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[01/08/15 - 11:01 AM]
Escape the Winter Blues with Travel Channel's "Beach Week" - A Multi-Platform Network Event with All-New Paradise-Themed Programming - Beginning Sunday, February 15
The network event is anchored by the premieres of two new nightly five-part specials: "101 Sand n' Surf Hotspots" and "SI: The Making of Swimsuit 2015."

[via press release from Travel Channel]

ESCAPE THE WINTER BLUES WITH TRAVEL CHANNEL'S "BEACH WEEK" - A MULTI-PLATFORM NETWORK EVENT WITH ALL-NEW PARADISE-THEMED PROGRAMMING - BEGINNING SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15

'Beach Week' Hosted by Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Nina Agdal, Anchored by Premieres of Two Five-Part Series of Specials: 'SI: The Making of Swimsuit 2015' and '101 Sand n' Surf Hotspots' Plus, Back-to-Back Specials 'Marianela's Best Beaches'

TravelChannel.com to Launch 4th Annual 'Best Beach Awards'

CHEVY CHASE, MD (January 8, 2015) - Yearning for winter's end and a little fun in the sun? Travel Channel's "Beach Week" is the perfect remedy! From Sunday, February 15 through Thursday, February 19, the five-day multi-platform programming event is stacked with all-new premieres and sunny, beach paradise-themed programming to help melt away those winter blues and inspire the next getaway. The network event, kicking off on Sunday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, is anchored by the premieres of two new nightly five-part specials: "101 Sand n' Surf Hotspots," a countdown of the best sandy destinations in the world with revealing insight into each location; and "SI: The Making of Swimsuit 2015," a behind-the-scenes journey through the creation of the upcoming Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition and its 2015 featured locales. Plus, two back-to-back specials "Marianela's Best Beaches," showcases California and Florida's glorious coastlines through the eyes of seaside adventurer Marianela Pereyra. Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Nina Agdal will host the sun-drenched "Beach Week" event, inspiring viewers to tune in all week long.

"By the time February hits, many folks have grown tired of winter and start dreaming of - and planning - their next getaway," said Ross Babbit, SVP of Programming and Development, Travel Channel. "We recognize this and we're here to help! Travel Channel's beach-themed programming inspires and transports our viewers to the far reaches of the earth and provides just the right amount of fantasy, tropical scenery, off-the-beaten path insights and exclusive access they desire - both on-air and online."

As part of the "Beach Week" celebration, TravelChannel.com will host its 4th annual "Best Beach Awards," where a panel of experts will select the top beaches across 10 different categories. Fans can vote for their favorite overall beach from Sunday, February 15 through Thursday, February 19; the winner will be revealed on Friday, February 20. Additional beach-themed digital content will complement on-air programming, including behind-the-scenes extras from "SI: The Making of Swimsuit 2015" and "101 Sand n' Surf Hotspots," interactive quizzes, travel guides, videos and more. Plus, experience "Beach Week" across Travel Channel's social platforms, including Facebook and Twitter, and share your best beach photos on Instagram using #TCBEACHWEEK for the chance to have your shots featured.

"Beach Week" Premieres:

"101 SAND N' SURF HOTSPOTS"
Five-Part Series of Specials Premieres Sunday, February 15 through Thursday, February 19
A New Hour-Long Special Airs Nightly at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT
"101 Sand n' Surf Hotspots" showcases the hottest sandy destinations across the globe. Each of the five hour-long specials features a countdown of top vacation locations, diving into what makes them paradise on Earth. From the black sand beaches in Hawaii to kitesurfing in Australia and an underwater spa in the Maldives, experience each destination as a true insider and discover top-rated mouth-watering eats, unique new resorts, family fun activities, breath-taking adventures, ancient ruins to explore, unusual cultural happenings and, of course, one-of-a-kind scenery. "101 Sand n' Surf Hotspots" is produced by Sharp Entertainment. Executive Producers for Sharp are Matt Sharp and Dan Adler. For Travel Channel, the executive producer is Daniel A. Schwartz.

"SI: THE MAKING OF SWIMSUIT 2015"
Five-Part Series of Specials Premieres Sunday, February 15 through Thursday, February 19
A New Hour-Long Special Airs Nightly at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
Travel Channel and Sports Illustrated team up for a third consecutive year to bring viewers an exciting new travel program - "SI: The Making of Swimsuit 2015," the most ambitious and extensive broadcast production in SI Swimsuit history. Each of the five specials takes viewers on location and into the closed sets where SI cameras capture the world's most beautiful women amidst glamorous vistas and lavish landscapes. See the unguarded moments and the chemistry between the models and crew who push the boundaries to get the perfect shot. Over a year of planning and logistics are invested in the models and locales, as every shoot can be a make-or-break event for the entire Swimsuit production. "SI: The Making of Swimsuit 2015" is produced by Sports Illustrated Productions. Executive Producers for Sports Illustrated are Paul Fichtenbaum, Ian Orefice, MJ Day and Josh Oshinsky. For Travel Channel, the executive producer is Dale Roy Robinson.

"MARIANELA'S BEST BEACHES"
Back-to-Back Half-Hour Specials Premiere Sunday, February 15 at 10:00 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
Argentine adventurer and TravelChannel.com host Marianela Pereyra takes viewers on an exciting journey to some of America's hottest, most exciting and beautiful beaches. With a quick-wit, outgoing personality and willingness to try anything, Marianela is the ultimate seaside travel companion. Each half-hour special highlights a different coastal destination, revealed through Marianela's immersive beach adventures. From taking in lighthouse vistas and strolling the iconic boardwalks of California, to feeding sharks and defying gravity with a 255-horsepower jet pack in Florida, "Marianela's Best Beaches" spotlights the best activities, sights and shorelines each beach destination has to offer. "Marianela's Best Beaches" is produced by Pinatubo Productions. Executive Producer for Pinatubo is Francisco Aliwalas. For Travel Channel, the executive producer is Jim Morley.

TRAVEL CHANNEL (http://www.TravelChannel.com) is a multiplatform travel lifestyle brand with the core mission of providing inspiring and compelling programming that takes viewers beyond their everyday destinations, making the unfamiliar familiar, whether it's around the world or around the block. A dual feed network that is also available in HD, Travel Channel is the world's leading travel media brand, and is available in over 94 million U.S. cable homes. Owned and operated by Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI), Travel Channel has offices in Chevy Chase, MD, and New York, NY. Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE: SNI) also owns and operates HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel and Great American Country.





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