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 …

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 …

The Marina Bay Sands is one of the newest attractions in Singapore. It is famous for its three towers with a ship on top connecting all three. It is very easy to see from afar. The most talked about attraction in the Ship (Skypark) which is …

This is is a Mexican themed park and a tourist trap . It is not at all what you would expect after seeing so many huge billboards advertising it as you drive down the road. It is all hype and no real delivery. It has been around forever though …

Wild Adventures is so refreshing when it comes to theme parks! Located in the relatively small Valdosta, GA, it is tucked away and not the largest theme park I’ve seen, by any means, but it still has that large theme park feel. With several large roller coasters, several medium …

My friend let me try his set out and I must say I am not a big fan.
Usually I am a big proponent of anything Nike. I personally own their victory red set and I have their gloves, shoes, etc but they really missed the ball with this set.
First, …

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 …

The first time I ever went to Kings Island I went with a church group. We had to stay in groups of four or more. My group included my friends Tammy and April and my sister Karen. We went around most of the day riding the flat rides that …

The new California Adventure Park is very nice. I really like how they have added so many new things and the addition of Cars Land. I do miss many of the old things that used to be a part of DCA too. Even though I like the changes, some …

This weekend I went to MacRitchie reservoir as a family. Good place for a walk. Very calm surrouded by water with good and clean pathways. It is the oldest reservoir in Singapore completed in 1868.
This is a forest area with mokeys jumping from one tree top to …

Bartlem Park, located in Cheshire, CT, is a great recreation area located in a great town. A new playscape for the kids was recently built a Bartlem Park and received a lot of media attention ebcause it is handicap accessible. The new playscape is amazing.
I remember when I …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Purple Turtle Beach in Portsmouth, Dominica, is a long black sand beach that is used frequently by locals and visitors alike. Situated on the western shores of the island, the gentle Caribbean Sea laps at its shore, allowing for the most in experienced of swimmers to enjoy the …

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 …

If you’re looking for a boat ramp on Lake Keowee, there are probably about a dozen places to simply launch. However, if you need a full service gas station, restaurant, boat storage, and marine…you need to visit Lake Keowee Marina. The owner, Bart, is a great guy …

A must-do when in Boracay is to go sailing aboard the paraw, which is a sailboat with nets on the side to serve as hammocks. The best time to go on a sail would be during sunset. It’s best to reserve a paraw early in the day …

‘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 …

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. …

This swimming pool is one of the facilities available in Buana Marga. It seems to be very comfortable and attractive enough for visitors or tourists coming there. This swimming pool is located next to a small shop, or immediately in front of the caf� of Buana …

This is probably the closest the Philippines will ever to having our very own Disneyland. I’m not saying that this isn’t a good place to take your kids for a fun day, but compared to the other theme parks I’ve visited in the past; Enchanted Kingdom will need more …

VanDusen Botanical Gardens is one of Vancouver’s attractions which I have never before seen, despite living in the area on and off for many years. So this year, depressed by the seemingly endless winter, and the unheard of amounts of snow, I decided to go yesterday, anxious to see …

A family friend gifted us with Texsport La Paz Hammock when I and my husband celebrated our wedding anniversary. She knows that my family loves to go to outing and we could bring this hammock along. Well the hammock indeed is ideal to carry anywhere. It is …

My husband, along with our friends went to Avilon Zoo last August. When we went there it was raining really hard, but we decided to push through. We traveled for about two hours just to get there. Anyway, the road leading to the zoo …

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 …

In 1973 The Donkey Sanctuary was registered as a charity. We have encouraged the grandchildren to take an active part in what goes on at The Sanctuary. They regularly send some of `Granny`s money` to the donkeys to help look after them!
In the summer we always take a trip …

There is nothing like relaxing in a hammock on a warm and sunny afternoon. I have enjoyed this hammock everyday since we got it. I enjoy going out in the backyard and getting comfortable with a good book or just laying back and feeling the breeze on my face. …

One dull afternoon, my husband and I took a trip to the Manila Ocean Park after seeing it featured on a tv show. We were excited to go there since it was our first time.
Upon arriving there we saw …

Any parent who lives in the greater Delaware Valley, will more likely than not have taken their children to the Brandywine Zoo. This small, consolidated Delaware attraction is the perfect size for parents to take young children to view unique animals, enjoy the outdoors, and learn about nature …

Being in California a lot of times, there was one particular place that I really love to visit and so does my aunt’s children. The place is San Diego Wild Animal Park and is definitely located in San Diego, California. It is definitely a great place to …

Taking my kids and closely related friends and family for an evening at the Bear Mountain State park is incredibly enjoyable for the whole family. There is a diverse list of quality sights and nature trails that will entertain the whole family. I’m particularly amazed that my one year …

Recently, on October 23, 2010, my husband and I went for a winetasting at the Strebel Creek Vineyard in Oklahoma City. Neither my husband nor I had ever been winetasting but we really wanted to go, so when we saw …

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 …

Magens Bay has been on the worlds top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world list more than once. On emile long, perfectly white sand and sparkling blue water. The concession stand has great pizza, but the area of beach around the concession and down to the left (towards …

I first discovered this park before having children and was pleasantly surprised to find such a beautiful, green area so near to the suburban shopping centre of North Finchley. I enjoyed going there for weekend walks as there is a grassy area with a pretty bridge, a stream …

You might think there isn’t much to do when you come to Fort Myers, Sanibel, or Captiva other than go to the beach. But you would be wrong. Located smack dab in the middle of Cape Coral is the Sun Splash Waterpark. Known to the locals as a family …

I took my family to the local theme park called Nut Tree Family park located in Vacaville, Ca for an afternoon of fun. When we arrived there was hardly anyone there, so we bought a few sheets of tickets, and got in line at the first ride. We waited …

Cedar Pointe is my favorite amusement park because it’s the one I grew up going to as a kid. When you walk in there are large walkways with flowers down the center. My mom has an old photograph she took of my dad, me and my brother and sisters …

When my youngest brother was around 8 years old before, my whole family had brought him and myself to the Living Desert in Palm Desert, California. This is a more interesting place than say the zoo in general as it is the best reason to get to see …

Crocodile Park is home to Pangil, the Philippines’ largest crocodile. As a child, we used to visit the place often and always had fun. My parents were friends with the owner, Sonny Dizon, and sometimes my cousins and I would get in free. They moved to a new place …

The Banzai Double Cannon Blast Water Slide looks like tons of fun and it it is but it is really not worth the money. It is a huge inflatable slide that the kids had a blast on and even some of the adults. However it is just to big. …

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 …

This park is located on the Edisto River , and is a super fishing spot. This is a fun place to bring your whole family for some good times. if you enjoy the beauty of nature then you will enjoy this park.
My husband and I love to go camping. …

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 …

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 …

Last April I really felt I needed a holiday break for a few days and after speaking to a friend,she recommended that I try booking a holiday with Butlins and since she mentioned that she had a good experience with them, I decided to give it a go.
I booked …

I went to SeaWorld San Diego and had a great time! I would recommend this place to families with kids of all ages there’s something for everyone.
Even though we got there late in the afternoon, it wasn’t all that crowded, as the park is large enough. We also got …

Last weekend, I had a massage at the Bali Palace Spa which is one of the spas in the D. Tuazon area, which is popular for cheap but good massages. It was my third time having a massage at this spa. Compared to its neighbors, Bali Palace …