Especially for families, amusement parks the world over are a big part of vacations. Cutting-edge and old-fashioned, corporate behemoths to modest mom-and-pops -- that's our focus here.
Cover photo: Venti Views
Especially for families, amusement parks the world over are a big part of vacations. Cutting-edge and old-fashioned, corporate behemoths to modest mom-and-pops -- that's our focus here.
Cover photo: Venti Views
If you're an amusement park geek, you've probably mused at some point about what makes one roller coaster better than others. You've tried to answer this question logically with various rankings and lists, but they just don't gel, because roller coasters are very subjective. Two coaster enthusiasts could experience the same ride and come away with entirely different opinions on its quality. So how do we really know what the best roller coaster in the world is? read post
Read more…As Daniel and Martha Everett and their two children enjoyed a trip to Florida's Walt Disney World, their focus was on entertainment and excitement rather than the environment. And when Barbara and Andy Allen checked into a Boston hotel, they wanted to fit as many sights as possible into their two-day visit. They gave little thought to how their stay might impact the ecosystem. But...read post
Read more…Humberto Moreno Actual historical figures played parts in the fascinating tableau that makes Colonial Williamsburg - Virginia's first capital, located just under an hour from current state capital Richmond - a perfect place to relive pages from the past. Presentations by authentically attired re-enactors, tours led by factually based characters and a wide variety of other interpretive programs combine to involve visitors in the interest, information and fun. Williamsburg’s meticulously…
Read more…Great Wolf Lodge “You want me to get on THAT and go down to where?” I wailed from high atop the Alberta Falls waterslide, looking down to an alleged pool that was well out of visual range. My 11-year-old grand-daughter nodded with a look of both consternation and resignation that I tried very hard to take in stride. Such was my introduction to a vast array of unusual children’s activities that mesmerized the 70-year-old kid in me as much as they did Dalya, 14 and Mollie, 11 as we…
Read more…You need to be a member of Tripatini to add comments!
Comments are closed.
Comments
Aviation and history buffs will get to see historic aircraft in actual flight according to the following schedule:
Friday. Nov. 26
11 a.m. -- Piper L-4
noon -- Nord Stampe
1 p.m. -- Stinson Tri-Motor
2 p.m. -- Grumman TBM
3 p.m. -- Grumman Wildcat
Saturday, Nov. 27
11 a.m. -- Bucker Bestmann
noon -- Polikarpov Po-2
1 p.m. -- Ford Tri-Motor
2 p.m. -- Grumman Duck
3 p.m. -- North American P-51C
Sunday, Nov. 28
11 a.m. -- Fiesler Storch
noon -- Avro Cadet
1 p.m. -- Travelair 4000
2 p.m. -- North American AT-6
3 p.m. -- North American P-51D
In appreciation of 15 years of support, Fantasy of Flight will be surprising guests with giveaways, prizes and more this weekend, as well as throughout the anniversary year.
For ticket info call 863-984-3500 or visit fantasyofflight.com
In Orlando, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Mobbed by Muggles
Magical Tips for Visiting the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The yellow ribbon will be on display during this weekend's Roar n' Soar event at Fantasy of Flight, featuring classic racing machines from land, sea and air, plus tantalizing food and top entertainment while visiting the world's greatest aviation attraction.