Who Watches The Travel Channel?
So sometimes when I am really bored and nothing else is on- I turn to the Travel Channel and watch some of their shows. I must admit- most of the times I am really disappointed. I feel like the channel tries to appeal to a specific demographic (that may or may not exist) when they could do a ton to extend their reach. I find the shows on really exotic destinations to be cool but unpractical- how about a travel show where they don’t stay in luxury hotels, they don’t go to remote locations, and they don’t eat at five star restaurants. How about showing the average traveler how to travel on an average budget and still have a fantastic time?
How about appealing to college students and teaching them how to travel abroad while utilizing hostels and tour groups. How about shows that teach how to search for the best deals and use social networks for travel purposes. I mean let’s get a little creative, and actually air shows that are useful to the general public! People love reality shows so how about a reality show on what it’s like to work on a cruise ship, or working at huge resort in a remote location. And let’s find hosts for shows who are normal people and not the most annoying person on the planet (I won’t name any names but it’s a woman who drives me nuts!).
Don’t get me wrong there are things about the Travel Channel I really enjoy but let’s be honest for the most part- half of the locations I will never visit in my life (Antigua), so while it’s cool to showcase those places- lets add some places I am likely to travel to. Take a hint from Rachel Ray’s Tasty Travels or $40 a day. It may seem a little crazy but I bet it just might change your channel around- I have many more ideas so Travel Channel- I will be waiting your call!
Tags: ideas, need help, Travel Channel
November 18th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
No kidding. Who travels like the people in those shows? Vote for Hilarye and her new and exciting travel show!
November 18th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
SAMANTHA BROWN???!????!?!???!?!?
She has the easiest job in the world and she does it horribly.
November 19th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Jill! I wasn’t going to name any names!
November 20th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
amen sister, amen! i like watching the travel channel even though samantha on it kind of annoys me but i still like to see where she goes. however, it’s funny you posted this because josh and i were just talking last night about how much fun it would be to work for the travel channel! and be a passport to wherever person! i could so be samantha. maybe they should do a young couples married section too!
November 20th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Oh Whitney you and Josh would be a great host to a show! And what a great idea like best honeymoon vacations (realistic) or best newlywed vacations! Still full of good ideas!