Leisure Reviews
Atlanta Zoo, Atlanta GA
Last month, a friend and I visited Atlanta for a few days to attend a concert and to see a few things in the Atlanta area while we were there. One of the nicest days we spent in Atlanta was the day we went to the Atlanta Zoo.
I …
Hatteras Hammocks Cotton Rope Hammock
I had always wanted a hammock and I found the Hatteras Hammocks Cotton Rope Hammock at Walmart. I debated which type of hammock to get. This one didn’t look like the most comfortable one in the world, but it did look nicer than they other types and it hangs …
Caldwell Lily Pond in Chicago
The Caldwell Lily Pond is not exactly a tourist destination on its own, but rather an interesting stop on the way to or from other sights in the city of Chicago. The Lincoln Park area of Chicago is packed with tons of entertaining, and free, things for families …
Six Flags America Upper Marlboro, MD
Six Flags America is the largest amusement park in Maryland. That said it is sure to satisfy anyone seeking a thrill! This park offers two wooden coasters and many steel ones. As well as standard carnival rides and games, and to top it all off Hurricane Harbor water park. …
Rita Queen of Speed Rollercoaster Alton Towers Staffordshire.
Rita Queen of Speed Rollercoaster Alton Towers Staffordshire.
Like many I am a fan of theme parks, and all the thrills that they can offer. Even though it’s probably one of the only fully fledged theme parks that I have ever been to. Alton Towers in Staffordshire is one of …
Chicago Millennium Park
Visiting Chicago the first time over Thanksgiving break and doing my research I came acrossed Millennium Park. Also I heard about this park from other people and they said it was one of those places you have to visit when you take a trip to the Windy City. Well …
Camsur Watersports Complex
Camsur Watersports Complex, popularly known as CWC, is said to be the best cablepark in the world. The lake they built has a center island that makes the water not so wavy compared to others when riding. The cablepark also consists of 6 corners being friendly to beginners and …
Big Al’s Bowling Vancouver, WA
Last night I went to Big Al’s Bowling Alley. It was a Christmas party for my place of work. We had the whole place to ourselves and didn’t have to pay for food or bowling. I thought it was really neat that Big Al’s does this …
Penrith Panthers Home of Entertainment
Penrith is the home of many things - whitewater rafting, the gateway to the glorious Blue Mountains, the Nepean River, all worth a visit at some point during a person’s lifetimes. If you’re looking for somewhere to just “go”, rather than something to see, or something to experience, then …
The Kingslander
The Kingslander in Kingsland has a very good reputation and a lot of my friends go there on a regular basis so I was expecting good things from it.
So I arrived there and was immediately asked for identification. I pushed my way through the crowd as the bar …
Bay City Bike Rental
During my stay in San Francisco, my husband, father, and I rented bikes from Bay City Bike Rental. It was included on the Go San Francisco Card. We rented a bike for the day and rode across the Golden Gate Bridge. It was amazing! The people at the bike …
Dick Wittington Park Farm
We had a great day out last week when my wife and our two sons Kurt and josh visited Dick Whittington Farm Park. We had such a good day and our sons had a very fun filled day. Dick Whittington Farm Park is in the forest of Dean, Longhope …
Alien Encounter
Alien Encounter is my favorite ride at The Magic Kingdom. I took my daughter Brandy and my son Jerel with me on the ride. The ride is a demonstration that they can transport people from one place to another. Like something out of Star Trek. When their experiment …
Bowling Centre Telford
Superbowl Telford, is where my Husband and I go bowl in a league with some of his colleagues from work. We bowl in a team called the flaming galahs. As well as bowling in a league there we also organise a fun nights out for his work …
Razor Electric-Powered Ground Force Drifter Ride-On
I love racing and wasn’t looking for a go-kart but happened to stumble upon one that caught my eye. I took a closer look at it and thought man this little and I do mean little go-kart is really cool. It was …
Camayan Beach Resort
Just less then a 3 hour drive from Manila, Camayan Beach Resort in Subic is a good place to enjoy a quick beach fix for the Manilenos. Camayan Beach is located at the Subic Freeport just next to Ocean Adventure.
After our day tour at the Ocean Adventure, we …
E!Hub Downtown East Bowling
The E!Hub Downtown East Bowling center at Pasir Ris, Singapore is a great place to have family leisure time. The bowling center is well maintained with over 30 bowling lanes. I love to go there and spend time with my husband and kids. By Kids, I …
Giro Omen ski/snowboard helmet
When looking for a helmet for snowboarding and skiing, I quickly found out that there is a huge variety to choose from. I pretty quickly narrowed it down to the brand Giro.
Giro as well has a ton of different helmet, I decided on the Giro Omen in Titanium …
Team Daiwa Light and Tough 7′ Heavy Worm & Jig Rod
I purchased this rod about a year ago and I have found it to be one of the best rods I own. This rod is rated at a heavy action, but has a regular action.
I use this rod predominately for heavier soft plastics such as large worms and …
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Garvan Woodland Gardens is one of Arkansas’ newest and most colorful attractions. Garvand Gardens has over 200 acres.
You can walk the self guided walking tour and see all the beautiful flowers blooming, waterfalls, ponds that have colorful fish and so much more. There are over 160 types of flowers. …
Rip Rider 360 - Childrens Toy
A long time before Christmas, my son and I saw an advert on the telly for a rip rider 360. My son literally said, “Oh, I wish I could have one of those”. Later that night I googled this rip rider to see what it was all about, watched …
Zoom Trick Worm
The Zoom trick worm is one of the do-it-all types of soft plastic worms. It can be fished weighted or not weighted and catch fish. There is hardly no end to the techniques that can utilize this one lure. The trick worm comes in most of …
Drayton Hall - Old Plantation House Tour
If you are in the Charleston , South Carolina area , then this is one tour you don’t want to miss. Drayton Hall is the oldest American Plantation house open to the public standing today. It was built in 1738 and parts of this beautiful house are still original. …
Rhino RSC3 Spincast Reel
Rhino RSC3 Spincast Reel is a really great fishing reel for medium size bass, large bluegill bream and slab crappie. I have owned hundreds of rod and reels since I started fishing about 32 years ago and the Rhino RSC3 Spincast Reel has proved to be one of the …
Dorney Park
Looking for a funfilled activity to do with the family? Why not consider packing everyone up in the car and taking them for a day trip to Dorney Park? Dorney is located in the middle of Allentown, Pennsylvania right off of Hamilton Boulevard. Its a stone’s throw …
Spirit Leisure Club
Over the last few days we have being using a leisure club called Spirit Leisure based in the Crowne Plaza Heathrow. The leisure club is very well equipped with both gym, weights room, a large indoor heated swimming pool, small kids heated pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi spa …
Lalbagh Botanical garden
‘Lalbagh botanical garden’ is the name of a garden in Bangalore, India. It is 4 kms far from the main city centre of Bangalore. Lalbagh garden is a very beautiful garden. It is a large garden and is spread out over a large area. It is very cool …
Castaway Brian’s Bees Cranking Bee Rod
I have fished with this rod for about six months. It has been a great crankbait rod, like no other I have ever fished with. The cranking bee is a 6′6″ telescoping rod. I know that seems strange, but the cranking bee is made with a …
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden in Baguio City is too simple. I have been to a lot of gardens in other regions in the Philippines that can sustain plants that need cooler weather. I was disappointed with the Botanical Garden. Beside the entrance, there were a number of Igorots (the ethnic …
Veterans Day Parade in Inverness Florida
Some schools do not have off for Veterans Day, but thankfully the county that I live in does. I believe that all schools should be off for Veterans Day, because it is a way for the community to be able to be thankful in honoring the men and women …
Ballyhoo
When ever I get some time off work or on a weekend we love to take our kids to a place called Ballyhoo which is children’s soft indoor play ground located on the outskirts of Cheltenham.
This place has lot of slides and things to climb on and ball pits …
Sea World Eye Gold Coast Australia
I have a nice plus scary experience on this giant wheel, in Gold Coast, which is also called the Sea World Eye. I have been to this place before, and was taken aback by the 60 meters structure towers. On the other hand, I really love the …
Eastrop Park Basingstoke
Eastrop Park is located near the town centre in Basingstoke.
To access it from the town to walk through the resturant area in festival place following the path under the bridge. When you see the fountains you will see the entrance via path/cycle route. Via car you will see …
Coleman LED Rechargeable Spotlight
I needed a light that would work well seeing far away. I found the rechargeable LED spotlight from Coleman at Walmart for $48.54. I needed something that would light up a large area and make it very visible. Though this light is supposed to be for camping purposes, I …
Team Daiwa Light and Tough 6′6″ Topwater/Twitchin’ Rod
This rod is designed to be specifically a topwater lure rod. It is 6′6″, a perfect size for topwater fishing. The rod has a beautiful silver fading into black coloration. The handle is made from high quality cork and is shaped to be ergonomic.
The 6′6″ size is important. …
Havana Club Rum Aged 7 Years
Havana Club Rums are, in my opinion, in a class of their own when it comes to rum. I usually drink them straight, because they are good enough to drink without a mixer, and I also do mix them in rum drinks at times, but they do not need …
Nike Str8 Dymo Driver
I am in the market for a new driver and was able to try out the Nike Str8 Dymo Driver (round head).
It really is a great driver. First, you are not buying one driver. In essence, you are buying 12 drivers. This driver comes with an adjustable head feature …
Energy Boot Camp for Women
I’ll admit it; when it comes to exercise programs, I’m a total fraidy cat. It’s not because I think that I can’t do the exercises. It’s more like I’m always afraid that I’ll never keep up to everyone else, who in all likelihood are in much better …
Fernbank National History Museum
My husband and I enjoyed a couple of fun filled hours in this museum. The first thing you will see before you even enter the beautiful museum is huge bronze statues of dinosaurs outside in a fountain. They were my favorite part of the trip! My husband and I …
Bertha Brock Park Ionia MI
There is a little something for everyone at Bertha Brock Park, located in quiet Ionia, Michigan. The town leaves a little to be desire, sporting nothing more than a few chain stores such as Meijer, Kmart and Walmart, and is desperately lacking in that many of its business are …
Luna Park Melbourne
Luna Park, located right across from the beach on the outskirts of the city in Melbourne, Victoria, is a family theme park featuring an array of head spinning, stomach churning rides for people of all ages, as well as novelty stores, food stalls, a carousel and bumper cars. You …
Cable Car Langkawi
One of the most exciting things that I had done in Langkawi Island was the cable car ride. I went to the Oriental Village and bought a couple of tickets for me and my friend and we were on our way for this ride. It was a bit annoying …
Avilon Zoo
My students and I recently had a tour of Avilon Zoo for the class field trip. It was my first time to visit this place and I am very impressed. Unlike the other zoo in Metro Manila, this place is very clean and well kept. They have very strict …
Guitar Player Magazine
A great magazine too subscribe to if you’re a guitarist is guitar player magazine. I get it for about 12 dollars a year which is alot better than getting it at the store where it costs 8 dollars an issue. What I like about this magazine is that their …
LEISURE-YOU DON’T NEED TO LEAVE HOME
Time is of the essence, isn’t it? I mean, who has enough time? I know that I don’t have enough time, and haven’t for a long time, to jet off to some other town, trying to relax. But, I believe leisure comes from within, and you can create your …
Catoosa Fall BSA Camporee
This year the Catoosa Fall BSA Camporee was held at the Genesis Check in station on Wildlife Lane in Cumberland County, TN. We had a smaller amount of troops attend this year because of a canoe camp at the Pelissippi Lodge that fell the same weekend. The theme of …
Cox Convention Center
I was invited to join some friends at the Cox Convention Center to watch the Hornets basketball game. I arrived their and immediately found a parking spot.
As I walked into the Cox Convention Center, I could not believe all of the activity that was going on in there. They …
Bowl-O-Rena Bowling Center Dickson TN
If you are looking for something to do with your family in a great and family friendly atmosphere, I highly recommend the Bowl-O-Rena in Dickson. They are an older bowling alley and smaller than the other center in town however since it is smaller, the atmosphere for everyone is …
Ace Water Spa
I was very stressed from all the school works that I have been doing and I needed something that will help me unwind. I wanted to go to a spa, but a different kind of spa. I went to Ace Water Spa which is located in Del Monte Avenue, …
Calgary Zoo Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park
The Calgary Zoo is a great spot for tourists and locals to visit. If you are a local, I would definitely recommend buying the season’s pass. They pay for themselves quite quickly as the adult purchase price of the pass is $50 and one day is $18. …
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