Travel Channel Programming Highlights 7/10-23

** PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: JULY 10 – JULY 23 **

Season Premiere of ‘Top Secret Swimming Holes’ Takes Us to a Mystical Island Cave in Scotland and an Underground Mermaid Lagoon in Hawaii in Back-to-Back Episodes – Sunday, July 23  

Explorer Josh Gates Searches for a Lost Mexican City on an All-New Episode of ‘Expedition Unknown’ - Wednesday, July 19

NEW SEASON

TOP SECRET SWIMMING HOLES

Grab your hiking shoes, hop on your ATVs and don’t forget your bathing suit, because “Top Secret Swimming Holes” takes you to the best spots to cool off that the world has to offer! [Hour-long episodes]

“Scotland’s Fingal’s Cave”- Premieres Sunday, July 23 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

From a mystical island cave in Scotland to a sunken limestone pool hidden from the horizon in the desert of Oman, we explore the world's most top secret swimming holes.

“Oman’s Wadi Shab” - Premieres Sunday, July 23 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

From a desert canyon oasis in Oman to an underground mermaid lagoon in Hawaii to a 40-foot waterfall hidden on the tropical island of Samoa, audacious explorers uncover the world's most top secret swimming holes.

NEW EPISODES

BIZARRE FOODS: DELICIOUS DESTINATIONS

Travel Channel’s irresistible series, “Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations,” features mouthwatering morsels from around the world. Hosted by James Beard Award-winning chef and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern, the series highlights the not-to-be-missed food that defines a location. But how many really know the origin of the iconic food? Journey around the world for a firsthand tour of each city and the inside scoop behind its most beloved dishes. [Half-hour episodes]            

“Helsinki” - Premieres Tuesday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

From raucous crayfish boils and snackable fish to lean reindeer meat and hearty porridge pies, Andrew Zimmern highlights dishes from Helsinki, Finland, that are steeped in tradition.

“Mauritius” - Premieres Tuesday, July 11 at 9:30 p.m.

From piping hot fried dumplings and handmade egg noodles to veggie-stuffed flatbread and curried swordfish, Andrew Zimmern showcases the flavorful fusions of the island paradise of Mauritius.

New Episode- Premieres Tuesday, July 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT

    

“Hyderabad” - Premieres Tuesday, July 18 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT

Andrew Zimmern explores the aromatic treasures and menus fit for royalty at the food lover's paradise of Hyderabad, India.

EXPEDITION UNKNOWN

Explorer and adventurer Josh Gates is on an endless quest to find the truth behind the world’s captivating and iconic unsolved legends. The new season of his hit series, “Expedition Unknown,” will take on such lingering questions as: Who was D.B. Cooper and what became of him? Is Captain Kidd’s lost treasure still out there waiting to be found? Where is Attila the Hun’s tomb? Digging through years of historical evidence, facts and myths, Gates immerses himself in the core locales linked to each tale. From excavating ruins and jumping out of planes to diving for treasure in the deep seas, these all-new thrilling expeditions are some of his biggest adventures yet. [Hour-long episodes]

“Over the Edge” - Premieres Wednesday, July 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Josh Gates shares his favorite moments from Season Three that didn't make the final cut, including never-before-seen footage, expanded scenes and more.

“Lost Mexican City” - Premieres Wednesday, July 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Josh Gates searches Mexico for clues behind the mysterious rise and disappearance of Teotihuacan, a powerful civilization that predated the Aztecs in Mesoamerica.

MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Host Don Wildman digs into the world’s greatest institutions to unearth extraordinary relics that reveal incredible secrets from the past. Through compelling interviews, rare archival footage and arresting recreations, “Mysteries at the Museum” illuminates the hidden treasures at the heart of history’s most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters. [Hour-long episodes]

  

“The Kennedy Wedding Disaster, the Weeping Icon and the Red Herring”-

Premieres Thursday, July 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Don Wildman reveals the little-known tale behind an iconic wedding dress, examines the investigation of a miraculous painting and investigates an underwater enigma that was full of hot air.

“Flatwoods Monster, Vanishing Bus and Hacking Death's Calculator” - Premieres Thursday, July 20 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

Don Wildman examines a ceramic figure connected to a bizarre sighting, a bus model at the center of a mysterious disappearance and a tabulating machine that serves as a reminder of how a bookkeeper saved more than 100,000 lives.

JOSH GATES’ DESTINATION TRUTH

Explorer Josh Gates experiences hilarious and harrowing adventures in search of the truth behind the world's most unusual mysteries. Set in more than 50 breathtaking sites like Machu Picchu, Peru, and Petra, Jordan, “Josh Gates’ Destination Truth” is one of the most international shows on television. Whether it's sightings of a mysterious sea creature in the Mediterranean or puzzling lights in the skies over Kazakhstan, Gates meets eyewitnesses claiming encounters with the unknown in each episode. Upcoming adventures will include the world's first overnight filming in King Tut's tomb and the first-ever night exploration of the world's largest religious structure at Angkor Wat. [Hour-long episodes]

New Episode -Premieres Friday, July 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

New Episode -Premieres Friday, July 14 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

New Episode - Premieres Friday, July 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

New Episode - Premieres Friday, July 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

XTREME WATERPARKS

Hold on to your trunks, because we're taking an all-access, adrenaline filled ride on the wildest, over-the-top and exhilarating water rides in the world! From the world’s steepest slip n’ slide in Utah’s Olympic Park, to sliding out of a rooftop Boeing 747 in Oregon and the world's largest man-made waterfall in New Zealand, we're trotting the globe to reveal the most insane, nail-biting and “Xtreme Waterparks.” [Half-hour episodes]

New Episode - Premieres Sunday, July 16 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

New Episode - Premieres Sunday, July 16 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT

New Episode - Premieres Sunday, July 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT

FOOD PARADISE 

We're serving up hefty plates of the country's tastiest, most mouthwatering and decadent meals. Travelers love to eat their way across America and we’re giving them a guide, counting down all the must-eat spots across the country to have a one-of-a-kind dining experience. So bring your appetite and your stretchy pants as we dive into a healthy portion of “Food Paradise!” [Hour-long episodes]

“Food on Fire” - Premieres Sunday, July 16 at 8 p.m.

From a chili pepper-topped pizza in Atlanta to European-style porchetta flame-roasted on a food truck in San Francisco, “Food Paradise” goes coast to coast on the hunt for sweat-inducing fiery food.

“Brain Freeze” - Premieres Sunday, July 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

From seriously seismic shakes in Hawaii to super-size sundaes in New Orleans, “Food Paradise” gets a taste of the sweet life with some of the coolest frozen treats around.

Xtreme Waterparks 6/4 on Travel Channel

**TUNE-IN REMINDER**

DIVE IN TO ALL-NEW EPISODES OF “XTREME WATERPARKS” PREMIERING SUNDAY, JUNE 4TH AT 9PM ET/PT ON TRAVEL CHANNEL

Aerial view of Aquashow Park, Portugal's biggest water park.

Courtesy of Travel Channel

SEASON PREMIERE: “Xtreme Waterparks” – Sunday, June 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Travel Channel

Friends try to catch their breath on one of Europe's tallest slides in Portugal. Then, rafting guides check out a park with a 25-foot inflatable iceberg in West Virginia, while gym buddies defy gravity on the tallest water slide in the US.

               ABOUT THE SERIES

Hold on to your trunks, because we're taking you on an all-access, adrenaline filled ride on the wildest, over-the-top and exhilarating water rides in the world! From a high-speed, gravity defying water ride in Orlando, Florida to the world's tallest water slide in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, we're trotting the globe to reveal the most insane, nail-biting, and XTREME WATERPARKS.

Travel Channel Highlights 6/12-25

** PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS: JUNE 12 – JUNE 25 **

Adventurer Josh Gates Dives for Spanish Treasure off the Coasts of Florida and Cuba on an All-New Episode of ‘Expedition Unknown’– Wednesday, June 14 

Propel Down the Slide of a Rooftop 747 in Oregon When an All-New Episode of

‘Xtreme Waterparks’ Airs Sunday, June 18

NEW EPISODES

BIZARRE FOODS: DELICIOUS DESTINATIONS

Travel Channel’s irresistible series, “Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations,” features mouthwatering morsels from around the world. Hosted by James Beard Award-winning chef and culinary explorer Andrew Zimmern, the series highlights the not-to-be-missed food that defines a location. But how many really know the origin of the iconic food? Journey around the world for a firsthand tour of each city and the inside scoop behind its most beloved dishes. [Half-hour episodes]

“San Antonio” - Premieres Tuesday, June 13 at 9 p.m.

Andrew Zimmern showcases the Tex-Mex favorites of San Antonio, Texas, including puffy tacos, Zimmern a giant chalupa burger, slow-cooked brisket, melt-in-your-mouth barbacoa and marinated stuffed quail cooked over mesquite.

“Oaxaca” - Premieres Tuesday, June 13 at 9:30 p.m.

Andrew Zimmern explores regional specialties in Oaxaca, Mexico. From complex mole negro sauce over Mayan-era tamales to dried beef strips and egg bread dunked in hot chocolate, local tradition flavors each bite.

“Savannah” - Premieres Tuesday, June 20 at 9:00 p.m.

Andrew Zimmern dives into the flavor-packed favorites of Savannah, Georgia, like creamy shrimp and grits, briny oysters on the half shell, upscale crab bisque and down-home barbecue stew so thick it'll make your spoon stand up.

“Dubrovnik” - Premieres Tuesday, June 20 at 9:30 p.m.

From spit-roasted lamb and Dalmatia-style grilled fish to octopus salad and a smoked meat winter staple, Andrew Zimmern highlights the locally grown traditional foods of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

EXPEDITION UNKNOWN

Explorer and adventurer Josh Gates is on an endless quest to find the truth behind the world’s captivating and iconic unsolved legends. The new season of his hit series, “Expedition Unknown,” will take on such lingering questions as: Who was D.B. Cooper and what became of him? Is Captain Kidd’s lost treasure still out there waiting to be found? Where is Attila the Hun’s tomb? Digging through years of historical evidence, facts and myths, Gates immerses himself in the core locales linked to each tale. From excavating ruins and jumping out of planes to diving for treasure in the deep seas, these all-new thrilling expeditions are some of his biggest adventures yet. [Hour-long episodes]

“Lost Spanish Fortune, Found!” - Premieres Wednesday, June 14 at 9 p.m.

Josh Gates travels the coast of Florida and to the newly opened country of Cuba in search of sunken treasure from a fleet of Spanish ships sunk in 1715.

“Resurrecting the Woolly Mammoth” - Premieres Wednesday, June 21 at 9 p.m.

Josh Gates treks north of the Arctic Circle to search for the DNA of the long-extinct woolly mammoth. The hunt takes him to a sinkhole in the Siberian permafrost as well as a mining camp where tusk hunters dig for mammoth ivory.

MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Host Don Wildman digs into the world’s greatest institutions to unearth extraordinary relics that reveal incredible secrets from the past. Through compelling interviews, rare archival footage and arresting recreations, “Mysteries at the Museum” illuminates the hidden treasures at the heart of history’s most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters. [Hour-long episodes]

  

“Presidential Pet, Dairy Disaster and Convert Catalog” - Premieres Thursday, June 15 at 9 p.m.

Don Wildman examines a bizarre gift sent to the White House, a chef who saved the cheese industry from crumbling after an earthquake rocked Italy and a spy who went shopping for secret intelligence.

“Hoaxes” - Premieres Thursday, June 15 at 10 p.m.

Don Wildman examines a culinary caper that fooled the world, a legendary radio broadcast from outer space and a car that promised an automotive revolution.

“Shark Chaser, Haunted Harmony and 1,700 Foot Wave” - Premieres Thursday, June 22

at 9 p.m.  

Don Wildman showcases a piece of top secret military equipment developed by the first celebrity chef, a ghost that terrorized a popular music venue and a father-son duo who rode the tallest wave in the world.

JOSH GATES’ DESTINATION TRUTH

Explorer Josh Gates experiences hilarious and harrowing adventures in search of the truth behind the world's most unusual mysteries. Set in more than 50 breathtaking sites like Machu Picchu, Peru, and Petra, Jordan, “Josh Gates’ Destination Truth” is one of the most international shows on television. Whether it's sightings of a mysterious sea creature in the Mediterranean or puzzling lights in the skies over Kazakhstan, Gates meets eyewitnesses claiming encounters with the unknown in each episode. Upcoming adventures will include the world's first overnight filming in King Tut's tomb and the first-ever night exploration of the world's largest religious structure at Angkor Wat. [Hour-long episodes]

               New Episode - Premieres Friday, June 16 at 9 p.m.

New Episode - Premieres Friday, June 16 at 10 p.m.

New Episode - Premieres Friday, June 23 at 9 p.m.

New Episode - Premieres Friday, June 23 at 10 p.m.

XTREME WATERPARKS

Hold on to your trunks, because we're taking an all-access, adrenaline filled ride on the wildest, over-the-top and exhilarating water rides in the world! From the world’s steepest slip n’ slide in Utah’s Olympic Park, to sliding out of a rooftop Boeing 747 in Oregon and the world's largest man-made waterfall in New Zealand, we're trotting the globe to reveal the most insane, nail-biting and “Xtreme Waterparks.” [Half-hour episodes]

“Releasing the Kraken” - Premieres Sunday, June 18 at 9 p.m.

Adrenaline junkies pull some Gs in Thailand, face the Kraken in Australia and slide out the exit door of a 747 in Oregon.

“Waterfalls and Wipeouts” - Premieres Sunday, June 18 at 9:30 p.m.

Friends raft down the world's largest man-made waterfall in New Zealand, young professionals take on The Challenge course in Thailand and newlyweds scream the whole way down a trapdoor slide with a 360-degree loop.

“World’s Best Rides” - Premieres Sunday, June 18 at 10 p.m.

We're trotting the globe and riding the world's most extreme water rides. From the world's tallest slide in Brazil, to the world's largest indoor waterpark in Germany, we're getting wet and counting down the world's best rides.

“Mystic Mountain” - Premieres Sunday, June 25 at 9 p.m.

Friends say goodbye by going upside down on a six-story aqualoop tower in Australia, lifelong parkgoers take on a giant funnel in Brazil and three friends feel the rhythm and rhyme on a slide inspired by the Jamaican bobsled team.

“Positively Glowing” - Premieres Sunday, June 25 at 9:30 p.m.

Friends visit the world's tallest inflatable slide in Australia, expats explore underground caves filled with glowworms in New Zealand and couples slide down a 100-foot waterfall in Brazil.

“Getting Wet in New Zealand” - Premieres Sunday, June 25 at 10:00 p.m.

We're going to New Zealand! Get ready to slip and slam down Mother Nature's Rere Rock. Then, plunge down the world's tallest trapdoor slide in Kentucky. Next, it's off to Georgia's gravity-defying combination bowl and half-pipe.

FOOD PARADISE 

We're serving up hefty plates of the country's tastiest, most mouthwatering and decadent meals. Travelers love to eat their way across America and we’re giving them a guide, counting down all the must-eat spots across the country to have a one-of-a-kind dining experience. So bring your appetite and your stretchy pants as we dive into a healthy portion of “Food Paradise!” [Hour-long episodes]

“Keepin’ It Retro” - Premieres Sunday, June 18 at 8 p.m.

We're taking a tour of retro restaurants around the country including a pair of period pharmacies on both coasts, a Jewish deli in Texas, a hot dog temple in Tennessee and a classic, chrome-clad diner in Minnesota.

“Hey Butter Butter” - Premieres Sunday, June 25 at 8 p.m.

We're giving America's favorite condiment a swirl checking out hot lobster rolls and blue crab spaghetti dressed in robes of butter as well as flaky pastries around the country where butter is taken to new heights.

Travel Channel Names 10 of the Newest Extreme Waterslides to Ride this Weekend

Travel Channel Names 10 of the Newest Extreme Waterslides to Ride this Weekend
These awesome aquatic adventures are just the beginning of the fun in Travel Channel's new season of "Xtreme Waterparks," premiering on Sunday, June 4.

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[via press release from Travel Channel]

    

TRAVEL CHANNEL NAMES 10 OF THE NEWEST EXTREME WATERSLIDES TO RIDE THIS WEEKEND

NEW YORK (May 25, 2017) - Slide out of a rooftop Boeing 747, rocket down a converted Olympic ski jump onto the world's steepest slip n' slide or glow in the dark at a waterslide dance party. These awesome aquatic adventures are just the beginning of the fun in Travel Channel's new season of "Xtreme Waterparks," premiering on Sunday, June 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. However, there is no need to wait for these exhilarating getaways, because Travel Channel has named 10 unique and heart-pounding experiences that will leave everyone soaked and smiling.
  
Noteworthy waterslides on Travel Channel's top 10 list to ride this weekend include five domestic and five international destinations:

WINGS & WAVES - McMinnville, Oregon
At Wings & Waves waterpark, visitors are treated to a one-of-a-kind experience - sliding into a 71,350-square-foot indoor waterpark from the inside of a Boeing 747 that sits on the roof! The waterpark is part of an aviation museum, so everyone will learn something about flying before sliding out of a real-life plane that has traveled over 58.5 million miles.

"BLACKLIGHT SLIDE"- Pop-up attraction traveling throughout the United States
For a glow-in-the-dark experience, head to blacklightslide.com to find the pop-up attraction crisscrossing the United States, where riders get doused in UV neon glow water while riding down 45-foot-high inflatable slides. DJs keep the party going as the crowd flocks to the special pop-up light show/waterpark.

"SLIP N SOAR"- UTAH OLYMPIC PARK, Park City, Utah
The new expansion to the Park City, Utah site of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, is now home to the Slip n Soar - the world's steepest slip n' slide. The slide sends even the bravest adrenaline junkies flying into the one million gallon Spence Eccles Olympic Freestyle Pool.

"TARZAN BOAT"- TARZAN BOATS & JETOVATORS, Lake Lewisville-Little Elm, Texas
Deep on Lake Lewisville in Little Elm, Texas, the pontoon barge, Tarzan Boat, can host up to 40 people at a time. A twisty tube slide, rope swings, a military cargo climbing net, two platform leaps and two trampoline bounce launchers are among the attractions.

"FREE FALL"- NORWEGIAN CRUISE WATERPARKS, Miami, Florida
The Norwegian fleet of cruise ships offers Free Fall, the fastest waterslides at sea, with dueling aqualoops that tower five stories above the top deck.

"CITTA DEL MARE RESORT POOL SLIDE" - Terrasini, Sicily, Italy
Sicily's Citta Del Mare Resort has unmatched views of the Mediterranean, which can be admired while plunging down a thrilling three-level waterslide. The slide is carved into a cliff face and shoots riders directly into the Mediterranean Sea.

"VAIKUNTUDO" - BEACH PARK, Fortaleza, Brazil
Vaikuntudo at Beach Park in Fortaleza, Brazil, is the world's second largest and tallest funnel slide. Riders spiral down the colorful funnel from an 82-foot drop at a whopping 26 miles-per-hour.

"THE OMNITRIX DOME"- Pattaya, Thailand
Near Pattaya, Thailand, visitors flock to The Omnitrix Dome - the world's largest and only fully enclosed water dome. Inside the giant sphere, with digital projection and surround sound, riders experience back-to-back vertical banks as they shoot up and down, before hurtling to a splashtacular finish.
 
"SMASH DOWN 2.0"- Waterbom, Bali
The new Smash Down 2.0 rises to a whopping 85 feet and includes a trapdoor kamikaze slide that propels riders to splashdown in a matter of seconds - for an unforgettable rush.
 
"THE DROP"- SPLASH CITY, Perth, Australia
Perth, Australia, is the current home to the pop-up waterpark, Splash City, where riders can experience the world's tallest inflatable waterslide, towering 73 feet in the air.

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