Okay when we go to places we like to visit things that are unusual to us, well while we were in our hotel in Phoenix we saw this brochure for a place called Mystery Castle. It was only around a twenty minute drive from where we were staying …

Cairo, Egypt
One thing is certain and I have never seen or heard it put otherwise: Cairo is a very crowded; dusty city. It is the “big city” within the land of Egypt. In my estimation (though) it is also one of the world’s most interesting …

Buck Hill
If you are traveling somewhere in the twin cities of Minnesota, Minneapolis and Saint Paul and you are in search of a fun, entertaining activity to do, visiting Buck Hill is a must. It is located approximately 9 miles south of 494 on Interstate 35 in Burnsville, MN, …

When I was traveling through Sydney I decided to pop into the aquarium in darling harbor. I wasn’t sure what to expect but the place really impressed me.
We were having breakfast on the harbor when a little train passed us by. By little I mean a cute …

One of the premier historical venues within the United States may be the Reno-Tahoe Nevada area. If you prefer historical old West flavor tangled in with modern convenience, you’ll want to visit the sights within the popular area.
Following is a site I found to be very significant as to …

The Smithsonian Institution is a wonderful place to visit in Washington, D.C. It has free admission. That is a definite plus when trying to visit museums on a budget. The other nice thing about the Smithsonian Institution is that it has so much to see. …

Most people never think of beaches when Connecticut is mentioned. I know I certainly didn’t. Just last weekend I visited Hammonasset Beach in Madison, Connecticut. It’s a great beach, one of thebest I have been to in the north.
I lucked out and went on a very …

The first time I ever visited Key Largo for a weekend, we stayed at a place called “Island Bay Resort”. It sounds large, but in fact, it is only 10 rooms and very private and quiet. The cottage we picked was a one bedroom cottage with an efficiency …

Lake Erie is one of the great lakes in America. It is located on the northern side of Ohio. When I studied Ohio history we learned that Lake Erie borders the country of Canada, and the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan which are part …

I didn’t know that Busch Gardens Williamsburg was voted the world’s most beautiful theme park until one of the tour guides told us about it. This place is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and I went with my boyfriend and some of his friends. We were visiting Virginia …

I can’t seem to tour any destination without taking in a few historic sites and relative to architecture: my selective pick with regard to the Reno-Tahoe area is the very historically “cool” Nevada State Capitol Building and located in Carson City, Nevada.
There are a good many structures (that it …

I stayed in the Dominican Republic for our honeymoon last March for 2 weeks all inclusive in a 4 star Breezes Hotel and overall we had a fantastic time, it took us quite a while to get there as we live in the UK so it was a 9 …

Nestled in the cradle of the high peaks of Estern Himalayas, it the most beautiful place of Arunanchal Pradesh in India. If you are looking for some great holidays then this is the place. Also for people interested in Buddhist religion this can be a great trip. Arunanchal Pradesh …

This enormous hotel is situated not far from Girona, Barcelona, really close to the beach, maybe some 100m from it. I was there many years ago on a trip with my school mates when we finished high school. We were really young then so I didn’t mind anything …

My husband and I decided to take a break from the kids and have an evening with just the two of us the other night. So we got a room at the Holiday Inn. We decided to stay here because they have a nice bar and dance …

Located near the heart of Shanghai, interestingly enough, this is an active temple. It’s a cozy little break away from the city with its high thick walls to try and break away from the roaring traffic outside. It almost succeeds in this task as well. Compared …

As an Aucklander when I went to Wellington Zoo I kept comparing it with Auckland Zoo. This may have skewered my opinion slightly as Wellington Zoo appeared to be so much smaller.
In terms of the entry fee it was about twenty dollars for an adult which is reasonable …

I always had problems with my wisdom teeth on both sides. Apart from the thronging pain I would witness around once a month, the main terror was their crookedness. Both my wisdom tooth were naturally placed in a slanting position , which therefore resulted in all …

One afternoon in June I drove my husband to work so I could have the car to take my kids to Frozen Head State Park. We got there about 8:00 am. We stopped by the ranger station to get information about the trails before heading out. We decided to …

Last summer vacation, my friends and I went to Acuatico Beach Resort in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas. It is a 3 hour drive from Manila. Getting there is not that difficult since the local residents are very accommodating and there are board signs of the resort in almost every …

I first visited Athens, Greece during the 2004 Summer Olympics. Never having been there before, I arrived early in order to take in some of the cultural aspects of the city. I must say I was not disappointed.
Athens, the capital of Greece, has a population exceeding 750,000 people. Landmarks …

I just got back around 2 months back from Penang, Malaysia. Or also known as Pulau Pinang. The majority race there are mainly Chinese and Indians, and then followed by Malaysian Malays. I think there’s nothing much going on around in Penang and I wish that …

On a recent visit to Pine Mountain in Georgia, after seeing a few places on our list we still had three hours left before winding up. We decided to spend the rest of the time at Callaway gardens. We paid about $14 per person for entry. The information center …

STAY AWAY FROM LASTMINUTETRAVEL.COM!!!! On August 28, 2006, I reserved and paid for two different rooms at Royal Lahaina in Maui through LastMinuteTravel.Com website. One was for September 12, 2006 for Garden Cottage and the other reservation for September 13 through September 16, 2006 in a Ocean view …

While on a trip to New Mexico last month we stopped to visit El Morro National Monument. This is a large sandstone rock that visitors to the area and military personnel have been scratching their initials onto for hundreds of years. There are also petroglyphs carved into …

In washington DC there are many museums besides the Heritage Museum but I’ll be focusing on this one. Although they call it Heritage museum, it’s more like animals and gemstones, and artworks. Animals include marine animals, or mammals like birds. I absolutely found the gemstones section breathtaking, if you’re …

Kelantan is actually a place that one could not mess around like holding hands and stuff. When I went there with my boyfriend and my aunt’s family, my mom back home like said over a hundred times to be extra careful and not to hold hands with my …

Travelling for long journeys required a lot of preparations before hand. Carrying along some useful travel accessories made my travels not only comfortable but also an occasion to look forward too. Human gear Go —“Toob travel bottles always remained an important travel accessory to me ever since I got …

I often visited Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) cultural park. A lot of art performances were performed frequently there. GWK cultural park is located in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. It is about half an hour from Bali’s capital city, Denpasar. It is located on a large and hot hill. I never …

Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife is actually just about 30-40 minute drive from our house. We’ve been there last year and just like the other years, it still for us is a place of fun and relaxation. You can read books and enjoy the quiet park …

Just a few days ago, I decided to complete my tour in the island of Bohol in the country of Philippines. This is one of the best tourist destination in the country. I’ve been to some parts of it last year but I decided to go back because the …

If you’re ever in the Eastwood/Moorgreen/Watnall area of Nottinghamshire with an hour or two to spare, you could do far worse than visit St. Mary’s Church, Greasley.
A church has stood on this site for over a thousand years although much of the main body of the present building dates …

Key West is a nice place in Florida, but the travel destination that my aunt’s family had gone to with me which is Mel Fisher Maritime Museum was a total waste of time. This museum is indeed located in Key West and I really found this place to …

Upon your journey the the fabulous city of Las Vegas, you may want to get a bite to eat. I don’t blame you at all, given this is the city that never sleeps and is well know for their array of fine dining and bullet selections.
I would suggest two …

Calle Crisologo is the famous tourist spot in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. Ilocos Sur, is one of the northmost provinces in the Philippines, land travel from Manila could take up to 12 hours, while a plane ride would just take up to 1 hour from Manila to Laoag, which is …

Our family has enjoyed camping for years. We have been to various campgrounds throughout Michigan. Recently my husband’s company had to do a job in Indiana, which isn’t too far from us, and instead of him leaving for a week and staying at a hotel, we decided to pull …

In our neighboring town of Melbourne, there is a park that both my Daughter and her husband as well as my husband and I have enjoyed for years. She often goes there to go swimming in the summer because she’s afraid of Salt Water at the beach. Severe Shark …

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. …

The Floral Clock is not one of the most heralded attractions of Niagara Falls, but it is certainly there. I decided to take the time to drive out to the clock (it is a ways away from the Falls themselves). I sort of wish I hadn’t bothered.
It …

This was one of the highlights of our trip to London and Paris. Both my husband and I would love to go back.
We thought it would be best to arrive early in the morning, before the museum opened, as we figured the lines would be long if we had …

When I attended the very first opening day of the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, FL in October of 1971, one of the rides that I went on was “Snow White’s Scary Adventure”. Now I still can remember to this day the feeling that came over me …

When I was in my teens, I would always go visit my aunt and cousins in Virginia Beach, Virgina in the summers. I always had a great time going to the beach and also all the shopping malls surrounding the area. Plus, my aunt was co-owner of this sushi restaurant …

Kuala Lampur tower is the telecommunication tower in Malaysia. Fourth tallest tower in the world of about 420m. There are free shuttle buses and taxis to this tower.
Entry to observation tower costs 10 Rmb per person. To reach the observation tower deck, …

On the central coast only 10 minutes from Vandenberg Air Force Base set’s the small town of Lompoc, California. With the location perfect for those employed at the base and those who love the ocean, but don’t want to live right on the water. Lompoc is kind of a …

We were looking for a bit of adventure when we stopped off at the Bandy Creek Visitors Center. We poured over quite a few pamphlets and leaflets of information, but still was not convinced of which trail we wanted to try this time. We wanted a hike that would …

When we drive from the UK to Spain we try to get there as quick as possible and the last time we did it we stuck as much as we could to the toll roads to gain the time to try and get to the Costa del Sol in …

I love to go to the beach at East Coast Park. I used to go there more often with my then boyfriend. We used to cycle together. At East Coast, you can rent bicycles on an hourly basis. There are many bicycle kiosks which rents out different types of …

If you have never been to Newfoundland and you are planning a trip here then you are in for a sweet treat. You’re in for the most thrilling vacation of your life. Newfoundland has beauty beyond compare from its rugged cliffs where the Atlantic Ocean washes ashore to the deep …

There are several taxi associations on the island of St. Thomas, but VI Taxi is one of the most widely recognized associations. They have an agreement with Cyril E. King Airport that they are the only taxi service permitted to pick up passengers at the airport who don’t …