Product: Best of Travel: San Francisco Seattle Vancouver [Blu-ray]
Rating: 3.0
Left a lot to be desired.
3 Stars="It's OK."I ordered this blu-ray after a recent trip to Seattle and Vancouver, and thought it would be fun to see what we missed and also to say "Hey! We went to that!" etc. While the video quality is EXCELLENT, and the host is quite likeable, I found myself pretty unsatisfied. I was thinking the videos would focus more on "touristy" things, and offer a variety and "best of" or at least "must see" attractions. I've been to two out of the three places in this video, and while entertaining, it didn't really offer much interesting ideas for me. Having never been to San Francisco as an adult, I did find some ideas, but after watching the Seattle and Vancouver ones, I can only imagine what was left out. Most likely, quite a bit. Each episode is only a half hour. I was just expecting more of a touristy type show, as I am not familar with this series. Maybe I should have researched it better, but don't have a travel show if you're not going to show me the best of what a city has to offer. Unlike "No Reservations" where you generally don't get a lot of touristy ideas, you still get a "feel" for the city and it's overall vibe. This video seemed to me like watching a jolly guy go to a city, eat some food, drink some wine, then quickly go over some things you should see that someone told him were cool things to see.If you are planning on buying these videos as sort of an idea maker for a future trip, and would like to focus on "touristy" ideas, this video collection doesn't offer very much. BUT, if you have already been to these places and are looking for ideas that aren't so "touristy," then you might like this blu-ray, as it has some odd highlights. SO, depending on what kind of traveler you are, you may find this blu-ray enjoyable.Or if you are just looking for a staycation video, to enjoy places from the comfort of your own home, you will most likely be delighted with the great scenery, picture quality, interesting showcases, and likeable host.3 stars for me. :)