Leisure Reviews
Jardine’s Lookout Hiking Trail Hong Kong
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, …
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 …
Stanley Park Vancouver
Stanley Park is a great place to visit at any time of the year. Based less than a mile from Downtown Vancouver, its known and recognized as one of the great parks of the world. It is most famous for its 8.8km long seawall that circles the …
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 …
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 …
Zoom SS Lizard
The Zoom ss lizard is the standard for all soft plastic lizards. I have been using them for many years with tremendous success. The ss lizard comes in the largest selection of colors available in any soft plastic lizard made today. The ss lizard is six …
Ace Water Spa - Quezon City
399 Del Monte Avenue (near cor. Banaue St.)SFDM, Quezon City Phil.
(02) 367.8040 to 41; (02) 367.8061 to 62; (02) 415.0164
Price: Php 550.00 / head
You don’t need to bring much when you come visit this place; they have a big dressing room and shower area. Lockers would be provided to …
Dreamland Aqua Park Umm Al Quwain UAE
Known as biggest water park in UAE, Dreamland Aqua Park is almost one hour and half drive from Dubai. To maximize our outing, we made sure that we would reach Umm Al-Quwain before eleven o’clock in the morning.
We made it as planned. Queue started in the entrance. After …
Rion 6 X 8 Backyard Greenhouse Kit
I’ve always loved gardening, but I got really turned off on gardening the last few times that I’ve attempted to grow vegetables due to pests getting into my plants and veggies. It’s discouraging to see a plant thrive so well after you plant it, develop blooms and get …
Fernbank National History Museum
My husband and I enjoyed a couple of fun filled hours in this museum. The first thing you will see before you even enter the beautiful museum is huge bronze statues of dinosaurs outside in a fountain. They were my favorite part of the trip! My husband and I …
Locolanding minigolf
While on our family vacation in Penticton, we decided to take the kids to play miniature golf. We had seen Locolanding while on our way back to our campground from Peachfest, so we decided to come back another day and check it out.
The parking lot is large and easy …
Turtle Creek
I have loved to camp since I was a very small girl. Growing up we usually went to the same park to camp, but in the past ten years or so we have ventured around. Last year we came across Turtle Creek.
Turtle Creek is about ten miles …
Finley Park South Carolina
In the heart of the city of columbia, south Carolina sits Finley Park. It is a beautiful flat grassland area with room enough for animals to run and play fetch and there is also a playground for children to play. Also in the park, there is a majestic waterfall …
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 …
Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Although this center is small , it does have some interesting parts to it. There are all kinds of fish , coral tanks , and more here. It is a cool place to visit. I think just about any age will enjoy this place. My husband and I are …
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 …
Lynn Hall Memorial Park
As soon as you come across the majestic bridge that leads you to Fort Myers Beach, if you go right you immediately see the Lynn Hall Memorial Park. This park is as beautiful as the sandy beaches that lay just beyond the parking lots. As soon as our feet step …
Forever Flawless Salon, SM SuperCenter, Muntinlupa City branch
When it comes to my facial, spa and other self-pampering needs, I do not stick to one salon. I hop from one salon to another to compare fees and services from each other and get the best out of it.
One salon I have recently tried is Forever Flawless Salon. …
Paradise Salon Spa and Cafe Delray Beach
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 …
Snowflake Playtime Baking and Educational Kits for Kids
As far as ensuring that one’s kid’s play time is constructive, Snowflake Play Time Baking and Educational Kits for kids are the way to go as they have become a great part of my little cousin’s lives and I would be blind not to have noticed the positive effects …
C.N.E. (Canadian Exhibition Center) , Toronto
The C.N.E. is more commonly known as ‘The Ex’. It’s kind of like Wonderland but on a smaller scale and has more than just roller coasters. It has a lot of exhibitions and shows as well as concerts. I know that a lot of radio stations like to hold …
Splish Splash Waterpark
Being a huge waterpark fan, I have decided to try all the parks in my area, NY. I have gone to 3 in NJ, 2 in PA, and today I went to Splish Splash in Long Island.
First off, it is a little bit expensive. $35 for a ticket is …
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
This is the perfect place to spend a hot day when you’re in the Wilmington , North Carolina area. There are plenty of fun things to do at this park for all ages. My husband and I are in our 30’s , and yes we had a blast.
I …
Camp Timber Lake
Recently, my son and I spent a month at Camp Timber Lake. The place is not well known, but is a wonderful place to vacation, either solo or with the whole family. We enjoy primitive camping, but Camp Timber Lake also offers full service sites for RVs. …
Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ
Grounds for Sculpture is a parklike setting with sculptures and art throughout. I went to Grounds for Sculpture and found it to be a great experience.
There are walkways that lead you through the park and large and small sculptures are all over the grounds. It was really a site …
Ayub park Rawalpindi Paistan
ayub national park is located in rawalpindi paistan. this is one of the biggest and oldest park in the city. it is very near to our house and we some time go their for walking. there is also a small place called jungle kingdom which is a children’s park …
XBOX Team Challagne
One of my family’s favourite rides at a recent visit to Lego Land down in Windsor was the XBOX team challenge. Whilst in the queue I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I had measured Kurt against the height marker at the start and knew he was …
West Midlands Safari Park
If you want a great day out for all the family then I would highly recommend the West Midlands Safari Park. We have been taking our three-year-old son now for the last two years on a regular basis about once a month. He absolutely loves it, we have …
Seven Senses Spa
Me and my friends loves to pamper ourselves with a Spa treatment once a month. We go from one Spa salon to another. Last Friday, November 14, 2008, we went to Seven Senses Spa located in Antipolo City Philippines for another indulging relaxation experience. Before we even paid for …
The Purple Turtle Beach in Portsmouth, Dominica
The Purple Turtle Beach in Portsmouth, Dominica, is a long black sand beach that is used frequently by locals and visitors alike. Situated on the western shores of the island, the gentle Caribbean Sea laps at its shore, allowing for the most in experienced of swimmers to enjoy the …
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden in Baguio City is too simple. I have been to a lot of gardens in other regions in the Philippines that can sustain plants that need cooler weather. I was disappointed with the Botanical Garden. Beside the entrance, there were a number of Igorots (the ethnic …
Six Flags America Upper Marlboro, MD
Six Flags America is the largest amusement park in Maryland. That said it is sure to satisfy anyone seeking a thrill! This park offers two wooden coasters and many steel ones. As well as standard carnival rides and games, and to top it all off Hurricane Harbor water park. …
Hong Kong: Ocean Park
This was one of the places I visited when I went to HongKong. We had someone pick us up so there was no issue on how to get there but if you don’t know how, you can get to ocean park using any kind of transportation, cars, bus, public …
Schwinn Low Hinge Folding Cruiser Bicycle
Living in New York City often means sacrificing space and home comforts for the cultural and culinary delights that surround. Even in the outer boroughs, apartments for recent college graduates are not cheap unless rich parents are footing the bill. In my experience, my measly paycheck has only …
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 …
Raccoon Mountain Caverns
This past weekend, from Saturday night until Sunday morning, I went spelunking, or, caving for the first time in my entire life, at Raccoon Mountain Cavers in Chattanooga, TN. For those that don’t know what this is, it is where you hike/climb/crawl/walk/slide through a real cave, and sometimes—in this …
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 …
Dorney Park
Looking for a funfilled activity to do with the family? Why not consider packing everyone up in the car and taking them for a day trip to Dorney Park? Dorney is located in the middle of Allentown, Pennsylvania right off of Hamilton Boulevard. Its a stone’s throw …
Waterbom Jakarta
Well, another family recreational center has been established in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is called Waterbom Jakarta, affiliated with Waterbom Bali. Although I have been to Bali for a couple of times, but I have never been to Waterbom Bali, so I couldn’t compare it.
Waterbom Jakarta lies in an …
Center Parcs, Elveden Forest
A holiday the British weather can’t spoil. I also guarantee you will feel, and perhaps even act, like a kid again.
The best bit is the swimming dome. This is basically a large greenhouse, with cafes and other food outlets, sun-beds, crab pots, cold pools, and some other grown-up stuff. …
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, FL
My boyfriend and I went down to Orlando, Florida for a small vacation and decided to visit Busch Gardens down in Tampa Florida since we bought a combo ticket with both Sea World and Busch Gardens. This combo ticket included a free shuttle from Seaworld to busch gardens at …
Mud Island River Park
I went to Mud Island River Park this week on a field trip with my daughter’s First Grade class. It had been at least 10 years since I had visited the park. Once you arrive at the park you have to ride the monorail to get to the museum …
Goodlife Fitness Center
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 …
Bartlem Park Cheshire
Bartlem Park, located in Cheshire, CT, is a great recreation area located in a great town. A new playscape for the kids was recently built a Bartlem Park and received a lot of media attention ebcause it is handicap accessible. The new playscape is amazing.
I remember when I …
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 …
Nike Str8 Dymo Driver
I am in the market for a new driver and was able to try out the Nike Str8 Dymo Driver (round head).
It really is a great driver. First, you are not buying one driver. In essence, you are buying 12 drivers. This driver comes with an adjustable head feature …
Bali Palace Spa
Last weekend, I had a massage at the Bali Palace Spa which is one of the spas in the D. Tuazon area, which is popular for cheap but good massages. It was my third time having a massage at this spa. Compared to its neighbors, Bali Palace …
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 …
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 …
Cadbury World in Birmingham, England
Me and my family visited Cadbury World in Birmingham, England, on a day trip. The visitor attraction is situated next to the original factories for both Cadbury and Bournville chocolate. Driving to the attraction we passed through the purpose built village of Bournville which was built by the Cadbury …
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