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Best Purchase of My Life!
by meblack28New Member
Pros: storage for wet shoes clothes or shoes, seperate pack for easy travel, lots of storage,
Cons: None, except if you have a back pack you must remember to pack light!
After debating on whether or not to bring a suitcase or a backpack on a European Adventure trip I was planning I decided to go with a backpack and buying this Eagle Creek backpack was the best purchase I have ever made. This backpack is made specifically ...
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Aug 29 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando-UCF Area
Homewood Suites by University of Central Florida - Sorry I Had to Leave
by AliventiAsylum
Pros: excellent accommodations and service, great staff, good location
Cons: could fine-tune procedures for some issues
When my daughter was accepted to UCF, I was optimistic and immediately looked at hotels in the area. I put no pressure on her at all, but I can't say that I was disappointed when that became her college of choice. When we drove down for her to go to ...
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Aug 29 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Dream Forest Canopy Tour, Costa Rica
Bringing out your inner Tarzan: Dream Forest Canopy Tour
by pilarzmom
Pros: Longest cable is 2000 feet; large platforms; close to Manuel Antonio; great meal afterward

Cons: Long cable may be difficult for youngsters

When planning a trip to Costa Rica, I knew I'd have to include a canopy zip line tour. My kids were absolutely positive they were ready for this experience, although I wasn't so sure about myself. Fortunately, there are lots of choices in Costa Rica, the ...
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Aug 29 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Carlsbad Caverns National Park
Carlsbad Caverns:The Best Natural Wonder The Government Will Let You Into (That I've Been To)!
by wlswarts
Pros: Affordable, Amazing
Cons: Why do we pay taxes AND have to pay to get into our national parks?!
There is a place on Earth that I might never return to again, but that will always be a place I remember fondly and a place that as an adult, I felt a truly impressive sense of childlike wonder. That place was Carlsbad Caverns and it is, quite simply, ...
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Aug 29 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
"What's The Opposite Of 'Suck?'" Yeah, The Rio Is That! A Fun Casino For Adults!
by wlswarts
Pros: Atmosphere and "atmosphere," Shopping/dining options, Gaming diversity, Entertainment options
Cons: Presence of children, Still has smoke
There are some places you just cannot go with your parents. I've nothing against my mother, but taking her around to the casinos in Las Vegas made me realize that there are just some places a single person ought to go to have fun on their own. The Rio ...
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Aug 29 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Grand Teton National Park
Don't overlook this Outstanding park on your way to Yellowstone.
by wilson0423
Pros: Spectacular and less crowded than Yellowstone.
Cons: It's too far away from me here in Houston.
Overshadowed by its neighbor to the North, Grand Teton National Park is one of the most spectacular places in the world to visit. I guess of all the places I've been it compares best with parts of the Alps, but with more abundant wildlife. I love to hike ...
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Aug 29 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0

Tuck and Roll's Drive 'Em Buggies - California Adventure
Tuck and Roll Drove Me Buggy!
by BeastieGirl
Pros: Cute design, looks nice from afar.
Cons: Stalled out, difficult to steer, boring.
There is something about bumper cars that was always so exciting when I was little. It came as no surprise then when my four year old squealed in delight at the sight of Tuck and Roll's Drive ‘Em Buggies in Disney's California ...
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Aug 28 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

King Triton's Carousel - California Adventure
King Triton's Under Sea Adventure
by BeastieGirl
Pros: Little to no wait time, cool colored characters
Cons:

Sea animals a little small for adults to ride on


Whenever we visit Disneyland, it is a given that we will go on King Arthur’s Carousel. For a change of pace, we visited California Adventure theme park and checked out the oceanic version with King Triton’s Carousel of the ...
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Aug 28 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

The Westin Mission Hills Resort
Nice Resort in the Summer Heat
by asocalfamily
Pros: Nice spacious rooms. Very nice Spa and other recreational activities.
Cons: Tacky attempt to get you to a timeshare sales presentation. VERY pricey food.
My wife and I decided to go to this resort for our anniversay for a quick 2 day getaway. My wife booked it on priceline.com for a reasonable stay. we stayed Thurs. through Sat morning. Upon our arrival in the evening we were greeted by a very ...
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Aug 28 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Searsport, Maine
Searsport, The Antique Capital of Maine
by popsrocks
Pros:

Searport has more antique signs up along the road than any town I know.


Cons:

Not an overwhelming place of history that I am aware of.


When we make our way to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park we generally get off I-95 in Augusta and make our way down east via route 3. That takes us through many small fishing and tourist towns. One particular town we have stopped at often ...
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Aug 28 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Spirit Air
Spirit Air LAX to FLL
by mattz0rNew Member
Pros: Probably cheapest tickets if flight inbound/outbound to fort lauderdale
Cons: Legroom, charge seat selection and luggage. one rude flight attendant. No free water
I had never heard of this airliner until I saw a thread posted on a popular deal discount website. They had their 9 dollar fares on sale. I wasn't planning on vacationing anywhere and they didnt have too many options out of LAX (detroit and fort ...
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Walt Disney World
A Magical Vacation -- My 1000th Review!!!
by goldjay
Pros: clean, well maintained, fun, magical, great place for kids and adults
Cons: crowds and lines
Well, for my 1000th review, I figured I should write about something really exciting and fun. What place is more fun that Walt Disney World? Since we took our summer vacation there in June, everything is still fresh in my mind and it seemed like a ...
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Aug 28 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
Yes,If There Is A Casino That Is Hell On Earth,It's The Vegas Hard Rock Cafe!
by wlswarts
Pros: None that I could find
Cons: Atmosphere, "Atmosphere," Boring slots, Everything!
I pride myself on the thoroughness of my reviews. As I ascend the ranks of Epinions' popular reviewers and get my credibility up in some new categories outside the media ones, I sometimes feel the need to reiterate that I have standards that I take ...
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Aug 28 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Budget
Budget car rental Orlando airport
by mtgops
Pros: Competitive price, willingness to upgrade when necessary, easy check-in.
Cons:

Complex, slow check-out, vehicles in so-so condition.


Background and reservationsUsuall y on business trips I choose taxi services because I do not need to do much beyond getting transportation from the airport to the hotel/convention center and back. However, on a recent extended business ...
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Aug 28 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

The Haunted Mansion
There's a Ghost Hitchhiking With Me!
by goldjay
Pros: Great ride!
Cons: lines sometimes
The Haunted Mansion at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World has to be one of my all-time favorite rides. It is definitely the best “haunted house” I’ve ever been in. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not the scariest but it is ...
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Aug 28 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort
The Princess Royale Oceanfront Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland ~~
by Sherrie1
Pros:

Family Oriented/Beachfront/nice & bigger pool then others I've seen in Ocean City


Cons:

One elevator in parking garage /smaller balconies


Upon arrival -- (7/27/08) we arrived around 5pm (an hour later then our checkin time)...there was quite a wait to get checked-in as there was mostly one person behind the counter but fortunately another woman came to the rescue of helping get people ...
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Aug 28 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center
Farnsworth Art Museum & Wyeth Center; Finally, We Made Our Visit
by popsrocks
Pros: Beautiful setting
Cons: hard to reach
My wife is a retired Art Teacher and an artist. My life with her has opened a world that I may never have experienced without her. I can appreciate and understand art much better because of her. A few years back I was turned onto the works of ...
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Aug 27 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Comfort Inn Ocean'S Edge
Comfort Inn Ocean's Edge. Recommended
by popsrocks
Pros: Clean, Fine looking and comfortable
Cons: Not a thing
Many times when we make our way to Bar Harbor Maine and the Acadia National Park area we make an overnight stop to break up the ride from Long Island New York or because accommodations at the popular location is set up for the next day and we want an ...
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Aug 27 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Desert Pearl Inn, Springdale, Utah
The Desert Pearl: Almost Paradise in Southern Utah
by chelledun
Pros: Just an all around fabulous hotel.
Cons: Too bad they lost my reservation.
I was literally giddy with excitement at the prospect of staying at the Desert Pearl Inn in Springdale, Utah. This Zion area hotel boasts absolute rave reviews from various travel websites and a website which showcases enticing photos of relaxation in ...
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Aug 27 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
You Will See Progress in the Carousel of Progress
by goldjay
Pros: This is a fun attraction.
Cons: none
The Carousel of Progress is a show that has been playing since the 1964 World Fair. It was created by Walt Disney and his Imagineers for a pavilion for General Electric. After the fair, it was moved to Disneyland and stayed there from 1957-1973 at ...
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Aug 27 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

The Bar Harbor Whale Museum, ME
The Bar Harbor Whale Museum, ME. A Small Donation for an Exhibit Large on Education
by popsrocks
Pros:

Simple yet educational


Cons:

It is small


Down on the waterfront and nearby the whale watch ships is a small museum that encompasses a couple-a-few storefronts. It's not a big place but it is full of useful information about whales and comprehensive in the displays it shows, many of which are ...
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Aug 27 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Finding Nemo Rolling Backpack
Toddlers Can Copy Their Older Siblings Heading Off to Kindergarten
by smiles33
Pros: * Perfectly sized for toddlers
* Use as backpack or pull along
Cons: * All plastic construction
It's that time of year. School is starting soon or already back in session. Students are stocking up on supplies, buying new clothes, and hoping they'll like their new teachers. Parents are getting back into the rhythm of the school year, packing ...
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Aug 27 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Jansport Odyssey Backpack
Back saving solution!
by cdomeniciNew Member
Pros: Well organized
Comfortable
Plenty of support
Durability
Cons: Price, price and price.
Who spends money on backpacks? I usually don't. In fact, in the past I have bought packs for around 20 to 30 bucks. Time after time I have been disappointed by the lack of space and more importantly the lack of comfort. The Jan-sport Odyssey ...
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General Itineraries - The United States
I’ve Been Everywhere, Man!
by keithpruitt
From a very early age in life, I have been fortunate to travel. My first trip, while in high scho ...
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Aug 27 '08 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

LAS VEGAS HILTON
Leaving The Convention To Gamble: How The Las Vegas Hilton's Casino Looks To A Trekker!
by wlswarts
Pros: Good odds on slot machines, Some natural light.
Cons: Player's club is one of the worst, Ultimately bland
For those who might not follow my reviews, every year for the last three years, I make a sojourn out to Las Vegas for an annual "Star Trek" convention and I stop at Boulder Colorado for the Celestial Seasonings' factory on the way home. This year, I ...
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Aug 27 '08 Overall Rating:
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