Be original, just like MKR was 
It pains me to say that I’m looking forward to this as well! 
###Travel Guides
From Tuesday 14 February at 9.00pm
In Nine’s hilarious new series Travel Guides, six very different groups of ordinary Aussies dive into the role of travel critics, reviewing their holidays in some of the world’s hottest tourist spots.
Each trip on Travel Guides, which premieres Tuesday, February 14, at 9.00pm, is packed with adventure – from the lap of luxury to bargain-basement thrills. But with each experience opinions differ, leading to brutally honest and often outrageous reviews. After sampling the accommodation, cuisine and local attractions our guides will rate their stay out of five stars.
It all begins in Japan’s crazy, colourful and fun-filled capital – Tokyo.
Our travel guides are:
• Flight attendants Chrissy, Mon and Cath, three fun-loving friends. They’ve seen the world, but only if you count airports.
• Travel snobs Kevin and Janetta, a retired jet-setting couple from Victoria. When you’re used to flying up the pointy end, anything else is second best.
• Bargain hunters and restaurateurs the Fren family from Newcastle. They’ll stop at nothing to bag an upgrade and find the funny side of any holiday disaster.
• Hippie Queenslanders Matt and Monni, raring to go and spread “good vibes” around the globe.
• Big spenders the Rifais, a tight-knit family who agree on just one thing – that they disagree.
• Cowgirls and identical twins Mel and Stack. Look out, world, they’ve never left the country before!
Narrated by Australian actress and comedian Denise Scott, Travel Guides will be the most fun you’ll have on holiday all year.
I was looking forward to this but I don’t think they have given this a good timeslot. Couldn’t they have aired it at 7:30 during the week? Obviously Nine don’t have a lot of confidence in it.
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Is Nine showing the UK version this week?
Last week’s episode was the AUS series final
This week the description of the episode is number 2 from the UK series, with next week episode 1 as per the order broadcast in the UK.
I enjoyed this show when they did the overseas locations but once they started doing the Outback, Gold Coast etc it started getting a bit boring. Oman was my favourite location that they went too and it actually added it to my ‘To do’ list.
I hope the next Australian season go with some new people though. I don’t think the casting of this show was strong enough to bring everyone back. The only ones that stand out for me were the older couple and the family with the two kids. The casting could be a bit more diverse too. We had two pairings of just girls but none with just guys. Also might have been good to have a family with some younger kids too to get another perspective as would a couple of mid 20 males on a trip together.
Also UK version last night was awful. IT felt a lot trashier. Aussie version is much better.
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SEEKING NEW FACES TO VISIT NEW PLACES!
CASTING FOR TRAVEL GUIDES SERIES 2 IS NOW OPEN
Travel Guides launched earlier this year, quickly becoming one of Australia’s favourite new shows for 2017, and the Nine Network today announced it will be back for a second series.
In the next season, some familiar faces will return along with some brand new Travel Guides.
Each week, our Travel Guides experience the same international and domestic holidays, and review the same accommodation, cuisine and local sights before rating their stay out of 5 stars.
The Nine Network are now looking for new groups who love to travel and have a laugh.
If you are up for the adventure of a lifetime, head to www.travelguidestv.com.au to complete the application. Applications close at midnight on Sunday, June 4.
CASTING FOR TRAVEL GUIDES SERIES 2 HAS BEEN EXTENDED
The Nine Network recently announced Travel Guides will return for a second series, and due to an overwhelming response the closing date for applications has been extended until midnight on Sunday, June 18.
In the next series familiar faces like the Fren family will return, and we are excited to welcome some brand new Travel Guides who love adventure and a laugh.
Each week, our Travel Guides experience the same international and domestic holidays, and review the same accommodation, cuisine and local sights before rating their stay out of 5 stars.
If you are ready to experience a bunch of free holidays, head to www.travelguidestv.com.au to complete the application.
The next series of Travel Guides will begin production later this year. The format was developed by Studio Lambert in the UK and is produced in Australia by the Nine Network.
TRAVEL GUIDES
From Monday 29 January after Married At First Sight.
Nine’s hilarious and addictive Travel Guides returns in a new series with some of your favourite guides as well as fresh faces to explore new places at home and abroad, on Monday, January 29, straight after Married At First Sight.
Fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff as very different groups of ordinary Aussies become travel critics. In each episode they will experience the same week-long holiday - sampling the food, accommodation and taking in the local sights. Their adventures will entertain and surprise you as they deliver no-holds-barred reviews and rate their stay out of five stars.
This series features trips to Europe, South Africa and Asia, as well as some of Australia’s favourite holiday spots. But one person’s idea of paradise can be another’s idea of hell.
Your Travel Guides are:
The Fren Family: Mark (56), Cathy (54), Jonathon (26) and Victoria (24). These endearing bargain hunters run a German café in Newcastle. The Frens will stop at nothing to bag an upgrade and always find the funny side of any holiday disaster. They are willing to try anything at least once, and never afraid to speak their mind
Kevin (60) and Janetta (66) are discerning, self-professed holiday snobs. These married, jet-setting retirees seek out the finest accommodation, food and wine, and hate settling for anything second-rate.
Stack (28) and Mel (28), are identical twin cowgirls from country NSW. Although a little wary when it comes to venturing anywhere beyond the outback, they are prepared to give anything a crack. These competitive rodeo ropers are used to roughing it and are not easily impressed by fancy holidays.
Kev (25), Dorian (21) and Teng (21) are mates who work together at Target. Their combined Chinese, Greek and Vietnamese heritage gives them a unique take on the world. These budget travelers are smart slackers who are ready to leave the comforts of life at home with their parents to explore the world.
Besties since childhood, psychologist Taash (27) and nurse Mads (27) are single travelers who are always on the hunt for a man. They have a sisterly bond, sharing a love of soy lattes, green drinks and active wear, and cannot travel anywhere without wi-fi.In the premiere episode, our Travel Guides jet off on a week-long holiday in Bologna, the foodie capital of Italy. Often referred to as La Grassa (the fat one), it has a population of 400,000 and is rich in history, art, music and culture.
After a 25-hour flight from Australia, our Travel Guides check into their “four-star” boutique hotel before venturing into the cobblestone streets to sample the best culinary delights that Bologna has to offer. Cold cuts, cheeses, cakes and pizza will tantalise their tastebuds, but partaking in a tortellini-making class will try the patience of the local pasta masters.
Our Travel Guides will have the opportunity to say hello to His Holiness as Pope Francis makes a highly-anticipated visit to Bologna. It will be a patient wait as they vow to get a glimpse of the pontiff, but as the Popemobile approaches, what happens next will leave everybody speechless.
Then, they will experience the ride of their lives as they get behind the wheel of a $500,000 Ferrari on a racetrack. So who will be the biggest speed demon?
Also, our Travel Guides will head for the hills south of Bologna in search of truffles, sniffing out a small fortune in fungus. Meanwhile, a visit to the annual eel festival in the village of Comacchio will be a gastronomic experience to delight some and revolt others.
After experiencing the best that Bologna has to offer, will this Italian city disappoint our Travel Guides? Or will they recommend it as your next “must see” travel destination?
Narrated by Aussie comedian Denise Scott, Travel Guides is a format developed by Studio Lambert in the UK and produced in Australia by the Nine Network.
Travel Guides moves to Mondays to take on The Good Doctor (good luck with that), partly because Nine doesn’t have an Australian drama in the timeslot after the axing of House Husbands.
I would have put Underbelly against The Good Doctor.
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Considering how poorly other Underbelly spinoff series have done ratings-wise, I doubt Chopper will do well going up against it
Every episode of Fat Tony and Co that wasn’t a double rated above 1 million. With 3 of them over 1.2 million and that was only 4 years ago. I’d say that’s great ratings.
I was thinking about how Squizzy (the last series under the Underbelly brand) declined as the series went on. However, I was wrong with my original statement since the other spinoffs did do well
CASTING FOR TRAVEL GUIDES SERIES 3 IS NOW OPEN
The Nine Network today announced the return of one of Australia’s favourite TV shows, Travel Guides, for a third series – and invited new groups of holidaymakers to apply as travel critics.
Nine’s Head of Content Partnerships and Development, Adrian Swift, said: “Forget TripAdvisor and hours of research on the internet. For the ultimate reviews on Australia’s and the world’s best destinations, our Travel Guides will tell you everything you need to know and a whole lot you don’t.
“They put the fun back into travel, and we’re proud to have the honest, outrageous, hilarious Travel Guides returning to Nine.”
In the third series, many of your favourite Travel Guides will be back, including the Fren family.
The Nine Network is also looking for new groups of holidaymakers to join the next series – people who love to travel, relish new experiences, express their opinions and enjoy having a laugh.
Each week our Travel Guides experience the same international and domestic holidays, review the same accommodation, cuisine and local sights, and then rate their stay out of five stars.
If you are up for the adventure of a lifetime, head to www.travelguidestv.com.au to complete the online application. Applications close at midnight on Sunday, April 22, 2018.
Series three of Travel Guides will begin production later this year.
CASTING FOR TRAVEL GUIDES SERIES 3 IS NOW OPEN: APPLY HERE
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CASTING FOR TRAVEL GUIDES SERIES 3 HAS BEEN EXTENDED
The Nine Network recently announced that Travel Guides will return for a third series, and due to an overwhelming response the closing date for applications to join the show has been extended by one week until midnight on Sunday 29 April.
So far more than 9,000 applications have been received for the latest series, and a large number of applications are still in-progress.
This is the final opportunity to complete and submit an application to become our newest Travel Guides.
In the next series familiar faces like the Fren family will return, and they’re encouraging others to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Mark Fren said: “I can honestly say Travel Guides has been one of the biggest thrills of our lives, allowing us to visit amazing places we never imagined we’d see. It’s definitely the best gig anyone could wish for – after all, who doesn’t like a bunch of free holidays?”
Each week our travel guides experience the same international and domestic holidays, review the same accommodation, cuisine and local sights, and then rate their stay out of five stars.
If you love to travel, relish new experiences, openly express opinions and enjoy having a laugh, head to www.travelguidestv.com.au for more information and to complete the online application.
Season 3 premieres in February, according to a short promo aired tonight during Australian Open coverage.
Travel Guides new season is coming to Tuesdays.
It’s the biggest season of Travel Guides yet: more episodes, more frequent flyer miles and more incredible holidays than ever.
Your favourite travellers return: the Fren family, twin cowgirls Stack and Mel, Kevin and Janetta, the Target boys Kev, Dorian and Teng. And now they’re joined by new holiday makers, Melbourne newlyweds Deepesh and Sage.
Each week our Guides explore new destinations at home and overseas including Hawaii, India, Argentina, Israel, Germany, Taiwan and The Philippines. But one person’s idea of paradise can be another’s idea of hell.
These very different groups of ordinary Aussies become travel critics, going on the same week-long holiday – reviewing the cuisine, accommodation and local sights.
Their adventures will leave you in stitches as they deliver candid insights and rate their stay out of five stars.
Narrated by popular Aussie comedian Denise Scott, Travel Guides is produced by Nine.
NEW HOLIDAY MAKERS JOIN “TRAVEL GUIDES”
Tuesday 5 February
AFTER MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT
Nine’s family favourite holiday program, Travel Guides , returns with more episodes, incredible destinations and two new faces on Tuesday, February 5.
The Fren family are back, along with twin cowgirls Stack and Mel, Kevin and Janetta, the Target boys Kev, Dorian and Teng – and now they’re joined by new holiday makers, the Melbourne newlyweds Deepesh and Sage.
Our five very different groups of ordinary Aussies become intrepid travel critics as they explore new destinations at home and overseas, including Hawaii, India, Argentina, Germany, Taiwan, Israel and The Philippines.
At each location they experience the same week-long holiday, sampling the food and accommodation, taking in the local sights, and ticking off a bucket list of adventures – from the wonderful to the weird and wacky. But each holiday shows that one person’s idea of paradise can be another’s idea of hell, as our Guides leave you in stitches with candid insights, then rate their stay out of five stars.
Your Travel Guides are:
The Fren Family: Mark (57), Cathy (55), Jonathon (27) and Victoria (25). These endearing bargain hunters run a German café in Newcastle, NSW. The Frens will stop at nothing to bag an upgrade and always find the funny side of any holiday disaster. They are willing to try anything at least once, and never afraid to speak their mind.
Kevin (61) and Janetta (67), the discerning holiday snobs. These married, jet-setting retirees seek out the finest accommodation, food and wine, and hate settling for anything second-rate.
Stack (29) and Mel (29), identical twin cowgirls from country NSW. Although a little wary when it comes to venturing anywhere beyond the Outback, they are prepared to give anything a crack. These competitive rodeo ropers are used to roughing it and not easily impressed by fancy holidays.
Kev (26), Dorian (22) and Teng (22), the three amigos who worked together at Target. Their combined Chinese, Greek and Vietnamese heritage gives them a unique take on the world. These budget travellers are smart slackers who are ready to leave the comforts of life at home with their parents to explore the world.
Deepesh (41) and Sage (39), who met online four years ago through the dating site RSVP and married in 2017. They share a love of adrenaline activities and consider themselves to be adventurous travellers. Avid photographers, oil painters and nature lovers, they are eager to see the world together. Deepesh is well travelled, while Sage has been to fewer countries.
Narrated by Aussie comedian Denise Scott , Travel Guides is produced in Australia by the Nine Network.