{"id":2351,"date":"2019-10-04T15:21:22","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T14:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/?p=2351"},"modified":"2019-10-21T09:20:14","modified_gmt":"2019-10-21T08:20:14","slug":"the-americas-with-simon-reeve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/lifestyle\/tv-and-film\/the-americas-with-simon-reeve\/","title":{"rendered":"Simon Reeve is back with a new riveting series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With over 130 countries visited,<\/strong> Simon Reeve is continuing his mission to explore the world as he sets out on an epic journey across the Americas.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Simon Reeve is an award-winning travel documentary maker and writer,<\/strong> his wide range of TV series have featured a variety of places and \"Africancultures including; Australia with Simon Reeve, Greece with Simon Reeve, Turkey with Simon Reeve<\/em> and Tropic of Cancer<\/em>.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n

Reeve has also written several books, one being the\u00a0Tropic of<\/em> Capricorn, <\/em><\/strong>which\u00a0documented his travels around Africa, Australia and South America.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Americas<\/span><\/h3>\n

This year, Simon is back with a brand new series – The <\/em>Americas. This two-part series<\/strong> tracks his adventures from Alaska to Argentina and begins on Sunday 6th<\/sup> October on BBC2 at 9pm.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"The The first series of this ambitious journey consists of five instalments<\/strong> and starts with the effect of global climate change. The opening moments of this documentary sees Simon land on an enormous<\/strong> glacier in Alaska\u2019s Denali National Park. <\/strong>The shocking state of this remote corner of the earth is extremely hard-hitting as Reeve understands first-hand that this glorious landscape is receding at an alarming rate. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Canadian<\/p>\n

From here, the show continues to deliver on cultural, political and environmental issues. <\/span>Reeve listens to both sides of the debate<\/strong> concerning President Trump\u2019s plans to <\/span>begin drilling oil in the <\/b>Arctic<\/b><\/span> National Wilderness Reserve. <\/b>Canada prides itself on being far more environmentally friendly than the USA, so this will surely be a <\/span>lively discussion to watch! <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To lighten to the mood a little, Reeve takes part in the consumption of an interesting cocktail whilst visiting Yukon \u2013 spoiler alert: make sure you\u2019ve had dinner before watching!<\/em> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Ch\u00e2teauWe also learn that Canada has its fair share of social problems. <\/strong>The vibrant hipster paradise of Vancouver<\/strong> is battling an epidemic, a powerful opioid addiction is spreading across the city and is costing people their lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

With so much packed into just 60 minutes, The Americas with Simon Reeve is going to become one of your must-watch programmes! <\/strong>Make sure you tune into BBC2 on Sunday 6th<\/sup> October at 9pm<\/a>!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Want to embark upon your own journey of discover?<\/span><\/h4>\n

\"Niagara<\/p>\n

We have a selection of tours across North America <\/strong>including;<\/span><\/h4>\n

9-day Alaskan Coastal Cruise<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Alaska<\/a><\/p>\n

8-day Canada & The Rockies<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Canada<\/a><\/p>\n

9-day Canada\u2019s Maple Leaf Trail<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Canada's<\/a><\/p>\n

15-day Coast to Coast Canada By Rail<\/a> – new for 2020<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Coast<\/a><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019d like to find out more, simply follow the link below and start choosing your dream location today!<\/span><\/h5>\nHelp, I need destination inspiration \u2192<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n

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