August 3, 2013
Surrounded by a barrier reef and a lagoon in variegated hues of pale turquoise and aquamarine, the island of Bora Bora rises from the sea with the two summits of Mount Otemanu and Mount Pahia—from a single extinct volcano in the island’s center—reaching for the sky. Several smaller islets called motu ring the main island, ...
July 12, 2013
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch offers visitors a chance to do something many of them might never have the opportunity to do in their lifetimes: go on an African safari right in San Antonio, Texas! Visitors drive in the comfort of their own cars along the scenic four-mile route that cuts through the verdant ranchland. More ...
May 30, 2013
What has over 1,700 animals, exciting rides and attractions, live entertainment, interactive games and activities, restaurants, shops and more? Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando Florida! This 500-acre conservation-themed park ranks among the world’s top ten most visited amusement parks. It is also the world’s largest Disney theme park, and is organized into seven ...
May 13, 2013
The Cloisters’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is turning 75. In honor of this diamond anniversary, unicorns will be present for a special exhibit. That’s right, unicorns! These are not just your ordinary variety of unicorn either. They hail from the late Middle Ages, and are represented by beautiful tapestries ...
April 15, 2013
Imagine a lost kingdom hidden deep within the ground. A place whose narrow crystal corridors open up to caverns that resemble the great halls of a castle, complete with stalactites hanging like crystal chandeliers, imposing columns that reach to the lofty ceilings, and stalagmites rising like sentinels guarding a land of secrets. This is a ...
April 8, 2013
Cobras, vipers and rattlers, oh my! Animal World & Snake Farm in New Braunfels, Texas is the perfect place to get a close look at all kinds of snakes and lots of other animals from scorpions and skinks, to monkeys and mountain lions and much more. Unlike those big sprawling zoos that can leave one ...
March 5, 2013
Sharp teeth, claws, bony plates, and tough jaws: Alligators are living fossils that date back about 200 million years to the Cretaceous period, when the Earth was a swampy expanse of forming continents and muggy weather, and where dinosaurs and other animal life thrived among the dense forests and thick vegetation that grew in a ...
January 30, 2013
Magic wands, fairy godmothers, evil witches, dashing pirates, princesses, kingdoms and enchantments galore: Disney’s Magic Kingdom is the place where beloved fairytales and a host of other amusements are transformed into thrilling rides and interactive experiences to delight children and grownups of all ages. For anyone who isn’t familiar with the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, ...
January 12, 2013
Marco Island borders a strip of islets off the southwestern Florida coast called the Ten Thousand Islands. It is a barrier island known for its tropical rainy and dry seasons, powdery-soft white sand beaches, and passionate sunsets that blaze over a shimmering horizon on the Gulf Coast. It is the kind of place where one ...
December 10, 2012
One of the largest cities in the USA, Houston, Texas is home to numerous attractions. Listed alphabetically, the following five venues are our top choices for families with children. Children’s Museum of Houston This award-winning museum is highly ranked for many good reasons: it boasts over 14 exciting exhibits, daily activities, educational programs and ...
