Next Stop is a new TV travel show featuring the places and the people that make each of our destinations unique. We’ll show you where to go, what to do and how to do it. Fun & positive entertainment is the theme of every show, featuring local music, sports & activities, local flavors and much more. Next Stop not only takes you to fabulous places, but we’ll give you an insider’s look into each of our featured locations.
Join host and world travel expert Jon Olson as he takes you to amazing destinations and introduces you to some of each region’s local residents who define that area’s personality and culture. We’ll take the best of our favorite shows and add our own fun and positive spin! Next Stop is your window to your next vacation!
EPISODES
Seattle, Washington
Husky Stadium, an airplane tour, a whale watching tour, the Space Needle, an underground tour and Ockham’s Razor.
Portland, Oregon
World famous food carts, Widmer Oktoberfest, Last Thursday, sailing on the Columbia River and Floater.
Boston, Massachusetts
Ye Ol Oyster House (the oldest restaurant in the US), a Yacht B&B, a bike tour, the Freedom Trail walking tour, a Boston Harbor boat tour and Alex MacDougal.
Sonoma & Napa, California
A limo wine tour, Osmosis Spa, Flamingo Hotel, cooking with John Ash, a bike wine tour, Stark’s Steakhouse and Adam Traum.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
El Malecon, San Sebastian Historical Mining Town, Las Palmas Mexican Fiesta, ziplining, Café ‘Des Artistes, Rhythms of the Night Cruise and Cester at Senor Frogs.
Kelowna & Big White, Canada
Snowbiking, snowshoeing, Big White (the #1 family ski resort in North America), Mission Hill & Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Okanogan Lake and Rowdymen.
Maui, Hawaii
ATV at Kahomo Ranch, Cirque Polynesia, sailing on Teralani, Westin Kaanapali, Wailele Polynesian Luau and Mulligans/Willie K.
La Paz & Loreto, Mexico
The Sea of Cortez, kayaking, kitesurfing, a tour of Loreto, Bismark Cito, Costabaja Resort, nightlife (bar hopping), a tour of La Paz and local music.
Alaska - Iditarod
Fur Rondy, dog mushing, Running of the Reindeer, snowball sport (yukigassen), Double Musky, Alyeska Resort, Captain Cook, Alaska aerial views and Woodrow at Humpy’s.
Island of Hawaii
Hawaii Forest & Trail, Kahua Ranch, swimming with dolphins, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, a volcano helicopter tour and Kona Brewfest.
Tahiti
The Three Islands, Moorea Huahine & Bora Bora, Magic Mountain by Quad, a cultural hike, jet skiing, Pearl Farm, shark & stingray feeding, Bloody Mary’s and local resorts and music.
North Oregon Coast
Kayaking and biking adventures, a volleyball tournament, Tillamook Cheese, Blue Heron, Garibaldi, Iron Chef goes coastal, cooking with kids, Liberty Theater and Michael Allen Harrison.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Everything BUT the strip!: Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour, Black Canyon River Tour, ziplining over Fremont Street, Capo’s Italian Steakhouse, Aston MonteLago Village Resort and Tarah Grace at The Black Door.
Newport, Oregon
The Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport Celtic Festival and Highland Games, Marine Discovery Tours, Newport Farmers Market, Mos Clam Chowder and the Mistral Art Nanas Irish Pub.
Cabo, Mexico
A camel ride, a nature walk, beach hopping, snorkeling, an art walk, gastronomy and nightlife bar hopping including the world famous Cabo Wabo.
O'hau, Hawaii
Rare underwater scooters, podium raceway go kart racing, Wet N Wild Water Park, Tiki Grill and Bar, Aston Resort, and Makana with Lono and Lopaka.
Southeast Alaska
Dog sledding on the Mendenhall Glacier, Tracy Arm Fjord, a salmon hatchery, a mining museum, Taku Glacier Lodge and the Alaska Strong Band.
San Diego. California
LEGO Land California, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, Next Level Sailing, Hotel Del Coronado and Len Rainey & The Midnight Players.
Walla Walla, Washington
Pepper Bridge Winery, L ’Ecole No. 41, Woodward Canyon, Dunham Cellars, Power House Theater, Marilyn Forever Blond, Marcus Whitman Hotel and the Coyote Kings.
Ixtapa, Mexico
Dolphin swim, sea kayaking, a walking tour, Zihuatanejo Market, Coconut Plantation, clay tile making, Las Brisas Ixtapa and live music at Bandidos.
Miami, Florida
Jungle Island, a Miami Dolphins game, Little Havana food tour, Art Basel Miami Beach, Eden Roc Renaissance and Elastic Bond.
Sun Valley, Idaho
Paragliding, skiing, Nordic Festival, Ketchum Tour, Sun Valley Resort, impressive snow grooming and Jonathan Warren & The Billy Goats at Whiskey Jacques.
Chicago, Illinois
White Sox and Chicago Bulls, Bike Hike Tour, Skydeck at Willis Tower, rooftop bar hopping, Conrad Hotel and Vino Louden at Buddy Guys.
Sydney, Australia
The world famous Sydney Opera House, a bridge climb, a bike tour, Blue Mountains, Qantas First Class Lounge, Kirketon Hotel, Eaudevie, and James Willing at 4 Pines Brewery and Space Beer.
Queensland - Australia
The Great Barrier Reef, Cairns Tropical Zoo, Daintree Discovery Centre, Shangri-La Hotel, Ochre Restaurant, Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas Resort and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.
Mazatlan, Mexico
Mazatlan City Tour, a day on the water with Playa Sol Tours, ziplining, the food scene, tequila making, bar hopping, Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay Resort, music and dance in the historical center of Mazatlan.
Kauai, Hawaii
Tour of Jurassic Park Waterfall (aka Manawaiopuna Falls). ATV tour with Kipu Ranch Adventures, kayaking with Outfitters Kauai, tubing with Kauai Backcountry Adventures, Kauai Museum, Aston Hotels and Resorts, The Feral Pig and local music.
Iceland
Rafting down rapids with Arctic Adventures, Reykjavik Downtown Walking Tour, a rare look inside a volcano, Iceland Air, Icelandic Hotels, the world famous Blue Lagoon and the music of Jon Jonsson.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Canal tour, Frederiksborg Castle, the history of Danish design, Copenhagen Admiral Hotel, open-faced sandwiches at The Royal Café, bar hopping (including an ice bar), Tivoli Gardens and a marching band.
Vancouver & Victoria. Canada
Whale watching tour with Eagle Wing Tours, Fairmont Express, Victoria Ale Trail, ziplining at Grouse Mountain, The Westin Grand Vancouver, edible Canada culinary tour and the music of Watusun.
Washington, D.C.
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Segway guided tour of Downtown DC, International Spy Museum featuring an original James Bond car, Newseum, Mount Vernon…George Washington’s estate, The Madison Hotel, guitar blues legend Bobby Parker at Madams Organ.
Guadalajara, Mexico
City tour via horse & buggy, Day of the Dead Culture, traditional Mexican rodeo, Tlaquepaque Art Tour, Town of Tequila, NH Hotels, El Parian Restaurant, music of Mariachi Tlaquepaque.
Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, The Living Desert, golf cart polo, Copley’s on Palm Canyon, Desert Adventures Eco Tours, Saguaro Hotel, music of David Wayne.
Orlando, Florida
Hanggliding at Wallaby Ranch, wrestling alligators at Gatorland, Boggy Creek airboat ride, The Ravenous Pig Gastropub, organic beer tasting at Orlando Brewing, Lake Buena Vista Resort, music of Sailor 1942.
Reno & Tahoe, Nevada
Lake Tahoe snowmobiling, SnowFest, skiing at Diamond Peak, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, great eats at Campos, EDGE nightspot, music of Whitney Myer.
Amazon, Brazil
Manaus Walking Tour including Fish Market and Opera House, View the Amazon River via Seaplane, a resort with a Tropical Zoo, American Airlines new plane design, jungle tour at Juma Amazon Lodge, Boi Bumba Folk Music and Culture.
Tri-Valley, Northern California
World famous Wente Vineyards, rare cars at The Blackhawk Automotive Museum, olive oil picking and tasting at The Purple Orchid Wine Country Resort & Spa, The Bridges Golf Club, pairing wine with food at Amber Bistro, Livermore Wine Country Festival.
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City Royals Fan Experience, Best BBQ on earth at Oklahoma Joes, National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial, The College Basketball Experience, Hotel Phillips art scene, nightlife at Power and Light District.
Mammoth Lakes, California
View Mammoth via SkyTime Helicopter Tours, experience the Mammoth backcountry with High Sierra Jeep Adventures, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, fly fishing with the Trout Fitter, things to do year around at Mammoth Mountain.
Tokyo, Japan
Rickshaw tour of Tokyo, world’s tallest tower Tokyo Skytree, amazing shopping, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, music at the famous Takashi Club 220.
Central Oregon
Whitewater River Rafting with Sun Country Tours, Tour of Deschutes Brewery, Cool Art in the High Desert, Year Round Things to do at the Sunriver Resort, Ghost Tree Invitational Golf Tournament, Music of Lee Koch.
Monterey, California
Monterey Bay Aquarium, Epic Whale Watching with Princess Monterey Whale Watching Tours, Carmel Valley Village, Joyce Vineyards, Cafe Rustica, Portola Hotel & Spa, The Only Craft Brewery in Monterey, Monterey Jazz Festival.
San Antonio, Texas
River Walk Tour via Rio San Antonio, Tour of World Famous The Alamo, Restaurant That NEVER Closes Mi Tierra Cafe & Panderia, San Antonio River Authority Project, The Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort, Music of Carla Morrison.
Tuscon, Arizona
Mexican Hot Dogs at EL Guero Canelo, Saddle up and Fishing at Tanque Verde Ranch, Golf at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Crystal Radio at Sacred Machine , All Souls Procession.
