Kings Dominion :: Richmond, Virginia

King’s Dominion is located in Doswell, Virginia, just 20 miles North of Richmond and 75 miles South of Washington D.C. It has recently been voted “Virginia’s Most Exciting Theme Park” – with over 400 acres of fun and thrills around every corner. Enjoy some of the most spine-tingling roller coaster’s, one of the world’s largest drop towers with a 272 foot drop at a chilling 75 miles-per-hour, WaterWorks – 20 acres of water-filled fun for those hotter days, live shows for the whole family, and even a cute Nickelodeon area for the young ones. Read more

Tobacco Road :: Miami, Florida

Hey folks, get ready for the time of your life at Tobacco Road. Tobacco Road is a restaurant, bar, blues club, eclectic music spot, and meeting place for generations of people from every walk of life. This is not only one of the best bars and restaurants in Miami, it is the oldest. Established in 1912 they are quickly closing in on the century mark. No place stays in business for 100 years if it doesn’t have a ton of great things to offer. Read more

Mono Lake :: Mono County, California

There has been a lot of talk recently about then end of the NASA space exploration program and the introduction of Virgin Galactic to soon take non-astronauts into outer space. All of these dreams of exploring distant stars have been around for generations; but few know that there is an otherworldly experience right here on planet Earth. Mono Lake (pronounced mō′- nō, like the Spanish for “monkey”) in Mono County, California is an ethereal wonderland of beauty surrounded by majestic mountains and amazing flora and fauna. Read more

Water Country USA :: Williamsburg, Virginia

Located just 3 miles away from Busch Gardens Williamsburg, is Water Country USA. Set to a 1950’s and 60’s surf theme, Water Country USA is jam-packed with fun in the sun and is the largest of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. Enjoy riding state-of-the-art water rides and attractions before settling down to watch the Island Quest show featuring acrobats, divers, and trampoline artists. Learn why Water Country USA has been rated “One of America’s Best Water Parks” by the Travel Channel. While there, try out one of the several eateries available; serving everything from hamburgers and pizzas to club sandwiches and deli wraps. Read more

Boryeong Mud Festival :: Boryeong, South Korea

Boryeong City in South Korea on the coast of the Yellow Sea was once renowned for its amazing agriculture. Today, however, this same rich earth is drawing millions of visitors to Daecheon Beach in Boryeong City for very different reasons. In 1997, several institutes in South Korea did studies on the soil and determined that not only was the dirt good for plants, it was good for skin too. To market these newly discovered properties, Boryeong decided to engage in a huge festival and invite people far and wide to enjoy their mineral rich mud. But unlike most ad campaigns, this one asked people to come and get dirty. Really dirty. Welcome to the Boryeong Mud Festival! Read more

Dog Bark Park Inn :: Cottonwood, Idaho

Although it is known for its tasty potatoes, Idaho is also home to one of the most unique hotels you can find. The Dog Bark Park Inn is a one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast that has been created in the shape of a beagle and is one of the most well known landmarks in the state. This distinctive two-bedroom bed & breakfast and features decorative carvings created by resident chain saw artists Dennis and Frances, the husband and wife team who created and own this creative retreat. Guests enter the beagle through a private second story deck and are greeted by all kinds of chainsaw art dog decorations throughout. The 2nd level of the Dog Bark Park Inn, the head of the dog, features a loft room with additional sleeping space and a cozy alcove in the muzzle. Read more

Buda Castle :: Budapest, Hungary

First completed in 1265, Buda Castle (also called Royal Palace & Royal Castle) in Budapest is the historical castle complex of the Hungarian kings. Buda Castle is located on the southern edge of Castle Hill near the old Castle District famous for its medieval, Baroque and 19th century homes and buildings. The castle is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site list that inscribed “Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue” and is visited by thousands of tourists every year. The oldest section of the present day palace, Stephen’s Tower, was completed in the 14th century by Prince Stephen, younger brother of King Louis I of Hungary. During the long reign of King Sigismund of Hungary the castle was expanded into one of the largest Gothic palaces of the late Middle Ages. The final massive expansion of the castle occurred under King Matthias Corbinus in the late 1400s and stood until the medieval palace was destroyed during the siege of 1686. A new Baroque styled palace was built between 1714 and 1723 by King Charles III of Habsburg. This castle was also mostly destroyed by the great fire of 1810 as well as during an attack. Read more

Balboa Park :: San Diego, California

When most people think of urban parks their minds drift to the sanctuary of Central Park in New York. What most people don’t know is that Balboa Park in San Diego, California is the largest urban park in the United States. Also one of the oldest public recreation sites in the US, Balboa Park’s 1400 acres were set aside in 1868 as citizens declared they wanted a piece of this beautiful land preserved for future generations. Not particularly urban at the time (there were just over 900 homes in the city) the park was quite uncultivated and was overflowing with gorgeous natural flora, fauna, canyons, and hilltops. Throughout the years, conservators and entrepreneurs have poured lots of elbow grease and plenty of hard earned money into transforming Balboa Park into a park that is one of the top visitor destinations in San Diego. Read more

Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses :: Kaikoura, New Zealand

New Zealand is home to some of the most spectacular views you can find, the Hapuku Lodge and Tree Houses give you some of these amazing views from the comfort of your own luxury tree house or amazing suite. Located a little over 6 miles north of the eco-tourism town of Kaikoura, Hapuku Lodge offers luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine and a plethora of activities for you to enjoy. Guests can take in the spectacular scenery, swim a few laps in the pool or even take a walk through the olive orchard or down a track of native plants to the beach. The Lodge is loaded with activities to take part in, enjoy a drink at the café, stay fit with their lap pool, sauna and work out room or head out and do some hiking or kayaking through the amazing natural beauty New Zealand offers. Read more

Billy Bob’s Texas :: Fort Worth, Texas

It seems like bars and music have always gone hand in hand. And nowhere more so than at a honky-tonk. A piece of traditional Americana, the honky-tonk has been part of Southern culture for generations. Well there are honky-tonk bars, and then there’s Billy Bob’s Texas. We all know everything’s bigger in Texas, and Billy Bob’s is no exception. With a total enclosed area close to 3 acres, space for over 6,000 patrons, a 1,650 square foot stage for performances, a 4,800 square foot rodeo arena, plus a restaurant and shopping, Billy Bob’s is the largest honky-tonk bar in the world. And as manager Marty Travis says, “It’s not just a place, it’s an attitude”. Here is the place that country music lovers from all walks of life come together to drink up and party down. Read more

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