Leisure Reviews
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 …
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 …
SwissGear Cheval Sport Dome Tent
My family and I enjoy camping during the summer months, and we have camped for years. We have a trailer that we stay in, but my son is old enough now to stay in a tent next to our trailer. He usually brings a friend along on camping …
Lofty Peaks Adventures Snowmobiling
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, …
San Diego Zoo
I have been to the San Diego Zoo twice, and both times, I had quite a good experience, though not as good as I would have liked.
The first thing I’d like to say is that, due to the climate of the area in addition to the fact that many …
Puentespina Orchid Garden
Ask any local resident of Davao and they will tell you to visit the Puentespina Orchid Garden before you leave Davao. It is probably the most famous and most beautiful garden you will ever visit in the Philippines. This garden showcases a huge variety of orchid, which includes the …
Intex 18′ by 48″ Easy Set Pool
The summer is not complete until you go swimming . The Intex 18′ by 48″ Easy Set Pool from Walmart is a big pool that all ages can enjoy . This is one of the best things I have ever bought - well worth the money !
It is very …
Hollywood wax Museum
I have been to this museum which is one of the top places of interest in hollywood.I was very much disappointed with the resemblance of the wax statues.Most of them tries to have likeness of the original and some of them fails to attain it.we cannot believe our eyes …
Ripley’s Aquarium
We recently went on vacation to Gatlinburg Tennessee. There are many things to do there and it was hard to decide what to do first. We decided on Ripley’s Aquarium because we’ve liked other aquariums in the past.
The aquarium is easily located and has a parking deck right behind …
Nike Oz 1 Putter
I just tried this putter out today and I must say I am pleasantly surprised.
I think Nike finally got it write with this putter. I have tried their previous “ionized” putters but they did not have any feel at all. It really was like take a steel beam …
Crotched Mountain in Fracestown, NH
Isolated in the woods of rural New Hampshire is a beautiful mountain; Crotched Mountain to be exact. It is not a far drive from civilization but it’s far enough to feel as if you are a million miles away. In the winter it is hard to find a good …
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 …
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 …
Jollibee Party Package
My niece celebrated her birthday with a party package from Jollibee. It was very disappointing. It was not worth the money my sister paid for.
When we arrived there, the party hosts were not ready. They were still arranging …
Ramapo Mountain Reservation
The Ramapo Mountain Reservation in Mahwah, NJ is an amazing park for hiking, walking and just being outdoors. They have mapped trails there that vary from easy to hard and can go hours or less depending on how long you want to go.
My husband and I …
Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park
Kentucky Kingdom is an amusement park that has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. I have been to several parks and this is by far my favorite. Admission is currently about $35.00 per person. I would suggest staying at the Executive Inn across the street from …
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
This is the second oldest zoo in the united States , and really a must see for any age! I love visiting this place. It takes a whole day to see all that they have there , and it a great way to spend some quality time with your …
Sea World
When we went to Sea World in Orlando Florida it was July 1999. We had saved for our vacation for more than a year and this was one of seven different amusement parks we were going to visit in a period of ten days. Sea World offers the average …
Southern Museum of Cival War and Locomotive History
This museum is a must see for anyone who is interested in civil war history. It is by far one of the the coolest museums I have ever visited. You will learn a lot , and have fun doing it. Plan on spending a few hours here , because …
Wild Wild Wet Singapore
Wild Wild Wet is a water theme park featuring rides and slides in Singapore. Rain or shine, I have been working there for more than a year. It is definitely worth working if you are an outgoing person who really loves sunshine, water and bikini girls. I really love …
Pumpkin Carving Party Kit from Oriental Trading
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 …
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom is located in Louisville, Kentucky. When you first walk in to buy your tickets to be admitted into the park, a speaker is blaring loud, headache creating music. Even the park employees were yelling over the top of the music. I do …
Go Bananas Indoor Playground
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 …
Bronners Christmas Wonderland and German Style Neighborhood
A couple of months back, a former college classmate gave me a phone call. We had so much catching up to do. We talked about what happened to us after our university days. Then our stories drifted to the cool places to go in Michigan. He lived in Michigan for …
Sevylor
Since there are a lot of lakes near where I live (NE Illinois), I wanted to purchase an inflatable boat. I researched boats on Amazon.com since I had a gift certificate there. I got the Sevylor KK65D for $44 with free shipping. The KK65D inflatable boat comes with oars …
Wildlife World Zoo AZ
Visiting Wildlife World Zoo, which is lcoated in Litchfield Park, Arizona was a nightmare and I find that this place is really overrated with it being overpriced, and the poor animal conditions. The location also appeared to be a bit on the remote side and have I mentioned …
The Pumpkin Festival
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. …
YUM Ribbontail Worm
YUM ribbontail worms have been out for quite some time now, but just recently I decided to give them a try. The YUM ribbontail worm comes in a multitude of colors and three sizes.
The YUM ribbontail worm’s tail design is the traditional U-bend. It comes …
Paradise Palm Family Fun Center
This place is great! I can’t believe they were able to get all 18 holes in one tiny area! Compared to the one here at home (Kentucky), it doesn’t even take up a third of the space!
Despite the small layout of the course, it’s a great course! It’s well-signed …
Field Stone Fruit Wines
A visit to a winery is always my idea of a good time, and last weekend, I went to Field Stone Fruit Wines winery, located about 40 minutes east of Calgary, Alberta. I first heard about this winery when I purchased a bottle of their bumbleberry fruit wine at …
Maryland Zoo
When I was a child I remember my parents taking my brothers and I on the bus down town. We didn’t have a car at that time, so Mom and Dad would pack a lunch, take the boys and me and we would go for a Saturday at …
Galuh Swimming pool and park
I really like to play in water, but I can’t swim well, so I try to learn how to swim with my friends. I always go to this place to swimming, Galuh swimming pool. It’s exactly belong to Galuh’s Hotel but the location is beside the hotel and besides …
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 …
Elkader City Park Iowa
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 …
Lightleys Holiday Houseboats Knysna Lagoon Canoe Trip
Since I was never really good at canoeing as a sport, having the opportunity to explore this activity without any pressure was extremely appealing to me and I managed to convince my girlfriend to come along with me and we were to make a date of it.
We hired a …
Wild Adventures Theme Park
Wild Adventures is so refreshing when it comes to theme parks! Located in the relatively small Valdosta, GA, it is tucked away and not the largest theme park I’ve seen, by any means, but it still has that large theme park feel. With several large roller coasters, several medium …
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 …
Lake Champlain NY
Lake Champlain is a beautiful lake located in Northern NY/VT. On one side of the lake are the Adirondacks and on the other are the beautiful Vermont Green Mountains. I traveled to Lake Champlain this past weekend in June and I was amazed. It’s so beautiful …
Roosevelt’s Little White House and Musuem
This is a must see for history lovers! My husband and I spent almost half a day here , and enjoyed every minute of it. Wear a comfortable pair of shoes and bring your camera. This is an interesting place to visit , and one that you will never …
Millenium Park Chicago
I’ve lived in Chicago for over 8 years now, and Millenium Park is one of my favorite places to visit in any season. It’s located right by the lake, on the east corner of downtown Chicago. The building I work in is only few blocks away, and it gives …
Fred Enke Driving Range
I use this driving range a lot because it is near my house. I really enjoy golfing there at night because there are always very few people there, and it is lit up well. Their prices are the average, four dollars for a small bucket and seven dollars for …
Paintball Marker Syndicate Misfit
The Syndicate Misfit is the perfect Paintball Marker for people just starting into paintball or those upgrading and taking paintball a bit more seriously. Here are the pros and cons of the Syndicate Misfit.
Pros :
Fast - The trigger takes some getting used to but when you do you can …
Madison’s Children Museum
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 …
Perler Beads
I worked at a preschool where I taught kindergarten and pre-kindergarten to 4 to 6 year olds. Finding something to keep them busy was always a challenge. Then I remembered as a kid seeing those melty beads that children put on a peg board and melt …
Misquamicut beach in Westerly RI
When people think of New England and the beaches they have to offer, they think of Cape Cod or New Hampshire’s Hampton Beach but they rarely remember that there is a great beach in Westerly RI and that is Misquamicut beach.
I use to love going to Misquamicut than any …
Scotty Cameron California Del Mar Putter
So I just got my hands on this new Scotty Cameron California Del Mar limited edition putter and I am very impressed.
This putter is pretty much in between a classic blade putter and a mallet putter. It’s meant to have a forgiving sweet spot without giving up too much …
Manila Ocean Park
One dull afternoon, my husband and I took a trip to the Manila Ocean Park after seeing it featured on a tv show. We were excited to go there since it was our first time.
Upon arriving there we saw …
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 …
Funbarn
My wife and I like to take our eldest son to the indoor play centre when ever we can. One of the centres we like to go to is a place called Fun Days Fun Barn which is based on a small industrial estate in Boughton on the …
Brandywine State Park Wilmington Delaware
Brandywine State Park, located in Wilmington, Delaware directly off I 95 behind Baynard Blvd. is an awesome place for individuals to walk, enjoy nature, or spend quality time with family members. It is a beautiful scenic, picturesque park filled with horses, colors, plants, and wildlife. Hiking and biking trails …
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