The Bellmore Memorial Library is proud to offer our patrons the ability to travel the world without ever leaving your living room! Enjoy 30-40 minute videos on a variety of foreign locations brought to you by the Savvy Sightseer.
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Destination Previews:
Amsterdam: From a church hidden in an attic to picturesque canals and the dramatic Anne Frank annex, there’s plenty by which to be amazed in the capital of the Netherlands. Hear travel, cultural and historical tidbits about this fabulous region while taking a spectacular tour of Amsterdam and Dutch windmills.
Austria: There is so much more to this country than its association with the Sound of Music. 17th century carillon chimes, trick fountains, imperial jewels and Roman ruins – so much packed into one country!
France: Visit the fabulous Palace of Versailles, then head northwest to Normandy and the historic American Cemetery with its moving tributes to our soldiers. Also journey to an island cathedral before sweeping into the lavish Loire valley for its splendid chateaux and the wonders of Leonardo da Vinci.
Germany: You’ll be spellbound by scenic splendors, including: the infamous Brandenburg Gate, historic Potsdam and Aachen, picturesque Rhine River, charming towns of Heidelberg, Rothenberg, Dresden – and so much more!
Iceland: Experience majestic falls, black sand beaches, shooting geysers, several UNESCO world heritage sites, and spectacular volcanoes – the backdrops of other-worldly TV shows & movies, including Game of Thrones and Star Wars. Visit the capital and travel along two main tour routes: the Golden Circle and then the Southern Coast.
Ireland: The Republic of Ireland’s sights are as varied as its many shades of green. Visit incredible sites that even frequent visitors to Ireland are not familiar with, swing through Dublin before branching out for the midlands, and witness the amazing views along the Atlantic seaboard.
Italy: Arrive in Milan, the Fashion capital of the world; then journey to Verona – the home of Shakespeare’s iconic “Romeo & Juliet.” Next, check out the Northern Lakes and enjoy the Cinque Terre – dubbed the Italian Riviera.
London, England: With a blend of sophisticated, cosmopolitan and historical sights, London has a wealth of extraordinary places to visit. It is a compact, vibrant city where modern sights coexist with ancient in an odd kind of synergy.
North Island, New Zealand: Many patrons will recognize Matamata – the stunning countryside where the Lord of the Rings was filmed. Auckland, the north’s largest city, is home to both a bustling modern waterfront and serene black beaches. Rotorua has shooting geysers and the adorable kiwi bird. The Bay of Islands is a subtropical paradise with 144 islands.
Northwest England: See why poet William Wordsworth was so inspired by the lovely Lake District, and children’s author Beatrix Potter set her adventures for Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny in the fields and gardens she so loved near Windermere. Along the way, you’ll stop in at Chester, Liverpool and some popular Beatles sights.
Scotland: Experience the best of Scottish sights while at the same time visiting scenes that helped make the “Outlander” books and TV series such a hit! Visit Edinburgh, Glasgow, Isle of Skye, Stirling, Glencoe, Inverness, and Culloden Moor.
Stockholm: Visit Sweden’s lively capital city to see where the glamorous Nobel Prize banquet is held. Stroll its quaint old town Gamla Stan and tour an outdoor sculpture garden where magnificent statues seem to float on air! Drop in for Midsummer celebration at the world’s oldest outdoor folk museum and stroll the Royal Drottningholm palace & garden.
Switzerland: Visit Zurich before moving southwest to the French border and explore the Alpine regions. Along the journey, trek through Bern, Geneva, Zermatt (the Matterhorn), Lucerne, St. Moritz, Montreux and Gstaad.