Theme Parks

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If roller coasters give you and your family a thrill, why not pack up the kids and head on out for a Theme Park Vacation! Many Theme parks have rides for all ages, as well as animal parks, historical reenactments and tasty cuisine that's sure to provide something for everyone. Travelers on a budget may want to visit parks on the off season, after they have opened but before the summer season starts when accommodations tend to rise in price. Visiting during the week or anytime that does not include a holiday is also a good time to beat the crowd. ...read more »

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Top Destinations for Theme Park

Top theme park cities

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Orlando

The third most visited destination in the United States, Orlando is an attraction goer's paradise. With 95 theme parks and attractions, the most famous being Disney World, it is hard for even the oldest travelers not to become a child at heart when visi... read more »
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Los Angeles

Giving us Disneyland, TV and Hollywood hype, Los Angeles and its county is a massive conglomerate of over 80 independent cities covering over 467 square miles. However any traveler will soon find that there is more to do than just stargazing. From hitti... read more »
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Anaheim

Anaheim, California is probably most famous as the home of Disneyland, known around the world as "The Happiest Place on Earth," and every child's dream travel destination. But there is much more family fun to be found in and around this city in Orange C... read more »
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Hong Kong

As one of the most famous travel destinations in the world, Hong Kong is well known for its massive shopping areas and eventful streets. Mong Kok is one of the busiest districts, and is home to several streets, each specializing in a different good. Tra... read more »
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Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a city with much charm, as reflected in its canals, narrow streets, and charming houses that have stood for hundreds of years. Bicycles spin alongside automobile traffic, and in the early morning in the pedestrian streets of the city the a... read more »
photo by Real Traveler Elena and Richard

Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan's capital, is a place of vast proportions where the old and the new merge into a fabulously detailed cityscape. Upon arrival, visitors are confronted with the sheer energy that radiates from within Tokyo. Tokyo's city center is a kaleidosco... read more »
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Miami Beach

Miami Beach is a finger of land separating Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, connected by five causeways to the mainland. At its southern tip is South Beach, known as the Art Deco District, or SoBe, containing an eclectic mix of chic restaurants, bou... read more »
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Brisbane

Brisbane is a beautiful subtropical city in Southeastern Australian and an excellent diversion for travelers down under. There are various parklands, botanical gardens, biking trails and rock climbing areas across the city, allowing for several vacation... read more »
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Santa Cruz

Located on Monterey Bay, south of San Francisco, Santa Cruz is in many ways the quintessential California town, combining a laid-back counterculture atmosphere with plenty of shore activities and, of course, surfing. The city is the proud home of the hi... read more »
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Gold Coast

The largest tourist resort in Australia, Gold Coast offers vacationers warm weather, great beaches and plenty of theme and nature parks nearby. Explore a winery, see rainforest animals on an evening tour, or just go out on a shopping spree theres plent... read more »

Top Five Theme Park Trip Blogs

Legoland! | Dec 27 08'

by Traveling Kings a traveling as a family from Tulsa, on vacation in Carlsbad

"Make it stop! I’m gonna die!"

We all roused out of bed, starting at 7:30. Miles and Mallory were both awake and giggling in the other bed. This did not make Momma happy. We slow... Continue reading »
Australia - Gold Coast/Surfers Paradise | Dec 22 08'

by Barney & Teresa a 25 year old male traveling as a couple from Heathrow Airport, on vacation in Gold Coast

"Throwing up at the water park!"

After the week of relaxation in Byron Bay we arrived in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast where we would spend Christmas. We had a free pick up fr... Continue reading »
Singapore: Food and Shopping Galore, and More | Jan 03 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Singapore

"The scariest thing we saw was definitely the huge spiders along the side of the road"

We decided to stop in Singapore first as a gentle warm-up for our travels in Southeast Asia and China. As Singapore is one of the most diverse coun... Continue reading »
A long day in Disneyland | May 01 07'

by Travelling Family a female traveling as a family from London, on vacation in Anaheim

"I feel sorry for the Americans, this food is appalling, and killing them"

I think I am too satirical (if that is the right word) for Disneyland. I am not able to switch my brain off, turn into a moron and enjoy the... Continue reading »
Thrill seeking fun | Feb 07 07'

by Adro&Sean a 27 year old female traveling as a couple from Wellington, on vacation in Brisbane

""... being hauled up 120 m into the air, only to be let go...""

We gladly took the sleep in on Thursday as we needed a break from the fast-paced fun we'd been enjoying so far. It can really take it out of... Continue reading »