Veronica Varekova

NBC and Time Inc. present Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: 50 Years of Beautiful, a two-hour TV special celebrating the 50th anniversary of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit franchise.

Go where no one has gone with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Uncensored 2001. You'll be shocked to see what really goes on behind the scenes. Join the world's top models in the hottest suits from the 2001 Issue, shot in the world's most exotic locales.

Check out some of the world's hottest models as they travel to all the best beaches in Latin America and pose in the season's sexiest swimwear for the 2002 edition of Sports Illustrated's popular swimsuit issue. Model Yamila Diaz-Rahi hosts the program, which features locations in Brazil, Costa Rica, Mexico, Guatemala and Argentina. Other models include Heidi Klum, Molly Sims, Veronica Varekova, Shakara Ledard and many more.

Seven Brazilian models grace the beaches of Brazil, four knockouts dance to Reggae in Jamaica, Oluchi and Tori get the blues in Memphis. The 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit show takes you around the world to where music comes alive. Even body painting has a music theme this year with iconic concert t-shirts painted on some of your favorite models. Your favorites are back: Marisa, Veronica, Anne V, Daniella, Brooklyn and they are joined by some rookies: Bar Refaeli, Selita Ebanks and Tori Praver. So sit back, turn off the cell phone, and prepare for a trip to paradise.

From river rafting to snowboarding, Sports Illustrated has gone global for an action sports adventure with the world's most beautiful women. You will also see Olympians Jennie Finch and Amanda Beard and a few surprises you won't want to miss.