The summer is now well on its way out, but in July of this year, 2010, my village, Bromham, which can be found inside Bedfordshire, UK, hosted a very good village show. The Bromham Show to give it it’s official name.
Such a show should really be there to bring …

Probably one of our best summer experience was when we had a tour in Bulacan and went to the newly constructed resort named 8 Waves Waterpark and Hotel. That was an exciting event in the family because we had to visit our grandmother’s house and at the same time …

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 …

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 …

July 2010 saw the return of the much loved River Festival in Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK. It is a two day event that takes place either side of and on the River Ouse that passes through Bedfords town centre.
There is always plenty to do and see which is always the …

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 …

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 …

I love bowling. I will say it again. I love bowling. I was in a bowling league for many years and still love to go with my husband and my son. There is only one thing I hate about bowling. And that is when I go bowling, I always …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Enchanted Kingdom Theme Park
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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 …

Over the last few days we have being using a leisure club called Spirit Leisure based in the Crowne Plaza Heathrow. The leisure club is very well equipped with both gym, weights room, a large indoor heated swimming pool, small kids heated pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi spa …

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 …

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 …

I could still remember how much I anticipated seeing this beautiful water form. I grew up in the countryside. I was always surrounded by nature through my grown-up years but never had I been to this place until my last year in college.
The trek alone to this place is …

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 …

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 …

The Branson Family Fun Factory offers a 18 hole game of miniature golf and a game of laser tag. Last summer they ran a special that included a game of both for $10, they were new so I expect it to change this year. This place is an …

I bought this snorkeling set for the summer and only used it once. The mask is horrible. It fogs up quite easily and water creeps inside. I have tried tightening it to the point where my face feels like it is being crushed; still the water keeps coming in. …

I have a nice plus scary experience on this giant wheel, in Gold Coast, which is also called the Sea World Eye. I have been to this place before, and was taken aback by the 60 meters structure towers. On the other hand, I really love the …

There is a beautiful State Park on a sand spit on the Erie side of Lake Erie. It is long and thin, but its one of the finest state parks I’ve ever visited. It is Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA. There are several beaches on the Isle, …

With world wide pessimists expecting an epic failure at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, going to the opening ceremony suggested that the actual tournament would be something quite special on an organizational level, which proved to be the case as the greatest sporting event the world …

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 …

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 Maryland State Fair is the best part of the summer. It takes place every year during the last 10 days leading up to Labor Day. It has everything could you imagine. Festival rides, art exhibits, lots of animals including cows, horses, pigs, and chickens. There are horse races, …

Mantalinga Island is a small little hilltop island found a few kilometers away from the shoreline of Roxas City’s Baybay Beach. People who would go to the shoreline stores and restaurants would get to see the island from where they are eating and take long shot photos with it. …

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) …

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 …

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 …

While vacationing for a while in St. Augustine Florida, I came across a sign that was promoting an attraction. Alligator Farm: Zoological Park. My first impression was that this would be a rinky dink exhibit, dirty, and not very worthwhile. But, deciding to give it a try and see …

When my granddaughter got old enough to learn how to ride a bike, we went to Walmart to find the perfect one for her. They had a very bright pink bike with bright and beautiful flowers on it. It cost $38.00 which made the price exactly right. This would …

Both of my children and myself are big time animal lovers. We also love a good outing. We especially enjoy combining our love for animals with our love for outings. We do this by taking a trip to a zoo. There are several zoos that we enjoy visiting. One …

Hershey Park has become a notorious hot spot in Pennsylvania. Hershey provides much more than an amusement park for its visitors, but its quaint Hershey-Kiss-topped lights along the streets, the famous Hershey Hotel which is a sight for sore eyes, and even its famous Hershey Chocolate Factory attracts tourists, …

If you have ever wanted to feed a 1000 pound bear or get very close to one , then this is a place you should visit. It is incredible to see these beautiful animals , and they are very friendly. This is a great place to bring your whole …

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 …

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 …

Skateland USA , is a fun place to go skate if you are a beginner or a professional. It is great exercise for all ages and so fun. They offer private lessons to teach you how to skate if you are just starting out or just go out there …

When looking for a helmet for snowboarding and skiing, I quickly found out that there is a huge variety to choose from. I pretty quickly narrowed it down to the brand Giro.
Giro as well has a ton of different helmet, I decided on the Giro Omen in Titanium …

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 …

Blackbeard’s Cove is a fun theme park in Mt. Pleasant. It will take you a day to play around this park. It is great for all ages and not that expensive either. My husband and I had a great time at this place.
I love their miniature golf course. It …

Once on a visit to Chicago I decided to take in the city with a tour. I participated in a wonderful bike tour called Bobby’s Bike Hike. This proved to be a great way to see the city as well as get some exercise in. This is a tour …

Right in front of the official residence of the Philippine President is Wright Park. It’s located in the center of Baguio City and is accessible through public and private transportation. If not to see the scenic backdrops, you should visit Wright Park to go horseback riding. The main feature …

I had a season pass to Sugarbush ski area last year and I could not have been more pleased. It’s only about 1 hour from Burlington and it’s a beautiful drive to get there. Once you get there parking is plentiful and they offer a great free …

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 …

Zender’s Splash Village - Frankenmuth, MI USA, is right next to Bronner’s the ‘world’s largest Christmas store.’ The outside is cheery and welcoming. The inside is decorated like an enchanted forest and very clean. I felt happier the minute I entered.
We stepped inside …