0:00:02 > 0:00:04If you like your holidays shaken, not stirred,
0:00:04 > 0:00:05maybe you should head for Scotland.
0:00:05 > 0:00:08In this week's Travel Show, we find out why.
0:00:30 > 0:00:33Coming up on this week's programme -
0:00:33 > 0:00:35we go on the trail of 007
0:00:35 > 0:00:37and find out why rich Russians
0:00:37 > 0:00:40love to live the high life in the Highlands,
0:00:40 > 0:00:45we head to New Orleans for a taste of classic Southern hospitality...
0:00:45 > 0:00:49The city didn't make this sandwich. This sandwich made this city.
0:00:49 > 0:00:53..and our global guru, Simon Calder, gives us advice on what to do
0:00:53 > 0:00:55if you're faced with a stress-inducing,
0:00:55 > 0:00:5718-hour airport stopover.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06Welcome to The Travel Show, coming to you this week
0:01:06 > 0:01:08from the Chinese resort island of Hainan.
0:01:08 > 0:01:10Later on in the show, we find out
0:01:10 > 0:01:12if this place lives up to its reputation
0:01:12 > 0:01:14as the French Riviera of the East.
0:01:14 > 0:01:17Stay tuned for that. But first...
0:01:20 > 0:01:23Scotland is a country that's famous for stunning scenery
0:01:23 > 0:01:24and vibrant culture,
0:01:24 > 0:01:26but it's also the ancestral home
0:01:26 > 0:01:29of one of film's most famous fictional characters
0:01:29 > 0:01:33and he's now being used to entice rich Russian and Chinese tourists
0:01:33 > 0:01:36who want a taste of the 007 lifestyle,
0:01:36 > 0:01:38as Anna Holligan now reports.
0:01:39 > 0:01:41CAR ENGINE ROARS
0:01:43 > 0:01:45Welcome to Glen Etive,
0:01:45 > 0:01:49the location for the final scenes in the James Bond movie Skyfall.
0:01:51 > 0:01:52And, for a price,
0:01:52 > 0:01:57Robert and his company will lend you their luxury Aston Martin,
0:01:57 > 0:02:04007's car of choice, for a trip through this stunning landscape.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08James Bond, in a way, is a kind of...a tag to bring people here
0:02:08 > 0:02:12and appreciate this most stunning, beautiful scenery.
0:02:12 > 0:02:13For most of us,
0:02:13 > 0:02:17owning one of these could only ever be the stuff of fantasies.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19The least expensive Aston Martin
0:02:19 > 0:02:23will put an £85,000 dent in your bank account.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26One of these Aston Martin driving weekends
0:02:26 > 0:02:27is slightly more affordable,
0:02:27 > 0:02:32but still, per person, it costs more than £1,200,
0:02:32 > 0:02:37and, unlike Bond, you do have to give the car back afterwards.
0:02:42 > 0:02:45Scotland has the natural beauty,
0:02:45 > 0:02:47but businesses are being advised by the banks
0:02:47 > 0:02:51to do more to understand their client demographic.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54Tapping into the psyche of a James Bond fan
0:02:54 > 0:02:56is seen as one way of doing that.
0:02:56 > 0:02:58KNOCK ON DOOR
0:02:59 > 0:03:01But will a Scottish breakfast,
0:03:01 > 0:03:04served with the most expensive champagne,
0:03:04 > 0:03:09really be enough to tempt those wealthy Russian and Chinese tourists?
0:03:11 > 0:03:13Black pudding, mushrooms
0:03:13 > 0:03:17and what looks like your standard Scottish haggis.
0:03:17 > 0:03:21So, what exactly makes this a James Bond breakfast?
0:03:21 > 0:03:24Because the eggs are scrambled and not fried.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30I'd like to know why this particular James Bond audience
0:03:30 > 0:03:34is being targeted by the Scottish tourism industry.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37Because it's such a lucrative audience,
0:03:37 > 0:03:40but also, we know that the visitor numbers are on the increase.
0:03:40 > 0:03:43From places like Russia, China and Brazil,
0:03:43 > 0:03:46where they say the Bond brand is already big
0:03:46 > 0:03:51and Scottish exports can increase the intrigue.
0:03:51 > 0:03:52Really high-end products,
0:03:52 > 0:03:54which are being exported all over the world,
0:03:54 > 0:03:55and if people are seeing a bit of that,
0:03:55 > 0:03:57part of Scotland in their own countries,
0:03:57 > 0:03:59it really inspires them to want to come
0:03:59 > 0:04:01and, you know, really see where it's made,
0:04:01 > 0:04:03and having added to that some places like Skyfall
0:04:03 > 0:04:04being seen on the big screen,
0:04:04 > 0:04:06it's a fantastic advert for Scotland.
0:04:09 > 0:04:11The Scottish Whisky Experience
0:04:11 > 0:04:15is one of the country's most popular attractions.
0:04:15 > 0:04:18May has been designated Whisky Month.
0:04:18 > 0:04:21Some cultures may not approve
0:04:21 > 0:04:25of a country officially promoting itself through alcohol,
0:04:25 > 0:04:31but here, in Scotland, it's served up as an educational experience.
0:04:31 > 0:04:32Through here,
0:04:32 > 0:04:38we have the largest collection of Scotch whiskies in the world.
0:04:38 > 0:04:43There are 3,384 bottles in here
0:04:43 > 0:04:47and they'll even teach you how to identify your own perfect Scotch
0:04:47 > 0:04:50to match your personality, palates and preferences.
0:04:50 > 0:04:54So, you can become a connoisseur, just like James Bond.
0:04:56 > 0:04:58The Chinese, the Russians and the Brazilians,
0:04:58 > 0:05:00you know, all three of those cultures
0:05:00 > 0:05:03that we have coming through in strong numbers at the moment,
0:05:03 > 0:05:06I think they just like the edginess of it.
0:05:06 > 0:05:08I think that, especially in the last film,
0:05:08 > 0:05:13where you saw the slightly more edgy character of James Bond
0:05:13 > 0:05:14coming through in that,
0:05:14 > 0:05:18you saw so much of the rugged, wild countryside in Scotland,
0:05:18 > 0:05:21and I think we're seen as being one of those countries
0:05:21 > 0:05:23that still is very unspoilt, which is the case.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29I think, if things are authentic, it works.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33There's no point trying to take an image that comes through in a film
0:05:33 > 0:05:35and say, "That film was filmed here, so let's use it
0:05:35 > 0:05:38"and let's build something around that."
0:05:38 > 0:05:41But I think if it's authentic and it's integral
0:05:41 > 0:05:44then that can absolutely be embraced by people
0:05:44 > 0:05:47and I think, in this instance, that's certainly the case.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57Seaplanes feature in three James Bond films -
0:05:57 > 0:05:59Licence To Kill, Man With A Golden Gun
0:05:59 > 0:06:01and Casino Royale.
0:06:01 > 0:06:03So, what is it about these aircraft
0:06:03 > 0:06:07that make them so popular with James Bond?
0:06:12 > 0:06:16These iconic planes hark back to the halcyon days,
0:06:16 > 0:06:22a time when travel was exclusive, exotic and romantic.
0:06:22 > 0:06:26Some may say the antithesis of today's travel experiences.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31This is the only commercial seaplane operating in the UK.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33It soars over Loch Lomond,
0:06:33 > 0:06:36a number of James Bond film locations,
0:06:36 > 0:06:42and gives a bird's-eye view of Britain's nuclear missile sites.
0:06:42 > 0:06:48Over the last year, David has seen a big increase in Russian clients.
0:06:48 > 0:06:52Russians do enjoy the hunting and fishing, and then there's whisky.
0:06:52 > 0:06:54There's a whole load of things there
0:06:54 > 0:06:56that Scotland and Russia have got in common.
0:06:56 > 0:06:58A little bit macho, perhaps.
0:07:05 > 0:07:10What are the chances that, as a BBC Travel Show special,
0:07:10 > 0:07:13we could have a wee go at controlling this seaplane?
0:07:13 > 0:07:17'And it wouldn't be a James Bond experience
0:07:17 > 0:07:20'without flying the plane yourself.'
0:07:20 > 0:07:22Just look outside.
0:07:22 > 0:07:28In the James Bond films, Russians often used to play the bad guys.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33If Scotland can successfully flip the script,
0:07:33 > 0:07:38Russian tourists could soon be soaring up to hero status.
0:07:41 > 0:07:45DRAMATIC SCORE PLAYS
0:07:52 > 0:07:56Anna Holligan there, reporting on 007 and his Scottish connections,
0:07:56 > 0:07:58and if you're thinking about going to Scotland on holiday
0:07:58 > 0:08:02then here's The Travel Show guide to things to think about before you go.
0:08:02 > 0:08:062014 is the year of Homecoming in Scotland -
0:08:06 > 0:08:10a 12-month spectacular, celebrating all things Scottish,
0:08:10 > 0:08:13with more than 800 events taking place up and down the country,
0:08:13 > 0:08:17including everything from bike races to huge music concerts.
0:08:17 > 0:08:20It's even playing host to the Ryder Cup golf tournament.
0:08:20 > 0:08:22Events run until December the 31st.
0:08:24 > 0:08:25Glasgow is the host city
0:08:25 > 0:08:28for this year's Commonwealth Games in July,
0:08:28 > 0:08:31which will bring together thousands of elite athletes
0:08:31 > 0:08:33and excited spectators
0:08:33 > 0:08:36to join an incredible festival of sport and culture.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38Whether you're an athlete or a sports fan,
0:08:38 > 0:08:43the countdown to Scotland's biggest-ever party is truly on.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46The event is taking place until the 3rd of August.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49If art's your thing then try this for size.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52The Kelpies is Scotland's largest art installation
0:08:52 > 0:08:54and has recently opened to the public.
0:08:54 > 0:08:58For those who wish to delve even further into the Kelpie experience,
0:08:58 > 0:09:00guided tours are available.
0:09:00 > 0:09:02It will allow you a unique viewpoint,
0:09:02 > 0:09:07looking up from inside the 300-tonne sculpture at Helix Park in Falkirk.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10Finally, a must-see is the Bell Rock Lighthouse,
0:09:10 > 0:09:14built off the coast of Angus between 1807 and 1810.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17It's the world's oldest sea-washed lighthouse
0:09:17 > 0:09:21and can be seen over 11 miles out to sea.
0:09:22 > 0:09:25Still to come on The Travel Show,
0:09:25 > 0:09:27our global guru, Simon, looks into the confusing
0:09:27 > 0:09:32and sometimes expensive world of travel insurance for the elderly.
0:09:32 > 0:09:35But first, here's a look at this week's travel update.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41An exhibition of artefacts stolen during the 2011 uprising
0:09:41 > 0:09:45has opened at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
0:09:45 > 0:09:48So far, over 1,400 items have been tracked down in countries
0:09:48 > 0:09:51as far away as Brazil and New Zealand.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53Among the objects recovered
0:09:53 > 0:09:56was a golden statue of the pharaoh Tutankhamen.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59In the American capital,
0:09:59 > 0:10:03the Washington Monument has finally reopened to the public.
0:10:03 > 0:10:08The iconic 555-foot structure was damaged following a rare earthquake
0:10:08 > 0:10:10that struck nearly three years ago.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12Now, after extensive repairs,
0:10:12 > 0:10:16you can once again take the 70-second elevator ride to the top
0:10:16 > 0:10:18for views of the Capitol building
0:10:18 > 0:10:21and the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.
0:10:22 > 0:10:26Heathrow and Gatwick airports have both released new expansion plans
0:10:26 > 0:10:29to try and get permission to build the UK's next runway.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31Heathrow has upped its compensation
0:10:31 > 0:10:36for people affected by the construction to £550 million,
0:10:36 > 0:10:41while Gatwick say their plans will create 120,000 jobs
0:10:41 > 0:10:42and keep fares low.
0:10:42 > 0:10:46A decision is set to be made after next year's general election.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49And if you're a fan of the flat-pack
0:10:49 > 0:10:51then you might be thrilled to hear that IKEA
0:10:51 > 0:10:56is planning to open a museum at the site of its first-ever shop,
0:10:56 > 0:11:01which opened in the town of Aelmhult in Sweden in 1943.
0:11:01 > 0:11:03If you've spent one too many public holidays
0:11:03 > 0:11:07trying to assemble a wardrobe then you might want to give it a miss.
0:11:12 > 0:11:16'Food is the fabric of New Orleans. It is the lifeblood of this city.'
0:11:16 > 0:11:19It wasn't what I expected. It's really rich. It's really nice.
0:11:19 > 0:11:22'And no dish speaks to its soul quite like po'boys -
0:11:22 > 0:11:25'an iconic sandwich, filled with copious shrimp,
0:11:25 > 0:11:27'tender shredded beef or local fare.'
0:11:27 > 0:11:30It's not a bad sandwich to eat all day.
0:11:30 > 0:11:31'Welcome to The Big Easy.'
0:11:38 > 0:11:40'We landed in the Bayou on a mission
0:11:40 > 0:11:42'to chase down the history of the po'boy.
0:11:42 > 0:11:43'As the day began, we hit the road
0:11:43 > 0:11:47'to uncover a place where the past and present meet - Parkway Bakery.'
0:11:54 > 0:11:57'Parkway opened in the 1910s near the Bayou St John.
0:11:57 > 0:11:59'For a decade, it lay dormant,
0:11:59 > 0:12:02'until Jay Nix brought it back to life in 2003.'
0:12:02 > 0:12:05This place, it's not just a restaurant in New Orleans.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07- That's right.- It's an institution.
0:12:07 > 0:12:10It's a place that people bring their families, not just for the food,
0:12:10 > 0:12:13but to remember when they were kids and show their grandkids.
0:12:13 > 0:12:17'In 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit. Parkway was shuttered.
0:12:17 > 0:12:20'It was then that Nix's nephew Justin stepped in.'
0:12:20 > 0:12:21I love this place.
0:12:21 > 0:12:26And to see it dead and not coming back...
0:12:26 > 0:12:27I wouldn't have.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31What is it about the po'boy that has that power to do that,
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- that brings people together? - I say this -
0:12:34 > 0:12:39the city didn't make this sandwich, this sandwich made this city.
0:12:39 > 0:12:41'In August 1929, streetcar conductors
0:12:41 > 0:12:44'launched a strike over contract negotiations.'
0:12:44 > 0:12:47If we have 1,100 men who are on strike,
0:12:47 > 0:12:48their families are in need of food.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52'Enter Clovis and Benny Martin, former conductors turned cafe owners
0:12:52 > 0:12:55'who began giving free sandwiches to the strikers.'
0:12:55 > 0:12:59And word spread very quickly that the Martin brothers had invented
0:12:59 > 0:13:03this new sandwich and they're feeding those poor boys on strike.
0:13:03 > 0:13:05'And so the po'boy was born.'
0:13:05 > 0:13:08Do you know what that first po'boy looked like?
0:13:08 > 0:13:11What the first po'boys most likely were, from oral history,
0:13:11 > 0:13:13it was cheap cuts of meat, cold cuts.
0:13:13 > 0:13:16And, first, what they were promised was free meals.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19'A letter to the strikers from the Martin brothers backs this story.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22'"We are with you till hell freezes over," it famously reads.'
0:13:22 > 0:13:25But there's this core of people who are greeted by,
0:13:25 > 0:13:27"Here comes one of those poor boys."
0:13:27 > 0:13:31- Can I taste it?- Yeah. I mean, it's off the hook.- Yeah, let's do that.
0:13:31 > 0:13:34- But standard here is dressed.- OK. - You know what dressed means?
0:13:34 > 0:13:37Dressed means mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomato.
0:13:37 > 0:13:38Boom. You got it, babe.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40Chuck roast, do a little thin layer of that,
0:13:40 > 0:13:43and then we're going to put some Louisiana fried shrimp
0:13:43 > 0:13:45in a light, crispy batter.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47A little cheese on that, a little love on that.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49Epitome of New Orleans.
0:13:49 > 0:13:51This is easily the best roast beef I've ever had.
0:13:51 > 0:13:53'Having tasted the po'boy's past,
0:13:53 > 0:13:56'we set out to discover its future at Milk Bar.
0:13:56 > 0:13:59'Opened by an expat team, this unassuming shop brings together
0:13:59 > 0:14:04'global flavours between slices of bread with innovative po'boys.'
0:14:04 > 0:14:06I guess it's sort of like The Milk Bar is a little bit of
0:14:06 > 0:14:10a new-school take on the po'boy that takes into account
0:14:10 > 0:14:14but kind of brings in all of these great flavours from around the world.
0:14:18 > 0:14:21'14 hours and too many po'boys to count later,
0:14:21 > 0:14:24'the story of the po'boy in New Orleans proved itself
0:14:24 > 0:14:27'as engendered here as the sounds of the streetcar.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29'And it is indeed the great New Orleans equaliser.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32'A humble sandwich over which generations have come together
0:14:32 > 0:14:35'during times of weakness and strength
0:14:35 > 0:14:39'with love for a place they will always call home.'
0:14:54 > 0:14:56Welcome to the slice of The Travel Show
0:14:56 > 0:14:59that aims to make your travelling life easier.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02Let's start with a question from Ian Sanderson of Newcastle,
0:15:02 > 0:15:06which happens to be at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09He and his partner are off to the heart of the Roman Empire
0:15:09 > 0:15:13for a long weekend to celebrate their joint 40th birthdays.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23Ian, the highlights of The Eternal City
0:15:23 > 0:15:25remain pretty eternal.
0:15:25 > 0:15:27The Roman Forum, the Coliseum,
0:15:27 > 0:15:30complete with those toga-ed centurions,
0:15:30 > 0:15:31the Spanish Steps
0:15:31 > 0:15:34and the astonishing sculptures of the Trevi Fountain.
0:15:34 > 0:15:39Just a short walk away, across an invisible international frontier,
0:15:39 > 0:15:42is the Vatican City, with St Peter's Basilica
0:15:42 > 0:15:43and the Sistine Chapel,
0:15:43 > 0:15:46two of man's greatest creations.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49And, back in Rome, I'd add a third
0:15:49 > 0:15:52in the domed shape of the ancient Pantheon -
0:15:52 > 0:15:55once a temple, now a church.
0:15:55 > 0:16:00Lawrence Wiles is leaving Essex to travel to Manila via Brunei.
0:16:02 > 0:16:04You certainly can.
0:16:04 > 0:16:07Citizens of more than 50 nations are able to enter the tiny state
0:16:07 > 0:16:12on the northwest coast of Borneo, without a visa, for short stays.
0:16:12 > 0:16:16You can explore the capital, Bandar, and perhaps even make a brief visit
0:16:16 > 0:16:19to the dense jungle of Ulu Temburong National Park.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23One word of warning if you're travelling to Brunei during Ramadan,
0:16:23 > 0:16:24which begins at the end of June -
0:16:24 > 0:16:29a new criminal code makes eating, drinking or smoking in public
0:16:29 > 0:16:33during the fasting hours an offence punishable by a year in prison.
0:16:33 > 0:16:36Glynis Parkes is infuriated
0:16:36 > 0:16:39by the high price of travel insurance for people over 65
0:16:39 > 0:16:42with pre-existing medical conditions.
0:16:42 > 0:16:45She and her husband have just retired. Congratulations.
0:16:45 > 0:16:50He has a heart condition that was successfully treated, but she says...
0:16:58 > 0:17:02Glynis, the travel insurance industry is extremely competitive
0:17:02 > 0:17:06and rival companies are hungry for your business...at the right price.
0:17:06 > 0:17:10The sad fact is, the older you get, the higher the premiums,
0:17:10 > 0:17:13particularly for travellers with medical conditions.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16For trips within the European Union and for other countries,
0:17:16 > 0:17:20including Australia, that have reciprocal arrangements with Britain,
0:17:20 > 0:17:23medical treatment is effectively free.
0:17:23 > 0:17:26You won't qualify for an air ambulance home
0:17:26 > 0:17:27in a medical emergency,
0:17:27 > 0:17:30but it could provide the essential health cover you need.
0:17:30 > 0:17:33Finally, from the Caribbean island of Grenada,
0:17:33 > 0:17:36Gina Waggott got in touch with The Travel Show
0:17:36 > 0:17:39about a ticket she has that she can no longer use.
0:17:59 > 0:18:02Gina, if you cancel an entire long-haul itinerary,
0:18:02 > 0:18:05there is a chance of recovering some of the taxes,
0:18:05 > 0:18:07fees and charges that airlines apply,
0:18:07 > 0:18:10but since you took the outbound flight,
0:18:10 > 0:18:12the airline's obliged to calculate the difference
0:18:12 > 0:18:14between the fare you paid
0:18:14 > 0:18:17and the fare for the actual journey you took
0:18:17 > 0:18:20which, given the strange way that aviation works,
0:18:20 > 0:18:21I can pretty much guarantee
0:18:21 > 0:18:25is more than the original cost of your ticket.
0:18:25 > 0:18:29So, not only is applying for a refund likely to be unsuccessful,
0:18:29 > 0:18:32it could also remind the airline that, technically,
0:18:32 > 0:18:34you owe them money.
0:18:34 > 0:18:38That's all for now, but if you've got a travel question, I'm here to help.
0:18:38 > 0:18:40Just e-mail The Travel Show
0:18:40 > 0:18:42and I'll do my very best to find you an answer.
0:18:42 > 0:18:45From me, Simon Calder, the global guru,
0:18:45 > 0:18:47bye for now and see you next time.
0:19:00 > 0:19:02The shores of Yalong Bay,
0:19:02 > 0:19:06where China's emerging money classes come to holiday.
0:19:06 > 0:19:09But the sunny resort town of Sanya is fast-growing in popularity
0:19:09 > 0:19:13among foreign tourists too, including plenty of Europeans.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23The amount of resorts and five-star hotels
0:19:23 > 0:19:26emerging in this area is nothing but phenomenal.
0:19:33 > 0:19:35Now, this is the perfect vantage point
0:19:35 > 0:19:38as to see how much development there is in Sanya.
0:19:38 > 0:19:40Now, along this golden coast here,
0:19:40 > 0:19:46there are probably about 10 to 15 different five-star resorts,
0:19:46 > 0:19:49and when I say five-star resorts, I mean humongous resorts.
0:19:49 > 0:19:51They are huge.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08TRANSLATION: At present, we have about 50 five-star hotels,
0:20:08 > 0:20:1111 of which are already accredited,
0:20:11 > 0:20:14and the others are built to the same standards.
0:20:14 > 0:20:18In the future, we will have a total of 38 in Haitang Wan.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21Currently, we have nine up and running.
0:20:21 > 0:20:23The number of Chinese multi-billionaires
0:20:23 > 0:20:26is expected to double in the next few years,
0:20:26 > 0:20:29and for those with that amount of disposable income,
0:20:29 > 0:20:32luxury yachts is where a lot of them are parking their money.
0:20:33 > 0:20:35I met with Ben,
0:20:35 > 0:20:38who works at Visun Yacht Club here in Sanya,
0:20:38 > 0:20:42to talk about the region's rapid growth, influx of luxury yachts
0:20:42 > 0:20:45and, of course, my small chance to have a taste of the high life.
0:20:53 > 0:20:57- TRANSLATION:- An increasing number of very wealthy Chinese businesspeople
0:20:57 > 0:21:01like to holiday here because of the marina and the yacht clubs,
0:21:01 > 0:21:04but mainly because of the good weather.
0:21:16 > 0:21:17With its golden sandy beaches
0:21:17 > 0:21:20and beautiful sunshine all year round,
0:21:20 > 0:21:23it's not hard to see why the Chinese officials are making Hainan out
0:21:23 > 0:21:27to be the Chinese equivalent of the French Riviera.
0:21:29 > 0:21:31A Riviera city wouldn't be complete
0:21:31 > 0:21:33without its fair share of high-end shops
0:21:33 > 0:21:36and, of course, shopping is a national pastime,
0:21:36 > 0:21:41and the Chinese are building the world's largest duty-free shop here.
0:21:41 > 0:21:45But, unlike the French Riviera, casinos and gambling are illegal.
0:21:46 > 0:21:49We would rather explore lottery systems
0:21:49 > 0:21:53based on sports betting for non-profit purposes,
0:21:53 > 0:21:59things that come from the people, but also go back to the people.
0:21:59 > 0:22:01Nude sun bathing is frowned upon
0:22:01 > 0:22:05and there's been a recent crackdown by Chinese authorities
0:22:05 > 0:22:06on public beaches here.
0:22:06 > 0:22:08How very un-European.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13Perhaps the comparisons to the French Riviera
0:22:13 > 0:22:15are a little premature for the moment,
0:22:15 > 0:22:16but it's hard to deny the fact
0:22:16 > 0:22:19that this place has a tremendous amount of potential.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24Will it become the next Cannes? Who knows?
0:22:24 > 0:22:27One thing for sure, though - Sanya is building its reputation
0:22:27 > 0:22:30as a fast-growing holiday destination within China.
0:22:35 > 0:22:37Well, that's it for this week,
0:22:37 > 0:22:39but join us next week, if you can, when...
0:22:39 > 0:22:41Rajan is in the Philippines
0:22:41 > 0:22:44six months after the strongest typhoon hit the country,
0:22:44 > 0:22:46to see how the region is recovering.
0:22:46 > 0:22:50Join me as I island hop, skip and jump through the country.
0:22:50 > 0:22:51I travel through the lush landscape
0:22:51 > 0:22:56and have a close encounter with the world's oldest primate...
0:22:56 > 0:22:58before being healed by a shaman
0:22:58 > 0:23:02and getting a taste of how people here are addicted to entertainment.
0:23:02 > 0:23:05'They get me literally dancing in the streets.'
0:23:05 > 0:23:08I can't dance! Let alone in traffic.
0:23:10 > 0:23:12That's next week, but don't forget, in the meantime,
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0:23:17 > 0:23:19But till then, from me, Henry Golding,
0:23:19 > 0:23:23and the rest of The Travel Show team here in China, it's goodbye.