a surprise morning push-up.

And this week she nearly caused the Tourism Department's Mr. Charles Webbe to spill his corn flakes.

For it was around two years ago Miss Austin and a TV crew flew to the Island to shoot her all-action programme.

Miss Austin -- a familiar face to millions of American early birds -- was filmed against a string of scenic backdrops, including Ely's Harbour, Fort Hamilton, and the Grotto Bay area.

During the brief stopover she stayed at the Grotto Bay Beach Hotel.

Although her Bermudian series was shown shortly afterward, it has been dusted off, and given a fresh airing.

Cable TV viewers of the sports channel ESPN are being kept glued to her aerobic antics.

Among the fans of "Keeping Fit With Miss Austin'' is Mr. Webbe, the Tourism Department's publicity officer.

"I was having breakfast and was absolutely amazed to see her with Bermuda in the background,'' he said yesterday.

"I remember her coming to the Island, and being filmed at at least eight locations. It just goes to show when you think something has outlived its shelf life it returns.

"It seems to have been a syndicated film. Obviously it's a great advertisement for Bermuda. I'm really delighted.'' Tourism chiefs are also thrilled by another surprise cable TV plug for Bermuda -- this time on channel 21, which specialises in travel.

The Island is being featured in programmes first shot around three years ago.

A host of Bermuda's most attractive landmarks are being flashed to millions of American viewers.

An eight-strong party of journalists from Germany, Switzerland, and Sweden flew into the Island on Tuesday night for a sightseeing tour.

The four-day visit was laid on by the Tourism Department in a bid to pull in more European tourists. The journalists represent some of Europe's most respected papers, including Germany's Die Welt.

"We're naturally hopeful Bermuda will get a good showing in these publications,'' said Mr. Webbe.