Travel Reviews
De Haan, Belgium
Nearly everything I do here is based on the weather. After such a hectic week, especially with the start of the school year last Tuesday, my husband and I decided that we should get out of Brussels and go for a day trip to the coast. Everyone in my …
Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, NJ
As an Atlantic City go-er, I must say the Tropicana is my favorite casino of them all. Not just for the gambling, but for the entertainment and excellent marketplace.
Not too many years ago, they redid their marketplace featuring stores like cache, white house black market, a cute little …
Maquinit Hot Springs
During our recent Coron trip, one of the places we went to was Maquinit Hot Spring. It was not included in our package tour so we just went there on our own. From our hotel beside the pier, we took a tricycle to the springs which cost …
Ocean City, NJ Parasail
On a recent trip to Ocean City New Jersey, we decided to search for something fun and different. We had seen the smiley-faced parachutes being towed by boats for a few days. We decided to check it out.
On checking it out, I read that Ocean City Parasail …
Edinburgh travel
What is Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is the great capital city of Scotland. It is the second largest Scottish city after Glasgow and the seventh most populous city in the United Kingdom. Due to its vast collection of medieval and Georgian architecture coupled with its spectacular rugged setting, it is considered one …
Emerald suites Las Vegas (cameron)
The hotel is very far away from the strip. For someone who is visiting Vegas for first time, this might not be an ideal place because a lot of time will be wasted getting to and from the strip, especially if you get stuck in the traffic. You need …
Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island
For our honeymoon, my husband and I went to Sandals in Nassau, Bahamas. When I used to see the commercials I always wondered if it was really as nice as they made it out to be. I mean do people really “wait a lifetime for a moment …
Palolem Beach South Goa India
Palolem Beach is tagged as the Paradise Island and indeed I would agree to it because of the wonderful stretch of the beach which attracts a lot of foreign visitors who always come and visit Palolem and its natural beauty.
I visited Palolem beach and it was a wonderful experience …
Key West Aquarium, Key West, Florida
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 …
Jamestown Settlement, Jamestown Virginia
Jamestown Settlement in Virginia is a historic site that is probably better for adults to visit than children. This is the actual area where the settlers first came to America and made their homes. I visit Jamestown Settlement each time I visit Colonial Williamsburg to see what new things …
Mt. Tapyas Sunrise Climb
Mt. Tapyas is one of the tourist destinations in Coron, Palawan, Philippines. It is a small mountain which has a beautiful view of Coron Town and the islands and waters surrounding it. It has a big cross at the top to mark it and at night, the …
uShaka Marine World Marine Theme Park
Since the aquarium at one of the local zoological gardens I went to had such a calmingly serene effect on me, I simply had to go and check out the uShaka Marine World marine theme park as I was of the knowledge that the world’s fourth largest aquarium is …
Skyline Drive in Virginia
Driving along the mountains in Skyline Drive in Virginia is one of the most breathtaking places I have ever been. Skyline Drive is in the Shenandoah National Park. We drove in one side and out the other. We stopped at nearly every stopping point to see the different views …
Washington D.C., Capital of the United States
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 …
Arlington National Cemetary in Virginia
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 …
Jacksonville, North Carolina
I have visited Jacksonville in North Carolina on two separate occasions. The first occasion was after my step-son was killed in a car accident. He had been based at Camp Johnson for training in the Marine Corps and they were having a memorial service for Jason. We drove to …
Luray Caverns in Luray. Virginia
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. …
Elk Neck State Park, North East MD
Elk Neck State Park is in the North East, Maryland area. It has been one of my favorite local places to visit every year. There are several different areas of the park that allows you to do different things. There is a beach area that is great for kids. …
Lost River Cave, Bowling Green, KY
Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, Kentucky, appeared to have potential as we drove into the parking lot. There were several interpretive historical plaques in the parking lot that recounted a visit by Kentucky’s most revered horse thief during that war. There was a large water-wheel-type of …
Devil’s Lake State Park
Because my wife started working shortly after my oldest daughter got done with school, we really haven’t been able to do what we wanted to do this summer. So, when the final weekend before my daughter started first grade got here way too fast, we decided to drop everything …
Kota Kinabalu City Tour with Lunch
When my family and I went to Kota Kinabalu, we decided to go on the Kota Kinabalu Half Day City Tour with Lunch. Upon seeing the tour itinerary, we thought that it didn’t seem so exciting but we decided to go anyway as we were already there and …
Subterranean River National Park - Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Saint Paul Mountain Range
Reserve a whole day for this adventure trip. From the Palawan capital, it would take you at least 2-3 hours drive around the mountains to the beach. It costs p1,500 per person depending on the travel agency you book. We booked …
Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia
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 …
Hotel de Crillion Paris
At the foot of the Champs Elysees, facing the Place de la Concorde stands the Hotel de Crillion. Together with the George V at the other end of the Champs Elysees, the Hotel de Crillion stand luxuriantly apart from any other Parisian hotels.
A stay at the hotel can only …
Hopton Holiday Park
I had not been on holiday for a few years and had not been on holiday in England since I was very young, so when my then partner suggested that we went on holiday to a Haven Park I agreed, but was a little unsure about it.
She had always …
Disney World in Florida
I had always wanted to visit Disney World and finally got my chance as a middle aged woman. My boyfriend and I visited and it was a great experience. There is, indeed something for everyone at Disney World. We paid full price for our park tickets. The price was …
Destinations Specialist Cebu (SM Branch)
I have had every opportunity dealing with so much incompetence that whenever I encounter competence and reliability I thank God for such a blessing.
Indeed, it has been a blessing that I have been aided by competent people from Destination Specialist to handle every travel requirements for my job. …
Southern California Beach Club
The Southern California Beach Club is a timeshare in Oceanside California that is almost literally right on the beach. I have been to this timeshare every summer for the last ten years and have definitely seen the good and bad aspects of this timeshare. First, this timeshare …
Ocean Vacation Spots- Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Rehoboth Beach in Delaware is a nice spot to take a vacation during the summer. It is a nice little town with a lot to do with the kids but not with quite the crowds of Ocean City, Maryland not far from Rehoboth. The cost of things is a …
Ocean Vacations: Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, Maryland is one of my favorite ocean vacation spots of all time. There is so much to do and usually not enough time to enjoy it all in one trip. The ocean spans many miles at Ocean City, Maryland. The boardwalk doesn’t even cover the length of …
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is one of the most unusual palaces in India. In English it means ‘Palace of Winds’. It is located to the north of the Jaipur city and about 10 miles from the international airport and nearly 4 miles from Jaipur railway station. It is very easy to …
Cascana Toscana Lodge - Lynwood
If ever I would be required to define the term elegance, I would simply allude to the Casa Toscana Lodge in Lynwood, Pretoria as the epitome thereof.
My visit to this majestically elegant lodge was one like no other I had ever experienced in my life and the mere act …
Johannesburg, South Africa
I was in Johannesburg for the World Cup and it was an amazing experience. As a travel destination is also has a lot to offer but it is mainly the centre of business for South Africa but there is still something for everyone.
Don’t be put off with the crime, …
Paga Crocodile Pond
Paga is located in the Upper East Region of Ghana and close to the Burkina Faso Border. The place is well noted for its tourism potential, but the main leisure is the Paga crocodile pond which serves as the totem of the Kasena people of Paga.
How to get to …
Paloma Club Sultan in Kusadasi, Turkey
When I went to Kusadasi I searched for a hotel where you don’t only sit in the sun all day. I liked the bungalows, where I asked for accommodation, because I really didn’t need to feel the whole fuss that is specific to a hotel.
The first surprise we had …
Torba Club Voyage in Turkey
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 …
The Royal Tombs Park in Gyeongju, South Korea
Gyeongju is named as an open museum in South Korea. It is a museum without walls. As to why it has been described as such is proven by the wonderful historical places it has. And I can prove it myself.
In Gyeonsangbuk-do Gyeongju-si Inwang-dong, is where I stayed and …
Bohol Countryside Tour
Bohol is one of the most enjoyable destinations in the Philippines and this is partly due to the Bohol Countryside Tour, which is one of the best tours in the country. It covers many of the famous landmarks and tourist spots in the Philippines. I went to Bohol …
Keat’s Camp (on Keat’s Island, Howe Sound)
Keat’s Island is a small island in Howe Sound, having a handful of local residents who live there throughout the year (I know one of them!). The rest of the houses are mostly summer cottages. Keat’s is mostly known for Plumper Cove Marine Provincial Park, but also …
Clervaux, Luxembourg
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 …
Grand-Place (Grote Markt), Brussels, Belgium
I was house or apartment hunting in Brussels last week. My husband and I agreed that apart from visiting possible accommodation, we should also see some historical places in Brussels. One of these is the Grand-Place.
To get to this place (and if going by car), you have …
Great Ocean Road Tour, Melbourne (Grayline Tours)
The best and most memorable tour I had during my trip to Australia was the Great Ocean Road Tour in Melbourne. I booked my ticket through Grayline, and availed the Diamond Pass which was a very good deal (AUD386 for 4 whole day tours which you can split …
Whale Watching in Boston
If you ever get to visit Boston, one thing you must never miss is a chance to go whale watching. The tour costs $39.95 for adults, $35.95 for seniors and $31.95 for children.There are whale watching tours from Monday to Sunday. But it is a good idea to check …
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
The Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a wonderful getaway for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts from the rush and tumble of urban life. It is located on the hill ranges around Borivili. I had visited this park in the month of January, which was considered to be one of …
Camp Sabros, Davao del Sur
It was already school vacation last year when my friends and I decided to go to Camp Sabros in Davao del Sur just to experience the much raved-about zip line. We made all the needed reservations and got on the plane to Davao del Sur. To reach our destination …
Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia
I was lucky enough to visit Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park on my last trip to Australia. This park is home to Uluru, also-known-as Ayers Rock. It’s a monolith and really quite breaktaking to see in person. There are many guided tours throughout the park but you …
Design Go Travel Foot Rest
I love traveling and going in for long journeys with friends and family. Though most of my traveling experiences have been memorable ones, the only problem I faced was the constant swelling in my legs. Due to long hours of journey, my legs would be left dangling down the …
Anawangin Cove, Zambales
Anawangin Cove is one of the most beautiful and memorable places I’ve ever been to. It is a scenic 3-hour ride from Manila to Pundaquit. Upon arriving at the Pundaquit beach, it is another 30 minute boat ride to the Anawangin Cove.
Upon arriving in Anawangin, …
Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Nevada
Although it may seem impossible to find a family oriented place in Las Vegas, treasure Island Casino and Hotel is as close as you can possibly get. The nicest part about this hotel is that although most such a slogan as been family oriented, it actually manages to follow …
Sydney Harbor Bridge
There are many famous bridges that are known of. One of them happens to be the Sydney Harbor bridge, located in Australia. Many ships and steam boats have passed through this bridge. There is a lot of history to be said. The bridge opened …
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