Wet And Wild At Schlitterbahn Waterparks
It hasn't been voted the "World's Best Waterpark" for 19 years for nothing; Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort is a fun, imaginative, aquatic entertainment center. Since its opening in 1979, the 70-acre resort in New Braunfels, Texas -– both an amusement park and a hotel with 238 rooms -– has been one of the top-attended...
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Lake Compounce – Fun Family Activities In Northwest Connecticut
The northwestern corner of Connecticut, the area around Waterbury and Bristol, has many fun attractions for the family. Whether you're going for a day or a weekend away, here are suggestions for popular and lesser-known attractions. Lake Compounce, A Classic Amusement Park Bristol, Connecticut is home to Lake Compounce, the oldest amusement...
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Family Fun At Busch Gardens Williamsburg
What started out in 1969 as a 3,000-acre tract of land for a brewery on the James River in Virginia is now home to what some consider the most beautiful theme park in America, Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Here, you’ll not only be awed by the metal creatures of epic proportions and dizzying contortions, but...
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5 Worst Tourist Traps That I Have Been a Part of
I happened to stumble upon an article, while browsing through the internet, about the worst tourist traps that people have ever experienced in their life. My mind automatically wandered to some of the tourist destinations, that turned out to be a trap for me. I work as a travel blogger for Tours in Abu Dhabi.com and often go on tours at popular as well...
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Summer Fun At Cedar Point Amusement Park, Ohio
Cedar Point, the world's coaster capital in Sandusky, Ohio, promises big fun for thrill-seeking families and little fun for the youngest park fans. This 364-acre Lake Erie peninsula near Sandusky, Ohio, has attracted traveling families since 1870, when the famous themepark first opened as a Midwestern bathing beach. In 1900, businessman George Boeckling assumed control of the property and added...
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14 Family-Friendly and Free Things You Should Do in Las Vegas
Traveling with your entire brood can start to get expensive, especially when taking the family to a destination like Las Vegas. Dotted with casinos and high-end hotels, the Las Vegas Strip isn't exactly known for its bargains. Fortunately there are plenty of ways to save money around Las Vegas that's fun for both parents and kids alike. I've put together a list of free family friendly activities...
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Surfing Banzai Pipeline and Oahu’s North Shore
While a hot vacation in the tropics, with lying on the beach, napping in the sun and taking dips in the ocean, seems like the ultimate holiday, some family members may prefer action, adventure and the natural thrills that come with surfing. The Big Waves of Surf Champions in O'ahu Luckily, Hawaii is both a beach and a surfing paradise and nowhere more so than at...
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Maui, Hawaii Hotels and Resorts
All of Maui is beautiful and interesting, and there are many experiences to be had. Here's a guide to Maui's family-friendly hotels in the four major resort areas along the 120-mile coastline of the island. The center of the island is home to the vast extinct volcano in Haleakala National Park. Wailea is located along the beach-lined south Maui and is a favorite vacation...
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Adventures In Legoland California
Watch the imagination of two boys skyrocket as they build and build in a different kind of theme park: Legoland, and other fun attractions in Carlsbad, California reviewed. Since 1932, youngsters have enjoyed building their own creations from tiny plastic bricks, thanks to Ole Kirk Christiansen, a carpenter...
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Las Vegas: Glitz, Glitter And Family Fun
Las Vegas is maturing much faster than its family audience, but it's still great fun for parents who don't mind "minding" their kids. Las Vegas is maturing much faster than its family audience, but it's still great fun for parents who don't mind "minding" their kids. There’s only one Las Vegas, and it’s a wild adventure for the entire family. Before you even land at the airport, you...
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