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The choice which you have to make is very difficult if you have to choose between two or more five star Bloemfontein hotels, because of the luxury and good quality service that all of them offer. The money paid for this kind of luxury is absolutely their value worth.

All of these deluxe rooms come with king-size beds almost in a terrace like room, gorgeous views and lots of space. Some of these hotels have the most amazing style and décor and this shows you that only the best interior designers are responsible for creating this look and atmosphere.

These hotels usually get guests that are coming back over and over again, because of the comfortable and luxurious stay that they offer. All of these people enjoy staying in such hotels, because everything which they offer is of the highest quality. You won’t expect this from South Africa accommodation, but I can assure you that it is. Most of these hotels also come with it’s own bar and relaxing lounge, which makes it great for you if you are an introvert and don’t like to mingle with all kinds of people.

They also offer luxuries like air conditioning, a cable TV, hairdryer, an in room safe for all your valuable belongings, coffee and tea making facilities, etc. The best part is that these hotels also offer world class cuisine meals and one shall give every last cent just to sleep over for one night in such a hotel, because the experience is just amazing.

Well, if the money is kind of on the scarce side, then there is always the option of searching and staying in cheap hotels, because they also are readily available.

Ways to find such hotels is by searching on the Internet. In some parts they may not be readily available but you will find one of the three. They usually have a cable television, continental breakfast and a clean environment which is nice if you want to avoid all those ugly and filthy sheets from other places.

Try searching for boarding houses, in areas where you can not find cheap hotels, which let out their rooms for the night especially in vacation times when all the students are gone for the holidays. They aren’t so expensive.

If you are travelling to South Africa, the best way to book Africa hotels is if it is included in your travel package. This can give you a big discount. The nicest thing about this is that the discounts are usually phenomenal and one usually leads to another. If you can’t be helped anywhere, go and search on a good search engine or ask friends and family if they can recommend a certain place to you.

Well, whether you want to stay in a 5 star hotel or in a cheap hotel, fact of the matter is that there is a wide range of these hotels available in Bloemfontein to suit everyone’s needs and budget. Just make sure you do some decent research on the Internet before you leave your country for a vacation in South Africa.

Disneyland was designed for kids of all ages – and toddlers are no exception! There are many things that you can enjoy with your toddler – so many things in fact, that unless you will be staying for several days, you won’t have time to do them all.

Start with Toon Town. Here is where you will find your toddler’s favorite Disney Characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse. All of the Characters have homes in Toon Town, full of things that will amaze your toddler, and make them laugh.

Your toddler will certainly like the Disneyland Railroad. This is a great way to get around the park, because there are stations in New Orleans Square, Toon Town, Tomorrowland, and on Main Street. This will amuse your toddler, and give you a chance to see some sights and rest a bit.

Its A Small World is very suitable for toddlers. Music and colors will keep your son or daughter mesmerized while you enjoy a relaxing ride across the water. The Storybook Land Canal Boats is another good choice, as it will take you through the miniature villages that your daughter or sonwill be quite familiar with from their story books.

Rides that you and your toddler must not miss include all of the rides in Fantasyland, King Arthur’s Carousel, Dumbo the Flying Elephant, the Circus Train, and the Mad Tea Party. Rides that are appropriate for youngsters, but that may cause a little fear are the rides that are dark. These include Peter Pan’s Flight, Pinocchio’s Daring Journey, Alice in Wonderland, and Snow White’s Scary Adventure. Buzz Lightyear is a popular ride for all toddlers.

There are other areas of the park that have attractions and rides that are appropriate for toddlers. Remember that Disneyland is a place for kids of all ages. Pay particular attention to the height and age requirements for each attraction, and avoid taking your toddler to rides that they will not be able to enjoy. This will only cause your son or daughter disappointment.

Stick to the areas where the toddler appropriate attractions are located as much as possible. As an adult, you realize that some rides are simply not safe for small people – but your small person will not comprehend this! Your Disneyland vacation should
be enjoyable for everyone, and Disneyland has made sure that there is something for everyone at the park. It is up to you to keep your daughter or son happy, and to keep them interested in the rides and attractions that they are meant to enjoy.

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We are still “on the road”.  

We spent all last week just outside of Indianapolis.   Didn’t get to put the Foldcat in the water or do any fishing but we did manage to hit the Indiana state fair and eat all the wrong things.  Saw a horse show and made new friends with a couple ponies.  Jon turned 6 on the 9^th so the 4 of us had a little party  and blew out the birthday candles. 

As a special treat to him I started to teach him how to drive my Radio Control truck.  It goes almost 40mph so he has never been able to touch it until now.  I started him off going straight on a dirt road and he caught on pretty quickly.  We are going to give it another shot tomorrow.

We got into a campground outside of Lexington Kentucky early last night.   The roads around here are crazy narrow and winding.  It reminds me of the mountains of Colorado but with tons more trees and vegetation.  By the time we hit the campground I was ready for a stiff drink and an hour of quiet time.

It turns out we are at the wrong campground.  We are staying at a state park and the GPS’s were not much help getting to the right place.

We stayed here for the night anyway and we were going to go to the other one today.  I was talking to another camper this morning and he said there is no way he would take our rig down the road to the other place.  We decided to scout out the other place before we took the RV.  Good thing we did.  The other campground is awesome but like Bill said the road was terrible.  Even worse it’s only one lane for a good 12 miles.  I have no idea what I would do if another rig was heading the other direction.

We made the decision we are staying here until we have to head back home on the 22^nd.

Business Stuff:

Jen’s meeting went well and the swim team is signing up as a non-profit when we are getting back. 

We are still getting our workouts in.  I close all the blinds so no one can see.  I can just imagine what people think when they see this thing rocking back and forth.

Other stuff

I know I still owe everyone a review and video of the foldcat and our madien voyage.  I have the review written but have not got the videos edited yet.  I will have them done this week pkus some extras to include this trip.  I have a couple things planned that should make it worth the waut.

I am off to teach Samantha and Jonathan how to ribe a bike.  WISH ME LUCK!

Stayed tuned for pics and videos.

Steve

Weird and Fun Places to Visit in Nebraska

Nebraska offers many great things to visitors, from great food and exhibits in Omaha and Lincoln, to traveling the trails along Scotts Bluff . Whatever you want to do, you are likely to find it on your Nebraska Vacation.

If you keep an eye out, you will also spot some very different sights, unique things that you never new existed throughout various Nebraska tourism regions. Of course, when you see these things, you will likely be compelled to stop and find out what all the fuss is.

Carhenge - Nebraska tourism

One of the unique and very interesting things you will find on your trek through Nebraska is Carhenge. It is a celebration of the surreal!

As the name suggests, this is a replica of one Stonehenge, one of the most famous sites in the world. The only irony is that instead of monolithic slabs of stone, this structure is made completely from the shells of old automobiles.

Carhenge is not the only sculpture in the park, of course. The Spawning Salmon, created by Geoff Sandhurst shows a giant fish rising from the earth. Dino, is a sculpture of a historic dinosaur that looks amazeingly like a Tyrannosaurus Rex. The Fourd Seasons is a sculpture that is very unqiue to the state – it shows the four stages of the wheat that is harvested in the area. The Carnestoga is a station wagon that is scuplted to resemble a Conestoga wagon from times past – it even has wagon wheels and “horses” hitched to the front!

Carhenge is open all year, and the best visiting hours are during the day. Admission to the park is totally free, but they willingly accept donations. These donations are used for the maintenance and upkeep of the area.

So enjoy your vacation through Nebraska - you will be happy that you found it!

I’ve had a little boat problem ever since we got our RV last August.

Every time we hit a campground that’s near water. I always wished that we had her boat along with us. In fact at times it’s gotten so bad that we’ve even rented boats to go out on the water. It just kills me since we have a perfectly good 15 foot jet boat and a jet ski sitting in the garage at home.

The only other option we’ve had up until this point is to bring an extra vehicle and tow the boat behind it, or to actually tow the boat behind the RV. I feel for the folks that have a fifth wheel. Since latter is not even an option. I have talked to a ton of people that own fifth wheels, and since their heavy duty towing vehicle is towing the fifth wheel. They really don’t have the option to bring their boat.

For me the idea of launching our boat, with the motor home brings up nightmares of RV floating slowly across the lake, due to loosing traction on one of those slippery boat ramps. Even if we bring the boat towed behind our SUV. There are lots of places that don’t have slips available, or restrict the use of gas motors and their size. So except for a few select campgrounds it was either take the RV or take the boat for the day.

Up until last week we broke down and rented paddle boats for the kids or a pontoon boat for a full day. Now days most of the places we go, want to charge you anywhere from a $100 all the way up to $300 a day to rent a boat.

I don’t even want to tell you what it cost to us to rent a boat at Fort Wilderness in Disney World just to see the fireworks. We also rented a couple canoes to go around the little river in the center of the campground.

I spent all winter trying to find a solution to this problem. I have been on dozens of web sites and must’ve looked at a hundred different boats, but was not able to find a solution and until two weeks ago.

I created a list of must haves, and unless I wanted to make some serious compromises. These were the things that I absolutely had to have if I was going to drop hard-earned cash on another water craft.

1. It had to be portable enough to fit in the storage under the RV, or at the very least able to stow inside still have room to move around while her on the road.

2. It had to be lightweight, since I was concerned about gas mileage, and the amount of weight in the RV. I did not want to reduce my towing ability if we decided to bring the car as a toad.

3. It had to be quick to assemble. So we can take advantage of some of the early morning fishing at campgrounds we were just passing through. I also want to make sure it gets used. If it’s going to take more than 15 minutes to put together I know I won’t bother unless I am spending a weekend or more somewhere.

4. It had to be big enough for four of us to fit in. Since I do not want to deal with the flights of bringing one of the kids without the other. I also do not want to leave the wife at the motor home while I was out having fun on the water.

5. It had to be comfortable to fish out of since kids were getting to the age where they liked fishing and wanted to spend the time with Jen and I.

6. It had to be small enough that I can launch it in fish out of it by myself if no one wanted to go with.

7. It absolutely had to be safe. I can take some risks on my own, but no matter what. I make sure the kids are safe.

8. It needs to be cost effective. I am always looking for the ROI on whatever I buy, especially when it comes to the RV. In other words, could it pay for itself in what I would save on rental fees for a season. After the first season it’s almost like it’s free.

9. It had to be able to be rowed and also be able to use a small electric trolling motor. On some campgrounds you can only row or use an electric motor. Plus I did not want to have to carry along gas for it in the RV storage.

As you can see the list was pretty extensive. I found boats that matched a few of the must haves from above, but nothing matched them all.

I found one company that was very close, but the only REAL option would be a two seater. So there was a real problem with leaving Jen behind with one of the kids.

I gave up and figured we were just going to have to make do with the situation.

A couple weeks ago I went to show someone the pontoon boat I had found, since they didn’t have any kids. It was perfect for them. To my surprise, they just released a four seater. It’s a perfect and match to all of my must haves from above.

I talked to Jen about it and we put in our order.

The boat arrived a few days ago and I will be posting videos of how easy it was to put together. You’ll also get to see videos of the kids, Jennifer, and I out fishing at a few of our favorite campgrounds.

I am extremely pleased with the quality, construction and price we paid for it. There are a few things that I have picked up for our RV trips that have made the experience much better. I would have to say that this purchase is at the very top of the list.

Here is a link for the boat so you can check it out yourself. Even if you’re not looking for a pontoon boat. All the boats that these guys have are perfect for anyone who uses an RV, fifth wheel, or just like us to hit the water while camping

Stay tuned for some new videos.

Steve

I really hope everyone’s having a great summer.

High gas prices have come with a mixed blessing for us. As most of you know, we had planned a trip down Route 66 that would take a couple months this summer. As it turns out $5.00 a gallon for gas put those plans on the back burner pre-quickly.

As we revise plans and scouting locations a couple of things have come up. If you are around last year you know on a not for driving long distances. I guess it comes from years of traveling with my grandparents and even as an adult I would make the trip to from Chicago to Florida in one.shot without stopping.

Our last trip took almost 3 days, but we took a couple detours to miss in bad weather. I still managed to drive 10-12 hours a day. When we got the RV we had originally planned to stop and smell the roses but old habits die hard and when I planned the driving parts of the trip we would leave early in the morning, get in after it was dark, set up watch a little TV, and go to bed. Then we get up early the next morning and start the routine all over again. it was definitely more about the destination than the journey getting there.

Over the past couple months, just like everyone else. We have been taking our trips and staying closer to home in order to save a little gas. Over the Fourth of July weekend we had actually planned to take a longer trip down south. With our schedules and the current price of gas we decided to take a shorter trips to spend a little bit more time at a campgrounds closer to home.

Instead of an 8-10 hour drive we decided to hit a campground that we’ve spent time at before. The best part was we are able to leave a day later than we’d planned and stay a day longer at the end of the trip. We pulled into our campsite Friday afternoon after everyone had already got there. We were set up within 20 minutes. There was an added bonus of staying the extra day. As you can imagine the campground was packed all weekend and I don’t think they had one extra spot available. By Sunday night almost everyone in the campground had gone home so we pretty much had the place to ourselves. It was the perfect end to a great weekend.

Over the Fourth of July weekend I had one of the biggest treats a dad could possibly have. Both my four year old girl and my five year old boy caught their first fish. They have these tiny rods and reels that they practice casting with on almost every trip. We never seem to find a easy fishing spot at our destination campgrounds, and we’re in and out so fast at campgrounds along the way that we were never able to really stop. Since we slowed everything down this trip we are actually able to fish for a couple days.

I let the kids go with their own pace and quit when they were tired so they didn’t get burned out. They also got to do a little swimming and some crafts so all in all we had a great weekend and spent a minimal amount on gas.

I know most of you that have RVs are already aware of the pluses when staying close to home it just took a little while to get through my thick skull.

I guess even if you can drive all over the country with your vacation home and all of your stuff you just don’t have to. Check out some of the places closer to home and you might be surprised.

Steve

Tips For A Great Summer Vacation!

Time seems to get even harder to find these days. Prices are going up, too much bills to pay and taxes keep on increasing nowadays. This is why sometimes getting a vacation seems more of a luxury nowadays. However, you should understand that getting a vacation is not a luxury at all!

No, of course not! There are methods on how you can have a fun vacation even on a budget. If you want to have one, here are some tips on how you can plan your Family Vacation Fun Spots.

Take Advantage Of Timing

Timing is critical if you really want to save money on your vacation. Interestingly, airline price wars typically start during Fridays, which is who fares are to be lowest during late Tuesday nights or early Wednesday mornings, thus you should make have hotel reservations by 4 p.m. during Sundays. If you do this, you would likely find a desk clerk that may give you a discount when you ask for one, rather than talk to those that typically set up room prices, thus saving you more money. You should also rent cars during Sunday] [spin]mornings, since this is when dealerships begin worrying about no-shows.

Off-season Travel

If you’ll be planning your vacation during off-season, this is the time that you can find and get great discounts. In fact, at times you can even get up to 50%, if you would be vacationing to the Caribbean| and the South. You can also get discounts for usual northern ski destinations such as Vermont and Colorado during summer months, when they have down peak in tourists.

Do Your Online Research

It would also be valuable if you do your research. You can try searching the Internet for ticket offers and deals that can give you greater discounts. Try using your vacationtravel destination as your research’s focus point to have more viable search results. After doing research, see and evaluate on which of the offers can give you the most savings and which can fit your budget.

A lot of people underestimate what the world wide web deals out there, just one click away!

It’s not called one of the happiest places on earth for nothing! We’re talking of course about Disney World, one of the largest and most popular theme parks on the planet.

Though there are many vacation locations and activities from which to choose all over the world, there is nothing quite like a memorable Disney vacation. They have attractions, rides, hotels galore, and so many things to see and do that you would have to take 10 trips to Disney World to see it all.

Before you go though, you do need to keep some tips in mind. Sure, it can be a great adventure for your whole family, but if you do not come prepared you might end up ruining your entire vacation.

The best time of the year to travel to Disney World is during their off season. This is usually around January to early February and also the summer. There will be less people, shorter lines to wait in, and fewer hassles in general, as well as the ability to see and experience more since there will be fewer people filling the parks.

Additionally, the weather will be very pleasant since the daytime temperatures in January and early February run around 65 to 70 degrees. Although the summer goes hot, that simply results in fewer crowds for you.

When taking a vacation to Disney World, consider staying in one of the hotels outside of, but close to, the parks. Those are normally less expensive than hotels inside, but still have shuttles to take you to and from the park - so nearby convenience isn’t lost. These hotels are less crowded as well.

If, on the other hand, you stay at a hotel inside the park, you will have the convenience of taking a monorail right to your room, helping to avoid parking lots and the hassle of getting in and out of the park. It is more expensive, though, so you will do well to evaluate the pros and cons prior to making a hotel decision.

Another tip for a great vacation at Disney World is to plan your “in park visitation strategy” before arrival. It is also advisable to you buy your tickets before even traveling to Orlando. The benefit will be fewer lines, and you will be able to be one of the first visitors in the park.

There are plenty of activities in Disney World, especially for the kids. Disney characters walk around the parks, while you enjoy and a seemingly endless array of rides, games, and entertainment to keep your children busy for the entire day. They real question is who will wear down first - the kids or their parents.

If you have a teenager, you may want to plan a day at Wet ‘n Wild, a water park they are sure to love. Magic Kingdom and Epcot are geared largely toward teenagers, so it is great to plan at least one day at each.

Finally for the adults, there is more than enough to do during the evenings. Pay a few extra dollars and hire a Disney-hired babysitter while you go out for a great dinner at one of the many famous restaurants. Or you could be bold and head to Pleasure Island to dance and laugh the night away.

No matter when you go to Disney World or what you do there, you are sure to have one of the best times of your life!

If you really want to delight your child – or yourself – you should arrange to have a Disneyland Character meal. This will allow you and your whole family to have quality time with one or more of the Disneyland characters. In fact, this is the best way to really get to interact with them for any length of time.

Start by making a reservation. This can be done through the Disneyland Vacation Planning Services Department. Reservations can be made up to sixty days in advance, so don’t leave this to the last minute. Make these reservations when your Disneyland vacation is being planned.

Character breakfasts take place every morning at the park. You do not have to have a reservation for these meals. These breakfasts take place in many of the parks restaurants, but Goofy’s Kitchen is a great place to start. It is located in the Disneyland Hotel, and there are dishes to please everyone. Children under three years of age get to eat free, which should be considered when you are planning the budget for your trip. Goofy is always there, with Pluto, but other characters come and go all throughout the day. You should definitely make reservations for Goofy’s Kitchen, as it is very popular, and the wait can be lengthy.

If dining with Princesses is important, than Ariel’s Grotto is the place to be. Serving three course meals, this is elegant dining that both kids and adults can enjoy. Each princess will come spend a little time at your table during your meal – one at a time.

Reservations for Ariel’s Grotto are also recommended. This is one place in the park where both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available.

The Storyteller’s Café is another place that is highly recommended for Character Meals. Characters are only here during breakfast, however.

While time is not spent at each individual table, the Characters do interact with the children as a group. Both buffet and menu dining are available, and again, reservations are recommended. Lilo and Stitch also have a Character Breakfast, as does Minnie Mouse. Breakfast with Minnie and Friends is extremely popular, so make reservations.

You should definitely include a Character Meal or two in your Disneyland Vacation plans. This is something that your child will remember forever and interacting with the famous Disney characters that we all know and love is part of what Disneyland is all about! Be sure to make reservations as far in advance as possible.

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Things to do in Tucson Arizona, in Southeastern Arizona.

On your tour of south-eastern Arizona, plan to spend a day touring Tombstone. This historic mining town of the 1880s is now a terrific tourist spot where visitors can tour a variety of fascinating historic buildings and sites.

Visit Tombstone Arizona

Most people identify Tombstone, AZ with the famous gunfight that took place at the OK Corral. You can tour the OK Corral and learn about this gunslinger battle on location on your visit to Tombstone. There is a re-enactment of the 1881 gunfight at the OK Corral daily at 2:00 pm. You’ll see Doc Holliday and Wyatt, Virgil and Morgan Earp fight the McLaurys and Clantons right at the original location.

You will be shocked] at how simply 30 seconds, three men died and two were wounded. Depending on your enjoyment in history, you’ll probably find the tale behind the gunfight at the OK Corral even more interesting than the re-enactment.

The gunfight at the OK Corral involves a surprising level of historic disagreement. There is disagreement over who was at fault for the battle and why it took place. There is even discusion over the exact date of the shootout, although most historians date the event to October 26, 1881.

Two different Tombstone newspapers took opposite views in their support of the Clantons and the Earps. Both sides appear to have a significant amount of community support. There are so many missing details to the tale of the feud between the Earps and the Clantons, it can easily become an intriguing focus of long-term study for anyone interested the famous gunslingers.

Historic Ok Corral

Tombstone was a wild mining town during the 1880s, and it was one of the toughest towns in the Wild West during its hey-day. Lured by gold and silver, the town was overwhelmed with an assortment of “bad guys,” including thieves, murderers, and card-sharks. There were hundreds of rooming and gambling houses in Tombstone, and living to see another in Tombstone was considered a success.

On your stay in Tombstone, you’ll see original, historic buildings containing bullet holes reminiscent of the town’s tougher days. Pay a visit to Boot Hill Cemetery and you’ll see the graves of victims and villains, and you then tour local attractions such as [/spin]the Old Bird Cage Theatre|the Crystal Palace Saloon[/spin]. The 1882 Courthouse is an historic park and museum where you can view many interesting artifacts and old photographs related to Tombstone’s history.

Many of Tombstone’s historic buildings are located in the area of town bordered by Fremont, 6th, Toughnut and 3d streets. In addition to historic buildings, there is a variety of dining options available in town and a wonderful assortment of unique shops and boutique stores for vactioners to browse.

After visiting historic Ok Corral, make sure that you check out your Arizona Vacation and Travel Guide. You will have a wonderful time while in Arizona!