102 American Desert Road Trips; Bali, Indonesia

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Rick Steves

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🗓️ 22 July 2007

⏱️ 54 minutes

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This week on Travel with Rick Steves we investigate vacation options -- near and far. We'll explore the American tradition of taking a road trip to the desert -- whether it's at a national park in Utah or among the lava fields of Hawaii's Big Island. And we'll see why visitors to Bali in Indonesia call it paradise on earth, and hear how its tourism industry is faring after several scares in recent years. From a great American road trip, to a beach vacation in Bali, we're taking off for a change of scenery on the next Travel with Rick Steves. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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0:00.0	It's that time a year when you just feel like getting away from it all for a while.
0:06.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves. In the hour ahead, we'll consider two very different vacation options.
0:11.0	Exploring the open road has long been a part of the American scene.
0:14.0	Today we'll get some expert advice on how to get the most out of a car trip.
0:18.0	Whether you set your sights on the Red Rock Open Vistas of the American Southwest
0:22.0	or rent a car to tour the big island of Hawaii.
0:26.0	And for something truly different, let's fly halfway around the world.
0:30.3	Bali in Indonesia is one of the most stunning destinations anywhere.
0:34.0	Gregarious monkeys, first-time fruits, plush mountain vistas, and surreal snorkeling.
0:40.0	The beauty of its tropical island scenery is complemented by the warmth of the Balinese people and their vivid culture.
0:47.0	From taking the Great American Road Trip to a little hedonism on the beach in Bali, we're ready to travel and the hour ahead. And you're invited.
0:55.0	It's Travel with Rick Steeves.
1:00.0	Travel with Rick Steeves is brought to you by American Airlines, with their new Advantage Award booking tool, it's easier than ever to book to
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1:12.0	American Airlines knows why you fly.
1:15.0	Bali in Indonesia has had its challenges lately,
1:18.0	but its resilient people continue to provide unforgettable experiences
1:22.0	for backpackers and resort vacationers alike.
1:25.0	Hi, I'm Rick Steeves. We'll learn more about what Bali has to offer later this hour
1:29.0	from the author of The Lonely Planet Guidebooks to the region.
1:32.0	First, let's consider a great American road trip.
1:35.6	Some of the world's most exciting destinations are right here in the USA. And good road trippers know the benefits of
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