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Pack your bags, we’re diving into the hottest, tastiest and sun-drenched hotspots on the planet. From Coney Island hot dogs to Cyprus sea caves and monasteries, it’s beach or bust. The countdown to the #1 hotspot starts here!

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We’re counting down the next 20 most amazing, exotic and sun-drenched hotspots on our countdown to #1! From scuba diving off the coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico to kitesurfing in Tarifa, Spain, it’s time to set sail and let loose.

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Join us as we cliff dive in Australia, lay out on the black sand beaches in Iceland and dip our fork into the best Key Lime Pie in Key West. The countdown to the #1 hotspot in the world continues!

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We’re reaching the home stretch of our countdown to the #1 hotspot in the world. From butterfly-filled beaches in Turkey to authentic luaus in Maui, Hawaii and a monopoly board of casinos in Atlantic City, N.J., you’ll be ready to hit the Blackjack.

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We’ve reached the final hour of the countdown and these top 20 hotspots are out of this world! Swim with hungry sharks in South Africa, island hop through the Palm Islands in Dubai and feast on the #1 hotspot in the world.

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In the Golden State of California, Marianela explores the inspiration for Oz at Coronado Beach, plays with bonfires at Dockweiler Beach and tries stand-up paddle boarding for the first time at Surfrider Beach.  Next, she finds photo shoots, lovers and frolics at the stunning El Matador Beach.  Heading north, Marianela bonds with nature at Point Lobos, spikes and peppers volleyballs at Santa Cruz Beach and discovers a beach that welcomes canines who adore the ocean breeze.  Her voyage concludes at one of the tallest lighthouses, Point Arena, where the views of the Pacific showcase the splendor of the California coast.

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For Marianela, the sand-surf safari begins at Daytona Beach where jet boats zoom on the ocean like a NASCAR racecar.  Next, she plays with locals in South Beach and feeds sharks in Key West.  After shelling in Sanibel, Marianela fishes for giant tarpin in Lover’s Key and kayaks on the Great Calusa Blueway. Quenching her thirst for speed, she zooms on a jet ski at Nokomis Beach.  She caps off her adventure dancing in the famed drum circle at Siesta Key, and defies gravity with 255-horsepower jet pack at St. Pete Beach.

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New York City is a melting pot of various ethnicities and culinary fusion. While each neighborhood may have its own distinct flavor, Zimmern explores the iconic foods that make the Big Apple a culinary delight, such as the famous giant pastrami on rye sandwich at Katz’s Delicatessen.  Other classic delicacies that ultimately represent New York include coal-fired brick oven pizza from John’s on Bleeker Street, the famous Waldorf salad created at the luxurious Waldorf-Astoria hotel and the hand-rolled bagel.

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Across the pond in London, Zimmern discovers the dishes that have stood the test of time. He introduces the chefs and eateries tasked with preserving these traditional English dishes, such as the Sunday roast dinner that includes a British sirloin of beef, boiled vegetables and potatoes with a side of Yorkshire pudding.  Zimmern also discovers chicken tikka masala – Britain’s national dish consisting of chicken marinated in a yogurt spice, smothered in a gravy made of sautéed onions and spices, served over rice.  Plus, he shares another love of London:classic fish n’ chips – fresh fish dipped in a mixture of flour and water, deep-fried and served with hot, starchy fries.

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Florence, Italy lives up to its artistic reputation, even in its cuisine. Zimmern explores the origins of classic foods synonymous with the Tuscan region, including the Florentine steak served juicy and rare – no sauce, with a pinch of salt – and the thick and hearty ribollita soup. He also discovers the Panini de Lampredotta, a cow stomach sandwich that has been transformed into a trendy street food. A few other delicious treats Zimmern finds include the famous frozen dessert, gelato; Schiacciata alla Fiorentina, a sweet, flat orange and vanilla-scented sponge cake covered in powdered sugar; and the cappuccino, one of the most famous gifts Florence has given the world.

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In Boston, one of the oldest cities in the U.S., Zimmern finds many iconic American dishes that define this metropolis. At the Union Oyster House, the oldest operating restaurant in North America, he gives viewers a taste of some traditional New England clam chowder. Zimmern also discovers Boston baked beans –  the classic dish of navy beans, fresh pork rinds and molasses baked for over 10 hours in glazed clay pots; lightly-buttered baked scrod; and Parker House rolls – buttery, handmade rolls named for the location where they were invented. Finally, two sweet treats he finds include the Boston cream pie – two layers of sponge cake filled with thick vanilla custard and covered with chocolate ganache frosting, and the chocolate chip cookie – the quintessential of all cookies created in “Beantown.”

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As the biggest city on the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona, Spain draws its edible inspiration directly from the mountains and sea. From tapas to crema Catalana, a healthy dose of Spanish history and culture is wrapped up in every bite.

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Jack Maxwell heads to Armenia, one of the oldest inhabited regions in the world, where he finds human sacrifice, mulberry moonshine, wine grapes from Noah’s ark and the brandy that changed the world.

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Jack Maxwell celebrates the Day of the Dead in the Big Easy with tobacco liquor, voodoo room service and Mardi Gras’ secret ingredient – one of the rarest drinks on the planet.

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Belize’s beautiful beaches and lush jungle tempt Jack Maxwell with Mayan chocolate wine and seaweed-rum smoothies, and also conceal a boozy confederate escape.

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Fruit that will give an elephant a buzz, homemade honey hooch, Zulu tribal beer and wine from palm trees wait for Jack Maxwell in South Africa.

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Showdown locations: New York; Brooklyn, N.Y.; Long Island City, N.Y. Episode description TBD.

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Showdown locations: Chicago; Rockton, Ill.; Sturgeon Bay, Wisc.; Hayward, Wisc. Episode description TBD.

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Paititi is a mythical city of gold built by the Incas in the 15th century – and Josh Gates is on a quest through Peru to find it. His journey takes him from the historic city of Cusco to the heights of Machu Picchu, and finally into the dark jungles of the Amazon.

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Josh Gates heads to the UK and Norway to unlock the secrets of the Viking Sunstone, a relic that led the Vikings to conquer the sea. Before he can test the stone, Gates has to explore a crypt underneath a cathedral in Norway and descend into a silver mine that’s 37 miles long.

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Traveling to Panama, Josh Gates is on the hunt to locate the wrecked ship of the infamous pirate, Captain Morgan. In Portobelo, a team of archeologists using cutting edge technology has located a shipwreck. Gates joins the dive into the Caribbean in pursuit of evidence.

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Josh Gates scours Virginia’s countryside to uncover the famed Beale treasure – a treasure-trove of gold and silver worth more than $65 million today.

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The elegant halls of Tranby Croft, an English manor, provide the setting for a shocking scandal of regal proportions. From Northern Italy’s Bardi Castle comes a heartbreaking tale of doomed love and its haunting aftermath. Located along the banks of Austria’s Danube River, Artstetten Castle was home to a ruler whose assassination changed the world forever.

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From Holland’s Loevestein Castle comes the thrilling tale of one man’s audacious escape from prison. Fifty miles west of London, Oxford Castle was once the setting for an incredible tale of false accusations and a miraculous survival. A tropical retreat in Key West, Fla. is the lynchpin for one dedicated wife trying to save her marriage.

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Located in the Alsace region of France, Hohenburg Abbey provides a breathtaking setting for a mystifying robbery that led to a stunning discovery. From the imposing Thoresby Hall in central England comes a salacious tale of bigamy that shocked the aristocracy and brought down a duchess. The opulent Seelye Mansion in Kansas was home to a huckster who captivated the nation with a seemingly-miraculous potion.

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A looming German castle provides unlikely refuge for one of Christianity’s most iconic and controversial figures; a palatial British estate is the site of a bewitching tale of mysterious murders; and a secret romance that threatened the monarchy envelops the owner of a stunning French chateau.

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The “Ghost Adventures” team returns to where the Old West never died –Tombstone, Ariz. – to investigate Big Nose Kate’s Saloon, a place tormented by a spirit known only as the Swamper. But first the guys stop by the Bird Cage Theatre and pay their respects to Leroy Colomy, a close friend who was tragically shot and killed only a short distance from the doorsteps of the theatre.

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Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin and the “Ghost Adventures” team travels to a quiet suburb just outside of Seattle to investigate the residence of Keith Linder, who claims a demonic force is wreaking havoc throughout the tranquil, contemporary home. Linder has spent the past year documenting what appears to be extreme poltergeist activity, including mysterious demonic inscriptions written on his walls and a fire spontaneously igniting in the home. With activity of this level, Bagans and the team investigate to determine if Keith’s antagonistic spirit is one of the most powerful dark forces they have yet to encounter.