Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois is a great place to take the family, children, scout groups and garden clubs for a visit. The park consists of several gardens and trails spread out over a vast park that is tucked into the forest preserves of Dupage County. In …

My husband and I are billiard enthusiasts. We have been playying billiards for years and even own our own table. Absolute Billiards takes it a step further and gives us a place to go play if we want to meet up with a bunch of friends or have a …

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 …

Recently I visited Lakeway resort and spa in Austin, Texas for a wedding. I don’t have much experience with spa or resorts and I rarely go behind Bee Caves since I lived in the Barton Springs area. However, I was fortunate enough that my boyfriend’s cousin’s wedding was held …

Located about halfway between San Antonio and Austin Texas in the city of New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn is the absolute best. My family (an eight year old, my 27 year old husband, and I) went there this summer when we moved to Austin. We purchased season tickets, which did set …

Just less then a 3 hour drive from Manila, Camayan Beach Resort in Subic is a good place to enjoy a quick beach fix for the Manilenos. Camayan Beach is located at the Subic Freeport just next to Ocean Adventure.
After our day tour at the Ocean Adventure, we …

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 …

‘Lalbagh botanical garden’ is the name of a garden in Bangalore, India. It is 4 kms far from the main city centre of Bangalore. Lalbagh garden is a very beautiful garden. It is a large garden and is spread out over a large area. It is very cool …

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 …

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 …

Camp Quality is a camp created in 1982 by an Australian woman with the attempt to bring children together who are fighting cancer for one week during the summer and forget about the disease. Camp Quality Arkansas began in 1989 and I was one of the first campers …

Fairlanes is located in the town of New Minas. It is the only place to bowl in the Kentville/New Minas area, so we often go here when our son is in the mood for some bowling.
The price is reasonable and the three of us can bowl for an hour …

Well, almost a year ago I was lucky enough to go all the way to Indonesia from my native country (Chile), which meant sitting inside an airplane for nearly 25 hours, with stops, of course. But let’s fast forward to arriving in Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia.
My first …

My family and I love to spend a day at the lake, and living in the Arizona deserts makes us appreciate sitting water-side that much more! One of our favorite spots in Silverbell Lake, which is located within Christopher Columbus Park. Christopher Columbus Park sits on the …

One of the most exciting things that I had done in Langkawi Island was the cable car ride. I went to the Oriental Village and bought a couple of tickets for me and my friend and we were on our way for this ride. It was a bit annoying …

Eastrop Park is located near the town centre in Basingstoke.
To access it from the town to walk through the resturant area in festival place following the path under the bridge. When you see the fountains you will see the entrance via path/cycle route. Via car you will see …

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 …

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 …

Hikers get ready! There is finally a great hiking stick, and I have found it! A company called Gastrock produces it, and it is the best I have found yet. It is fairly common knowlege that a truly good walking stick reduces about twenty to thirty …

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 …

My husband and I spent our long vacation at Singapore. We have booked this trip four months ago when there was a seat sale at Cebu Pacific Air. Singapore is very ideal vacation place for us because of relatives that have a place there. It’s cheaper because we have …

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 …

I discovered Kelly Howell’s Guided Meditation several years ago by just browsing an mp3 website and downloading it on a whim. I have tried several other meditation methods and have always found myself drifting away from them fairly soon after starting. Starting meditation, especially if you are a true …

Luna Park, located right across from the beach on the outskirts of the city in Melbourne, Victoria, is a family theme park featuring an array of head spinning, stomach churning rides for people of all ages, as well as novelty stores, food stalls, a carousel and bumper cars. You …

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 …

The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California is a great place to visit with your friends and family. I recently went with my family a few days ago and had a really great time. We went a few hours before it’s closing time, so there wasn’t a …

The South Carolina Aquarium is a fun place to visit. You get to see a wide variety of animals , and there are even some that you can touch like sting rays and hermit crabs. It is a great place for all ages to visit, enjoy , and learn …

If you live in or near Sauk Prairie in Wisconsin or will be staying there at any time and would like a fun and educational activity for the children, I would recommend checking out the Tripp Memorial Museum in Prairie Du Sac. This charming little museum located on Water …

I took my family on a trip to Redding California to visit the Turtle Bay Exploration Park. It was easy to get to. right off of highway 44 going into the downtown area. The park is located on the banks of the Sacramento river, and the famous Sundial …

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. …

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 …

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 …

This is one of a number of places in Australia where you can meet and touch Australian specific animals such as koalas and kangaroos. The location which is not in the city makes it possible to look after the animals (as if) in their original habitation. The kangaroos can …

Have you ever noticed it always seems like a membership to something like the zoo cost so much? Or the tickets always seem reasonably priced, but when you have a family of 4 it gets worse. This makes it hard to do anything as a family.
Last week renewed my …

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 …

One summer we tried to visit a resort we found in the internet. Their pictures online are well photographed that it thrilled me to convinced my mom to have an unplanned outing. And the resort I am pertaining to is Jed’s Island Resort in Bulacan.
This was the first time …

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 …

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 …

I’ll admit it; when it comes to exercise programs, I’m a total fraidy cat. It’s not because I think that I can’t do the exercises. It’s more like I’m always afraid that I’ll never keep up to everyone else, who in all likelihood are in much better …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This is a very interesting and informative museum. It is located in the oldest courthouse in Georgia , and you will learn all about the first American gold rush here. This is a fun place to visit.
You start with a 15 minute film about the gold rush. It’s …

When I first started ten pin bowling I used to go to what was then my local bowling alley up at Brieley Hill it was called Mega bowl. I used to go up with my Dad when I was a kid and I really enjoyed it from that …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

I am in the market for a new driver and was able to try out the Nike Str8 Dymo Driver (round head).
It really is a great driver. First, you are not buying one driver. In essence, you are buying 12 drivers. This driver comes with an adjustable head feature …