Allentown, Pennsylvania is famous for not only being the home of the infamous Dorney Park and White Water Kingdom Amusement Facility, but it is also the home to many local colleges such as DeSales University, Cedar Crest College, and Allentown Business School. Its communities and societies also provide …

If you are an art lover or just a gawker, this little museum in Amsterdam is a must see. The admission price is dirt cheap for a tourist attraction. It is literally, the best value you can get for your euro in Amsterdam and touring can easily occupy an …

While on vacation last year we spent four days at Galveston Island in Texas. Both my husband and myself thought that Galveston was the best part of our 2 week vacation. One of the best deals for tourists is the Galveston Train.
It’s called a train …

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 …

Cagsawa Ruins is one of the few tourist destinations in the rather sleepy Legazpi City other than the world-famous Mayon Volcano. Finding the place is not that hard because the locals are very helpful and there is a rather large signage on the road leading to it. The road …

Akaka Falls is located half and hour outside of Hilo on the Hamakua Coast. The drive takes you up into the mountain and into a huge cane field. Be sure to stop and cut a stalk of sugar. It’s 100% natural and tastes good. However the stalk will get …

We recently had to fly out east to attend my wife’s grandmother’s funeral. Since her death was sudden, we had to make our travel arrangements last second.
We ended up booking our flights on Northwest Airlines (traveling from Madison, WI to Elmira, NY).
While out flight wasn’t terrible, I think, if …

Mysore Palace is an architectural extravaganza in all angles. Spread around a vast area of around hundred acres. Mysore Palace is a true palace in all its meaning. It is truly a grand palace in south India. The structure itself is an elegant structure. All its interior antiques …

The Steamship William G. Mather Museum is a great museum to take the family or a maritime enthusiast.My husband and especially the children love this museum. It is really a great tour, because how many times will you get to see one a these ore carriers. The Mather …

Visiting State or Federal parks are always a perk for me because I can share that experience with my son who loves to be outdoors and exploring. When we travel to the mountains, he can fly up and down the trails before I can even start. One of the …

Pomona Bed and Breakfast is in the middle of Kirkwall, the capital on Orkney. As Kirkwall isn’t very big, it is within walking distance of all the attractions in town. It is on one of the main streets, so shopping is also right around the corner. The entrance is …

Since Greyhound is basically the only bus line these days, some of us have been stuck having to ride them. I was one of the unfortunate ones a few years back. After the trip I decided I’d never take one again.
First off, if you have a lay over in …

Valley of Fire State Park
Overton, Nevada 89040
702-397-2088
Valley of Fire State Park is a wonderful opportunity for a time-out from the Las Vegas glitter and glam atmosphere. Valley of Fire is located about 45 miles northeast of Vegas and it is a beautiful place to hike or to …

Kings Mountain National Park is located on South Carolina Highway 216 just ten miles south of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. You can camp free at the Garner Creek backcountry site if you are ambitious enough to hike the three miles to it. Don’t fret car camping is offered …

Rome, a great city of ruins. It is a very good place to go for tourism and to look at ruins. I’m fascinated with ruins as they are full of history. The colusseum, one of the greatest buildings in the world is situated in rome. The yused to have …

I always thought that Amsterdam is a wild town with crazy people , but once I got there I was surprised to see that Amsterdam is a normal and quiet city.Walking in the Red Light District and looking at the beautifull girls that are half naked and just on …

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 …

This area can be extremely warm during the summer. Upper 80’s and 90’s are not uncommon. We stopped at the visitors center of the battle of Little Big Horn. This is way out in the middle of nowhere. There is a speaking guide, museum and little …

Blackpool is the UK`s number 1 holiday resort and mine also, my first experience of Blackpool was when I was about 8 years old, but I recently went with my husband and three children.
We went in July 2007 by Ulsterbus tours and spent a whole day traveling, however it …

It is an extremely difficult task to properly describe Place Jemaa el-Fna, Marrakech’s ancient square which has been the heart of the city for centuries. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this symbol of old Morocco is truly like stepping hundreds of years back in time; with its markets, …

On highway 90 heading east out of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho you come to the town of Kellogg, Idaho. You may want to pass it by as just another small town on the map but it would be a mistake not to see this great little town.
It is one of …

I would like to recommend a great family day out. The day out in question is to the Cotswold wild life park and gardens. We took our animal loving 3 years old their a few months back and we all had a whale of a time. …

My husband and I, along with three friends booked a boat tour to Whitehaven Beach while staying on Hamilton Island. This beach is the whitest beach you’ll ever see, with water so clear that you can see your feet when you’re in up to your neck. The …

Last 16 October 2007, my sister and I went to ReefHQ Aquarium in Townsville Queensland Australia. My Aussie friend told us that we shouldn’t miss the great aquatic scenes there. The fee is supposed to be $21.50 each which I think was not-so-affordable but then I still decided to …

Dominican Hill attracts only a select group of people; the ghost hunters. Not many tourists venture into Dominican Hill, much less enter the dilapidated building. There is much history behind this place. It used to be a vacation house for Dominican Friars, was turned into a school, became a …

Right now i live in South Florida, i Miami to be exact, and i have notice that everybody that when i go out of town and i tell people where i am from they get all excited about Miami, and i have to say that Miami its really overrated …

Trip Rewards is a program that is free to join, and it definitely worth it. Members of Trip Rewards earn points redeemable for many items, including merchant and restaurant gift cards, free hotel stays, movie tickets, and more. To sign up, all you have to do is visit a …

A point by point opinion on most of the casinos and happenings downtown. Fremont Street was extended East for the Pedesterians to have a safer walking commute to El Cortez Casino/Hotel and the Western Casino/Motel. Western Casino small bar. Lots of locals play here. Small cafe. My favorite the …

Whale Watch is a whale safari company located in Kaikoura is at New Zealands South Island. It is about 2.5 hours to drive from Christchurch, along a scenic route so it is worth it only for the drive. The town of Kaikoura is quite small, but the surroundings are splendid. …

Sydney would be classified as the city with the most population in Australia. Capital city of New South Wales, Sydney is along the coast and the number of places to visit is going to be hard to choose. So, would that be a place for a holiday? If you …

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 …

I visited this world famous museum last year when I went to Hyderabad. The museum has a collection of beautiful Indian, Chinese, Egyptian and European treasures collected from all over the world by a single person, Salar Jung III who ruled Hyderabad state in the early 20th century.
I could …

Morrow Mountain State Park is located at 49104 Morrow Mountain Road in Albemarle, North Carolina. Morrow Mountain offers hiking, camping, swimming, fishing and boating. We went in August of 1998 for an afternoon picnic with our friends Donna and Cassie. We started with a short hike of about a …

The tiring life in the city could really burn anyone out and that does not exclude a working mother like me. So happy was I when my husband gave me a great surprise on our wedding anniversary last June. He brought me to Sonya’s garden on our …

Any fishing fans, or boating fans, who are looking for a desirable Florida travel destination, may enjoy taking a trip to Jupiter, Florida. While Jupiter is far removed from the hustle and bustle of the crowds and people of Disney, it still offers great picturesque water scenes, small …

Florida is more than just beautiful beaches. My family and I recently visited a zoo unlike any other we have seen and it was an experience I highly recommend, to families as well as adults.
Lion Country Safari is a 300 acre cageless zoo where you can get up close …

I can never, ever forget my memorable visit to Vigan City,a place in Ilocos Sur, found at the Northern part of the Philippines, about 408 kilometers from Manila. This is the only place in the Philippines that has successfully preserved its Spanish colonial atmosphere all through the long …

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 …

The Hundred Islands is definitely one of the major tourist attractions to see in the Philippines. It is found in Alaminos, Pangasinan. That’s about 7 hours away north of Manila when driving. The 7 hours drive was definitely worth it by the time we got there. Amidst the scorching …

If you are interested in taking a trip to the lovely city of Natchez, I want to recomend that you make your first stop at the local visitors center. It’s located down town right by the Mississippi River. It’s one of the best & most helpful tourist centers that …

For those who still don’t know, Toronto is Canada’s largest city with a large population and around 200 over years of history. I love going to different countries and experiencing the different cultures and having different sets of experiences all the time.
The time that I went to Toronto …

We just decided to camp out on our way down to Tennessee last week and looked for a place midway between home and our destination and this campsite fit. We had only decided this the day before we were leaving, so we were too late to make reservations …

One of the natural wonders that I really wanted to see on my trip to Hawaii in 2005 was Diamond Head. My girlfriend Jenny, who lives on Maui, had begged us to come visit for years. We finally found our way there a few years ago and when …

Standing near the Ramakrishna Beach and enjoying the panoramic view of Bay of Bengal is definitely a wonderful memory for anybody. Ramakrishna beach is located at Collector office down, in visakhapatnam. The beach is very neat and clean. The joy I felt, when very long tides emerging from …

If you have not been to Daytona Beach yet in your life, and you are between the ages of 21 and 40, it could be time to book a flight there. While DAytona Beach would not necessarily be one of the best places for families with strict religious values …

Ispra is a pretty nice little town to visit, it’s right on the lake and has easy access to the pier. It is the home to the JRC (The Joint Research Center; European Comission). In Ispra you can have easy access to various beaches all along the shore. There …

Sevilla is another nice area that I have been to in Spain and this is a very nice city with lots of people around. I consider it to be a very romantic city in the world and that includes Paris too. There are just lots of nice …

When I was in Paris, we timed our visit to the city’s symbolic and famous Arc de Triomphe so that we could walk along the Champs-Elysees and end up at the Arc, which is located at the very end of the huge street. We had also read that there …

The Children’s Museum in Memphis, Tennessee is one of the greatest attractions in the area. Not only does the museum appeal to children, but adults will enjoy the experience as well. Located in Midtown Memphis, the museum is open daily except on Monday. Admission fees vary depending on the …

Lead Adventures is a tour co-coordinator for school groups and individuals that is clearly a step ahead of others who strive to provide the same service but somehow fall short. Their wide variety of contacts and projects has developed through their expertise in providing a genuine experience for …