What happens when you go beyond the resort?
WELCOME TO BEYOND THE RESORT
A fresh travel series where award-winning journalist Natalie Preddie takes viewers into the heart of Caribbean culture through Black-owned businesses and authentic local experiences to discover what makes each island unique.
Each episode follows Natalie and guests as they explore local history, food, and cultural experiences that transform their understanding and personal connection to the destinations they thought they knew.
WITH Stunning cinematography contrasting familiar resort imagery with authentic local experiences - from drone shots of hidden beaches to intimate conversations with local business owners sharing generations-old traditions.
Let's Go Beyond
Let's Go Beyond
WHY NOW?
CLIMATE
Travelers are in search of unique cultural experiences that focus on sustainable and responsible travel.
DEMAND
There is a growing demand for accessible yet immersive travel content.
INTEREST
Statistics show that there is a rising interest in supporting local economies and Black-owned businesses
UNTAPPED
As audiences look for new destinations, Caribbean tourism is booming with untapped stories beyond resort compounds
REPRESENTATION & HOST
A Black production team bringing authentic perspectives to Canadian television. Natalie Preddie brings an established audience from "Get Lost with Natalie Preddie" on Breakfast Television.
Her Caribbean heritage, journalism awards, and international media presence create immediate credibility. Her genuine warmth and curiosity that makes viewers feel they're traveling with a knowledgeable friend.
