Berrington Hall is a stately home and extensive surrounding grounds in Herefordshire, in western England not too far from the Welsh border. It is run by the National Trust, which ensures its preservation but which - as I shall mention - does give rise to one or two small …

There is a wonderful medieval core within the city of Vienna where time seems to have stood still. The place to begin this exploration in my estimation is the Stephansplatz.
The enormous cathedral referred to, as the Stephansdom is the beginning point and is a gauge as far as treks …

When travelling south on the M40 motorway I often stop at the services between junctions twelve and thirteen which is the Warwick South services. As the name suggests these are only accessible by those travelling south, the north bound carriage way has its own set of services. …

Leu Gardens, is in Orlando, FL. It’s not only a beautiful place to simply spend an afternoon strolling the beautiful gardens, but it is also a wonderful place to hold a wedding or other special event. It’s 50 acres in total and they have created walkways that weave …

It’s getting warmer now and my wife and I are making plans for what we want to do with the kids this summer (using a good chunk of my vacation time in the process).
I’m not sure if we can afford it yet or not, but one of the places …

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 …

On my most recent trip to Havana, Cuba, I was determined not to miss the opportunity of touring the famous Real Fabrica de Tabacos Partagas, or better known at the Partagas Cigar Factory. I had previously only stepped inside the front entrance and been in the cigar store, and …

Luray Caverns in Luray, Virginia is one of my favorite places to visit. It is just as the name states. This is a walk through cavern that I visited as a child and then again as an adult. The cavern changed a lot over the years in some respects. …

Now you are probably thinking, who visits a cemetery on vacation? Well, I do and I find them to be a regular plethora of historical information. I love to walk around them, (during the day of course), and look at the beautiful and ornate gravestones. You can …

One of the places I visited in Mexico is Chichen-Itza, an ancient and historical ruin in the Yucatan peninsula. My family and I were staying in Playa del Carmen and this was definitely on our list. Previously, my husband was already in the area and he promised that he …

The Lincoln Memorial ranks pretty high on the list of must see sights when you visit Washington, DC. When we visited I could not help but think of what the memorial symbolized to me. My first thought was of how big it was. Then how it was as if …

After visiting British Columbia, I was easily talked into further exploring the great Northern portion of Canada suggesting we (me and my traveling companion) traverse into the area of the Yukon.
The area is basically a northerly shot up from Whitehorse—”Whitehorse being situated north of British Columbia. Stewart Crossing remains …

Since I love where I live, I decided to write a review about my hometown, Allendale, MI. I have lived here in Allendale for about 7 years. We moved out here to be closer to my family and friends. Back then, this small town didn’t have …

I absolutely love New York City and if not for the prices, I would probably live there. Granted in all my trips to the Big Apple I’ve been careful when it comes to planning and I often to research for the best deals. I tried the Sohotel because for a …

I grew up about three hours outside of Sandusky, and summer was never complete without a trip to Cedar Point. Now that I’m older, I continue to visit this coaster-centric amusement park as they continue to build and improve upon their park.
Cedar Point is renowned for its roller coasters, …

Looking for a beach destination that is suitable for families, not swamped with crowds, but loaded with fun for the entire family? Perhaps you should consider packing up the family in the old van and heading to Bethany Beach, Delaware. Aside from offering its famous tax free …

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 …

Tobago is a beautiful Caribbean Island just two hours away from Trinidad by boat. As someone who enjoys experiencing different cultures and is well travelled, I must say Tobago has got to be one of my favorite holiday destinations. While I was there I really had a taste of …

Recently, I took my son to Park Resorts, Kessingland Beach. He really wanted to go to the seaside, so as the East coast was not too far away, I decided that this site which was close to Lowestoft could be an ideal location.
I booked a Gold caravan and we …

Last year, I went to Aguila Beach Resort with my high school friends. We went there just out of luck since we really planned on going to one of the diving spots in Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. Since we were so unfortunate not to find last-minute reservations, we ended up …

During our recent trip to LA, we spent a day and a half in Hollywood, and the Wax museum was one of the many attractions we visited. Having been spoiled by Madam Tussaud’s Wax museum in London and in Las Vegas, we certainly had a high standard of expectations …

I have been to Boracay only once, and unlike most people who are excited about going there, I loath the place. The only reason I am writing this review is to make other people aware of what happens in Boracay. This place reminds me only of violence, and …

Vision Land is a small amusement park in Alabama. My husband said he read it was a project built by the city to increase tourism that did not work out as planned, so it was sold to an investment company who reopened it after it had been closed for …

I have traveled more than three times to the famous meditation centre called as Dhyanalinga which is situated in Poondi in South India.’Dhyanam’is a tamil word which means Meditation.Dhyanalinga is the right place for me to meditate because of the calm and peaceful surroundings.
Dhyanalinga has a …

Pele Goddess of HI Volcano by Herb Kane is an absolutely gorgeous painting of the Big Island’s (the island of Hawaii) Goddess Pele who is a mythical Hawaiian fire goddess who dwells in one of the craters of the Kilauea volcanos. There are different versions of her legend, …

When I visited the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC I was amazed at it’s size, beauty and grace. There is a large reflection pool that seemed much larger than an Olympic sized swimming pool. At either end were platforms that looked out over the water. You …

In Pinellas County, FL is a beautiful State Park called Fort De Soto State Park. Now besides the Fort where they actually have a 12″ Mortar Battery and rapid fire rifle guns. My husband and son always love visiting the Fort. I’m not that much of a history buff …

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 …

My partner and I went to Greece for our honeymoon almost 10 years ago now and enjoyed it so much we decided to go to the same place again a few months ago.
The island we chose was Zante which is the modern name, or for real greek locals it …

There’s something for everyone at the Canadian Rocky Mountains, or the Canadian Rockies for short. For starters, you can pick your own favorite mountain. Mine is Castle Mountain in the Jasper National Park area. I find it so bewitching as it looks like a castle hanging …

I have wanted to see the Florida Everglades all of my life, and I recently got an opportunity while spending time in the State. I didn’t even know what the boats were called, but I had always seen them in movies, with big fans on the back and going …

The last stop on all of the major tour trolleys driving around historic Savannah is River Street. Why last? Because you will want to take your time there, buy lots of stuff, and then you will be tired enough to go back to your car satisfied at the …

My husband and I went to Maryland’s Eastern Shore to visit my husband’s brother. We left from Alexandria Virginia. After leaving the Washington beltway we got on Route 50 and headed east past Anapolis Maryland home of the Naval Academy the Maryland State house and the waterfront. Pas Sandy …

I was a bit embarrassed to find out about this place from a foreigner who was here for the world cup as it really got me thinking about how beautiful this country really is and why on earth I had never explored such majesties when they were right in …

One of my favorite places to visit is the capital of the United States, Washington D.C.. The capital is so steeped in history that if you are an avid American history buff, you have to visit Washington D.C. at least once in your lifetime. I have been to Washington …

When I had family visiting from out of state and they had done all the Disney, Universal and Sea world attractions, they were looking for something a little quieter and cheaper in the Orlando/Kissimmee area to do where they might be less squabbling and more smiling.
I happened to think …

I lived in Kings Cross for several months in 2008 and can vouch for the fact that it is one part of Sydney that never sleeps. This is not a family orientated place, somewhere you would head out with the kids, or a very place to shop. There are …

The last time I acquired a Travel Neck Pillow was some 10 years ago. It was a given buy an office mate. Her mother in law arrived from the Unites States then and she was given some Travel Neck Pillows which she gave away to us. Well that …

Baclayon Church is the oldest church in the Philippines. Its construction and existence can be traced back to the Spanish occupation in the Philippines.
When I visited the place last year, it was still as remarkable and sublime the way it had …

The Warner Brothers Studio Tour begins with you being escorted into a small movie theatre and watching a 15 minute parade of motion picture vignettes produced by Warner Brothers Studios throughout the years. After that you are introduced to your tour guide and your tour group is ushered …

The condos where family friendly, they were clean and comfortable. It was extremely easy to locate the resort, and the location was located close to the Strip. If you are going to travel to Las Vegas, this is the place to go! The staff was very helpful and always …

Adelaide: 3 Reasons To Visit
If you are coming to Australia for a visit, you must get to Adelaide, the “City of Churches”.
So why visit Adelaide?
1. Beaches: The Adelaide Metropolitan area, with a population of 1 million people, is surrounded by hills on the eastern and southern flanks, and by …

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 …

We made an overnight stay at Kabayan Beach Resort last weekend. We saw the details and information about the beach in the internet and we got interested to try it. We managed to reach the place easily as we have been familiar with the place of Laiya and also …

One weekend, my husband and I got really curious about the lives of the Ford family. There is just so much to learn about Henry Ford in printed literature and even in the internet. But when it comes to his son Edsel, there is an even better way to get …

While visiting Holland, Michigan, my Dutch grandparents wanted to take us to see as many authentic Dutch attractions as we could, and one day they planned a visit to the Deklomp Wooden Shoe and Delft Factory. Although I have been to the real Holland several times, I was looking …

The Koreans claim it as Korean Hawaii or Korean Bali, but I personally think it is a bit far stretched to compare Jeju island with Hawaii or Bali. I went there last year with my boyfriend, on a 4 day backpacking trip, and we thought it was not a …

During some of my most recent visits to Las Vegas, Nevada, the Fremont Street Experience attraction has been one of my main highlights. With a fun, vibrant and electric atmosphere, I found myself visiting this attraction numerous times on each visit. Most of the action starts around …

Torba Club Voyage in Turkey, that is were I went this spring, let me tell you a few things about my trip.
Area - in Torba, 7 km from Bodrum, a quiet village full of hotel-clubs.
The resort is full of greenery, has about 75-80 white houses built in a Greek …