Leisure Reviews
Pilgrims Progress - Bedford - Weatherspoon Pub
As far as pubs go in Bedford town centre, The Pilgrims Progress has become relatively iconic over the years. It’s a Weatherspoon pub, so you find a range of branded lager and ales as well as guest ales available at the bar, all at good prices. They also serve …
Oasis Leisure Centre Swindon UK
The Oasis Leisure centre is well known around the Wiltshire area and has been visited by a lot of celebrities, in fact it the famous band Oasis were apparently named after the leisure centre.
Oasis has a good reputation, people travel for hours just to spend a day there and …
Wild Adventures Theme Park
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 …
Salato wildlife Center
I work at a center for disabled individuals. I have to plan trips that would be both fun and educational for them to go to. This sounds easy, but it is really hard when you have 4 wheelchairs. Most places don’t offer much for people in wheelchairs in my …
The Donkey Sanctuary
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 …
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. …
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 …
Ozark Trail 3 room XL Vacation Lodge - tent
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 …
SeaWorld San Diego
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 …
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 …
Kadri park Mangalore
Kadri park is a park in Mangalore, India. It is 6 kms away from the main city centre. It is a large and beautiful park. Many people from Mangalore come to this park, especially in the evenings.
Entry is free because it is a government park. The park is kept …
Picnic Grove - Tagaytay People’s Park
Per person —“ php 50.00
Car parking —“ php 35.00
This park is one of the main attractions here in Tagaytay. Attraction is hardly the word for it; it was one of the most unkempt, unattractive and disordered recreational areas I’ve ever been to.
The ordeal of the heavy traffic just to …
Piedmont Park Atlanta GA
For the outdoor lover who still likes that city “vibe” -look no further than Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA. Piedmont Park is to midtown-what Central Park is to the Big Apple. As a matter of fact, there is a restaurant called the Park Tavern, which I …
Birch Aquarium at Scripps (La Jolla, CA)
As a mother of young kids, I am always looking for places to go on extremely hot or raining day. I have found a gem in the Birch Aquarium at Scripps in beautiful La Jolla, CA. (short drive up the coast from San Diego)
The Birch Aquarium isn’t as …
Camp Sky Y YMCA leadership camp and nature trails
My daughter and I went to Camp Sky Y as part of a school activity. The temperatures averaged about 65 degrees in the day time and about 45 degrees at night, and early morning in March.
The scenery was beautiful, there were plenty of trees, and hiking trails. The cabins …
Fred Enke Driving Range
I use this driving range a lot because it is near my house. I really enjoy golfing there at night because there are always very few people there, and it is lit up well. Their prices are the average, four dollars for a small bucket and seven dollars for …
Sundance Lake - Calgary, Alberta
I’ve just recently visited this lake again after about 15 years or so. This lake is within the community of Sundance and only the residents of Sundance can access this lake. Of course, each resident can bring in unlimited guests, but they must sign in. I …
The Quarrow Fly Rod; 9′ 7wt. 3 Pc.
Two years ago I purchased a Quarrow 7wt. 3 piece fly rod to replace a much more expensive rod that was broken. The rod is cosmetically the equal of the rod that it replaced. The hardware and the finish of the Quarrow rod is comparable to rods costing ten …
Willis Tower (Former Sears Tower)
Visting Chicago over Thanksgiving, We thought it wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Willis Tower. As a family we thought it would be something definently worth seeing, immersing us in a landmark Chicago is well known for-the former Sears Tower. Well, our experience to the tower did …
Enchanted Kingdom
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 …
Taylormade R9 460 Driver (Golf Club)
My husband is always in search of the latest technology to improve his golf game. Lately, he has been trying out new drivers, even though his old one is not that old. I am not a golf aficionado, so a lot of the terms and descriptions of golf equipment …
Lums Pond Elkton Maryland
Lums Pond is one of the nicest parks and manmade beaches that any family can visit! It is maintained just beautifully and in addition to its many spacious, green fields delicately lined with every kind of georgous tree under the sun, it hosts a great family beach resort …
Crotched Mountain in Fracestown, NH
Isolated in the woods of rural New Hampshire is a beautiful mountain; Crotched Mountain to be exact. It is not a far drive from civilization but it’s far enough to feel as if you are a million miles away. In the winter it is hard to find a good …
Ocmulgee National Monument Park
This is a great historical and educational place to visit. It is fun for the whole family no matter what the age. It teaches you a lot about the lives of native americans from years ago. My husband and I enjoyed our visit to this special place.
Be sure …
Jaycee Park Cape Coral, FL
If you are traveling to Cape Coral, Florida, one of the best places to go and relax is the Jaycee Park. This park sits on eight acres and is a local favorite. At any time of the day, it is common to see birthday parties or family gatherings. There …
Zebco Platinum 33 Spincast Reel
Zebco Platinum 33 Spincast Reel is the absolute best spincast reel that I have ever owned. I started using the Zebco 33 reel about twenty years ago and I have never fished with a better reel than this one. Now the Zebco Platinum 33 Spincast Reel is a new …
Star City Manila
When I was a kid, Star City used to be a seasonal carnival. Every Christmas my siblings, cousins and I would go off to Star City and waste away our Christmas money on rides and games. I have heard that they revamped the whole place, and made it a …
Dorney Park, PA
I am a huge Waterpark fan, and this Summer I have gone to a number of different ones in NY/NJ/PA. Each waterpark is unique and they all have their positives and negatives, but i’d have to say Dorney Park is my favorite.
Dorney Park is great because it is two …
Tift County Lanes bowling alley
Tift County Lanes bowling alley is located at 105 Parkway Drive, behind Badcock and More Furniture. The Tift County Lanes bowling alley offers 16 lanes, automatic scoring, etc. One of the great things about this bowling alley is that it is very spacious and not overly crowded. This particular …
Enchanted Kindgom Theme Park
The first year the Enchanted Kingdom opened, my family and I went to see the place for the first time and we did enjoy it; I thought it was like a local Disney land with all the stuffs going in on the place, it is enchanted and magical. The …
Maryland Zoo
When I was a child I remember my parents taking my brothers and I on the bus down town. We didn’t have a car at that time, so Mom and Dad would pack a lunch, take the boys and me and we would go for a Saturday at …
Elkader City Park Iowa
One of my all time favorite places to camp is Elkader City Park in Elkader , Iowa. I have been camping there for years and years, and no matter what new campground we go to, Elkader is my favorite. I like the fact that at Elkader City park …
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 …
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 …
UFVA @ USF
For people in Tampa interested in possible film careers, the UFVA is a great place to start. The club is located in the lobby of the Marshall Center at USF and meets every Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Past events have included music video contests, projects for different …
The Bromham Show
The summer is now well on its way out, but in July of this year, 2010, my village, Bromham, which can be found inside Bedfordshire, UK, hosted a very good village show. The Bromham Show to give it it’s official name.
Such a show should really be there to bring …
Budapest Zoo
The Budapest zoo is a very dynamic experience. If you’re lucky you will have a lot of fun, if on the other hand you go there in the wrong part of the year you won’t have as much fun. It has a truly fabulous aquarium where you can see …
Pretoria Zoological Gardens
As a tenth grade biology outing, a visit to the zoo was scheduled and this was met by rather mixed feelings by me, along with my fellow classmates.
As a bunch of sixteen year olds, we found it rather stupid for us to go to the zoo but we willingly …
“Love Potion” Workshop- The Philippine Coffee and Barista Academy
We attended a couple’s workshop called on Coffee and Beverage Mixing last Feb 12 at the Philippine Coffee and Barista Academy in Greenhills. We figured it would be a great Valentines Day date since my husband and I both LOVE coffee. Dubbed “Pozione de Amore” or “Love Potion” , …
Ozark Trail Hammock with Sun Shade
We purchased this hammock after seeing it at a campground on another campsite. We saw someone lounging in the hammock and asked him where he got it, and we decided we wanted one of our own. Often when we are camping, we have plenty of time to …
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. …
Central Park NY
We took a quick tour of Central park when we were in New York City. We enjoyed our experience quite a bit, and we highly recommend taking a horse and carriage on a tour in and around the park. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we had a …
Levittown Lanes Bowling
Levittown Lanes is one of the best bowling alley’s around. I have been going there for years and I was there very recently. They cater to party’s and different groups of people. It’s also a great place to go when you and your friends are bored …
Sapphire Beach
Sapphire Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the east end of St. Thomas. Although I think all of the beaches in St. Thomas are absolutely beautiful, every beach is unique, and Sapphire Beach has always been near the top of my list of favorite beaches …
Kitesurf Paramali, Cyrpus
Kitesurf Paramali Cyprus
The Sport: Open to all
Kitesurfing is no longer a ‘new and extreme’ sport only open to the crazy and extremely fit young man and woman with no real job and a wish to push their limits to the extreme, it is an accessible, safe and …
Binder Park Zoo Battle Creek, MI
Last Saturday, we went to Binder Park Zoo. It took us 55 minutes to get there. But it was all worth it. The place was so awesome. It is like a lost paradise, with those tall trees that gives shades to our way there. Very …
Wild Water and Wheels
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 …
Saddle River County Park Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood, NJ
As a little girl I remember my parents taking me to the Ridgewood Duck Pond. My Dad loved to make model boats that he could drive around the pond. I woulld watch him drive his boats while I walked with my Mom around the pond. One …
Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park
Politicians are slowly starting to protect some old growth forests in Canada, making them into provincial parks where no logging can occur. One of the country’s oldest old growth forests is located on Vancouver Island, in the Carmanah Valley; it is now the Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park. Like all …
Park Pedal Cruiser
At the boat rental place where I work we have a fleet of twenty-seven Park Pedal Cruisers (pedal boats). These colorful fiberglass boats have seats for two pedalers and two passengers. Steering is done with the center-mounted steering wheel, so it the boat works just as well …
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