Silver Spring, MD —Featuring twelve hit programs from the breathtaking aerial travel series, Visions of Europe arrives on DVD from Acorn Media on October 27, 2009. The value-priced collection includes some of the most popular European Visions destinations including Italy, France, Greece, and Germany as well as two new releases, Visions of Austria and Visions of the Great Cities of Europe. The 10-Disc boxed set also includes more than three hours of bonus material not seen on public television (www.AcornOnline.com, $99.99). Shot in high definition from a helicopter-mounted camera and planned with precision for optimum lighting and angles, these programs offer the ultimate in armchair travel; with even familiar sites taking on a whole new dimension.

From one of the most popular series on public television, these stunning productions offer soaring views of the most spectacular sights in Europe, from sun-kissed Tuscany to the grand streets of Paris. Shot in high definition from helicopter-mounted cameras, the 12 programs in Visions of Europe are accompanied by informative narration and soundtracks of regional music.

Take an emotional visit to your family’s homeland, revisit favorite sites, or take the trip of a lifetime without leaving home—whatever your inspiration, you’ll never have a better view. Most programs include bonus footage not seen on public television.

PROGRAMS INCLUDED (12):

• Visions of Italy: Northern Style, Southern Style, Sicily and The Great Cities —Rome, the Alps, Pompeii, Palermo, Siena, Florence, and more
• Visions of France: Provence and The Riviera —Cannes, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Monaco, and more
• Visions of Greece and Greece: Off the Beaten Path —Athens, Crete, Santorini, Corfu, Thessaloniki, and more
• Visions of Germany: Bavaria and Along the Rhine —Bonn, the Black Forest, Heidelberg, Bavaria, and more
• Visions of Austria —Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Bregenz, and more
• Visions of Great Cities of Europe —London, Paris, Prague, Amsterdam, and more

Headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., Acorn Media distributes distinctive home video releases to the North American market with a special focus on the best of British television. Acorn’s DVD sets are available from select retailers, catalog companies, and direct from Acorn Media at (888) 870-8047 or www.acornonline.com.