Destinations, Travel tips, Festivals and Public Holidays
United States Holiday
Columbus Day 2012
Feb 28th
Columbus Day
Many countries in the America continent celebrate anniversary of Columbus’s arrival in the continent on 12 October 1492. The day is known as Columbus Day in the United States. More >
US Independence Day 2012
Feb 27th
US Independence Day
The United States Independence Day is one of the most important events that most Americans look forward to. Known more as the Fourth of July, it is a federal holiday in the country. Independence Day commomerates Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 when US achieved independence from Great Britain. This day is commonly associated with fireworks, barbecues, fairs, picnics, family reunions and ceremonies celebrating the history of USA and her independence. More >
Memorial Day 2012
Feb 27th
United States Memorial Day
United States Memorial Day is a federal public holiday to commemorate US soldiers that have died during military service. Now it has been extended to remember non-military persons as well. Memorial Day was also named as Decoration Day in the past. More >
Visiting Chicago – The City of History in the USA
Feb 18th
The United States of America has many places which are as much exciting as New York. One of the places is Chicago, the Windy City. It is believed as the largest metropolitan area in the Midwest of the USA. Some fascinating old buildings with different architecture style which were built on the 19th century can be found in Chicago. Chicago also offers a great view of Lake Michigan which is located near the city. Some historical places are located in Chicago such as cemeteries, fields, and towers. More >
Find Some Rare Animals in San Diego Zoo
Feb 15th
One of the largest zoos in the World, San Diego Zoo is located in one glamorous city in US – San Diego. This zoo is divided into nine territories consisting of different species of animals according to their region of origin. The territories are Discovery Outpost, Lost Forest, Asian Passage, Panda Canyon, Polar Rim, Elephant Odyssey, Urban Jungle, African Rocks, and the Outback. Five of the sections consist of only one animals exhibit while the others have three until fourteen animals exhibits for each section. More >
Waikiki Beach – One of the Best Surfing Spots in the World
Dec 6th
Waikiki beach, Hawaii, can be the best place to spend the holidays for those who enjoy the beach atmosphere. It is widely known as the great surfing places, so it is just like heaven for the surfers. Many surf schools are available around the beach, and the teachers of surfing are ready to teach even an old woman to surf. Some kinds of surfing competition are regularly held in the beach so that surfers all over the world come there to join. However, Waikiki beach is not only about surfing. Its location which is far away from the crowd in the city makes it perfect for relaxing, swimming, or lying on the sand. With about 23 until 28 degrees Celsius of temperature, Waikiki beach is an ideal place to do everything or nothing at all. More >
Mystery Spot at Santa Cruz, California
Nov 5th
Mystery Spot is a mysterious attraction place where gravitation seems null in Santa Cruz, California. Opened in 1940, Mystery Spot has invited a huge number of visitors although the capacity of the place is limited – only about 25 people may enter the place at the same time. In fact, Mystery Spot provides the houses and buildings to create optical illusions to everyone entering the houses. People inside the Mystery Spot will wonder which side the gravitation center is because they are able to stand sideways or even stand firmly on the wall. More >
The Great Blue Hole – One Great Natural Wonders of North America
Nov 4th
The Great Blue Hole is a large blue nearly-circular shape of hole surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef in Belize, North America. With the diameter of 300 meters and 125 meters depth, the deep blue color of the hole is clearly visible compared to the greenish-blue color of waters around the hole. The Great Blue Hole is extremely popular as one of the diving spots showing rare sea creatures which cannot be found in any other diving sites. More >
Wet and Wild Orlando – The Oldest Water Park in US
Oct 28th
Wet and Wild Orlando is the ideal place to run away from the heat of summer. It provides many refreshing rides and attractions both for kids and adults. Founded by the “Father of Water park”, George Millay in 1977, Wet and Wild Orlando is the first large US water park. Wet and Wild Orlando has various kinds of rides to get relax or experience some thrills. More >
Get Wet in the Best Water Parks in the World
Oct 27th
When summer comes, the best place to fresh yourself is water park. Water park not only enables you to swim but also experience some adventures. Don’t worry about getting hot and sweaty since the adventure offered in the water park are done in the water. Realizing that many people get interested in visiting the water park every summer, many water parks were built in every places. If you are confused about which water park should be visited this summer, check out the the water park reviews below. More >
