By far, the most historical attraction in St. Augustine, Florida, is the 17th century Spanish fort, Castillo de San Marcos (Castle of St. Mark to those unfamiliar with Spanish terminology). There is so much to see and do that you could visit the Castillo various times and never see …

As Midwesterners know everything comes to a grinding halt during the winter months in Minnesota, unless you are an ice fisherman. So it is with Valley Fair. The park passes are extremely expensive and if you have lots of kids, it is prohibitive to visit. Summer …

Baguio City is actually called the Summer Capital of the Philippines, since most people love to vacation there during the summer. It is located at the tops of the mountain and has cool weather all year round. Pine trees graze the whole city and every morning you can smell …

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 …

Visiting Vienna
Vienna is one of my favorite European cities. It’s the capital of Austria, has a population of about 2 millions and is located more or less in the middle of Europe. You can fly there from most main hubs in Europe, and there are also quite a few …

The best thing for me with the HI-Hostel in Chicago was the location. We walked to nearly all the attractions we had planned to see, including the Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute and the Field Museum. It is also close to Lake Michigan and several excellent ice-cream shops. The …

Honestly I wish that I could give this a good review, but I’m afraid that I can’t.
The first time that I went to Universal Studio’s Halloween Horror Nights, it really was something to remember. It was the year that they had “The Director”. It was spectacular! As …

Of all the places in the Philippines, Cebu is probably my least favorite place to visit. And I dread going there every month for work. You would never catch me going there for a vacation either. I don’t exactly know when I started hating this place, because it didn’t …

Zermatt is really worth my saving trip money and during that time I went to check out the skiing terrains and there were quite a few there, amazingly and definitely surprising.
This is in Switzerland and both my friend and I went to squeeze ourselves throught he activities. We …

Pila is like the Big Bear of Italy, sure it’s not St.Moritz, but it is pretty fun place to spend a day or two skiing.
I wouldn’t really recommend staying for a week, unless of course you want to admire …

There are a few ways to get to the Grand Canyon West rim, where visitors get guided bus tours, near-rim dining, and a chance to walk on the famous Skywalk. For us, we approached it from Peach Springs (where we found neither peaches nor springs), traveling a long and …

It was cool and drizzly when we pulled up into the parking lot to checkout the Cordell Hull Birth Place historical site. As I thought though the clouds parted and the rain stopped momentarily at least as we departed our car. The hours of operation for the museum are …

When we were in San Antonio several years ago I go hooked on old missions that were built in the 1600’s through the 1800’s, this was a part of our heritage and something I would never see on the East coast. So when we were in Santa Fe, …

I found myself in the middle of Shanghai with not nearly enough money to get back to my place of stay by taxi. So I decided to opt for the transportation of the masses: metro.
Clearly marked in all places so it’s not difficult to find, it’s cheap and …

We always have such a great day out when we visit Aqualand water park in Torremolinos while on holiday is Spain. When we go it is my husband, my mom and dad and our 2 children. So we cover all possible age group when we go, and …

When I went to Orlando, Florida for the first time I was obsessed with everything connected to the Titanic. I was ecstatic when I discovered there was an extensive Titanic museum in Orlando, located in a quaint Spanish-style collection of shops known as the Mercado. The museum’s whole name …

Being in Morocco is really an eye-opener for me and the Capital City of this country is Rabat and it is in the region of Africa. I, for one am not so sure about where this travel place is before and after my aunt told me, I was …

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 …

Black Creek Pioneer Village is one of those ‘theme’ villages that have been preserved ever since the early 1800s and on. The pioneers lived here in Ontario during that time and this village preserved all their homes - well a couple of them, as well as things like stores/shops, …

This is a nice place to take a trip to, you will need a passport. The weather is usually mild and throughout the year there is always something going on, to some extent it’s like stepping back in time. There is a lot to do and see if you end …

For many families traveling down south, a trip at the wacky and somewhat corny Pedro’s South of the Border, just over the border at South Carolina, is a tradition. It’s hard to ignore the place; even when you’re a state away, there are huge billboards advertising cute slogans like …

Only 30 miles from the Canadian border Priest Lake lies in northern Idaho among some of the most beautiful land in the country. Deep in the Selkirk Mountains it is surrounded by dense forest of cedar, fir and tamarack. You have miles of beauty to explore or just sit …

My husband and I had to drive 3 hours to visit a car dealership in Memphis one Saturday. We decided to visit an attraction to make it a fun one day trip. We were glad we stopped by at the Memphis Zoo.
First, it is very easy to get …

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 …

We live in Michigan where we wait all winter long to enjoy beautiful weather in the spring and summer. One of the ways we get out and enjoy the great outdoors is through camping. We have been to numerous campgrounds over the years, and we have …

Breckenridge Ski Resort is my favorite place to ski in the Rocky Mountains. They have a huge variety of terrain and the slopes are not overly crowded depending on where you ski or board. We skied mostly on Peak 8 because Peak 9 is the most popular place for …

Do you plan to travel to Hongkong - Shanghai? If you do so, maybe you should go to Madame Tussaud Wax Museum in Hongkong. As we know that Madame Tussaud Museum also have their museums in Europe, but in Asia, you can only find Madame Tussaud Museum in Hongkong.
If …

I had a very fantastic time while being in Quebec City. My whole large family, together with my aunt’s family plus some other relatives made our way to this fantastic state some years back. There are just so many sights and attractions there and there were so …

My trip to the UK last year included a stop for the day at the Chatsworth House, in Darbyshire. It is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. I expected a leisurely day at a lovely estate– but I was thrilled to find so much more there. First …

Last summer I visited Adventure Island in Tampa, Florida. It’s a good sized waterpark located right next to Busch Gardens.
I personally love water rides and I’ve been to a few waterparks. Adventure Island was a lot of fun, but not the best waterpark I’ve been to. …

Colmar is found within the region of Alsace France and provides its visitors with several significant sites. The town is comfortable in my opinion as to size: just under 100,000 residents and further is historically beautiful. Most fortunate for the visitor as well as the town’s …

When looking for somewhere to stop on holiday we don’t go through travel agents we like to look around on the Internet to find great places to stay. One website we use to help us do just that is Holidaylets.net. This website list loads of different properties …

Colonial Williamsburg is in Williamsburg, Virginia and it is a town of it’s own. I have been there on several occasions and plan to make a return trip when possible. It is a place that is rich in United States history where the townsfolk dress as though they were …

I recently visited a sleepy town in the Herault region of Southern France called St Pons de Thormieres. Most people who visit this region of Languedoc go for the sun see and sand options of Montpellier and Beziers, here there are the clubs, bars and fun but sometimes …

I just have come back from Paris and just wanted to share my experience about some most popular monuments. One of them is Paris the Triumph arc monument. This monument is central located and easy to find. I would recommend going there by metro, the metro station is very …

We went with my brother and his wife to Branson MO, recently and one of the attractions we visited was the Titanic Museum at 3235 76 Country Blvd & Hwy 165, Branson MO. To say the least this museum was awesome. It is anchored on the water so …

My Dutch relatives still live near Holland, Michigan, and on my last trip there, I spent some time visiting some of the cultural and historical sites. One thing I came to appreciate was just how much of the Dutch culture and customers the immigrants brought to this area when …

The Denver Firefighter’s Museum, while one of the lesser known attractions in the Denver area, is still a fun inexpensive outing for the family. My youngest daughter loves fireman and wants to be a firefighter right now so we too her down there. Located right in the heart …

The only reason I wouldn’t rate Chiang Mai 10 is that some people will not like the heat and humidity there most of the year. But if you visit during the winter months (December through February) it is in the 80s during the day and 50s at night which …

When my husband and I vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, we often stay in the town of Avon. Avon is on Hatteras Island which is the quieter end of the Outer Banks. We have stayed at one time or another in most all of …

A week ago, we were invited to a friend’s 59th birthday party which is in Bigonville (near to the Belgian border). We were going to drive to Brussels straight from the party and my husband decided to drive earlier that day to rediscover the northern part of Luxembourg prior …

I lived in Heidelberg for a total of 4 years and it is one of the most beautiful German cities I have been to. This town is famous for it’s Heidelberg Castle; which is open to the public for tours and such. all you have to do is either …

This past May my husband, my dog, and I went to Key West, Florida for a friend’s wedding. While we were there we decided we wanted to see as many sites as we could. I always do my research before I go anywhere and found out that …

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 …

I decided to take my children on a trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo last weekend. We live about an hour and a half from the zoo. It has been a couple of years since we have been there. My children had such a fun time that …

I had been coming to Florida from New England for vacations my whole life. My family always visited my relatives in Melbourne on the East Coast. We only went as far West as Orlando or Winter Haven when sightseeing so I had not seen anything on the …

St. Croix is a very beautiful island in U.S Virgin Islands and I have the most beautiful chance of going to this nice island with my whole family and relatives some years back.
The main attractions to this place would definitely be the nice white sands and clean water. …

If you have never tried Matzo Ball Soup, and you are a big chicken noodle soup fan, then you really should treat yourself to this wonderful meal. I do not know of any restaurants who serve this in Hawaii, but it is big in Los Angeles. I …

Mysore is a place in Karnataka, a state in South India. It is one of the most beautiful places in Karnataka. Mysore is a famous tourist destination. It has got many interesting tourist spots. Mysore is a city of historical royal palaces. There are very beautiful parks in Mysore …

My grandfather took me to this place, while we were traveling in Quebec. The best way that I can think to describe it is that it’s an indoor zoo, split off into four sections, each of which is specifically designed to mimic the animal groups natural habitat as …