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 …

After several weekends of being on call for work, we just got tired of staying in Michigan. Last weekend, me and my husband together with some friends went to Cincinnati,Ohio. Its just a 4 hour drive from our place. Our first stop was
“The Historical Loveland Castle & Museum” also …

The uShaka Marine World has been opened for just a few years now and is Durban’s only Water Park and Marine World. It is situated on Durban’s Addington Beach and has spectacular views of the ocean and the famous Golden Mile. It is just a few minutes away by …

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 …

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 …

This is one place that I regularly have a yearning to go to. This zoo it what other zoos should be patterned after. In every zoo there are things that can be improved, but Brookfield is always clean and kept up. They also pride themselves in …

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, …

My husband and I are always around the Waukegan area in Illinois because we visit relatives there on holidays and weekends. We have seen cool places around like the Sears Tower and the magnificent mile in Downtown Chicago. The day after thanksgiving, we were quiet bored and we are …

For someone like me who seldom leaves the computer for work and leisure, Tam-Awan village is really something of an exhilarating change. Tam-Awan simply means “to look” and what beauty it was to behold! With its natural splendor and scattering of the Igorot’s art and architecture, the …

Located right in the middle of Baguio city’s proper, this park is where most concerts, pet shows and other outdoor activities are done. It used to have green grass, and tall pine trees. Well, the trees are still there, but the grass has turned brown. There used to be …

I was walking through Golf Galaxy when I came across this iron set.
I am going to be honest with you. The only reason this set was tried out was because it was the most expensive iron set the store had to offer and I had to see why …

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 …

Upward Soccer is a sports program, not affiliated with the public school system though assisted by the same through the use of school board facilities, targeted towards children in pre-school on up. It is an avowedly Christian organization and Christian beliefs drive the philosophy behind it. Other …

If you are looking for a great place to take the kids for some quality fun time, I would highly recommend going to Wacky Tacky in Roseville, CA. Tucked away in a quiet business complex in the northwestern part of town, those who take the time to find this …

While vacationing for a while in St. Augustine Florida, I came across a sign that was promoting an attraction. Alligator Farm: Zoological Park. My first impression was that this would be a rinky dink exhibit, dirty, and not very worthwhile. But, deciding to give it a try and see …

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 …

Hikers get ready! There is finally a great hiking stick, and I have found it! A company called Gastrock produces it, and it is the best I have found yet. It is fairly common knowlege that a truly good walking stick reduces about twenty to thirty …

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 …

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 …

A few months back a friend and I were approached in the Atlantic Superstore to try a free gym day at the new Goodlife Fitness Center located on the second floor. Goodlife have recently made a big splash in the fitness arena, and there gyms are popping up all …

I love the beach. I love everything about the beach. The smells, the sounds, the air, the water, everything. I also love Rhode Island. That’s why when I found this little gem called Dunes Beach, I go back each and every year. Dunes Beach is located …

Since there are a lot of lakes near where I live (NE Illinois), I wanted to purchase an inflatable boat. I researched boats on Amazon.com since I had a gift certificate there. I got the Sevylor KK65D for $44 with free shipping. The KK65D inflatable boat comes with oars …

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 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 …

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 …

The last time I visited Woburn Safari Park I was only a young, so now having the opportunity to take my son was great. T was a Christmas present from Granny and Grandpa but we waited until the weather was better to travel down.
The Safari Park itself is great …

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 …

This is one of a number of places in Australia where you can meet and touch Australian specific animals such as koalas and kangaroos. The location which is not in the city makes it possible to look after the animals (as if) in their original habitation. The kangaroos can …

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 …

Butterfly park is situated in the forest hills of Bannerghatta and spread over seven and a half acres of land. It houses educational, scientific and teaching facilities. I was very much excited when my husband told me that we are going to butterfly park. Me and …

The Prairie Berry Winery is to be found three miles northeast of Hill City SD on Highway 16/385 and is a great place to spend an afternoon when spending time in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
Open daily all year round apart from New Year’s day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving …

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 …

AT&T Park is the home to the San Francisco Giants baseball team. The Giants moved into the stadium, located in downtown San Francisco, in 2001 after playing for decades in Candlestick Park. This gorgeous stadium has been host to a baseball All Star game, college football championships, XFL games …

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 …

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 …

The BOHOL BEE FARM. The first thing that would come into my mind was basically a large field of bees with all that honey next to a simple restaurant with a good view. But I was proven wrong! I was totally taken away by everything around! It felt like …

This is the place to hangout in the summertime for all the local young kids. The lake is beautiful and very large, great for boaters who enjoy water-skiing, wakeboarding, jet-ski’s, and many other water activities. It is not a fishing lake, it is VERY crowded during warm summer months …

I am a thrill-seeker and love all sorts of extreme rides. I love being scared out of my wits and the exhilaration of letting go and conquering your fear. One of the most memorable rides I have ever tried was the GX-5 Xtreme Swing in Clarke Quay, …

This museum is a must see for anyone who is interested in civil war history. It is by far one of the the coolest museums I have ever visited. You will learn a lot , and have fun doing it. Plan on spending a few hours here , because …

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 …

One thing that I absolutely love in life is getting to go to a spa or massage parlor. I love going in and having the masseuse work out all the kinks in my muscles. I feel like the stress is just melting away. I also like going to …

Bush Gardens located in Tampa, Florida is often overlooked as a vacation spot in lieu of Orlando. But, should you decide you’ve done the Orlando thing or are looking for something a little different this theme park is perfect for you. Having grown up around the Tampa Bay area …

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 …

I really like to play in water, but I can’t swim well, so I try to learn how to swim with my friends. I always go to this place to swimming, Galuh swimming pool. It’s exactly belong to Galuh’s Hotel but the location is beside the hotel and besides …

Pollock water park is the first of it’s kind in Oshkosh, WI. It just opened this summer, and it is a big hit with both kids and adults. It has water slides, a shallow and deep pool, a lazy river, a huge sandbox area, and a play …

If you and your family or friends want a wet and wild day out and you are over on the Costa Del Sol then I would highly recommend a day at Parque Acuatico Mijas. This is a water park that can be found on the Mijas Costa Malaga …

A Christmas Story , is one of my favorite Christmas movies. It is my husband’s ultimate favorite Christmas movie. We look forward to watching it every year. I found out the actual house from the movie was in Cleveland , and they did tours of it and much more. …

After a long day of skiing in Telluride yesterday, I stopped to enjoy a soak at Orvis Hot Springs in Ridgway, Colorado. What a great decision! A clothing-optional lithium hot springs, Orvis Hot Springs is located just south of Ridgway in stunningly beautiful Ouray County.
Orvis natural …

The Pumpkin Festival is an annual event held in Allardt, Tennessee every year the first weekend of October. They logically have a contest for the largest pumpkin as one of the main events. Every year farmers from all over Tennessee gather to see who has the largest pumpkin. …

A couple of months back, a former college classmate gave me a phone call. We had so much catching up to do. We talked about what happened to us after our university days. Then our stories drifted to the cool places to go in Michigan. He lived in Michigan for …