Every summer I love to take a week of vacation and go down to Long Beach Island in New Jersey. In the summer of 2008, I had a back ache and saw this relatively new spa on the island. The name of the spa is, “Freedom Surf …

Surfing is not just a sport. It is a way of expression, a way to connect to nature, as well as a stress reliever. As a student, I often experience huge loads of assignments, which easily stresses me out. This is why i enjoy surfing so much, once i …

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 …

Think you have to go to the beach or to some tropical resort to enjoy water sports or have an outdoor adventure? Wrong. Marsh Creek in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is a great place to enjoy kayaking, horseback riding, backpacking, and camping just to name a few. It has something to …

If you are looking for a college campus that has lots of frats, a great football team, lots of clubs and activities, and a great academic reputation, you may want to take a look at Gettysberg. Gettysberg is a college with a fantastic amount of history and memorial …

Ask any local resident of Davao and they will tell you to visit the Puentespina Orchid Garden before you leave Davao. It is probably the most famous and most beautiful garden you will ever visit in the Philippines. This garden showcases a huge variety of orchid, which includes the …

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 …

It had been years since I stepped into the cool blue waters of Blue Springs and when my favorite travel relative invited me to par take in a day’s adventure, the kid in me couldn’t resist.
The drive up to High Springs was about thirty minutes and like all …

Six Flags SplashTown is located in Spring, Texas outside of Houston, Texas. This park is a fun and enjoyable waterpark for the whole family, but a little small.
The ticket prices are as followed:
One-Day child admission tickets are $25.99. Children are measured by height and have to be under 48 …

This tent is huge! I see why they named it a Vacation Lodge. You can make it into 3 rooms for privacy. We made 2 bedrooms and a little meeting room in the middle when my husband and I went camping with friends. It worked great! The tent’s box …

A couple of months ago, I went on a week long camping trip with my husband and a friend. It was sort of one last hoo-rah before the cold weather settled in for another season. Wishing to do some old fashioned, rustic camping and take in some beautiful scenery …

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. …

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 …

One day last weekend, mainly because we were bored, we decided to go to a hobby store that we had seen some time ago, to look at the model trains. I have always loved trains, so on whim, we went to PM Hobbycraft in northeast Calgary, Alberta. The outside …

I decided to go out on the town and review E&J’s Billiard establishment. They have about twenty pool tables, so that is a plus in my book there is nothing worse that going out and having to sit around and wait until someone else gets tired of playing before …

One of my daughters really loves art, so my husband thought this would make a great gift for her for Christmas. We have bought many Crayola products for our kids in the past and have been mostly satisfied with those purchases so we had high hopes for this …

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 …

Hong Kong offers hiking trails of various levels. One of the easiest that I’ve gone to traverses Jardine’s Lookout and Mount Butler in Hong Kong Island.
This hike is thoroughly pleasant for a number of reasons. First, the trailhead is accessible via bus which leaves from the Central terminal. Second, …

Having recently spent a few weeks sailing one of these yachts, I thought I would share my thoughts so anyone considering chartering or even buying one could have someone else’s opinion.
My boat
This boat came from north Germany and was three years old, during its life it had been used …

I took my 8 year old son to Go Bananas for a friends birthday party and couldnt help but notice how bad and run down most of the games were i mean this place is basically a Casino for Children as this place supplys so many games that …

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 …

Birdland is one of the local attractions of Bourton-on-the-Water, a small, picturesque village in the Cotswolds, and it was recommended to us by a family member who had been to this part of the country before. Set on the river, this bird park used to be a trout …

Lake Champlain is a beautiful lake located in Northern NY/VT. On one side of the lake are the Adirondacks and on the other are the beautiful Vermont Green Mountains. I traveled to Lake Champlain this past weekend in June and I was amazed. It’s so beautiful …

If your kids are with you while you vacation in Branson, I can guarantee this is one of the place’s you will visit. There are five locations all over Branson and you will easily recognize them by the zippy go-cart tracks, the sound of the go-carts and the …

Out shopping the other day we stumbled across this park which is right next to the busy shopping centre of Finchley Central. When you have a small child with you, especially on a boring shopping trip, it’s always nice to stumble across a park! But this was …

Both of my children and myself are big time animal lovers. We also love a good outing. We especially enjoy combining our love for animals with our love for outings. We do this by taking a trip to a zoo. There are several zoos that we enjoy visiting. One …

Sunken Gardens is a place to get lost in nature right in downtown St. Petersburg. For only eight dollars, brick paths and clear signs direct the visitor through wonderful gardens. There are waterways with fish to feed. Food pellets are available for sale in the entryway gift shop. …

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, …

Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa is an amazing place. One of the best sites in Cebu, Philippines. Not only that you can stay here overnight, and enjoy the hotel amenities, you can also enjoy the water. By saying water, I am not exaggerating to water world or any …

This is the perfect place for a day of fun in the sun and water for any age - adults and kids alike. My husband and I love it ( we’re in our 30’s ). If you are looking for an exciting day for the whole family in …

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 …

Four days ago, my officemates and I went to Puerto Galera. We all had high hopes about this month long-planned trip. Few things kept going on our way before this grand out of town getaway but we persisted.
Our group headed our way to bus station in Gil Puyat Avenue. …

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 …

Swimming is a fun and popular recreational activity among the people of America. It also happens to be one of the most active and healthy kinds of exercises in existence. So why don’t more kids go swimming in the summer? One possibility is that …

Kitesurf Curium Cyprus
Big waves, big wind
This is the best place on the island to pick up big waves. When it is blowing there are some relative monsters here 3-4 metres with massive troughs and plenty of excitement, this spot is not for the feint …

I love to take my family to Paloma Park in Arroyo De La Miel on the Costa Del Sol. It is great place to go and visit and its also free entry so it is a cheap day out. There are loads of animals to see and …

Around my hometown of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the only way you can get into a bowling alley is if you join a league. Since I’m not that good at bowling, this is out of the question.
That’s why, when I was in Sauk City, Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago, …

I took my family on a trip to Redding California to visit the Turtle Bay Exploration Park. It was easy to get to. right off of highway 44 going into the downtown area. The park is located on the banks of the Sacramento river, and the famous Sundial …

When I was little, Port Royal used to be one of my favorite places to go with my family. I can remember us going there a few times on Friday nights and either walking about, standing up on the pier or eating steamed fish at a restaurant near there. …

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 …

Nature has its method of finding a way to preserve its undying beauty. There are many nature-based places to go to, and one of them is Forest Camp. This spot is found in Valencia, Dumaguete City. During weekends and on special occasions, any people will visit here to witness …

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California is a great place to visit with your friends and family. I recently went with my family a few days ago and had a really great time. We went a few hours before it’s closing time, so there wasn’t a …

I took a young friend to the Coco Key Water Park, which is an indoor water park inside the Sheraton Hotel. I found it to be a wonderful experience! They have splash pools with basketball nets and dump buckets for the kids who are afraid of the slides, and …

If the US has Disneyland, the Philippines has Enchanted Kingdom. It used to fun going there are a teen. But honestly, I’m getting bored with it. Nothing new there to spice up the adventure. My sister brought her twins there for the first time, and she made me tag …

Our family has enjoyed camping for years. We usually like to stay close to home, and don’t like to drive more than 2 hours to go camping, especially if it’s just for a short weekend. But last summer some friends of ours were going to camp at …

This the one and only water park located in Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) area. The place can be recognized easily by the giant squid on it’s roof.
Ocean Park’s parking ground is capable of handling quite number of vehicles, including buses. It’s lobby consists of several food/drink stall (food court) …

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 …

The Scotty Cameron Squareback 1 putter is pretty much an attempt to make their Studio Select series more forgiving.
This putter basically has the same build as the SC Newport blade series but with a much bigger and deeper face. This type of face promotes easier contact and allows for …

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. …

Just last week I had the good fortune of visiting Clemington Park in Clemington, New Jersey. The day was super hot and it was my first time visiting.
There were a few rides there. One of them made me question my own sanity. When …