Beyond the Usual

18 Episodes

"Beyond the Usual" takes you on a journey of extraordinary experiences. A travel show produced and hosted by two-time National Emmy Award-winning journalist Dayvee Sutton, who seeks out the most unique adventures, people, destinations and bucket-list experiences, and takes you along for the ride.

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  • Episode 1: Puerto Rico - Six months after the hurricanes

    Episode 1

    Dayvee takes a more serious trip to Puerto Rico, after the storms of 2017, that devastated the American territory islands. She talks to officials and explores different neighborhoods on her own as a check in on how the people are really recovering.

  • Episode 2: Quintana Roo - Deep into the Mayan Culture

    Episode 2

    Dayvee ventures back to Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula where she ventures deeper into the Mayan culture. From ancient to modern, she explores many aspects, including the temazcal ceremony and a visit to xibalba (the underworld).

  • Episode 3: Brazil Amazon - An Amazon Expedition

    Episode 3

    Dayvee takes a trip to the world’s biggest rainforest to explore the effects of climate change. While there, she has amazing animal encounters, from black caiman to piranhas.

  • Episode 4: Quebec - Let's Play in the Snow

    Episode 4

    Dayvee explores Quebec’s Eastern Townships where she has some adventures in the snow. She takes on fat bikes, snow hikes and luging down the mountains.

  • Episode 5: Kaua'i - Reconnect to Nature

    Episode 5

    Dayvee heads to the garden isle, Kauai, in Hawaii to explore adventures by sea, land and air.

  • Episode 6: Grenada - The Spice of the Caribbean

    Episode 6

    Dayvee explores the volcanic craters and swimming holes around Grenada, the Spice Island of the Caribbean.

  • Episode 7: Indy 500 - The 100th Running

    Episode 7

    Dayvee was invited to the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, and she vlogged her VIP access over the course of three days.

  • Episode 8: Dominican Republic - Authentic Eco-Tourism in Samana

    Episode 8

    Dayvee heads to the Samana peninsula in the Dominican Republic for an adventure full of nature, food, culture and dance.

  • Episode 9: Brunswick Islands - Fitness Challenges Exploring North Carolina

    Episode 9

    Dayvee explores the small towns and beaches of the calming North Carolina Brunswick Islands. Biking, climbing lighthouses and pier fishing are just some of the activities she does on these east coast barrier islands.

  • Episode 10: Xcaret - Dí de Muertos in Cancun

    Episode 10

    Dayvee visits Xcaret’s newest theme park, Xenses, Xplor Park. Then for instant cultural immersion in one of the most famous Mexican holidays, Día de Muertos, Dayvee Sutton ventured to Xcaret Park in Playa del Carmen.

  • Episode 11: The Palm Beaches - Not Your Grandma's Palm Beach

    Episode 11

    Dayvee shows you around the hip, happening and young parts of the Palm Beaches, proving that it’s a place that you don’t have to be a senior citizen to enjoy.

  • Episode 12: Lake Tahoe - A Week of Ski Lessons

    Episode 12

    After a season of record snowfall, Dayvee Sutton ventures to the Lake Tahoe area to finally learn how to ski at three different resorts. Along the way, she spots the most gorgeous scenes surrounding the lake.

  • Episode 13: Great Smokey Mountains - Good 'ole Country Adventure in Jackson NC

    Episode 13

    Dayvee explores Jackson County, North Carolina where she ventures in fly fishing, white water rafting, and hiking with llamas!

  • Episode 14: Nicaragua - An Urban Adventure

    Episode 14

    Dayvee visits Managua, Nicaragua, a place full of evidence of recent war and crime. Now it’s growing in popularity in tourism. She explores the city center and beyond - which leads her to an active volcano. Continuing her journey, she plays with monkeys on Lake Nicaragua, hikes a volcano, and tou...

  • Episode 15: Portugal - Ancient Towns, Castles, and Monasteries

    Episode 15

    Dayvee journeys to Central Portugal where she walks the cobblestone streets of an ancient walled city, tours some of Europe’s most important castles, UNESCO religious sites, and sees the most beautiful coastline and popular surfing spot.

  • Episode 16: St. Eustatius - The Most Important Caribbean Island You've Never Heard Of

    Episode 16

    Dayvee goes to a small Dutch Caribbean island, nicknamed Statia. She learn about its role in American history and the transatlantic slave trade. She also hikes the island’s highest peak, a volcano, and then down to the volcano’s crater.

  • Episode 17: Qatar - 24 Hours in Doha

    Episode 17

    Dayvee heads to Doha, Qatar on the inaugural flight of Qatar Airways from the Atlanta airport. See her adventures in a 24 hour tour of the middle eastern town.

  • Episode 18: Turks and Caicos - Experience Luxury

    Episode 18

    Dayvee gets the red carpet treatment in Turks and Caicos, where the culture is to have nothing to do and spend all day doing it. Of course, our adventurer cannot sit still. So, she finds some Beyond the Usual experiences underground and in the sea.