From the back cover
Public Television's Highest Rated Travel Series! GOING PLACES is a series of whirlwind jaunts to some of the world's most popular vacation spots -- South Africa, Ireland, San Francisco, Miami, Ecuador and Hagerstown, Maryland. Season two, hosted by James Avery (Fresh Prince of Bel Air), invites viewers to tag along to exciting locales, where every aspect is explored and sampled, from culture and history, to shopping and dining, to recreation and sightseeing, no famous highlight is overlooked, and several lesser-known gems are joyfully uncovered. Volcanoes & Rainforests. Whether it's the jungle, rainforest, cloudforest or mountain range, one thing is guaranteed when visiting Ecuador--high adventure. Going Places will take you on an up-close visit with Cotopaxi, the world's tallest active volcano. You'll also see the picturesque setting of a newly restored 17th century luxury inn, visit a myriad of cathedrals and view superb pre-Columbian art collections. After that, take a canoe ride through the Amazon jungle and explore the dense rainforests with the aid of a local guide, who will also help identify distinct exotic birds, reptiles and different Archuar villages inhabiting the area.