Leisure Reviews
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 …
Drayton Hall - Old Plantation House Tour
If you are in the Charleston , South Carolina area , then this is one tour you don’t want to miss. Drayton Hall is the oldest American Plantation house open to the public standing today. It was built in 1738 and parts of this beautiful house are still original. …
Celebration Park
The Celebration Park is one of the best parks for little kids to play at. Especially in the summer time, they have a area that squirts out water and the kids just love it. It is not the biggest park but it has a lot of room for tables …
Tivoli World
As a family of 4 that being 2 Adults and 2 small children under 4 years old, we love to do family things, whilst away on holiday on the Costa Del Sol (We always go there because my parents live there).
Whilst there a couple of years ago we were …
Alien Encounter
Alien Encounter is my favorite ride at The Magic Kingdom. I took my daughter Brandy and my son Jerel with me on the ride. The ride is a demonstration that they can transport people from one place to another. Like something out of Star Trek. When their experiment …
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Parks
When we were on our flight to Sacramento, California, my husband and I saw this travel magazine that features amazing tourist spots. That is where we saw Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Parks. With the few photos in the said magazine, we already knew that this place is worth our …
Avilon Zoo
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 …
Disneys Blizzard Beach Waterpark
Its been a tradition to our family to go down to Orlando every year and each time we are there we go to parks we havent been to. This one is one of my favorites! Its a lot of fun, it cools you off and the layout of its …
Sesame Place Langhorne, PA
Sesame Place is one of the best places to go if you have young children, as this park is specifically designed for them. The park is located in Bucks County in Pennsylvania. It is one of my children’s favorite places to go and we end up there at …
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 …
Dora The Explorer 12″ Bike
My granddaughter absolutely loves Dora the Explorer and when I was looking for a bike for her to keep at my house, I found the perfect one. This was a Dora the Explorer Bike and it was just big enough for her to learn how to ride a bike. …
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 …
Gardaland
Yesterday I went to one of Italy’s most famous theme parks, Gardaland.
Gardaland is a great place for both younger and older people, they have Disneyland like attractions, like Prezzemolo’s (Theme park’s mascot) House (amazing insides, kids really love it). There is also a monorail which goes through the whole …
Kings Island Cincinatti
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 …
Eden Park
It was only last year that I was able to visit Eden Park with my friends. I’ve always wanted to stay there, but it was really expensive. So when we finally had saved enough, we indulged ourselves in nature. Eden Park is just like the paradise that was described …
Atlanta Zoo, Atlanta GA
Last month, a friend and I visited Atlanta for a few days to attend a concert and to see a few things in the Atlanta area while we were there. One of the nicest days we spent in Atlanta was the day we went to the Atlanta Zoo.
I …
Waccatee Zoo
My husband and I discovered this place almost by accident. We were eating and overheard the people next to us talking about this small zoo right up the road. We finished our meal and drove a few miles up the road and found the coolest place .
It only cost …
Bush Gardens Tampa FL
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 …
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
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 …
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 …
Enchanted Kingdom Theme Park
Enchanted Kingdom Theme Park
Travel and Related
If you decided to visit the Philippines and one day you were missing the Disneyland so you were itching to go to some theme park, Enchanted Kingdom (EK) is the place to go. It’s not because it is similar to the Disneyland, but because …
Coleman LED Rechargeable Spotlight
I needed a light that would work well seeing far away. I found the rechargeable LED spotlight from Coleman at Walmart for $48.54. I needed something that would light up a large area and make it very visible. Though this light is supposed to be for camping purposes, I …
Luray Cavern and Shenandoah National Park
A couple of years ago, around this time of the year. I remember our wonderful trip to Luray Caverns and Shenandoah National Park. We live in Herndon,Virginia and we just drove 2 hours to see these marvelous scenic destinations.
It was a different experience to see what lies beneath. …
Eastrop Park Basingstoke
Eastrop Park is located near the town centre in Basingstoke.
To access it from the town to walk through the resturant area in festival place following the path under the bridge. When you see the fountains you will see the entrance via path/cycle route. Via car you will see …
VanDusen Botanical Garden Vancouver, B.C.
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 …
Field Stone Fruit Wines
A visit to a winery is always my idea of a good time, and last weekend, I went to Field Stone Fruit Wines winery, located about 40 minutes east of Calgary, Alberta. I first heard about this winery when I purchased a bottle of their bumbleberry fruit wine at …
Battleship North Carolina Tour
This is a very educational and fascinating tour of a real World War 2 battleship. Walking around the entire ship will help you to understand what these soldiers went through when they lived on it. It is amazing! I have to say this was one of the highlights of …
Vesuvios (The Sharnbrook Hotel) Christmas party venue
I have heard a lot of good things about Vesuvios at Sharnbrook and so was happy to go along to our works Christmas party there last December. I must say it was the best Christmas party I have ever been to! The building is relatively new and looks clean …
Living Desert
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 …
Kiss Monster Mini Golf in Las Vegas
While I was visiting Las Vegas last year, I decided to check out the Kiss Monster Mini Golf. Just off the main strip, Kiss Monster Mini Golf is located just a short distance away from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
As a huge Kiss fan, …
Toledo Zoo
The Toledo Zoo is located on Broadway street in Toledo, Ohio. I had went to the Toledo Zoo when I was a kid but my husband and children had never been to it. We went in 2002 with my Aunt Sharon, Uncle Darold, their three kids and five grand …
Augusta Museum of History
This is a very interesting and educational place to visit in the Augusta , Georgia area. This two story building is full of surprises. You will learn a lot and have fun while seeing this place.
I really enjoyed seeing the James Brown exhibit. It was the main reason …
Burnham Park
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 …
Kidz Kingdom
When we’re in Spain we like to take Kurt to the soft indoor play area’s like we do when we are in the UK one such place that we take him in Spain is called Kids Kingdom which is based in Estepona. We found out about kids kingdom …
Double Cotton Rope Hammock with stand from Walmart.com
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. …
Jed’s Island Resort
One summer we tried to visit a resort we found in the internet. Their pictures online are well photographed that it thrilled me to convinced my mom to have an unplanned outing. And the resort I am pertaining to is Jed’s Island Resort in Bulacan.
This was the first time …
Disney Land Park California
Sure the Sayings of this park “Dreams really do come true” fits absolutely.there were lot of attractions and one day wont be enough to complete all the attractions.though it is opened till 12.00 in the night on friday,saturday and sunday yet we cannot cover all the attractions.so will be …
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 …
The Historical Loveland Castle & Museum
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 …
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 …
Bertha Brock Park Ionia MI
There is a little something for everyone at Bertha Brock Park, located in quiet Ionia, Michigan. The town leaves a little to be desire, sporting nothing more than a few chain stores such as Meijer, Kmart and Walmart, and is desperately lacking in that many of its business are …
AT&T Park San Francisco
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 …
Bell Tavern Park Downingtown PA
Whether you are a parent or a child care provider seeking somewhere to take the kids, Bell Tavern Park has it all. I just took my neices and nephews there, and they had a ball. The park is fully equipped with a sanded area, tennis courts, picnic tables, a …
Boracay Island, Aklan Philippines
Boracay is one of the best beach resort in the Philippines. It’s a small island, 4 kilometers long, found in the province of Aklan. To go there, you may take a bus and then a ferryboat, which normally takes half a days worth of travel. I recommend though that …
Brandywine State Park Wilmington Delaware
Brandywine State Park, located in Wilmington, Delaware directly off I 95 behind Baynard Blvd. is an awesome place for individuals to walk, enjoy nature, or spend quality time with family members. It is a beautiful scenic, picturesque park filled with horses, colors, plants, and wildlife. Hiking and biking trails …
Paintball Marker Syndicate Misfit
The Syndicate Misfit is the perfect Paintball Marker for people just starting into paintball or those upgrading and taking paintball a bit more seriously. Here are the pros and cons of the Syndicate Misfit.
Pros :
Fast - The trigger takes some getting used to but when you do you can …
South Carolina Aquarium
The South Carolina Aquarium is a fun place to visit. You get to see a wide variety of animals , and there are even some that you can touch like sting rays and hermit crabs. It is a great place for all ages to visit, enjoy , and learn …
Bowlplex Birmingham
My family and I sometimes go bowling at the Bowlplex bowling Centre in Birmingham just of five ways at the old hospital site. The site is now a thriving centre that has restaurants cinema a hotel, gym and the bowling ally.
The bowling centre is relatively new so all …
Enchanted Kingdom
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 …
The Boater’s Choice, Grand Lake, Colorado
The Boater’s Choice in Grand Lake, Colorado offers the perfect solutions to those travelling to the sleepy, summer town wishing to explore the peaceful lake. Boat rentals, charter trips, and local expertise are available daily to those in need of a few hours on the lake before heading …
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