Leisure Reviews
Paradise Banquet Hall
I’ve been there once for my school prom. The outside was kind of ugly; like the doors were plain and it doesn’t suit the “prom”-style where everythign should be glamorous. It was next to a small creek with a bride and some “greek” style ruins. But I didn’t really …
Tam-Awan Village
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 …
Go Bananas theme park Chicago
Go Bananas is an indoor theme park similar to places like Jeepers snd Dinorex… it has arcade games and ticket games, and also large indoor rides.
One of these rides was a rollercoaster, about the size of the kids’ “Dragon Coaster” you might find at a carnival.
It is not a …
La Mesa Eco Park
We usually go to Luneta Park to have our weekly family jogging but we decided to look for other another place because it is getting a little crowded in there already. Our family friend suggested that we go to La Mesa Eco Park and we went there just this …
Veterans Day Parade in Inverness Florida
Some schools do not have off for Veterans Day, but thankfully the county that I live in does. I believe that all schools should be off for Veterans Day, because it is a way for the community to be able to be thankful in honoring the men and women …
Catoosa Fall BSA Camporee
This year the Catoosa Fall BSA Camporee was held at the Genesis Check in station on Wildlife Lane in Cumberland County, TN. We had a smaller amount of troops attend this year because of a canoe camp at the Pelissippi Lodge that fell the same weekend. The theme of …
The Top Thrill Dragster
The Top Thrill Dragster is a roller coaster at Cedar Pointe in Sandusky, Ohio. My family went there in 2003 shortly after it first opened. We waited in line for about an hour but they kept having mechanical difficulties with the ride so we opted to go ride the …
YUM Ribbontail Worm
YUM ribbontail worms have been out for quite some time now, but just recently I decided to give them a try. The YUM ribbontail worm comes in a multitude of colors and three sizes.
The YUM ribbontail worm’s tail design is the traditional U-bend. It comes …
Lakeside Bowling in Fort Wayne, Indiana
My nephew had a birthday yesterday, and he decided that it would be fun to go bowling instead of having a party at the typical places. It was a good choice. Everyone had a great deal of fun bowling, even one of the adults who has never …
Rotary Park
Located in south Cape Coral, the Rotary Park Environmental Center (more commonly referred to as Rotary Park) is a favorite of my family. This is because Rotary Park offers something for everyone, from the nature lovers to the small children, and even including the family dogs.
For the …
Puka Beach
I have been to Boracay for several times already and only now have I discovered that there’s a nearby beach in Boracay called Puka Beach. Heaven! I mean, there’s no argument how beautiful Boracay is for its white powdery sand. It is the main reason why people from all …
Strebel Creek Vineyard and Giftshop, Oklahoma City
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 …
Kerr Lake Recreational Park
Today I went with my mom and daughter to Kerr Lake in Henderson NC. We think that Kerr Lake is a beautiful recreational park. It is located about 20 minutes from downtown Henderson and is about 10 minutes from I-85.
Kerr Lake has beautiful scenery. When you drive in, …
Dick Wittington Park Farm
We had a great day out last week when my wife and our two sons Kurt and josh visited Dick Whittington Farm Park. We had such a good day and our sons had a very fun filled day. Dick Whittington Farm Park is in the forest of Dean, Longhope …
Canoe Grumman Marathon
I have worked at a boat rental place for the past three years and we have always had Grumman Marathon canoes. These are 16-foot aluminum canoes that have benches for two people and space on the floor for two passengers.
The first thing that I love about these canoes …
Schlitterbahn Water Park
Located about halfway between San Antonio and Austin Texas in the city of New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn is the absolute best. My family (an eight year old, my 27 year old husband, and I) went there this summer when we moved to Austin. We purchased season tickets, which did set …
River Run/ Splash Universe
River Run a part of Splash Universe now open in Dundee, Michigan is a wonderful family vacation spot. Dundee used to be just a small sleepy town but is currently beginning to boom for tourists. It’s a great place for locals to come by too; and the rooms are …
Manila Zoo
When I heard the news that the City of Manila is considering tearing down Manila Zoo to build a home for the PBA (Philippin Basketball Association), I was crushed. I admit that Manila Zoo is not state of the art, or even well kept at that. But it holds …
Panglao Island: Bohol Beach Club
So we went to a nice family trip this year and the destination Bohol! It’s one of the most amazing islands here in the Philippines. I guess that’s just my opinion. I have never been to Boracay. To those people who’s been there and thinks Boracay is …
E&J Billiards Chattanooga Tn
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 …
Freedom Surf and Spa Shop on LBI
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 …
Grayshott Studio Spa, Fawsley, Northants
Grayshott Spa adjoins Fawsley Hall hotel and is part of the complementary service provided by the hotel but is also a spa and fitness club open to private members. The facilities are compact so I imagine it could get quite crowded at peak times. Having said that, …
Dance Revolution PUMP NX
I often play dance on this machine. The latest edition of Dance Revolution. We can find it at PVJ Game Master. It has its own monitor to guide our step above the dance floor. The previous generation only has four step buttons, but PUMP NX has five step buttons …
San Diego Zoo
I have been to the San Diego Zoo twice, and both times, I had quite a good experience, though not as good as I would have liked.
The first thing I’d like to say is that, due to the climate of the area in addition to the fact that many …
Blue Springs
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 …
Ocean Park, BSD, Tangerang, Indonesia
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) …
Mission Ridge snowboarding spot Saskatchewan
If you are looking for a snowboarding spot in Saskatchewan I absolutely do not recommend visiting Mission Ridge. You are likely to randomly find better hill’s to snowboard on driving on the highway than you are at this location. Takes probably 6-9 minutes getting up the hill and 30 …
Tranquil Spa and Salon
My body has been aching ever since I came out of the flood which drove my entire family to stay on the roof for over seventeen (17) hours. I had to walk five (5) kilometers out of the village to get to a safe area. Afterwards, we walked back …
Water Safari at Old Forge NY
My family tradition is that once a year, will be full of jam packed outings, travels, vacations and etc. So, sometime in mid June last year, my whole family, including my boyfriend, went to the Water Safari at Old Forge, NY. It was a bit extreme to …
Tybee Island Lighthouse Museum
This is a place every lighthouse lover should visit atleast once. My husband and I enjoyed the museum , touring the innkeeper’s house , and ofcourse walking to the top of the Tybee Island Lighthouse. Bring your camera , and be prepared for a treat.
The museum itself is a …
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 …
Flushing Meadow Park
Flushing Meadow Park is a nice place to spend the day. Located just off the Long Island Expressway in Queens, NY on exit 22A of the Long Island Expressway, it is easily accessible to the public. Former site of the World’s Fair and current site of the US Open, …
Sevylor
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 …
Hershey Center
I went here for a robotics trip. Hershey Center is a sports stadium, but as well as a convention center or it can also host things like concerts and performances. It is actually a hockey rink because Canada is really famous for hockey and other winter sports. Of course, …
Six Flags park
There is an amusement park close to Baltimore called Six Flags. It is part of a series of Six Flag organizations that crisscross around the country. This amusement park starts up in late April or early May for attendance. It has plenty of parking areas and …
Birch Grove National Forest Campground
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 …
Magic Yacht Charters
Recently a friend of mine had her birthday party on of Magic Yacht Charters’ yachts. The experience was incredible, and it was so much fun. Each yacht can fit around 50 people in it, that’s definatly a lot. My friend thought she had too many people but it was …
Cedar Pointe Sandusky
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 …
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 …
Woburn Safari Park
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 …
Philadelphia Pennypack Park
Yesterday was such a beautiful day outside, so I decided to go to Penny Pack Park. It is such a peaceful and quiet place to walk around and be one with nature. I love the fact that there is a beautiful trail that takes you to this exquisite water …
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 …
Singapore Zoological Gardens Singapore
The Singapore Zoological Gardens is one of my favorite tourist attractions in Singapore. If you’re a tourist here, be sure to visit this place.
My family and I recently visited this enclosure. It was the very first time for my daughter too. She has never seen all these wild animals …
Pumpkin Carving Party Kit from Oriental Trading
Having a toddler around, pumpkin carving became a must for Halloween. I found this kit on the oriental trading website and for the price I figured I’d give a try. It is safe to say it is a good investment. My family likes to carve pumpkins …
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 …
SwissGear Cheval Sport Dome Tent
My family and I enjoy camping during the summer months, and we have camped for years. We have a trailer that we stay in, but my son is old enough now to stay in a tent next to our trailer. He usually brings a friend along on camping …
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 …
The David Wills House Museum Gettysburg, PA
Recently I visited the David Wills House Museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on vacation with my husband. This museum is a partnership with the National Park Service to protect and share the building where Abraham Lincoln stayed and finished his work on the Gettysburg Address before its delivery at the …
Caldwell Lily Pond in Chicago
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 …
Tregembo Animal Park
This is one of North Carolina’s oldest zoos. It has been around for over 50 years. It is family owned and a little small , but the animals look well taken care of and happy. Some of the bigger animals are in small cages which I’m not a big …
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