Leisure Reviews
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 …
The Donkey Sanctuary
In 1973 The Donkey Sanctuary was registered as a charity. We have encouraged the grandchildren to take an active part in what goes on at The Sanctuary. They regularly send some of `Granny`s money` to the donkeys to help look after them!
In the summer we always take a trip …
The Sarangan Lake
When you are in East Java Province of Indonesia, where do you want to go for a water vacation? The answer is the Popoh Beach in Tulungagung. What would it be for a mountain vacation? It’s obviously the Batu mountains in Malang. But when it comes to both of …
Singapore Katong Swimming Complex
Being in tropical, sunny island Singapore, it is not surprising to see many locals head down to the myriad swimming complexes in the neighbourhood. To find a swimming complex which is not crowded is virtually impossible. My husband said that the one at Katong is less crowded, so we …
Pretoria Zoological Gardens
As a tenth grade biology outing, a visit to the zoo was scheduled and this was met by rather mixed feelings by me, along with my fellow classmates.
As a bunch of sixteen year olds, we found it rather stupid for us to go to the zoo but we willingly …
Intex King Kool Lounge Raft
After we bought a pool last summer, we began purchasing pool toys and rafts. The kids like the toys, and I like to just float around on a raft. After looking around at several different varieties of rafts, I found the Intex King Kool Lounge raft and …
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 …
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 …
Parque Acuatico Mijas
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 …
Saddle River County Park Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood, NJ
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 …
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 …
Ace Water Spa
People around are always talking about Ace Water Spa. I got negative and positive feedback. I finally got the time to check the place out and here is what I got:
The place is a lot bigger than it looks. I thought at first that it was small and it …
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 …
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 …
Memphis Zoo
Over the 4th of July weekend we took a trip to the Memphis Zoo in Memphis, TN. It was, as expected, rather busy due to it being a holiday weekend. But, the way the zoo is laid out, it was easy to navigate around the walkways were large enough …
Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park
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 …
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 …
Luxury Cornish Yurts
For part one of our honeymoon we visited Cornwall in Southern England. We wanted to stay somewhere ethical on our honeymoon and were fortunate to find a luxury Cornish yurt site in Little Fursdon, Cornwall. We found the website easily via Google and after chatting to the …
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 …
Mystery Castle
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 …
Bowling Centre Telford
Superbowl Telford, is where my Husband and I go bowl in a league with some of his colleagues from work. We bowl in a team called the flaming galahs. As well as bowling in a league there we also organise a fun nights out for his work …
Oasis Leisure Centre Swindon UK
The Oasis Leisure centre is well known around the Wiltshire area and has been visited by a lot of celebrities, in fact it the famous band Oasis were apparently named after the leisure centre.
Oasis has a good reputation, people travel for hours just to spend a day there and …
Adventure Landing Raleigh NC
Adventure Landing
3311 Capital Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 872-9832
I used to visit adventure landing back when it was still a putt putt. Adventure landing has three different putt putt courses, a HUGE video game arcade, a lazer tag rom, and a go cart track. This is a great place for a …
Sportland Aquatic Park
Sortland Aquatic park in Brebbia is a great place to spend one of those hot summer days. Not only is there a professional indoor olympionic swimming pool but also ‘fun’ pools outside. By fun pools i obviously mean ones with slides. There are two really big closed winding ones …
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. …
FISHING THE KLAMATH & TRINITY RIVERS CA
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 …
DollyWood
Christmas is a magical time for family to spend together which is in part why our family has started a new tradition of meeting at DollyWood a few days before Christmas so the kids grandparents who live in North Carolina can spend time with their grandkids for the afternoon …
Skegness holiday resort, Butlins
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 …
Hawaiian Rumble Miniature Golf Course
I loved everything about this miniature golf course except for the crowds of people. It is very popular with tourists and locals alike. No matter what time of day you go it will be busy , but it’s worth it. It is an awesome experience and we will definently …
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 …
Mijas Golf Club
My husband and I own a property on Mijas Golf and we are keen golfers although now we have two small children I don’t get to play as much, but my husband still plays the odd round at Mijas Golf.
Lets start by telling you about the clubhouse and facilities …
Crocodile Park
Crocodile Park is home to Pangil, the Philippines’ largest crocodile. As a child, we used to visit the place often and always had fun. My parents were friends with the owner, Sonny Dizon, and sometimes my cousins and I would get in free. They moved to a new place …
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
I was visiting my brother in San Antonio, TX. when he suggested to go to Schlitterbahn Water park. At first I was hesitant because to me water parks are full of babies in diapers and snotty nosed kids in the pool. I was very pleasantly surprised when …
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 …
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 …
Federal Reserve Bank Museum
The Federal Reserve Bank Museuem , is amazing. It is an interesting experience , and you get to take home a bag of free money! It is a very informative place to visit. You will see all kinds of exhibits , and learn all kinds of stuff about money. …
Radium Hot Springs
We visited Radium Hot Springs for the first time in June, 2008. You drive through a park gate to get to the springs, but I’m not sure that you have to buy a park pass to visit the actual springs (no other cars in the parking lot had …
Callaway Golf Solitaire Flow Set Women’s Golf Clubs
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 …
Inflatable Boxing Set
I decided that this year one of my sons Christmas presents would be an inflatable boxing set. I am always a little unsure about buying this type of thing for my son because you often see reviews for such toys suggesting they have been a real let down.
I decided …
Swimming Pools from Intex
Swimming is a fun and popular recreational activity among the people of America. It also happens to be one of the most active and healthy kinds of exercises in existence. So why don’t more kids go swimming in the summer? One possibility is that …
Millburne Orchards
Millburne Orchards, located right along the outer fringes of Elkton Maryland, is by far my absolute favorite place to enjoy a crisp autumn day with my children! First of all, during the week days, its a great outing for school groups or mothers with children because there are …
Lake Tapps Sumner, WA
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 …
Scotty Cameron Futura Phantom Mallet Putter
The Scotty Cameron (Titleist) Futura Phantom Mallet Putter is an older putter which might be difficult to find in golf stores.
The only reason I tried this putter is because it does not look like any Scotty Cameron putter that I have used in the past.
First, it’s a very …
Rip Rider 360 - Childrens Toy
A long time before Christmas, my son and I saw an advert on the telly for a rip rider 360. My son literally said, “Oh, I wish I could have one of those”. Later that night I googled this rip rider to see what it was all about, watched …
Water Park Mumbai
If you want to have fun in hottest month in mumbai. There is no better place that water kingdom. This is because there is only one place to chill out in mumbai i.e. Water Kingdom. It’s the biggest water park in Asia. It’s real. This is a huge water …
The Philadelphia Zoo
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 …
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 …
Enchanted Kindgom Theme Park
The first year the Enchanted Kingdom opened, my family and I went to see the place for the first time and we did enjoy it; I thought it was like a local Disney land with all the stuffs going in on the place, it is enchanted and magical. The …
Dolphin Research Center
We were visiting Key West and were looking for things to do. A local suggest we check out this place and that is exactly what we did! We choose to do a swim with the dolphins program where we actually got to get in with them and shake there …
Bletchley Park
It is a fact of life that this place which is hardly on everyone’s lips is probably the single most important place on earth in terms of the last century. The reason for this is that two important matters apply to this place: the winning of the Second World …
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