I did not know what to expect from the the Polynesian Cultural Center, but I was very interested in the culture. The Cultural Center is not a far drive from Honolulu and is easy to find. It is mainly outdoors so be prepared to be outdoors in …

Last Spring break I went to Negril to enjoy the parties being offered. Well Firstly I visit the area on a regular basis during the year off season, but this was my first visit during a time when many visitors will also be there enjoying themselves. Being a three …

I still remember last year when I had to shaperone my little sister’s class trip to Pesaro (East coast of Italy) We left her school early in the morning and made excellent time. We stopped at a Mcdonald’s on the road (regardless one of the teachers was completely against …

The second set of free tickets I redeemed through TAP’s Victoria Program were for return flights to and from Faro, which was the easiest way to reach the Alrgarve region. Faro, the capital is a major city in Portugal and is a bustling, modern city.
My husband booked a car …

Being that I was raised in NY, I am very used to the city life and I had never experienced anything different than the hustle and bustle that NY is known for but when I visited Lake George, NY this all changed for me. Lake George is like a …

A few weeks ago, I decided to take the Cantrail bus from Seattle back to Vancouver, as the Clipper back to Vancouver Island left far too early for me. I reserved my ticket online a few weeks before the 1:00 departure and picked up my ticket the day of …

Elk Neck State Park is in the North East, Maryland area. It has been one of my favorite local places to visit every year. There are several different areas of the park that allows you to do different things. There is a beach area that is great for kids. …

When I first went to North Carolina, I visited my first cavern in the USA and it was a great experience. I couldn’t wait to try different cavern systems around the country and even the world. Searching under the very surface itself held a great mystery and sense of …

The Elan Valley, to the west of the small market town of Rhayader in mid-Wales, has an interesting and controversial history. The reservoirs which so many tourists - including me - now come to see every year are by no means natural lakes, but were created deliberately and artificially …

The Jim Beam Distillery is one of the main tourist sites in the state of Kentucky. They offer a tour, a video, and a bourbon tasting, all for free.
Truthfully, though, I was disappointed by my visit there. I was hoping for a tour of the distillery itself, but …

Darasa Fiesta Resort is one of the many semi-private swimming pools I’ve been to. If you are looking for a secluded and quiet vacation at the lowest price, then Darasa Fiesta Resort is where you want to be. It is located in Darasa, Tanauan City, Batangas that is almost …

I am going to tell my experience to cross the English Channel from Calais (France) to Dover (England), both outward and return.
First of all say that this trip can be done in two ways, by ferry which is what I’ve done, or train, below the English Channel. The method …

MSRTC Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation is operating regular air conditioned bus services between Thane and Pune. Services are available in the interval of approximately 45 minutes. Initially it started the services with buses bought world renowned Volvo Corporation. The brand pull was so strong that …

On a trip to Hawaii about a year ago we visited Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. This was a very emotional and intense visit. Pearl Harbor is a lovely area and the memorial is full of hushed tones as the visitors gaze somberly at the water remembering …

Verona travel bag is a very lightweight travel bag which accompanies me where ever I go. The 20 inch adjustable Verona travel bag is an asset which I bought few years back and it has been serving me with just no problem what so ever for. Verona travel bag …

I was in the market to purchase a Waistpack so I decided to go with this one. JanSport is a very well known brand and that’s the reason why I decided to go with this one. I have to say that this thing certainly doesn’t disappoint and …

Two weeks ago I spent in Kiev, the capital of the Ukraine, five days. It was a business trip. So, after signing the special documents which connected to the future contract, I decided that I must have some rest. I have never been in Kievo-Pecherskaja laurels. I heard …

Helena, Montana is the best small town in the United States. i have traveled the united States extensively and have settled finaly in Helena, because it is the Best small town I have been to. Helena has one of the best art museums in the country, plus many other …

I recently went to Sydney for a week long vacation. I love animals, so of course I had to check out the Taronga Zoo in Sydney. I must say, it was phenomenal! The admission price is very reasonable and they offer a variety of discounts (such as for college …

Lizard Island is really gorgeous and this great travel destination is located in Queensland, Australia. This beautiful island has a really world-class facilities and amenities. I went with my boyfriend and we really felt that this island is a great romantic spot for the both of us. …

Lovina is located in Bali and I would say that this place has an amazing mountain lush setting with lots of nice forests, spectaculr views and terraced rice fields. The cons would be that there is this particular active volcano that sort of scare the toot out of …

Growing up in Bergen County, New Jersey, there weren’t alot of zoos and aquariums nearby. However, we had one gem: Van Saun County Park & Zoo! I have been there more times than I can count, and now enjoy taking my son when we visit family back east.
If …

My husband and some friends went to Boracay Island this year for the Holy Week celebration. It was April 2010, and the island is filled with tourists and locals during the Holy week. People flock the area because of the bars, hotels and restaurants all the beach front, and …

I travel to Buffalo, NY from a very small town in central Kentucky about 3-5 times every year. I’ve used Expedia every time and never have I had any problems whatsoever.
They usually charge me about $20 each time but let me tell ya it’s worth every penny. They …

I love train travel, and for long distances it’s usually cheaper than air fare.
My ticket to Beijing was around $90, the airfare at the time was double that, so if you’re not in any rush, I’d recommend the train.
There’s 4 ticket options, hard seat, soft seat, hard sleeper …

My best friend took me with her to Granville Island recently. It was about an hour drive from Surrey or Metro Vancouver. While she cleaned one of the houses in the island, she had me waiting for her in the Granville Island market so I had a …

If you ever go to Las Vegas you’re never going to get bored, that’s for sure. There’s just too much to see and do there but if you want to do something different that you’ll aways remember then give ‘Heli USA’ a call and book up one of their …

Desert Botanical Gardens is an interesting place to visit in Phoenix, Arizona. Located at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, just one mile north of the Phoenix Zoo, it is easy enough to find. The winter of 2007/2008 was very wet. Many people told me it was time …

Last month I went to Pondicherry along with my friend Senthil for visiting Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Both we are from Madurai, Tamilnadu, India. We started our journey on 19/02/07 around at 11.30 p.m by train. There is no direct train to Pondicherry. So, we went to …

Saigon is a pretty big city. Modern buildings are scattered almost everywhere. But they are not exactly what I wanted to see. As a tourist, I expected to see historical buildings, try local foods, and buy some souvenirs, etc. Thanks to Pham Ngu Lao St for its location as …

Every time I’ve flown out of JFK, I’ve made the far too expensive choice of taking a cab there and back. As a cab will run you between $45 and $50 each way, it really does add up. So the last time I went to JFK from NYC, I …

Pulling into the Benson, Arizona KOA, my husband and are were unimpressed and uncertain if we really wanted to camp there for the night. It looked like it was in need of maintenance like paint and a little fix-up here and there but we decided to stay. …

There are many famous bridges that are known of. One of them happens to be the Sydney Harbor bridge, located in Australia. Many ships and steam boats have passed through this bridge. There is a lot of history to be said. The bridge opened …

In Walt Disney World, Florida, there is a Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. I have been with my relatives, aunt and my whole family and we were really scared out of our wits. At the first glance, I already feel the knots in my stomach and know …

Times Square is located in New York City and I have been to this place a couple of times with my boyfriend before. I love everything about this place and if you must know, the best part to spend time there would to just be walking endlessly and …

On our recent vacation to Gatlinburg Tennessee we visited the Tennessee Museum of Aviation. The museum isn’t in downtown Gatlinburg, but it is close. They have brochures at all motels and visitor centers where you can get the phone number and call for complete directions. Or you can …

National Geographic magazine has now entered the retail market, and one of their great products is The Earth Explorer Small Backpack, for travellers. I found this Earth Explorer Backpack to be a true blessing this summer when I was travelling, and could not imagine living without it now.
I needed …

On a couple of occasions we have been travelling on the A fifty and stopped of at the services called Derby South, these are located on the east bound carriage way of the A fifty about two miles before you get on to the M one motorway.
These services are …

Traveling to Tagaytay is one of the most memorable experiences I had with my friends. We traveled there from Manila only about an hour; with my friend who drives so fast. We just went up to the old mansion of the late president, Marcos; it was truly a palace …

Lead Adventures one pass is a great way to experience Ecuador independently while having access to expert advise; the Lead Pass takes away a lot of confusion by providing prearranged travel and accommodation while offering the flexibility of choosing what you what to do and how long you want …

Glacial Lakes State Park is a very unique state park. It’s a transition zone between prairies and hardwood forests. The huge, steep rolling hills and deep valleys were sculpted by glaciers and they make the hiking trails fun and challenging. A wide variety of native prairie species grow at …

I am an avid flyer, taking a trip out of LA about once a month. I usually fly out of LAX, which is alright. I usually find that the employees are rude and obnoxious. They all seem to hate their job, to be impatient with all the flyers, and …

My aunt had tried driving from Washington D.C. to Delaware before, and the time took approximately around 2 hours or so. She is really a brave woman and I truly admire her courage. I took solace in her bravery and that was a nice drive that we …

Mahabalipuram is a place in Tamil Nadu, a southern state of India. This is a beautiful place and it is situated on a rocky area between the beach and a lagoon. This is a popular tourist spot. Many foreign tourists also visit this place.
Bus service is good, cheap and …

I went with my family to Six Flags Fiesta Texas for the first time on Monday July 28. We live in Houston, TX so we drove from Houston to San Antonio. It was about a 3 hour drive. We did not have too much trouble finding the place. We …

Sea Life Park is a great place to spend the day with your kids, but if you are expecting it to be anywhere near as exciting as Sea World in San Diego Calif. then you will be disappointed. In fact, there is a much better marine exhibit on …

I have been to Rittenhouse Square, which is located in Philadelphia with my aunt before. We went just the two of us and we went in a particular summer vacation. One of the nicest place that I have been to is this Rittenhouse Square and for those …

I am a major travel junkie ,I am always looking for different places to go and things to do.One morning while channel surfing ,I came across this travelogue on Redding/Mt.Shastha. I was looking for something low key to do for the long week end so TH and I …

Mount Trashmore Park is a great place to visit if you happen to be in the area and want someplace to picnic or relax outside away from the beach and all its noisiness for awhile. Hours are from 7:30 a.m. until the sun goes down.
The huge “mountain” this …