International Travel Films

CRUISING THE ORIENT ON THE QUEEN ELIZABETH 2

In 1969 the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2 was launched as the third of the Cunard Queens. She was the first ship ever built to serve as both a transatlantic liner and a cruise ship. Cunard sailed her across the North Atlantic for 35 years until she was replaced by the Queen Mary 2 in 2004.

In 1974 the QE2 made her first World Cruise. She has continued to sail around the world each winter ever since. Each year she takes a different route but each world cruise will sail through a large part of the great far east.

Doug Jones, one of America's premier travel film producers, boarded the QE2 halfway through her World Cruise in Sydney Australia. He sailed with her for 40 days through the most exotic ports of the Orient to produce a new film, CRUISING THE ORIENT ON THE QE2.

The film begins in Sydney Australia. The QE2 sails from Sydney on to Melbourne and Perth before heading to Bali. From Bali the ship continues on to the exotic island nation of Brunei. From Brunei, QE2 sails to Manila and the Philippines. Then the ship makes its way to Hong Kong, where we travel overland to Xian and Beijing. The next stop on the Orient cruise is Tokyo and the wonders of Japan. Then QE2 heads back to the South stopping in Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore.

This film gives a glimpse of life in some of the most interesting travel destinations of the world. You will also see sights ranging from the Sydney Harbor Bridge to the Great Wall of China, from Balinese dancers in Indonesia to crocodile wrestlers in Thailand. And the experience will take place from the gangway of one of the most legendary liners of all time; Cunard's QE2.

Join Doug Jones onboard his favorite ship as you travel the Orient enjoying the luxurious experience of the QE2 World Cruise.

SAILING DOWN TO RIO ON THE QUEEN MARY 2

In 1934 The Cunard Line launched the Queen Mary. It was the largest ship of its time and it set a new standard for ocean liners of the era. In 2004, the fourth Queen to sail under the Cunard flag was launched, The Queen Mary 2. At 150,000 tons she is the longest, tallest, widest, biggest ocean liner of the world. And to commemorate the launch, Cunard sent the Queen Mary 2 on a voyage to Rio de Janeiro for the largest party on earth, Carnaval.

Doug Jones, one of the foremost producers of travel films today, was onboard to produce "Sailing Down to Rio - on the Queen Mary 2." The voyage duplicates a legendary journey of the S.S. Normandie that was done in 1939. The historic journey remains among the most remembered voyages of the 20th century. The new Cunarder, Queen Mary 2, repeats the experience. Sailing from Fort Lauderdale, QM2 stops in St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands then sails to the equator and the Southern Hemisphere arriving at Salvador Bahia. Along the way you will travel inland to the Amazon and on to Iguazu Falls. QM2 arrives in Rio just as Carnaval begins. From the beautiful white sand beaches at Copacabana and Ipanema to the cable car ride to Sugar Loaf and the cog train to the Christ Statue atop Corcovado, Rio is like no other city on Earth. And you'll see the magic of Carnaval, throngs of people dancing in the streets and the spectacular samba parades Rio is world famous for.The film lets you see the wonders of this great new vessel. Meet the Commodore and visit the bridge. See the engine control room of this new hi-tech ship and meet the Chief Engineer. QM2's Executive Chef will take you through the largest floating galleys of the sea. See the lavish shows and peak into the deluxe suites. Relax on the decks and enjoy activities as varied as art auctions and planetarium lectures and meet some of the 1400 people who make up the international staff. All this and much more are featured in this new 90-minute, feature-length film.

THE GREAT CANADIAN TRAIN RIDE

Join Doug Jones, one of America's foremost travelog producers, on the most spectacular long haul rail journey of the world! In 1955 the Canadian Pacific inaugurated the "Canadian", a new train designed to offer the ultimate in rail luxury. It was then, and remains today, one of the longest rail journeys of the world. After years of constant use, VIA Rail took on the daunting task of completely restoring all the original 1855 stainless steel equipment including the bullet lounge Park Cars, the observation dome cars, the dining cars and bedroom cars. The newly restored equipment was then put back into service on the beautiful northern route of the old Super Continental. The result of this giant project is captured in this film.

You'll see footage of the original laying of the tracks at the turn of the century, early steam trains crossing the prairies, film of the original 1955 Journey of the "Canadian" and you'll visit the yards in Montreal today and watch the historic rolling stock being restored. You'll also tour Toronto, visit the Royal York Hotel, watch the train being prepared for departure, and join in the excitement as this great transcontinental train leaves westward on a truly spectacular journey. You'll meet the bedroom stewards, the conductor, have "dinner in the diner", sleep in a rolling bedroom, ride in a locomotive and see all of the behind-the-scenes operations of this great train. You'll also visit Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, Kamloops, Vancouver and Victoria. You'll see the most breathtaking scenery on earth from the comfort of one of the greatest trains in the world. The brand new, feature length film will take you back to a bygone day when "the going was good." So come aboard, sit back and relax and experience a beautiful and intriguing journey on board the new "Canadian" with Doug Jones as your guide.

THE GREAT TRANS-AMERICAN TRAIN RIDE

Join Doug Jones, America's premier travelog producer, for a romantic coast-to-coast adventure aboard three of America’s greatest trains. You'll depart New York City's Pennsylvania Station aboard the fabled Broadway Limited heading to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and points beyond. At Chicago 's Union Station, the legendary CaliforniaZephyr with its hi-level Superliner sleepers will depart west, rolling across the prairies, through Denver and into the heart of the breathtaking Rocky Mountain range. At Salt Lake City the Desert Wind departs out over Utah toward Las Vegas and the California deserts as you make your way to Los Angeles. You'll also tour New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Denver, the Rockies, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. You'll experience America from the great cities of the East to the heartland prairies;from the majesty of snow capped mountains to the haunting deserts of the West. The Great Trans-American Train Ride will take you from "Sea to Shining Sea" on a romantic, nostalgic journey aboard the last great passenger trains of the U.S.A. as the sweeping panorama of America unfolds across 3,000 miles of silver rails. So pack your bags, grab your camera, and join Doug Jones as you step back to a bygone day when movie stars and Kings, G.I.'s and adventurers all traveled together on America's greatest trains.

QE2 SAILS NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA

Join Doug Jones, one of America's premier travelog producers, as the QE2 sets sail for a voyage "down under" to New Zealand and Australia and experience three of the world's most popular travel experiences - the sweeping panorama of Australia, the majestic scenic spectacle of New Zealand, and the last of the Super liners the one and only Queen Elizabeth 2.

Explore Rotorua, New Zealand's geothermal world of geysers, mud pots and steaming lakes and cliffs. See Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound with their incomparable beauty. Fly in a sky plane to the Tasman Glacier and experience the glory of Mount Cook and the Southern Alps. Visit Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown. Enjoy the T.S.S. Earnslaw Steamer, the Kingston Flyer Railroad and a jet boat on the Shotover River.

Experience the welcome Australia gives as the QE2 sails into Sydney Harbor where the Opera House, Harbor Bridge, koalas and kangaroos await. Visit the Australian Island State of Tasmania, visit a sheep station while shearing is underway. See Perth, the Pinnacles, and experience an unforgettable trip to the "center" as Alice Springs and Ayers Rock beckon you to explore the mighty outback. QE2 sails New Zealand and Australia tells not only the story of these two amazing lands but also the story of one of the world's greatest liners, the 67,000 ton, thirteen story high, 964 foot long Queen Elizabeth 2. Take a behind-the-scenes look at life aboard the ship from the bridge and the engine control center to the largest floating kitchens in the world.

So join the crowd, step aboard and set sail in style to the Lands Down Under as Doug Jones takes you to New Zealand and Australia aboard the one and only QE2!

CRUISING TO BERMUDA

Hamilton - St. George - Dockyard - Somerset - Tucker's Town - Pink Sand Beaches - Colorful Gardens - The Gibb's Hill Lighthouse - The Crystal Caves and More!Doug Jones, one of America's premier travelogue producers, invites you to join him for a seven day cruise to Bermuda.Located 650 miles off Cape Hatteras in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, Bermudais one of the most idyllic island destinations of the world.Our one week summer cruise begins in the heart of New York with a fast paced tour of the most exciting city on earth. Visit Central Park, Fifth Avenue, the "Great White Way" by night and much more.You'll see historic film of the days when the New York harbor teamed with ocean liners from around the world and the famous "flying boats" whisked travelers off to Bermuda.From New York our ship, the M.V. Horizon, sails out to see on a summer cruise that has been popular with Americans since the 1920's when the Queen of Bermuda and the Monarch of Bermuda sailed the route.

THE GREAT ALASKA CRUISE

Ketchikan - Juneau - Skagway - Glacier bay - College Fjord - Anchorage - Midnight Sun Express - Fairbanks - Prudhoe Bay - Denali National Park - Mt. McKinley - Columbia Glacier. The Great Land - Alaska! The name brings to mind a thousand images: majestic mountains, rivers of ice, endless tundra, vastness, spaciousness, freedom. All of these images are true. But for today's traveler it also means luxury. Amid some of the most rugged scenery of the world, luxurious cruise ships and elegant trains carry travelers north to the top of the world to view the extraordinary sights of the "Last Frontier."

In THE GREAT ALASKA CRUISE, Doug Jones takes the viewer through the Inside Passage and across the Gulf of Alaska on the fabled Island Princess of Love Boat fame. Join 600 passengers fro a trip from Vancouver to Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway. Experience the thrill of a helicopter trip to the Juneau icefields, ride on the White Pass and Yukon Railroad, see a salmon cannery in operation, sail through breathtaking Glacier Bay and College Fjord and experience all the magic that has beckoned travelers to Alaska for over a hundred years.

Visit Anchorage, the Matanuska Valley, stop by the Alaska State Fair, take the Midnight Sun Express to Fairbanks, ride the "Discovery" sternwheeler paddleboat, pan for gold at the Little Eldorado Mine, and visit the Seismolgy lab of the University of Alaska. Then further north on the gravel Dalton Highway, past the pipeline, to Coldfoot, the northernmost truck stop in the world, flightseeing over the Brooks Range at midnight, then over the tundra to Prudhoe Bay, the oil fields and the Arctic Ocean. From the Arctic, travel to Denali where you'll discover the magic of Mt. McKinley from the air then travel back to Anchorage and reboard the ship for a final trip south through the breathtaking icefields of the Columbia Glacier.

All this awaits onboard the Island Princess as Doug Jones takes you north to the top of the world in THE GREAT ALASKA CRUISE.

GREAT CITIES OF EUROPE

EUROPE - The Grand Tour! It is the dream of travelers the world over, a chance to see the sights we all know best, London * Paris * Rome * Big Ben * The Eiffel Tower * The Colosseum. And for today's traveler Europe most often means it's cities, for in the hum of the traffic, the rattle of the trams, and the noisy chatter of the cafes, Europe comes to life. A Grand Tour of Europe's Most Beloved Cities. In London see Big Ben, the Changing of the guard, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, the Tower of London, St. Paul's the Tower Bridge and the London Tube. In Amsterdam stroll the canals, ride the trams, listen to the to the organ grinders, watch diamonds being cut, visit the Alkmaar Cheese Market, the Delft Porcelain plant and see modern pumping stations on the zuider Zee.

SAN FRANCISCO

Join Doug Jones, one of America's leading travelog producers, on a wonderful journey to the city where "cable cars climb halfway to the stars..." This feature-length travelog takes you behind-the-scenes of a magnificent city to discover the unknown, the unusual and the curious facets on this diamond of American urban life. Fly out over the city then board a cable car for a ride to Fisherman's Wharf. Stop on the way to see the machinery that keeps the cable in motion. See craftsman restoring Victorian homes. Relive the dramatic events of the Great Earthquake of 1906, stand before the Golden Gate Bridge, watch the fog roll in, shop off Union Square, visit the San Francisco Mint, learn the history of Blue Jeans and see them being made in the city where they were born. Wander Fisherman's Wharf then cross the bay to Alcatraz, San Francisco 's most eerie attraction.

EGYPT - GIFT OF THE NILE

The Pyramids - The Sphinx - Cairo - The Temples of Luxor - The Nile - Karnak - Abu Simbel - Aswan - Alexandria - The Suez Canal - Mosques - The Treasures of King TutWelcome to EgyptJoin Doug Jones, one of America's premier travelog producers, on an intriguing journey through a mysterious land.In the 5th Century B.C., Herodotus, the Greek father of history, made a journey across the Mediterranean to the ancient land of Egypt. He marveled at the pyramids, gazed across the lifeless desert then looked at the fertile Nile Valley and made the statement "Egypt is the gift of the Nile."On the basis of this theme, Doug Jones takes you through this exotic and timeless land.See the pyramids and the sphinx and hear the story of their construction. Visit the farms of Egypt and see how time has truly stood still. Wander through the Valley of the Kings, visit Luxorand Karnak and see archeological wonders that are unrivaled on earth. Feel the pulse of the bazaars, visit the great museums, journey into the desert to visit a Coptic monastery and explore the great mosques of Cairo.

THE MAGIC OF VENICE

The Grand Canal - A Gondola Ride - St. Mark's Square - The Basilica - The Campanile - The Doge's Palace - The Treasury - Murano Glass Blowing - Art RestorationWelcome to Venice!Join Doug Jones, one of America's premier travelog producers, on a journey to one of themost romanitc cities of the world.For a thousand years, "the most serne republic" has delighted visitors. Art, literature, and creative thought flourished here while the rest of Europe plummeted into the dark ages. Its streets of water and palaces rising from the sea formed a center of creative thought that had never existed in the world before.Today, Venice faces formidable challenges. This city, which has remained almost unchanged since the renaissance times, is being forced to cope with problems of polution, overcrowding and art decay.While the problems have by no means been conquered, there is a reason for hope.

PORTRAITS OF AMERICA - THE NATIONAL PARKS

Experience Yellowstone, Acadia, Mount Rainier, Arches, Mesa Verde, Bryce Canyon, Grand Tetons, Grand Canyon, Everglades, Petrified Forest, Hawaii Volcanoes, Great Smokies, Carlsbad Caverns, and Yosemite!Welcome to the Wonders of America!As the most active overseas travelers in the world, Americans often forget that the most spectacular scenic wonders on Earth are in their own backyard. From the Coast of Maine to the Hawaiian Islans, time, nature and the hand of God have left a heritqage of geological wonders unsurpassed in the world.Doug Jones, one of America's foremost travelog producers, invites you to join him as he takes his cameras out into "the backyard" to record a story of these wonders and the dreams of farsighted men and women that preserved them for future generations.This 80 minute travel documentary explores the sweeping panorama of the American National Parks system. Fourteen of America's greatest treasures are recorded in breathtaking color.Yellowstone wiht its spectacular geothermal wonders explodes on the screen. At Acadia in Maine, journey along the coast with a downeastern lobsterman. Fly over the summit of Mount Rainier.

GREAT WONDERS OF THE WORLD

The Pyramids - The Taj Mahal - Royal Palace of Bangkok - Kamakura Buddha - The Eiffel Tower - The Colosseum - Big Ben - Volcanoes of Hawaii - Glaciers of Alaska - The Grand Canyon - The Panama Canal & More! Join Doug Jones, one of America's premier travelog producers, on a whirlwind journey around the world to see the great sights. Marvel at the oldest and the newest examples of man's imagination and nature's grandeur. See the Pyramids, the Colosseum, Big Bed and the Eiffel Tower. Explore great natural wonders from the Grand Canyon to Ayres Rock to the Glaciers of Alaska. Ride a gondola down the Grand Canal of Venice, watch the QE2 transit the Panama Canal, see the Christ the Redeemer Statue towering over Rio de Janeiro, watch exploding volcanoes in Hawaii, wander through the gardens of Singapore, sail through Milford Sound in New Zealand, marvel at the Kamakura Buddha in Japan, the Royal Palace of Bangkok, the Temple of the Tooth in Sri Lanka plus much, much more!Six continents and 50,000 miles of exciting travel to the four corners of the globe await you in this visual extravaganza as Doug Jones takes you on a journey you will never forget.

ROYAL LONDON

Join Doug Jones, one of America's premier travelog producers, on an exciting tour of Royal London. See this celebrated city through the eyes and times of the monarchs who have ruled England.Visit Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. See the Crown Jewels, Windsor Castle, Hampton Court, St. Paul's Catherdral, Greenwich Observatory, the great country houses and Kew Gardens. Join a London couple for tea, wander through the Brighton Pavilion, stand before the Houses of Parliament, and climb to the top of the clock tower and watch Big Ben strike twelve!You will also see historic footage of the abdication of Edward the VII, you'll watch Queen Elizabeth II at the Trooping of the Colour, ride a double-decker bus, journey under London on the "tube", see the banking capital of the world, visit a brewery, shop at Fortnum and Mason, relax in the parklands, see Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and Piccadilly Circus at night.Your journey will conclude with a stirring tribute to Sir Winston Churchill, the Battle of Britain and London's rebirth.All this and much more awaits you in this grand tour of one of the world's great cities;a video journey you'll enjoy time and time again.

PORTRAITS OF THE GREAT FAR EAST

Visit Japan, Tokyo, Kamakura, Kagoshima, Korea, Kyongju, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Kandy, India, Madras, Taj MahalWelcome to the Great Far East!In 1271 Marco Polo left his native Venice and journeyed to the Great Far East. His travels took him over mountains, accross deserts and on to the Court of Kubla Khan. He sent back word of silks and spices, he opened the overland silk trade routes and for the first time exposed to the west the other half of the world.Doug Jones, one of America's foremost travelog producers, has made, many trips to the Orient. This film is an album of his experiences and observations of people throughout the Great Far East. From Japan to Hong Kong, from Singapore to Bangkok, from Malaysia to Sri Lanka, to the towering Taj Mahal, this video paints a portrait of people who truly live in a different world.

THE GREAT WORLD CRUISE OF THE QE2

Welcome Aboard! Join Doug Jones, America's premier travelog producer, on the cruise of a lifetime as the one and only Queen Elizabeth 2 sets sail from New York harbor on an unforgettable 80 days journey Around the World. 24 of the world's most exotic ports of call await you on this magical trip.

You'll leave New York City for a warm weather cruise that will take you south to Miami, Martinique, and Barbados, over the equator to Salvador and fabulous Rio, across the South Atlantic to Capetown and the exotic island of Mauritius, then on to Sri Lanka and the ancient capitol of Kandy. Next India and the Taj Mahal, then Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Korea. Tokyo and Japan await, then six days across the Western Pacific to Honolulu, on to Los Angeles, down to Acapulco, through the Panama Canal, next Cartagena and Curacao, then back to New York City.

And all of this awaits amid the unparalleled luxury of the QE2, the last of the superliners, 67,000 tons, thirteen stories high, 964 feet in length, carrying 1,500 passengers and a crew of a thousand, QE2 is a marvel unto herself. See the behind-the-scenes story of the last of the truly regal liners. Step onto the Bridge, meet the Captain, explore the engine room, peek into the galleys, and make yourself at home aboard this City of the Sea.