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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Colorful Mums During Fall Season in Missouri

This photo was taken a year ago (2012) in Missouri. It was Fall Season. Here we are with my awesome sisters-in-law from Mississippi posing in these gorgeous and colorful mums around us. We were looking for an Amish goodies to buy in the area and we found this Amish Produce Store. My favorite snack that I bought here was the caramelized popcorn and oh so good. I wish that I could have bought more. The pot of mums is priced for $14 and that is really cheap compared to the price here in Florida.

It was really chilly that morning and I love the weather there. I was hoping to see snow but, it never did. We visited Missouri for only a week but, I personally enjoyed the gorgeous farm lands they have. We stayed in Keytesville, MO and we did check out the nearby town called Marceline, the boyhood town of Walt Disney.

It was October and their cool weather made mums bloom perfectly. This place is nice for a short vacation. If you love city life, this is not your place. There are no malls and superstores nearby. There is a Wal-Mart but, it was located almost an hour drive from Lake Nehai. I tell you what, I love Lake Nehai, the place is secluded and has a gorgeous lake view. Why secluded? There is no store there. You have to drive 20 minutes or more to see a small 7-11 store. Maybe we drove more than an hour to reach this Amish store which was an awesome sight for me.

For sure, we all noticed the big pots of beautiful and colorful mums and their price is super cheap.

It was my first time also to see face to face with an Amish. I am just excited to see them in person. They are wearing the typical Amish dress, the black and white. On our next visit, I want to check out more Amish store in the area. Anyway, I have more photos to share soon. Come back to check out okay? Thanks for stopping by.

Monday, March 18, 2013

Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland Speedway

One of my favorite attractions in Disney World's Magic Kingdom is the Speedway which is located in Tomorrowland. Acceleration is only 7 miles per hour around a scenic racetrack. This race car is gas powered and navigation comes easy through a guide rail. There's nothing to be afraid because this race car has a front and rear bumpers so; if someone hit the car, the driver is very safe.

What I love about this attraction is the place itself. It is designed to look like the Indiana Motor Speedway. It has backdrops of the motoring world with the Scoring Pylon, Gasoline Alley and the Yard of Bricks. It seemed that I am a race driver that day LOL.

Pre-schoolers can drive with parents on the passenger's side and there are height requirements to drive alone in this race car. This attraction is always crowded simply because it is fun and kids love the adrenalin rides like this.

Check out the long queue but, worth the wait.

The racetrack is interesting and yap, my car stopped in the middle of the racetrack. I was looking from behind me afraid that someone might bump on my car but, it started right on time! There was a boy who drives like crazy behind me hahaha.

One ride is not enough you know but, no one was allowed for the second time because of the long queue. You have to fall in line again to have another ride. I saw few kids did just that.

If you love fast rides, this might not be the fastest in Disney but, I can assure you that you will have a thrilling ride. Have fun and enjoy! Next ride? Try the Mad Tea Pary ride :-) my oh my, not my favorite. It made me dizzy!

Monday, September 17, 2012

Good Benefit When Working Online

Time is passing by so fast as I look at the date of this picture which was taken at Freeport Harbor in Bahamas. It's been almost a year now. Hubby said, we need to cruise again and I look forward for that moment. Next month, we will be going to Kansas City Missouri and we will travel to Branson. I heard a lot of good activities in Branson in fact, I am excited to see it for real. 3 years ago, I was hired to write about a 5-star hotel in the area. In two weeks time, I will be there.Anyway, I can travel anytime I want because I own my time and I work online. I am just enjoying the good benefits of staying at home while I work online. If you are a stay at home mom, try blogging. You will enjoy it. Goodluck to all of us.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Vacation Home

This guest post from Werner Rogers:

We have had our mountain home for years and just had our family and close friends using it. We recently decided that we were going to start renting it out to people to earn some extra money. That is one of the easiest ways to get money because it doesn't actually involve doing or making anything. The only thing we have to do is correspond with the people interested in the cabin and send them the keys when their trip is coming up. We did have to make a few adjustments to make the cabin more appealing for people to rent. We put in a washer and dryer and added a few decorative touches. I knew a big selling point would be free internet access but I didn't know if it would be a possibility. I went to http://get.wildblue.com and found away to offer this. Now people on vacation can bring their laptops and upload photos of their vacation to Facebook while they are actually on their vacation! Maybe we will even buy a laptop to let the renters use while they are on vacation.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Epcot Disney Theme Park

When you see this landmark, you are in Epcot Disney Theme Park. The round object is the SPACESHIP EARTH which is located in Future World East. In here, you will re-imagined your future as you ride; observed the history of the earth from pre-historic times to present; play and create your ideal future. Epcot has the following streets: Future World East, Future World West, and World Showcase.The picture below is a ferry boat which you can ride for free to the different theme parks of Disney and it comes every 8 minutes. Other transportations are monorail and buses. If you stay from lakefront Disney properties such as Yacht Club Resort, you can access the ferry boat from the dock of the resot. This is the Internationa Gateway area in Epcot and the last trip would be an hour before the theme park closes.
When you are in Epcot, you will enjoy the streets of World Showcase where places will be transformed into the following countries: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, The American Adventure, Japan, Morocco, France, UK and Canada.If you hate walking, this place will not be your favorite.
If you want to access the ferry ride back to your hotel, this is the place to go to.We purchase an all-year pass at all Disney Theme Parks so, on this particular visit, we just enjoy the Spaceship Earth attraction and we walk to the World Showcase.

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Grand Vacation

The pictures below were taken when I visited L.A. It was a paid vacation and the only consolation that I enjoyed after working in the casino for 10 months. Every month, each employee is given a day off and I accumulated 10 days. Here I was with Filipino friends in California. Did you know that I have never seen so many Filipinos but here in California? I was like a child when we had grocery at SEAFOOD MARKET. (smiling...now :-)
Last year is blogging hibernation for me. I have been working full time and all the paid post offers were left expired. It was hard to keep up especially working on a graveyard shift. I swear, it was not easy! Having the opportunity of watching the beautiful sunrise as I go out from my workplace, was a great consolation. Sunrise reminds me of a new day... a new hope! For me, working in the casino was exciting... at first. It prompted me to quit working because of an incident happen. A lady co-worker (PUTI PO) was jealous because her boyfriend was attracted to someone else. That someone else is ME. YULK! They both have problems, they are OLD and ODD too. Anyway, I brought the matter to the management. There was no confrontation but, I feel suffocated! Then, I quit! I gave my resignation letter with a reasonable excuse that we will move back to Orlando.
These pictures were taken in Hollywood at Guinness World Records building. I think this is Robert Wadlow, the statue of the tallest man in medical history 8.11 ft.
I really did have a good time! I was able to talk Bisaya dialect for the whole time I was with my Filipino friends. Man! It was so good to speak my language!
I wish to go back to California and spend more time exploring San Francisco, drive around L.A and take more pictures somewhere in Santa Monica Blvd.

Friday, November 5, 2010

On Vacation

The chance of getting a long vacation especially when you are working full time is very slim. After I quit my job last June, I decided to enjoy life and treat myself with a long vacation. I do not do anything but, wander to any places that I wanted to go. Right now, I am having 3 months vacation in the Philippines. How is that for a change of routine? Do it! Life is too short to be wasted, LOL!

Friday, March 5, 2010

Fun Activities

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My brother-in-law and his family from Missouri came to visit us three weeks ago. They came here for three reasons: to attend dad’s birthday party at 90, go fishing and watch the Mardi Gras Parade. The kids were excited to go fishing and feed the birds on the beach but the weather on that weekend was below freezing. We were the only group who tried our luck to set our crab nets down the water. It was noon time when the weather turned bad and started to snow. We went home a little bit disappointed because we caught nothing. The weather was not favorable on us but, the kids had so much fun feeding the seagulls. The Mardi Gras Parade at night was exciting and fun. Our clan occupied one area and the kids were excited catching beads. It was below freezing and almost everybody had wrapped themselves with a blanket. Because of the cold snap, the crowd was not even half the size compared to last year. Because of the weather, we cancelled some of our activities that week. Are you planning for a vacation too? Before you make any recreation activity, check out AccuWeather to get Weather and Travel information first. It would surely make your vacation fun to remember.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Holiday Vacation at Branson

Christmas vacation is an important event that family gets together and enjoys the holiday season. It would be exciting if you could spend it at Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing or at Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel in Branson, Missouri.

The place is spectacular and your family will surely have a good time this holiday season. You can choose the first package called "It’s a Wonderful Life" at $329 per night. It will run from Nov 15, 2009 to December 23, 2009. The ultimate holiday getaway for shopping, relaxation, and entertainment is what you will soon experience when you book your Christmas Vacation at Hiltons at Branson.

You will get a Branson Landing passport which is loaded with discounts to some of the shops and restaurants in the area. A treatment at Aspire Medical Spa is hard to resist, right? Book your Christmas vacation at Hilton Promenade or Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel now. Your children will also enjoy the "Story Time with Mrs. Claus" in the lobby of the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel.

If you choose the "Santa’s Coming to Town Package" at $189 per night, your children will be delighted when Santa himself deliver presents, cookies and milk to your rooms. With these exciting holiday packages at the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, you and your family will be having a true Christmas holiday this year.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Hilton Branson Convention Center in Missouri

Who would not want to have a relaxing vacation? Look at the grand architectural design of Hilton Branson Convention Center at Branson, Missouri. This place has all the amenities that you need for a gratifying vacation destination. You can bring your family and enjoy the entertainment district at Branson day or night. There are so many attractions that can fill in your activities, 49 theatres to select from, outlet malls to shop and a golf course with awesome landscape to view and do your sports activity.

I would surely enjoy the boating activity at the Table Rock Lake. I love taking pictures and the breathtaking scenery by the banks of the lake will be an awesome subject to take. Staying at Hilton Branson Convention Center would be an advantage because it is located in the heart of Downtown Branson. This is the hotel that I would surely book if I visit Branson, Missouri.

The inaugural race of Ironman 70.3 in Branson will be held on September 19, 2010. This activity will serve as one of the 34 worldwide qualifying events for the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, Florida. The awards ceremony will be held at the Fountains of Branson Landing just across the street. That is a must activity that you should not miss. Staying at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel would mean an easy access to all these activities. So, visit the Website today and check out the different packages that best suit your preferences such as Escape with a Free Night package. When you book early, you will earn an additional free night on your return visit. Check it out now.

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Unique Activities in Switzerland

Switzerland is a place that has the great diversity of landscape and fantastic scenery. The captivating country settings, amazing view of mountains and very rich in cultural heritage attracts many tourists and adventurers. It is the home of many castles and beautiful villages. I love to visit Switzerland because this country has many activities that are unique to see and exciting to experience. Let us Discover Swiss "Pearls" of Switzerland where the unending fun and new adventure begins.
This activity is called riding and dining through Lucerne. It is a tour in a horse-drawn coach while enjoying the gourmet too. I would surely enjoy the romantic route of this legendary city of lights for two hours.
I love to take a river tour in the city of Rhône by boat. This is an eight-kilometer-long tour by a professional guide on the river of Arve. It has the six rapids, that provide excitement before flowing in the middle of Geneva.
How about riding in a 480 horsepower in a snow mobile? If you want to experience this kind of activity then, take the Pistenbully Adventure. The fantastic scenery will captivate your senses at Zermatt in Valais region.
I would surely like to have the adventure to Hof Hopfentropfen, the smallest brewery in Switzerland and learn to brew. The guests here can attend a brewing seminar and experience how this brewery makes their own special beer.
The last activity that I would love to do in Switzerland is to relax in Monte Bre in Ticino. The overlooking view of Lugano, the amazing landscape and beautiful scenery as far as you can see is an activity to wish for. These places are so remarkable and I would love to spend it with my family to make it more fun and memorable. How about you? Visit myswitzerland.com now and view the other activities that you would surely love. Check it out now and start your adventure soon.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Vacation Houses in Florida

These pictures were taken last January as we travel from Florida to Mississippi for our Christmas Vacation in my in-laws. We decided to travel on the beach side of Florida. We are not in a hurry so, we took this route. It took us 12 hours to reach Mississippi but, its worth it. We stop few times to dine in the restaurants.
These pictures were taken as we travel at 40mph, so some pictures are not as good as it should be. My husband was driving and I am taking pictures. As you can see the above picture, the huge tree covers the house. These are beach houses and most of them are vacation houses, rented during summer and holidays.
Notice the high posts? These houses are facing the beach. If there are big hurricanes, most of these houses are wiped out but, rebuilt again.
I like this house because it has manicured lawn, huge and the beach is at the front. I like to live here for vacation but not for longer days. This area is like a ghost town.
See the lower buildings? It was damaged by Hurricane Katrina. The place is really enchanting but, hurricane season is the problem. This place will never progress because of the location.
Do you like to live this house? I wonder what the team of TAPS and Ghost Hunter will say...hehehe. Honestly, I love the beauty of this place. All of this houses were at the right side of the road and the front view is already the beach.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The Hilton Hotels at Branson

Branson, Missouri is known to everyone as the entertainment capital in the Mid-West. I was fascinated to learn the fact that this place has 49 live entertainment theaters that provide Broadway and concert shows. This is the best place to visit for families who loves to watch music and theater performance. The Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel are both located in the heart of Branson, Missouri.

My favorite attraction in Branson Landing is the numerous antique shops, boutiques and outlet malls in the area. Since I love to shop and take pictures, having this place as my vacation destination would be fantastic. I really wanted to stay in these hotels because I wanted to be near the entertainment action.

It will be more appealing to watch the sunset or the sunrise by the lake. In the morning, I will definitely visit the Wax museum and window shop in their boutiques. For this August, Acrobats of China will have a show and I love to see.

Actually, the activities in this place is endless. I also like the light and fire display which usually happens during night time in the town square. Hilton at Branson with a free day package is a good deal to purchase. Check out the Website for more information.
 

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Amazing Swiss Hotels

What is the specific aspect of a hotel that you like? How about scenery like the picture below? A country side with nature, perfect scenery surrounded with greenery and close to the water for boat ride enjoyment. This should be a vacation worth dreaming for, right? The most important for me is the ambiance of the place, a relaxing hotel that I can enjoy the privacy and quality time with my family.
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Swiss Hotels, the place that have all these attributes that you are looking for. You can choose from any of their hotel type of accommodation. The Romantic Hotel is for those couples who love a romantic moment and water activity by the lake. This Romantik Hotel Die Krone in Gottlieben tops my favorite Swiss Hotel. The property was built 300 years ago so; expect the richness of its history. Half of the property is made up of timber added with a touch of some modern architectural designs. This hotel is the perfect ambiance for conferences and family holiday getaway.
You can satisfy your hunger in the hotel's exquisite dining at Königsstube and Der schwarze Schwan. If you love the sun and loves to blend in with other guests, the sunny terrace is just the right place to relax. Visit the Swiss Hotels in Switzerland and be fascinated with the inspiring view of nature. Check out the Website now.
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Monday, August 3, 2009

My Dream Travel Destination

I visited four states in the US so far and I treasured every moment of those travels. In my personal "bucket list", the country of Switzerland is included. I wanted to Discover Swiss "Pearls" activities in that country. This is Hotel Chesa Rosatsch which is located in Celerina, St. Moritz. Once a month, they have a story telling activity here. Some locals will be invited to tell the mysteries of this place. This kind of activity fascinates me already.This is a very enchanting place don't you think? You can visit this place in Lake Gruyère where you will enjoy an hour boat ride by the lake. You will enjoy the beauty of this historical island that goes back during the medieval era. The ruins and the chapel make Tiny ÃŽle d’Ogoz, a captivating sight to visit.I love to explore the kind of life others do for a living. This vineyard in Mendrisiotto is a place that allows the guests to spend a day helping with the grape harvest. They call it vendemmia, a great activity that I can call adventure.The 4000 Peak Climb of this mountain is an activity that is very rewarding. The journey of the Allalinhorn is worth the effort because the top panoramic view is fantastic. This is an adventure that is worth trying for.To experience the thrill of ghost hunting in Zurich would be my last destination. There are stories that poltergeists still haunt some of the dark streets here. Ghost Walk activity is a must to see when you visit this place. Do you want to know more about the Swiss Gems? Visit myswitzerland.com and discover the unique activities in Switzerland. Check out the Website now.
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