Coolest Places on Earth

Today on The Coolest Places on Earth: The surf's up and the sun's out as we head to the Aloha State - Hawaii! Get ready to see the best sights of Hawaii's four biggest islands, from the gnarly waves of the North Shore to the beautiful jungles of Kauai, backdrop to dozens of Hollywood blockbusters. Hang ten!

We travel the world to find some of the best road trips. Time for an adventurous trip around New Zealand's North Island, some history and culture in England, a tour of the American West, and a trip to honor a famous sail boat race on the Great Lakes.

We're motoring across America on an epic outdoor adventure to explore its greatest National Parks. We'll climb Yosemite's El Cap, cheat on Yellowstone's Old Faithful, and uncover the reason these stones are moving by themselves across Death Valley. We'll duck under amber arches, drive through giant redwoods, and get as close as we can to all creatures.

If you love animals, and love taking vacations, saddle up because this one's for you. Tame the wild on a safari, get up close at iconic zoos, snap photos of endangered species, help out at an animal sanctuary, and dive deep into the ocean's underwater kingdom. It's an endless supply of unforgettable moments.

Ever dreamed of an exotic cruise to some of the most iconic and breath-taking places on earth? Well, this is it. Sail through the Straits of Gibraltar, barter in Barcelona, see what's so nice about Nice in the south of France, and get crazy with the Greeks. It's your dream come true.

Today on The Coolest Places on Earth: We're looking for landmarks in all of the right places! From New York, to Neuschwanstein, to the Kremlin, and the White House. So if you're "leaning" toward adventure, get your passports ready because we've got our eye out for 20 of the world's most celebrated landmarks!

Get ready for our trip to beautiful Scotland. We find the best mountain biking and whitewater rapids, take a tour of famous castles, check out vibrant cities, hit the beach, test out the food, and play a little golf.

Today on The Coolest Places on Earth: Bright lights...big cities. We're going cross-country to discover America the beautiful, and some of its coolest cities. From sea to shining sea, we're celebrating what makes these big cities uniquely American...and cool.

Quite simply, we experience the best skiing and mountain retreats on earth. Whisk away to Whistler, tell your friends about Telluride, and swish with the Swiss in Switzerland. It's outdoor adventure at its peak.

Today on the Coolest Places on Earth: We're on the road to ruins...ancient ruins that is. Breathtaking, mysterious, and in every way awesome. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the Great Wall of China, and from grand temples to dramatic dwellings. We're on a mission to find what's still standing, and discover the wonders of centuries past. So hold on to your passports; we're globetrotting.

Today on The Coolest Places on Earth: Get ready to experience some of the most memorable travel destinations in the world as we look back on the best of Season 1. From the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef to the top of the Empire State building, we'll take a look at what makes Earth so cool.

Pack your trunks; we're driving through the North Country. From Seward, Alaska, to Ketchikan, Alaska...with Canada in between. The historic Alaska-Canada Highway will take us through places like the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Whitehorse, and the Kluane National Park. Bring your maps and snacks, we're road trippin'.

Today on The Coolest Places on Earth: We check out the wonders and wilds of Western Canada and the Territories, from the man-made heights of Vancouver skyscrapers to the majestic peaks of Banff National Park.

Planning a European Vacation? We got you covered. Prague, London, Paris, and Rome, sure, you have to hit those. What are some of the Coolest European Cities you didn't think about? We'll test the markets, stroll the streets, and meet the locals to find Europe's best-kept secrets.

It's coastal, rocky, artsy, and tasty. From the city of Dublin, and up the Wild Atlantic Way, we bike, hike, paddle, climb, and dance our way around Ireland. It's time to test the luck of the Irish on our Coolest Ireland Vacation.

Need a break from the snow, or just a break from life? Come with us to the Bahamas, the South Pacific, Coastal North America and South America. We cover it all. All the surfing, snorkeling, and fun in the sun you can handle. Grab your boards and sun tan lotion; let's hit the beach!

Experience Castles, Baths, Tubing and more...The Coolest Places on Earth: Rule Britannia, cool Britannia. We're crossing the English Channel to Great Britain, the land of castles and cathedrals, nobles and knights, Beefeaters, and Big Ben. Hop aboard the double-decker and have some fun!