Test Your Golf Skills at Pirate’s Cove and Congo River in Orlando

The Orlando area abounds in great golf courses, and is also the home of imaginative theme parks. The two activities come together at Pirates Cove Adventure Golf where you can take the whole family for a round of mini golf and putt-putt golf in the midst of gushing waterfalls and lush vegetation and at the Congo River where you can play golf in an African jungle themed environment.

Pirate’s Cove is located on the International Drive, which is also home to many restaurants and other vacation attractions. It features two courses, one is for beginners and the other is for more advanced golfers who have their own Stuart Weitzman shoes.

Pirate’s golf is not an ordinary mini golf course. The beautiful landscaping makes it unique as does the wildlife. You can feed baby alligators. These critters are quite cute when they are young! And you can also feed some friendly ducks while you are on the course.

In addition, the pirate theme is nicely utilized to address one of the major problems at busy mini-golf course, the boredom of waiting for the previous group to finish up on the hole. At Pirate’s Cove they give you a treasure map, and while you are waiting for the people in front you of you, you can try to find the hidden items listed on the treasure map. If you find all of them you win a free game!

A lot of the attractions in Orlando are pricey, but Pirate’s Cove will not make much of a dent in your budget. Children under 12 enter with a reduced price and adults pay $10.95 for 18 holes. If you are really in the mood for a lot of golf you can play 36 holes and pay only $16.50. Orlando Magazine named this course the “best in Florida” for miniature golf and the hours are: 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Pirate’s Cove is located at 8501 International Drive, Orlando FL 32819, 407-352-7378

Congo River is an African themed mini-golf course with locations in East Orlando, Orlando and Kissimmee. Here the main idea is to follow in the footsteps of the famous 19th Century explorers of the Congo, Henry Stanley and David Livingston.

The course is challenging with caves and hills and you get your choice of two different courses. The Livingston course is the most challenging. The decorations along the course include rock formations, waterfalls, abandoned river boats and a cargo plane that “crashed” in the jungle.

In addition to the golf, there is an arcade area with games for kids as well as a place where you can safely feed alligators. Similar to the game at Pirate’s Cove, the back of each score card has a treasure hunt game. If you discover the treasures then you can turn in the card at the end of the game and win a prize.

You can also book Congo River for a birthday party. The party includes a round of golf, a free novelty golf ball for the birthday child and use of party space – either picnic tables or party room, and arcade game tokens. You have to supply your own food, either bringing it in or ordering from a number of nearby pizza places.

So if you want to test your putting skills in a fun environment, then be sure to visit Pirate’s Cove or Congo River while visiting Orlando.

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Mark Whichard is an Orlando tourism expert and writes frequently about attractions in and around Orlando. He is the proprietor of DisneyRents.com You can get great deals on Orlando Vacation Home Rentals at this website http://www.disneyrents.com

Cool off in Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in Orlando

It can get hot in Orlando during the summer, but it is easy to refresh yourself and get some thrills in the process if you go to Disney’s Typhoon Lake Water Park. This is one of two water parks at the Walt Disney Resort located near Orlando, Florida.

Typhoon Lake is home to many attractions such as the fast moving water slides and a children’s area with child-sized rafts. As it is a Disney creation, the whole layout of the park is very imaginative. In fact there is even a bit of “legend” behind the park’s layout.

The creators of the park say that “once upon a time” there was a typhoon that wrecked havoc with surfboards, houses and even an old shrimp boat that now sits precariously perched on a volcano at the Typhoon Lake Park.

Continuing in this way, the park’s creators say that the “typhoon” also helped to create the water slides and rivers and rapids that fill this park.

You may or may not believe in legends, but if you like getting wet and whirling about on exciting rides then you will enjoy your visit to Typhoon Lake. You can choose from nine watersides, and if you are thrill-seeker then try the one with vertical drops or the Surf Pool with six foot waves. Snorkeling with real sharks at the Shark Reef and colorful tropical fish should also give you something to talk about when you get home.

Here are few of the most popular rides at the park: Castaway Creek: Would you like to ride on inner tubes on an almost-half mile river ride? This ride will take you through rainforests, waterfalls and other exotic locales. Children cannot travel alone on this ride and must be accompanied by an adult.

Gangplank Falls: Inner tubes are the vehicles in this ride. But these are not your ordinary inner tubes, but giant four person family sized rafts that will take you down three hundred feet of rapids, rocks and water.

Humunga Kowabunga: Speed is the main feature of this ride. Your vehicle will be going at up to 30 miles per hour when you go through this slide that winds its way through more than 200 feet of caves. Youngsters below 4 feet tall are not permitted on the ride.

You are going to get wet at this park so there are special arrangements for that. This includes dressing rooms with lockers and showers. You can get a locker for five dollars per day and you also have to pay an additional $2 as a key deposit. Life jackets are given free of charge, but a driver’s license or credit card must be left as a deposit. You are not allowed to bring your own life jackets, tubes or other floating devices, on advice from the OKC lawyer.

If you like the water and if you like thrills and if you want to cool off and have a lot of fun, then Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is a must-visit destination when you make your Orlando vacation.

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Mark Whichard is an Orlando tourism expert and writes frequently about attractions in and around Orlando. He is the proprietor of DisneyRents.com You can get great deals on Orlando Vacation Home Rentals at this website http://www.disneyrents.com

The thrills and spills of a motorcycle racing holiday

For something a little different this year, why not visit a sporting event whilst on your holidays? There are so many different sports to choose from and some take place in very exotic locations, so you won’t miss out if you are looking for sun, sea and sand! Some sporting events, such as MotoGP and Formula 1 run a series of racing events which take place all over the world, so you could book your holiday to coincide with the race you want to see and travel to watch it live in between all that relaxation. Every sport has it’s heroes and no doubt you will have your own favourite, so just think how fun it would be to actually see them excelling in their sport.

Live MotoGP

There is nothing like watching sport live at the actual venue, it doesn’t matter what the sport is, it is so much better to see it ‘in the flesh.’ When you attend, you get the whole atmosphere, all the sights, sounds and smells, and, you can actually feel that buzz of excitement rippling through the crowds. With MotoGP, you can have tickets that allow you access to see what goes on behind the scenes and of course you will get to watch all the warm up and qualifying rounds. This will give you a taste of things to come and let you see who is in good form and who will be in pole position for the actual race. The race itself will be an event never to be forgotten and you will be there to see all the action up close and personal. Often there are races of a lower calibre before the main event and these can be very exciting and entertaining. You can see the racers of the future honing their skills and learning their trade.

Paddock Watching

Round the paddock there is plenty to see, including the teams who work behind the scenes on the bikes. It is fascinating to watch them at work as they really do work as a team and each person has his own job and knows exactly what to do and when so that the bike is back on the track as fast as possible. The smell of engines, rubber and Mopar performance parts is very distinctive and nothing can prepare you for the noise, it is deafening but there is something so very exciting about the roar of the engines and it really does get your blood pumping. The speed is incredible and of course any accidents are fraught with danger and of course the danger is part of the appeal.

Racing Around the Globe

As there are so many locations around the globe, you really can have a very special holiday or if you prefer you can go away for a long weekend if the venue you choose is not too far away. It is certainly something you will never forget and you may even get a bit hooked, so can’t wait to plan your next jaunt!

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Motorcycle racing, whether it is WorldSuperBikes or MotoGP, is one of those specator sports that never fails to give one a real ‘buzz’. Watching those bikes zooming about, those death defying wheelies at 90mph and the way they take corners, just sets the blood racing. There is no better way to see this action other than live, and BigRock Holidays are the experts at organising racing holidays. See http://www.bigrock-holidays.com

Rev up your RV for Great Road Trip Adventures

Spring is the teaser season where Road Trip Planners begin by airing out their RVs for some exciting road trip adventures. Even those who don’t own an RV yet, start checking out the rates and options for RV rentals.

RV vacations offer another plus for traveling in an RV: Tour in a bathrobe. Imagine driving up Pike’s Peak, dressed in pajamas with pillow creases still indented in your left cheek and you can imagine the convenience. Going on a family RV road trip offers a huge advantage. Restaurant dining costs for a family of 5 for breakfast, lunch, and dinner runs conservatively $250/day. You can cut that expense by 60% by utilizing the kitchen in the RV. Not to mention the comfort of not having to dress for dinner (or wait around for everyone else to dress). Plus, you save time by not having to search for kid-friendly restaurants at each destination.

WHERE TO GO: Because of the increasing popularity of RV traveling, you’ll find many parks and campgrounds all over the United States. Here are a few RV spots to consider adding to your road trip planner:

* RIVERS END CAMPGROUND AND RV PARK on Tybee Island (near Savannah, Georgia). One of the Good Sam parks, 150 individual sites are available and all are within blocks of the beach and the river.

* SOUTHERN COMFORT RV RESORT in Florida for the full resort treatment including 24-hour security, a swimming pool, bingo nights and musical performances.

* LAKE HAVASU RV PARK in Arizona is right by the lake and is a wonderful spot to stay for the duration of your vacation but you get the bonus of being close enough for to the Joshua Tree National Park, the Mojave National Preserve or Phoenix for some great day excursions.

OKAY, WHERE ELSE CAN I GO WITH MY RV?
Where ever you want! However, for the cream of the crop, read a few of our past blogs on two Top RV Road Trip Destinations to add to your road trip planner. Both are tremendously fun and both are in spots where you’ll see some of nature’s finest offerings.

* COLORADO FAMILY ROAD TRIP: Colorado is located in the Rocky Mountains. This area offers a fabulous family adventure road trip with activities like a Dinosaur Museum in Fruita, rafting in Durango, the gorgeous Estes Park, and two National Parks: The Mesa Verde National Park and the Rocky Mountain National Park.

* GOING WILD WITH AN ALASKAN ROAD TRIP: Alaska is a land of vast mountains, colossal blue-white glaciers and an abundance of wildlife with activities unique to the state. This combination earns an Alaskan Road Trip top honors for many travellers.

RV travel makes sense for couples, friends, families, even a caravan of families using the best rv financing to fund a truly unique family reunion. There’s no time like the present to grab your road trip planner and rev up your RV!

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A guide to Turkey holidays

Most UK holiday companies offer some sort of Turkish city, beach or sailing holiday, many targeting the coast between Alanya and Cesme or Istanbul. However, there are so many reasons to visit Turkey, which is situated at a point where Africa, Asia and Europe are the nearest to each other. There are many extraordinary holiday cities, resorts and magnificent landscapes and numerous regions to choose from including:

Aegean, Black Sea, Mediterranean, Turkish Riviera, Van Golu, South Eastern Anatolia, Marmara, Cappadocia, Central Anatolia

There are not many countries that can lay claim to clean beaches, ancient ruins, Byzantine aqueducts and hippodromes, tangled bazaars, underground cities, well-designed mosques and churches, a volcanic landscape of fairy chimneys and a full-size model of the Trojan horse.

Istanbul is where the Ottomans built hundreds of mosques and many tours start here in the old capital. Blue Mosque and Haghia Sophia lie across the street opposite one and another. It costs nothing for visitors to the mosque, but women will be expected to cover their knees, shoulders and head and men will be provided with a sarong. This no longer applies to the Haghia Sophia, as it has been converted into a museum. Across the street are the Roman Cisterns and the remnants of the Hippodrome. Further on is the extravagant sultans palace of Topkapi with its archaeological museum with tea gardens and an excellent view. A few minutes ride on the tram to Beyazit station will take you the enormous shopping mall, the amazing Grand Bazaar. It looks like a maze of markets and you are well advised to take a map with you.

Istiklal Caddesi in Taksim offers a more western shopping experience with European boutiques, some excellent kebab shops and a good nightlife. The Bosphorus Strait is a really busy waterway and it is possible to take the ferry from Eminonu to the Black Sea. Anadolu Kavagi is a fantastic place for a seafood lunch before climbing to the 14th century Byzantine fortress.

The St Saviour at Chora church is a wonderful example of Byzantine architecture. It is situated in a remote corner of the city and has anunspoiled selection of mosaic art. Further out is the Domabhce Palace, which is worth a visit although being a little more expensive than some other tourist spots. If you are looking for something off the beaten trail, many visitors opt for special interest trips including:

Archaeological tours led by guides.
• Botanical tours to the Kackar Mountains.
• A holiday on a yoga farm that includes personal growth themes, walking, shiatsu and painting
• Green holidays to the Van basin and Kackar foothills to study butterflies, orchids and watch birds alongside an enthusiastic English guide.
• Natural history holidays in the mountains close to the deltas and lakes.

The people of Turkey are really friendly and this country has so much to offer, as well as all the historical and cultural sites, and the traditional Turkish cuisine is not to be missed – rememeber to take your diet pill though!.

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