The TRAVEL CHANNEL Summer TV Schedule

The Travel Channel is undoubtedly one of my more popular coverage subjects, so I do try to make the time to cover their content and press releases.

With that said, check out their plans for their summer TV schedule.

via press release

Hello Goodbye - Series Premiere - Monday, May 9 At 11:00 P.M. ET/PT - UNSCRIPTED

“Hello Goodbye” captures some of life’s biggest and most fun moments as regular, everyday people arrive and depart from some of America’s largest airports, including Dallas/Fort Worth and Chicago O’Hare. Premiering with back-to-back episodes on Monday, May 9 at 11:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET/PT, Travel Channel’s new series, produced by Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production in association with Telepictures and Shed Media, highlights surprising and exciting stories of marriage proposals, surprise greeters and big family reunions from travelers from all walks of life and cultures. In each of the six half-hour episodes, viewers join host Curt Menefee (“Fox NFL Sunday”) as he strolls through terminals talking to travelers, and discovering the heartwarming and hilarious stories behind every arrival and departure. Each story reveals the most memorable moments that take place daily between families and loved ones in airports across the country.

“Ellen DeGeneres and her production team captured some of the most surprising and entertaining reunion stories at airports across the country,” says Courtney White, senior vice president, programming, Travel Channel. “ ‘Hello Goodbye’ gives us a fun, fresh look at touching down in a city.”

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Dartboard Road Trip- Series Premiere June 2016 - UNSCRIPTED

Get ready to hit the road in “Dartboard Road Trip”! Host Brian Unger is throwing two darts at a map of the U.S. and wherever they land, he has the perfect road trip itinerary. Unger is cruising from point A to point B with spontaneous pit stops for some of the best food, adventures and places to sleep.

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Top Secret Swimming Holes - Series Premiere - Sunday, June 19 at 10 PM ET/PT - UNSCRIPTED

You've never seen swimming holes like these! We’re on a mission to uncover the world's most secluded, sexy and extreme natural places to cool off. We'll hike, climb, boat and even dog-sled our way around the globe to track down the most amazing places to take a dip, jump off a cliff or explore underwater caves. From a crystal blue 100-foot waterfall buried deep in an Arizona Indian reservation and the ancient Mayan underwater caves of Mexico to America’s oldest commercial quarry in Vermont and the only place on Earth where you can share your swim with a manatee, "Top Secret Swimming Holes" gives you the keys to unlock the adventure of a lifetime. [Six hour-long episodes]

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7 Water Wonders- Series Premiere - Sunday, June 19 at 11:00 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. ET/PT (Back-to-Back Episodes) - UNSCRIPTED

Across the world, resorts are constantly redefining the pool experience to draw in more guests and up the wow factor with water features. From high-octane waterslides in Florida and lazy rivers in Hawaii to panoramic infinity edges in Jamaica and full service swim-up bars in Mexico, its clear pools are an integral part of the vacation industry. On “7 Water Wonders,” we dive into seven resort pools per episode highlighting over-the-top amenities and breathtaking design. So whether you are looking to soak, slide, sunbathe or swim, we’ve got your next aquatic vacation destination. [Four half-hour episodes]

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The Best Place To Be- Series Premiere July 2016 - UNSCRIPTED

“The Best Place to Be" follows A-List celebrities as they take us on an all-access trip to their favorite cities around the world. From the moment they touch down, some of the world’s biggest stars take us off the beaten path to show us their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and sightsee.


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Island Explorers - Series Premiere - July 3 at  11:00 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. ET/PT (Back-to-Back Episodes) - UNSCRIPTED

In “Island Explorers,” husband and wife adventurers, Jeremy and Wendy Gilbert, take viewers to the coolest off-the-beaten-path spots throughout the Hawaiian Islands. From a bargain gourmet meal on Oahu and the most elusive hidden beach on Kauai to the coolest thing to do on the Big Island after dark, this is a Hawaii you won’t find in any guidebook. [Four half-hour episodes]

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Life’s a Beach - Series Premiere - Sunday, July 17 11:00 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. ET/PT (Back-to-Back Episodes) - UNSCRIPTED

Who says a beachside vacation has to be temporary? “Life’s a Beach” celebrates incredible beach paradises that just might make you think twice about leaving! Hit the beach and explore some of the most incredible seaside destinations that will have you coming back again and again…maybe even for good. Alongside boats, sunsets and lapping waves, we’ll dive into the beauty-rich turquoise waters of luxurious St. John; relax on a quaint little island in the Bahamas where it’s just you, the sand and surf; and explore the foodie town of Bocas Del Toro in Panama, amongst others. Plus, we’ll check in with some people who took the leap and made these paradises their full-time homes. [Seven half-hour episodes]

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Andrew Zimmern’s Driven By Food-Series Premiere August 2016 - UNSCRIPTED

Chef Andrew Zimmern believes the best way to explore a town is to get to know the locals first, and who better than a cabbie. In “Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food,” Zimmern discovers the off-the-grid dives, daring adventures and the fun only insiders know how to find. With his guide – whether it’s a shikara driver in Kashmir, a gondolier in Venice or a taxi driver in the Deep South, Zimmern shares a locals-only experience, discovering the uniqueness of every destination.

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Celebrity Adventure Club-Series Premiere August 2016 - UNSCRIPTED

"Celebrity Adventure Club" hands the camera to some of the most fascinating people in the world and asks them to explore what compels and inspires them. Celebrities travel around the world to take viewers on an intimate adventure of discovery and exploration on a variety of subjects including the marvels of space exploration with Jon Cryer, the rebirth of Motor City with Terry Crews and the intrigue of World War II espionage with Eric Stonestreet.

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Bert The Conqueror-Season Premiere June 2016 - UNSCRIPTED

The thrills and excitement are bigger and more daring than ever as Bert Kreischer scours the country to take on the most exciting rides and challenges. “Bert the Conqueror” showcases the fun and ingenious side of America, all through the eyes of a man who throws himself into everything with a smile, a laugh and a scream.


Bizarre Foods- Season 10 Premiere June 2016 - UNSCRIPTED

“Bizarre Foods” with Andrew Zimmern is here with exotic eats from around the globe! Zimmern believes that the best way to explore other cultures is by sharing food, even though what’s common fare in one country may be a challenge for the Western palate. In “Bizarre Foods,” this adventurous eater infiltrates markets and restaurants taking viewers behind the scenes to savor the local cuisine. This curious traveler is game for anything and knows the most interesting food is found closest to the source.

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Food Paradise-Season Premiere June 2016 - UNSCRIPTED

We're serving up hefty plates of the country's tastiest, most mouth-watering and decadent meals. We're talking BBQ bliss, super stuffed sandwiches, boatloads of bacon, incredible Italian entrees and finger-licking deep fried dishes – and that's only the beginning. 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!”

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“Xtreme Waterparks – Jeff Henry: The Madness Continues” – New Special Premieres Sunday, June 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT - UNSCRIPTED
Waterslide visionary and designer Jeff Henry is back, and what he does will blow your mind. Not satisfied with holding the record for the world's tallest slide, he’s dreaming of something bigger and even wilder while racing to open the newest Schlitterbahn Waterpark in Corpus Christi, Texas. [Hour-long special]

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“Xtreme Waterparks” – Season Premiere - Sunday, June 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT - UNSCRIPTED
Get ready for a wet and wild adventure! “Xtreme Waterparks” takes viewers on an all-access, adrenaline-filled ride on the wettest, wildest, most over-the-top and exhilarating water rides in the world. Race down a dueling gravity-defying water coaster with side-by-side tracks in Phoenix – the first and only ride of its kind in America; ride the dizzying swells of the world’s largest man-made wave in Las Vegas; shoot down the fastest, most powerful water coaster on Earth in the Canary Islands – with raft speeds up to 40 mph; and harness your courage for a ride on America’s first nearly vertical waterslide loop in Wisconsin – at 10 stories tall and nearly 400 feet long, it plummets more than 50 feet per second! Season Five showcases some of the most insane waterslides and waterparks that will thrill even the craziest adrenaline junkies. [Seven half-hour episodes]

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Ghost Adventures-Season Premiere July 2016 - UNSCRIPTED

Lockdown your Saturdays with the fearless team from Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures.” Paranormal investigators Zak Bagans and Aaron Goodwin, along with A/V techs Billy Tolley and Jay Wasley, travel to haunted destinations where they meet with locals, eyewitnesses and experts to piece together the haunted history of each site. They then begin a dusk-to-dawn “lockdown” investigation, using the latest scientific gadgets and technology to confront the reported paranormal activity and document key evidence in an effort to uncover the truth behind each haunted mystery.

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Big Time RV-Season Premiere August 2016 - UNSCRIPTED
“Big Time RV" gives viewers an all-access pass inside America's largest, and one of the most prestigious, RV dealerships located in Tampa, Fla., and Tucson, Ariz. While touring and testing every make and model of RV available, the expert sales force and first-rate customization center work together to satisfy the demands of RV lovers looking to buy or rent the biggest, most over-the-top RVs in the business.


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