When you are going to a particular town or city, it certainly helps to have someone give you advance notice of a hotel that they have stayed in and their experiences of them. In this case, I had no prior notice and just had to stick a pin in …

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 …

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 …

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, …

When I was young my family used to visit the Manila Zoological and Botanical Garden or Manila Zoo as it is popularly known. I could still remember how I was scared by the snake on cage and the roaming reptiles by the small brook. It was I think …

Slide up is one of the water rides at Wild Wild wet. It is a 4-story ramp slide. I have to queue and bring the 2 seated tube up the flights which is a very tiring task. At the top, My partner and I were instructed to sit …

I attended Alma Park Zoo on Monday, Sept. 2009 with my 5 children. I was prepared to pay the $75.00 entrance fee (plus money to buy “animal food”) as I have attended many zoos around the world and the money is generally worth it.
Unfortunately, upon entering, we were …

Have you ever been on a ghost walk? The Haunted Bayfield Ghost Walk tour in the charming town of Bayfield, Wisconsin is spine tingling delightful fun. My husband and I were in the Bayfield area a few months ago for a camping trip. We learned that there was to …

The Philadelphia Zoo offers excitement and fun for just about anyone who seeks to enter its broad gates. It creatively attracts bird-lovers, nature advocates, those attempting to get a close look at some of the world’s biggest bears, or people who simply get a kick out of watching …

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, …

When I make a major purchase, I generally do a lot of research online before I make a final decision. When I decided to purchase some new golf clubs, I wanted to have a few options researched first, then speak to a sales associate at a golf store, and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Last April I really felt I needed a holiday break for a few days and after speaking to a friend,she recommended that I try booking a holiday with Butlins and since she mentioned that she had a good experience with them, I decided to give it a go.
I booked …

I worked beside this park for several years and never realised just how good it was as a place for children until these last 12 months.
Bedford Park is excellent. Situated between Robinson Pool and the Pilgrim Centre, this is a park that is close to having everything it needs …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Last night I went to Big Al’s Bowling Alley. It was a Christmas party for my place of work. We had the whole place to ourselves and didn’t have to pay for food or bowling. I thought it was really neat that Big Al’s does this …

My family and I had very enjoyable day out last weekend when we visited Sudley Castle and gardens. Sudley Castle is in Winchcombe, which is near to Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, which is very close to where we live.
When we arrived we had no problem parking the …

Wild Wadi is a fun and exciting place to keep you entertained the whole day. A water park within the city, it is a great place to hang out for outdoor activity.
After paying the entrance fee, the attendance will give you a coded wrist badge similar to a …

Ocean Park is one of the main attractions of Hong Kong. It is a marine animal-themed, ranging from shark tanks to exotic fishes to jellyfishes. However it is not limited to only those. There are also cute pandas and spectacular views from the cable car.
My favourite feature at the …

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 …

Around my hometown of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, the only way you can get into a bowling alley is if you join a league. Since I’m not that good at bowling, this is out of the question.
That’s why, when I was in Sauk City, Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago, …

Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort & Spa is an amazing place. One of the best sites in Cebu, Philippines. Not only that you can stay here overnight, and enjoy the hotel amenities, you can also enjoy the water. By saying water, I am not exaggerating to water world or any …

Each year, for as long as I can remember, fishermen from all over the world have come to the Klamath River and to the Trinity River to catch the awesome salmon that are caught there. This year, that may not be possible.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is deciding whether …

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 …

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 …

Barclay Farmstead is truly a mark on the plus side for the list of governmental decisions in this surburban locality of Cherry Hill, NJ. The purchase and preservation of 32 acres of a farm was indeed one of those occasions when “they” actually did something right. As open space …

Lynn Creek Marina is located at Joe Pool Lake in Grand Prairie, Texas within the metroplex of Fort Worth and Dallas. This marina offers boat rentals, jet skis, a delicious sea food restaurant, golf, Yacht club, and many more.
This is a great place to meet up and just hang …

On June 3 and 4th I had the pleasure of attending St. Anthony’s Annual Polish Festival.
Hosted in the Church Hall of St. Anthony’s Church on Farrell Street in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Canada, this festival offered something for everyone.
Despite the rain, (which went on all weekend) this fund-raising festival was …

I have just tried out this set and let me tell you they are fantastic. I am a start up golfer who has been playing for only 3 months. I have not taken any lessons and have made my swing through observation and some youtube videos.
These irons are …

Six Flags SplashTown is located in Spring, Texas outside of Houston, Texas. This park is a fun and enjoyable waterpark for the whole family, but a little small.
The ticket prices are as followed:
One-Day child admission tickets are $25.99. Children are measured by height and have to be under 48 …

This is a very unique and exciting miniature golf course. The course is surrounded by water , and is very fun. This is one of the best mini golf places in Myrtle Beach , South Carolina. It is both an indoor and outdoor course.
This course is very cool and …

This is is a Mexican themed park and a tourist trap . It is not at all what you would expect after seeing so many huge billboards advertising it as you drive down the road. It is all hype and no real delivery. It has been around forever though …

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 …

This is a nice little museum that is good for all ages. It has many interesting exhibits about boats , shipwrecks , and maritime life. My husband and I enjoyed visiting them , and we learned a lot too. It is not a real big place , but it …

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 …

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 …

Steam- coffee café
Recently opened on St. Pete Beach, the chic coffee shop Steam occupies the space formerly called Jen’s Java. The address is 7410 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach right at the curve in the road leading in/out of the tourist strip. Changes to the interior …

The Calgary Zoo is a great spot for tourists and locals to visit. If you are a local, I would definitely recommend buying the season’s pass. They pay for themselves quite quickly as the adult purchase price of the pass is $50 and one day is $18. …

When we went to San Francisco City, California, we visited the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street and the Fishermen’s Wharf. But among the places we’ve visited, the most interesting one is the Exploratorium. It is located at3601 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA 94123, just a few miles away from …

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 …

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 …

Have you bought a pack of cigarettes lately? The last time I bought some for my husband, I paid 2.59 for a pack of basic cigarettes but that was about a year ago. Now they keep raising the taxes up on them to where the average poor person …

In this place you can see the truly beauty of various worldwide flowers collection. The width of total area reaches 35 hectares which the garden part takes 23 hectares of it. The garden is located about 15 kilometers from Cisarua Safari Park that I’ve been mentioned in my …

How can you say “NO” to this little paradise located in the north of the Philippines. It may be a tiresome, butt-aching long travel from Manila but I can attest to it that it is all worth it. Aside from the fact, that the community has maintained their less …