This is not actually a hotel, as you may have noticed, but a campground. It is a very nice campground.
Almost all of the sites cost $20 a night, although I did notice that they had several very large group camping sites available for well over $100. I believe that …

When people think of Venice, Italy, they usually imagine the romantic and famous Gondola rides up and down the Grand Canal, with the colourful, sleek boats and equally colourful Gondolier, singing and steering the boat while standing. I had this vision in my mind when I visited Venice, and …

My family has had our family reunion at Lake Brownwood State Park for the last two years. Both times we stayed for two nights in August. Last year we stayed in the Beach Lodge and this year was the Group Barracks.
The Beach Lodge was nice. I think it would …

Last time I visited Singapore, I was curios when I saw an advertisement about Duck Tour. So then I tried it.
Don’t be wrong, Duck Tour isn’t a tour with ducks, or a duck riding tour. The tour even had no connection with ducks at all, except its icon. Duck …

Exmouth is a seaside resort in Devon, in the south-west of England. It is renowned as a pleasant place to take a young family on holiday, thanks to its expansive beach of golden sand. It is not one of the more intense or extreme resorts, and as such it …

When one thinks of Florence, Italy, it is hard not to think of the main symbol of this gorgeous city, the Duomo - Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its dome rising above all the other buildings as a symbol of the Renaissance. The Duoma cathedral, the Campanile …

Whale watching has become a tourist drawer lately in Victoria, BC. Fishermen who are out on the water frequently are always spotting whales surfacing on our ocean, the Pacific. In the last few years some boaters have made it their business to take people out in the …

Cataldo, Idaho is off highway 90 in northern Idaho. It is a very small town, but is best know for the mission. It’s an easy access with plenty of parking and a great learning experience.
As you leave the highway for the mission it is only a few minutes to …

This is the ideal place for a stopover on the way to Sodwana Bay from the Sani Pass in Lesotho. Both border posts in Lesotho and the South Africa sides do not have a lot of traffic as it is forbidden to go up the pass without an off …

Going to Disney World is one of the high points of any trip for me. I love hiking, trailing, and outdoor stuff, but Disney World will always have a special place in my heart. From my childhood memories on. And it is in only recent years that I’ve been …

The first time I saw a cape vulture was in a museum. I thought they were scary and very ugly. But, as Botswana has them in a place which was not too far from Gaborone, we decided to see them. The road from Gaborone to Manyelanong was not bad …

I was very skeptical when visiting a Morocco .I was giving up Tunisia, but I have already been there so was not much of a sad movement.
This visit calmed a lot of my fears and erased a lot of prejudices because besides the wonderful scenery that went on before …

During a short visit to San Francisco for a conference, my wife and I decided to make the best of our stay by visiting local attractions. The best-known of them is Alcatraz Island, made famous by the movie —˜Escape from Alcatraz’, with Clint Eastwood starring. And not to forget …

The City Museum in St louis, Mo. is not your typical museum. It is much more fun and exciting than any museum I have ever been to. My husband and I took our three and thirteen year old daughter hear this past summer on our way to Illinois.
My husband …

As expected of any tourist, I visited some places when I was in Cape Town. In particular, as I had 2 kids in tow who need to be amused and a husband who did not want to be dragged to the shops, one of the unanimous choices we picked …

Contigo West is a company that makes a mug which is designed to be ultra portable since it weighs just 11 ounces which means that you can bring it anywhere you can go. It is 8 inches high which makes it easy to store and it holds 20 ounces. …

Bridal Veil Falls are spectacular! They’re located on BC Highway 1, just 16km east of Chilliwack, and south of Hope. The falls drop 122 metres to the valley floor at Bridal Falls Provincial Park and flow into Bridal Creek which makes its way to Cheam Lake Regional …

Rehobath Beach located along the brilliant Delaware shoreline is one fo the best family vacation spots perhaps within the United States. Altough Rehobath was recently given the diagnosis of being one of the best places in the United States to retire, it is anything but quiet. In …

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 …

One of my favorite places to travel to is Chicago, illinois. I love Chicago and have been going there for a long time simply because there is so much to do. I started going on business, but found that Chicago is a city full of good food and culture, …

I would like the tell you a little about a beautiful little city in my state. Natchez, Mississippi is a nice place to visit. If you are looking for a quiet little get-a-way, I really think you would love coming here. It sits on the side of the Mississippi …

The Cyprus Museum is heralded as holding one of the greatest archaeological collections in the Mediterranean. It hosts a continual stream of tour parties, and there are always coaches parked outside. With this in mind, I had great expectations as to what I would find when I passed through …

Nuremburg Germany is a walled city. When you first set your eyes on this old city, you’re met with a view of huge walls and towers enclosing the city. It’s about 950 years old and feels very medieval.
It’s a very walkable city with a river nearby.
Kaiserburg Castle is one …

This is one historical site you should not miss seeing. It is a huge cemetery , so plan on spending a few hours touring it. If you go to the visitor’s center they will give you a map with all kinds of interesting historical facts on it.
The best and …

Paris, the capital of France, is a beautiful, romantic city with so much to see and do. Take along comfortable, strong shoes as you will do a lot of walking as you explore this city. The city’s metro system is convenient to use but it can be quite dirty …

Went to Caramoan for summer.It was a very tiresome experience. From an almost 10 hour bus ride from Manila to Daraga to the 3 hour drive from Daraga to Sabang port and another 2 hour boat ride to the final stop. A friend who also went said that …

This was probably my favorite park I visited when I was in and around the Cape Town area, and it may even have been one of my favorite experiences while visiting South Africa. The park is known for its wild roaming penguins on the beach, and it was an …

last year we spent aour summer holidays at the dominican republic. we were very exited, because we heared many beautiful stories about this paradise.
after the plane was landing, the doors were opened, we were confronted with our first impression. the weather was beautiful warm, the syk was blue. we …

Brackendale Eagle Provincial Park is a 755 Hectare park, located on the Squamish river. It has long been recognized as one of the most significant areas of wintering bald eagles in North America. The huge runs of Chum Salmon in the Squamish, Cheakamus, and Mamquam rivers attract …

I am from the Midwest so the east coast is an unexplored area for me. When I was recently there, it reminded me somewhat of Wisconsin. My husband and I spent a week at Blackwoods campgrounds. This campground is surrounded by big woods with large pines …

Old Man’s Cave is located just off State Route 664 in southern Ohio. There are five principle sections to Old Man’s Cave, they are the Upper Falls, Upper Gorge, Middle Falls and Lower Gorge. There are more than twenty five miles of hiking trails and more than twenty gorgeous …

Vacation in the city of Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) was exciting and fun! I highly recommend it as a travel destination. The train from the airport is quick and arrives downtown in 28 minutes. Many hotels in the city are only $50 per night and are beautiful …

I have been to Bellingraph Gardens some four times over a period of 40 years and have never been disappointed when I go there. These gardens of some 65 acres are filled with every type of beautiful plantings you can think of. Open year round, and being in the …

I have to admit I was quite scared as the car went up the winding road to the top of Mt. Wellington. Although we had checked the night before the weather condition at the mountain and knew there would be …

Arlington National cemetery is a cemetery for military members and their families. There are people from every war the United States has ever seen in this cemetery. I don’t want to forget to mention that presidents have been buried there as well. I love to visit this cemetery for …

We visit family in Illinois, right near Chicago once every two or three years whenever we can get a way for a week or so. This past fall we finally made it back after almost three years since seeing my causin and her family. On our last day there …

If you are interested in a most outstanding and stupendous view, you will be greatly amazed by visiting Devil’s Bathtub at Mendon Ponds. Devils Bathtub is a pond that is deeply surrounded by a glacially formed gorge. As a visitor you have the option of walking one …

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, or IMS as it is sometimes known, is one of those places that everyone should see at least once in their life, especially race fans. I was lucky enough to spend a few days there in 2007 when I attended the Allstate 400 at the …

If you have read any of my reviews at all, then you already know that I am a bit of a travel reviewer for the most part. Having been a travel agent at one point in my life, I am very tuned into special places that offer something different …

A month ago our family went to the west coast of Java Island to enjoy the holiday. The aim was Hawaii resort. We drove the car for almost 4 hours to travel as far as 160 km from Jakarta due to bad roads in some places. A few miles …

I have been to Dominica with my 2 best friends before and this place is really awesome. It is actually a lush and green volcanic island and in a setting with lots of coastal villages and pretty, spectacular sceneries. I remember being in this place and loving …

I visited New Jersey for a week in Manahawkin, which is about a ten minute drive from Long Beach Island. I was there in the late summer/early Autumn, and was told that the beaches were either extremely packed, or dead as a doornail in the off season.
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Lanzarote is a truly marvelous place to spend a vacation. I do not recommend this place to a younger crowd as it doesn’t offer much as night entertainment. There are tons of little trinket shops, but I recently found out that it is not worth it to purchase from …

French Quarter is in New Orleans, Louisiana and I have been on a trip there with my aunt and her family. I really feel that there are many things that one can find in French Quarter and that I had a real nice time with much to see …

Expedia.com is a site for ordering travels: Hotels, flights, cars etc. I have a lot of experience of buying through Expedia.com.
This is a cheaper and easier way to book your trip. You just visit their site and choose whatever you need: a car, a flight and a hotel room. …

Saipan is a tropical paradise that many people have discovered. The white sandy beaches, the friendly and hospitable people, the exotic dishes and just about everything is wonderful. Although Saipan is a small island, there are so many things you can do and so many places to visit. My …

There are two different ways to get to White Sands, New Mexico, and both drives are beautiful. If you come from Alamogordo, New Mexico, the view at the top of the mountains are simply nothing short of spectacular. The drive from Carlsbad Caverns is lovely as well. …

This place is a neat little glass blowing shop in the same shopping center that the famous (but awful) Cholo’s Mexican Restaurant is located in. This adorable shop is kind of tucked in the back corner of this center, but don’t forget to stop here to browse the …