Leisure Reviews
Kitsilano Beach Vancouver
Kitsilano Beach is the most popular beach in Vancouver, especially during the warm summer months. It’s located on the north edge of the Kitsilano neighborhood, facing out onto the Burrard Inlet, with fantastic views of the North Shore Mountains.
The beach is home to the longest swimming pool in …
Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Although this center is small , it does have some interesting parts to it. There are all kinds of fish , coral tanks , and more here. It is a cool place to visit. I think just about any age will enjoy this place. My husband and I are …
Kerr Lake Recreational Park
Today I went with my mom and daughter to Kerr Lake in Henderson NC. We think that Kerr Lake is a beautiful recreational park. It is located about 20 minutes from downtown Henderson and is about 10 minutes from I-85.
Kerr Lake has beautiful scenery. When you drive in, …
Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ
Grounds for Sculpture is a parklike setting with sculptures and art throughout. I went to Grounds for Sculpture and found it to be a great experience.
There are walkways that lead you through the park and large and small sculptures are all over the grounds. It was really a site …
Shimano Stradic 2500FI reel
The stradic has been a staple of shimano spinning reels for years. I bought this reel because of the reputation and the longevity of this line of spinning reels.
The stradic is not what I would call light. It has a definite heft to it, but not too heavy. …
Rooster Tail Lures
Rooster Tail Lures are by far the most productive fishing lures that I have ever used. I have been fishing with Rooster Tail Lures for over 10 years and I have managed to catch some of the biggest bream, bass and crappie in ponds, creeks, rivers and lakes that …
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
What a delightful discovery our family made when we found the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton, Ohio. One weekend we were looking for something to do with our family and our son, daughter in law and grandkids. Dayton is about half way for both of us, and I …
Dividendazo Horse Racing Program
Any horse owner, better, or racing afficionado knows what a Dividendazo is but to the unitiated, a Dividendazo is the name of one of the various horse racing programs in the Philippines. There are other horse racing programs available but Dividendazo for me is the easiest to read and …
Oklahoma Omniplex
The Oklahoma City omniplex combines science and fun. Almost all of the exhibits are hands-on, and I have seen both adults and children enjoy having their shadow made. Each exhibit explains the scientific principles behind the activity. Ideal age range for the museum is 2 to …
“The Shangri-la”: Sagada Mountain Province
How can you say “NO” to this little paradise located in the north of the Philippines. It may be a tiresome, butt-aching long travel from Manila but I can attest to it that it is all worth it. Aside from the fact, that the community has maintained their less …
Camp Quality
Camp Quality is a camp created in 1982 by an Australian woman with the attempt to bring children together who are fighting cancer for one week during the summer and forget about the disease. Camp Quality Arkansas began in 1989 and I was one of the first campers …
Fallsview Indoor Waterpark Niagara
September last year when we decided to have a trip to Niagara Falls.And because we got two little kids we opted to look for more family fun adventure rather than just sight seeing.
So there you go…we surf the net and found Fallsview Indoor Waterpark.It cost $45.00/person,under 2 years is …
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 …
Crescent Beach at White Rock in Surrey, Canada
I discovered Crescent Beach only last month, when the community bus that was supposed to take me to the East and West Beaches of White Rock was taking way too much time. So, when the yellow, full-service bus for Crescent Beach stopped at the bus shelter near the …
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 …
Saddleback Lanes CA
For my daughter’s 7th birthday, she wanted a bowling party. We had the party at Saddleback Lanes in Aliso Viejo, California off of Marguerite Parkway. There are a few plans available which you can view on their website. The fact that you can few the plans on the …
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 …
Gamakatsu EWG Worm Hook
Gamakatsu has been around for many years and has established itself as one of the premier fishing hook manufacturers. The EWG comes in a wide variety of sizes that will accommodate many different sizes of soft plastics. The EWG comes in red and black nickel colors.
The EWG …
Mystery Castle
I had read an article somewhere about a place called Mystery Castle in Phoenix and it sounded kind of neat. So when we went to Phoenix to visit family a while back I decided to go and see it. It was a little hard to find. It is located …
Nittanty Mountain Campground
Nittany Mountain Campground is located in New Columbia Pennsylvania, (central PA just off route 80). It is a great family campground. There is a petting zoo, mini golf course, playground and two pools. There is a separate baby pool that is very small and shallow. …
Alps Mountaineering Butterfly
If you camp often, I am sure you’ve had the same experience I’ve had where you go to sleep on top of your sleeping bag because it is far too warm to be getting inside of it. Then in the middle of the night, you wake up freezing …
Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Putter
So I finally got my hands on this putter and I am not over exaggerating when I say:
This is the best putter I have ever used!!
Let’s start with Scotty Cameron is the best known putter in the world. I thought it was just hype but there really is …
Absolute Billiards Manchester TN
My husband and I are billiard enthusiasts. We have been playying billiards for years and even own our own table. Absolute Billiards takes it a step further and gives us a place to go play if we want to meet up with a bunch of friends or have a …
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. …
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 …
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 …
GRS fantasy park
Hello friends have u ever been to mysore, if u haven�t yet then hurry up, because mysore is a very cool tourist place which has one more attraction and that is GRS fantasy park, it is an amusement park situated just a few kilometres from mysore city in Karnataka …
Kingston, Jamaica, Hope Gardens
I can remember going to Hope Gardens a few times as a child. However, I can never remember staying there as long as there was a zoo in or next to the premises so we would always go to visit Hope Zoo. Nevertheless, I had not been to Hope Gardens …
Millenium Park Chicago
I’ve lived in Chicago for over 8 years now, and Millenium Park is one of my favorite places to visit in any season. It’s located right by the lake, on the east corner of downtown Chicago. The building I work in is only few blocks away, and it gives …
C.N.E. (Canadian Exhibition Center) , Toronto
The C.N.E. is more commonly known as ‘The Ex’. It’s kind of like Wonderland but on a smaller scale and has more than just roller coasters. It has a lot of exhibitions and shows as well as concerts. I know that a lot of radio stations like to hold …
River Run/ Splash Universe
River Run a part of Splash Universe now open in Dundee, Michigan is a wonderful family vacation spot. Dundee used to be just a small sleepy town but is currently beginning to boom for tourists. It’s a great place for locals to come by too; and the rooms are …
WILD WADI WATERPARK DUBAI
This Water park is located on jemeriah beach, Dubai, overlloking the Burj al Arab hotel and it’s private beach which is great because you get a chance to see it when you might not be able to otherwise.
The water park is very clean and modern, with lots of rides …
Sea World Polar Bears
One of my favourite destinations is the polar bears section of Sea World. I can view them from under the water in a glass enclosed area or from above the water in a similar area.
They really put on a show. They play their games with favourite toys and alternately …
Slide up Wild Wild wet Singapore
Slide up is one of the water rides at Wild Wild wet. It is a 4-story ramp slide. I have to queue and bring the 2 seated tube up the flights which is a very tiring task. At the top, My partner and I were instructed to sit …
Perler Beads
I worked at a preschool where I taught kindergarten and pre-kindergarten to 4 to 6 year olds. Finding something to keep them busy was always a challenge. Then I remembered as a kid seeing those melty beads that children put on a peg board and melt …
Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park
Kentucky Kingdom is an amusement park that has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. I have been to several parks and this is by far my favorite. Admission is currently about $35.00 per person. I would suggest staying at the Executive Inn across the street from …
Bedford Park
I worked beside this park for several years and never realised just how good it was as a place for children until these last 12 months.
Bedford Park is excellent. Situated between Robinson Pool and the Pilgrim Centre, this is a park that is close to having everything it needs …
Zoom SS Lizard
The Zoom ss lizard is the standard for all soft plastic lizards. I have been using them for many years with tremendous success. The ss lizard comes in the largest selection of colors available in any soft plastic lizard made today. The ss lizard is six …
Ayub park Rawalpindi Paistan
ayub national park is located in rawalpindi paistan. this is one of the biggest and oldest park in the city. it is very near to our house and we some time go their for walking. there is also a small place called jungle kingdom which is a children’s park …
The Ranjeng Lake
This potential water recreation object is located in my home town, Bumiayu city. From the center of the city, it takes about thirty minutes through the uphill and windy roads to arrive at the Ranjeng Lake. There is not any public transportation which takes you to the location. …
Panglao Island: Bohol Beach Club
So we went to a nice family trip this year and the destination Bohol! It’s one of the most amazing islands here in the Philippines. I guess that’s just my opinion. I have never been to Boracay. To those people who’s been there and thinks Boracay is …
Tregembo Animal Park
This is one of North Carolina’s oldest zoos. It has been around for over 50 years. It is family owned and a little small , but the animals look well taken care of and happy. Some of the bigger animals are in small cages which I’m not a big …
O’Brien Super Screamer 2 Person Towable Tube
I basically grew up on the water. Every summer my family would take several beach and lake trips throughout my childhood. We were fortunate enough to have family that owned lakefront and beachfront properties and so it only made sense to have a boat and partake in …
Monterey Bay Aquarium
I haven’t been to this place in years. As I was a child when it first opened, I have been many times. I enjoyed playing with the animals in the touch tanks and the moon jelly exhibit and of course the kelp forest when it first opened was just …
Reptile Village Gowran (Co. Kilkenny, Ireland)
While a trip to the zoo may have traditionally meant getting up close in personal with some of the cuddlier mammals in the animal kingdom, at Gowran in County Kilkenny Ireland, the creatures in these enclosures don�t have a scrap of fur between them.
The Reptile Village in Gowran is …
Singapore Katong Swimming Complex
Being in tropical, sunny island Singapore, it is not surprising to see many locals head down to the myriad swimming complexes in the neighbourhood. To find a swimming complex which is not crowded is virtually impossible. My husband said that the one at Katong is less crowded, so we …
Edventure Children’s Museum in Columbia, South Carolina
Edventure is a children’s museum that is located in Columbia, South Carolina. Last night was my first time visiting Edventure with my son. I must say that I was more excited about going than he was. If you are a kid at heart, then …
American Memorial Park
When my friend said we would be going to American Memorial Park the following day, I assumed we would be visiting a graveyard or some sort. Somehow I had missed on the word ‘park’, which actually means a leisure and historical park. Situated on the western part of the …
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