Leisure Reviews
White River Gardens, (the Wedding Garden) Indianapolis, IN
The White River Gardens in Indianapolis, IN is adjacent to the Indianapolis zoo. They share the same entrance, in fact.
When you first enter, you’ll see a round, bricked room with art available for auction adorning the wall. One side has stairs and the other has a ramp for …
Marine Land Niagara Falls
‘Everyone loves marine land.’ Except for me of course. I mean this is a great place and all but it just doesn’t catch my attention. This is a water park but it is also a place where you can see performances of marine animals, kind of like Ocean Park. …
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 …
Dolphin Snorkeling Set
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. …
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 …
Dorney Park
While Dorney Park can make for a nice day of doing something different, be prepared to wait in long lines and compete with others to get a good seat on most of their rides. I have spent many years going to Dorney Park over the years, and while …
Ocmulgee National Monument Park
This is a great historical and educational place to visit. It is fun for the whole family no matter what the age. It teaches you a lot about the lives of native americans from years ago. My husband and I enjoyed our visit to this special place.
Be sure …
Willis Tower (Former Sears Tower)
Visting Chicago over Thanksgiving, We thought it wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Willis Tower. As a family we thought it would be something definently worth seeing, immersing us in a landmark Chicago is well known for-the former Sears Tower. Well, our experience to the tower did …
Ross Park Zoo
If you’re ever near Binghamton, NY, be sure to take a couple of hours to visit the Zoo at Ross Park.
I’ve been to several zoos of a variety of sizes and the Zoo at Ross Park seems to be one of the more family-friendly places. There aren’t a ton …
St.Anthony’s Annual Polish Festival
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 …
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 …
Great Wolf Lodge/Waterpark
We recently visited Great Wolf Lodge and had a great time. We stayed for 2 nights, which was just the right amount of time for us. The lodge has everything you need to keep kids of all ages entertained for the weekend, all in one place. …
Melrose Park The Burbs
As suburban cities go, it is okay.The neighborhood is quiet and safe for kids.Where I live has many parks and playgrounds for the kids.Never see the kids use them and I just can’t understand that.
In the city of Chicago they don’t have the nice playgrounds with new equipment and …
Dora The Explorer 12″ Bike
My granddaughter absolutely loves Dora the Explorer and when I was looking for a bike for her to keep at my house, I found the perfect one. This was a Dora the Explorer Bike and it was just big enough for her to learn how to ride a bike. …
Town and Country Lounge Chattanooga Tn
If you are looking for a nice night out on the town, without having to deal with big crowds, then Town and Country Lounge is the place for you to go. My husband knows that I do not appreciate being around alot of people, so he decided that on …
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 …
Megabowl Brieley Hill Dudley UK
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 …
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 …
Cable Car Langkawi
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 …
Akron Zoo
This is a smaller zoo , but one worth visiting. You can get up close and personal with many of the animal’s here. They have some unique exhibits , and everyone that works here is very helpful and friendly. This is a very inexpensive place to visit too. I …
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 …
Tagaytay Picnic Grove
Last Christmas vacation, my family went to Tagaytay Picnic Grove with the hope that we could find a good getaway and picnic place that is affordable on the pocket. The place is around 2 hours away from home. I do love this place as it could really give me …
Boracay Island, Aklan Philippines
Boracay is one of the best beach resort in the Philippines. It’s a small island, 4 kilometers long, found in the province of Aklan. To go there, you may take a bus and then a ferryboat, which normally takes half a days worth of travel. I recommend though that …
Paradise Banquet Hall
I’ve been there once for my school prom. The outside was kind of ugly; like the doors were plain and it doesn’t suit the “prom”-style where everythign should be glamorous. It was next to a small creek with a bride and some “greek” style ruins. But I didn’t really …
Hershey Center
I went here for a robotics trip. Hershey Center is a sports stadium, but as well as a convention center or it can also host things like concerts and performances. It is actually a hockey rink because Canada is really famous for hockey and other winter sports. Of course, …
Morton Arboretum Lisle IL
I took my 4-year-old and 10-month-old to the Morton Arboretum the other day. The Arboretum has many different gardens, but of course the one that we specifically wanted to visit was the Children’s Garden. Unlike the other gardens, which are for looking and not touching, everything in the Children’s …
Gamakatsu EWG Worm Hook
Gamakatsu has been around for many years and has established itself as one of the premier fishing hook manufacturers. The EWG comes in a wide variety of sizes that will accommodate many different sizes of soft plastics. The EWG comes in red and black nickel colors.
The EWG …
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 …
Bowlplex Birmingham
My family and I sometimes go bowling at the Bowlplex bowling Centre in Birmingham just of five ways at the old hospital site. The site is now a thriving centre that has restaurants cinema a hotel, gym and the bowling ally.
The bowling centre is relatively new so all …
Consolidated Gold Mine
This is a fun family trip that you won’t forget. Touring the mine is educational , but the coolest part of this place is when you get to go gold and gem mining yourself. It’s great for all ages. This place is a blast!
My favorite part was the …
Eden Park
It was only last year that I was able to visit Eden Park with my friends. I’ve always wanted to stay there, but it was really expensive. So when we finally had saved enough, we indulged ourselves in nature. Eden Park is just like the paradise that was described …
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 …
Sunken Gardens
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. …
Puka Beach
I have been to Boracay for several times already and only now have I discovered that there’s a nearby beach in Boracay called Puka Beach. Heaven! I mean, there’s no argument how beautiful Boracay is for its white powdery sand. It is the main reason why people from all …
Forest Camp in Dumaguete City
Nature has its method of finding a way to preserve its undying beauty. There are many nature-based places to go to, and one of them is Forest Camp. This spot is found in Valencia, Dumaguete City. During weekends and on special occasions, any people will visit here to witness …
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, FL
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 …
Wihelma Zoologisch-botanical Garten Stuttgart
The Wihelma Zoologisch-botanical Garten in Sttutgart is a really one of the good wildlife park i have seen.I basically like to visit zoological gardens as i like it and have a good time in watching the different animals. The Stuttgart zoo consists of both zoological and …
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 …
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 …
Wright Park
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 …
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 …
Sapphire Beach
Sapphire Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the east end of St. Thomas. Although I think all of the beaches in St. Thomas are absolutely beautiful, every beach is unique, and Sapphire Beach has always been near the top of my list of favorite beaches …
Twin Lakes (Balinsasayao) Nature Park in Dumaguete City
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 …
The Emerald Pool, Pond Casse, Dominica
The Emerald Pool in Pond Case, Dominica is a lovely natural pool found in the interior of the island. Even on a good day, the area around the pool presents a cool temperature that is in stark contrast to many areas on the island where it is either very …
Sudley Castle and Gardens
My family and I had very enjoyable day out last weekend when we visited Sudley Castle and gardens. Sudley Castle is in Winchcombe, which is near to Cheltenham in Gloucestershire, which is very close to where we live.
When we arrived we had no problem parking the …
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 …
Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park
This is the perfect place to spend a hot day when you’re in the Wilmington , North Carolina area. There are plenty of fun things to do at this park for all ages. My husband and I are in our 30’s , and yes we had a blast.
I …
Black Thunder theme park
Black Thunder theme park is one of the first water theme parks I have been to. It is just 40 kms from Coimbatore. It was during my college tour, I had the oppurtunity to visit this beautiful theme park. It is a lively one with full of children and …
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 …
Brandywine Zoo
Any parent who lives in the greater Delaware Valley, will more likely than not have taken their children to the Brandywine Zoo. This small, consolidated Delaware attraction is the perfect size for parents to take young children to view unique animals, enjoy the outdoors, and learn about nature …
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