way through the mountains and valleys of New Zealand! We begin our Kiwi adventure in New Zealand's largest city, Auckland. Laura abseils through the Waitomo Caves and visits a VERY familiar sheep farm - the Hobbiton movie set from Lord of the Rings

The port of St. Tropez is famous for Brigitte Bardot, pastel-colored houses, and the most expensive yachts in the world. The French Riviera is one of the most famous resort destinations in the world. Its warm climate and location on the Mediterranean has made towns like St. Tropez and Monte Carlo popular European hotspots for more than 100 years.

Laura McKenzie is on the Adventure Isle of Hawaii! We start at the most popular Ka'anapali Beach. Next, we dry out with a bike ride down a volcano, Mt. Haleakala. Then it's on to the well preserved courthouse which use to be the customs house for the whaling and trading ships

Follow travel expert Laura McKenzie to the beautiful beaches, turquoise tides, and delightful dolphins on the white sand beaches of Nassau in the Bahamas. While you won't find any pirates here today, you will find many historical places that have been preserved for visitors to see. Laura shows us Government House which sits on the island's highest point

Board a private mega yacht with seafarer Laura McKenzie and cruise the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea in style! We'll visit Greece and the islands of Hydra, Malta, and Sicily! Enjoy the sun, water, boats, and slow pace of Hydra Island, an unspoiled paradise. Laura explores the island on 4-legged taxi - yes, a donkey!

The largest of the ABC islands in the Caribbean, Curaçao, is just off the coast of Venezuela. It is truly a tropical paradise, with a little more European flavor than the other surrounding islands. First, Laura will take you to Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao. Visitors are drawn to the oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere featuring Dutch Colonial architecture.

Laura will visit some of her favorite places, including Italy, Greece, Amsterdam, Budapest and Prague - destinations soon to become favorites of yours as well! Celebrate pizza, wine, and decadent desserts with Laura in the gorgeous Italian cities of Naples, Rome, and Positano before boarding a private mega-yacht to Athens and the Greek Islands!