Sunken Gardens is a place to get lost in nature right in downtown St. Petersburg. For only eight dollars, brick paths and clear signs direct the visitor through wonderful gardens. There are waterways with fish to feed. Food pellets are available for sale in the entryway gift shop. …

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. …

One of my daughters really loves art, so my husband thought this would make a great gift for her for Christmas. We have bought many Crayola products for our kids in the past and have been mostly satisfied with those purchases so we had high hopes for this …

What a delightful discovery our family made when we found the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton, Ohio. One weekend we were looking for something to do with our family and our son, daughter in law and grandkids. Dayton is about half way for both of us, and I …

Our three and a half year old son loves every Saturday morning as he goes to super strikers. Super strikers are held at our local community centre on the wheat pieces estate in Tewkesbury, it is only a ten minute walk for us. It starts at ten thirty and …

For my daughter’s 7th birthday, she wanted a bowling party. We had the party at Saddleback Lanes in Aliso Viejo, California off of Marguerite Parkway. There are a few plans available which you can view on their website. The fact that you can few the plans on the …

I just came back from Ravenna, Italy where there is yet another great thema park, Mirabilandia. I gotta say that compared to Gradaland this was a tad funner from the rides point of view but less fun from the atmosphere.
There are 3 major rides, An upsidedown rollercoster (similar to …

Bowling is alot of fun. Especially when you do it in groups or in a league. I have been bowling for years and I now bowl at Tullahoma Bowling Lanes, and am a member of the adult bowling league they have there. We meet every Saturday and face other …

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 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 …

Since its summer, my husband and I loved being outdoors. That includes visiting parks and zoos. We have seen many zoos near Metro Detroit area and we want to experience the zoo in a whole new way. On my internet research, I came across African Safari Wildlife Park. …

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 …

Sentosa is Singapore’s small island. Govt. has made it to be a tourist resort. It is a very famous tourist place of Singapore. It is maintained well. There are some worth seeing things there.
One of that is 4-D movie. Till now, I knew only 3-D. But 4-D means we …

One of the magnificent places here in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, is the Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao. This place is where you will find two lakes residing at the top of the mountain. A person will experience a relaxing mood, at the same time, enjoyable moment just by looking …

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 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 …

My husband and I took a little trip for our anniversary up to Midway/Heber, Utah. while we were there we decided to try something we had never done…snowmobiling! We found this company that offered guided tours at reasonable prices, so we signed up! We had our own snow clothes, …

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 …

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 …

Havana Club Rums are, in my opinion, in a class of their own when it comes to rum. I usually drink them straight, because they are good enough to drink without a mixer, and I also do mix them in rum drinks at times, but they do not need …

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 …

Last week, I went to Manila to process some papers. I finished early so I decided to visit Manila Ocean Park since it is nearer to the airport. It was Tuesday so the park was not so busy. The weather was good that day also.
There are lots of …

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 …

One of my all time favorite places to camp is Elkader City Park in Elkader , Iowa. I have been camping there for years and years, and no matter what new campground we go to, Elkader is my favorite. I like the fact that at Elkader City park …

Consult with any die-hard fisherman in the Delaware Valley and inquire where the ultimate fishing spots in the area are, and he is sure to give you immediate directions to White Clay State Park in Newark Delaware. White Clay sits directly off of route 896 in Delaware, directly …

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 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 …

If you are anything like me then you love finding activities/outings for your kids that are both educational and fun. Let me tell you, the Madison Children’s Museum is a wonderful place where your kids can have just that sort of experience. I try to take my kids …

Pure bliss is what I experienced at the Vida Spa located at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. I was booked for a Classic Swedish Massage, and was given heaven. I have had massages in the past but this one takes the cake. Once you have filled out the …

The London eye has quickly gained a reputation as a landmark attraction in the English capital but it’s experience is more than just as a huge Ferris wheel. I took my finance to see the attraction as an introduction to London and the city back in February. We had …

Another of Kurt’s favourite rides at Lego Land in Windsor was the Fairy tales ride. The ride was centred around the little red riding hood story which Kurt is currently enjoying learning to read. On this ride you sit in a boat and float around a small …

Two years ago I purchased a Quarrow 7wt. 3 piece fly rod to replace a much more expensive rod that was broken. The rod is cosmetically the equal of the rod that it replaced. The hardware and the finish of the Quarrow rod is comparable to rods costing ten …

I went to this place for a child’s birthday party. It consists of an indoor playground apparatus which is very bright and fun looking. The staff greets the children, then takes them upstairs to party rooms which have large windows overlooking the playspace. The adults attending the party can …

Munsinger and Clemens Gardens are internationally well-known gardens located along with Mississippi River in central Minnesota. I have lived in this area my entire life and have visited the gardens hundreds (if not thousands) of times. The gardens are split into upper and lower sections with a dead-end road …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Time is of the essence, isn’t it? I mean, who has enough time? I know that I don’t have enough time, and haven’t for a long time, to jet off to some other town, trying to relax. But, I believe leisure comes from within, and you can create your …

I went to Six Flags Over Georgia the 10 and 11 of March, 2007. It was their opening weekend. I had not been there in five years and they have added several new rides that we wanted to check out. As we approached the park I noticed that there …

A Christmas Story , is one of my favorite Christmas movies. It is my husband’s ultimate favorite Christmas movie. We look forward to watching it every year. I found out the actual house from the movie was in Cleveland , and they did tours of it and much more. …

Any tourist coming to Dartmouth Nova Scotia will not find their trip complete without a visit to the Banook Canoe Club. Housed alongside Lake Banook, this canoe club has been a historical landmark for over 100 years.
Generations of Darmouthonians have enjoyed taking paddling and canoeing lessons at the …

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 …

We attended a couple’s workshop called on Coffee and Beverage Mixing last Feb 12 at the Philippine Coffee and Barista Academy in Greenhills. We figured it would be a great Valentines Day date since my husband and I both LOVE coffee. Dubbed “Pozione de Amore” or “Love Potion” , …

Nittany Mountain Campground is located in New Columbia Pennsylvania, (central PA just off route 80). It is a great family campground. There is a petting zoo, mini golf course, playground and two pools. There is a separate baby pool that is very small and shallow. …

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, …

When we were on our flight to Sacramento, California, my husband and I saw this travel magazine that features amazing tourist spots. That is where we saw Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Parks. With the few photos in the said magazine, we already knew that this place is worth our …

A couple of months ago I took the family down to Chessington World of Adventure. The theme park is located just by junction nine of the m twenty five motorway.
The theme park is split into nine areas and we managed over the two days we were …