It is known by expert and extreme skiers, it has great learn-to-ski programs and has a great
recreation center sitting on top of a mountain at an astonishing 8,200 feet in the sky. Guessed
it? If you said the Squaw Valley in California, then are right. Known by ski enthusiasts and
non-enthusiasts, this is a near-perfect location to take your mind off work and school. The location
is amazingly huge with an Olympic-size skating rink, a bungee-jumping site and a huge outdoor
hot tub pool. What more could you want out of a weekend outing?

If you love sci-fi, then a visit to the motion-simulation ride of Back to the Future at universal Studios will get you
mind to the future, mentally. On top of that the Jurassic Park water ride that lets you escape an T-Rex by plunge down
an 84-foot fall will leave you dripping, literally. The teen crowd will love the 3D show of Terminator 2. Get to explore the
maze-like Mummy Returns scene, the Chamber of Doom. Alternatively, re-live the Backdraft experience by getting trapped in a realistic fire. A bit of a scary experience but one that will live you yearning for more before the day is over.

While most of us imagine a national park vacation as a summer holiday event, Hawaii volcanoes National Park will have you thinking otherwise. This fiery national park has many words for lava, just as Eskimos have many words for snow. The Kilauea and the Mauna Loa volcanoes, though very active, are considered sage to visit. A drive around Kilauea crater will let you see the formations left out by flowing magma. If its your lucky season, you may even get to see steam and and lava running into the ocean. The place is never crowded and one can always get a free camping spot. A World of Lava awaits you.

One unique feature you will adore by visiting Avalon on Santa Catalina island is are the sight-seeing tours that allow one to see the island’s creatures. The Undersea Tour that features a boat suspended below the waterline, called the semisubmersible, lets kids and adults alike get a view of the marine life that surrounds this island.A fish finder card allows sight-seers to mark off species as they pass by – an educational and a fun experience indeed. There is also a night tour for spotting eels, a sea lion tour and a flying fish tour. An inland motor tour even lets one see buffalos, foxes and an occassional bald eagle. What a world of wonder at Santa Catalina island.

Taking a sailing cruise holiday can be one of the most unforgettable events and there are certainly many destinations that have options to choose from. One of these top destinations is Britain. The island nation has a number of picturesque spots that allow one to enjoy a variety of sishing harbors and inlets from the west-country ports of Fowey and Sartnouth to the Devon and Cornwall coast. If you wnat to enjoy a quiet, warm and relaxing environment, the Isles of Scilly will that need in ways you cant imagine. Around late July and early August, a visit ot the Isle of Wright will let you enjoy the Cowes Week that has a variety of yatching events. What an exciting sailing vacation to experience in Britain.

Universal? That is right. This attraction is fit for just about every age group. A visit to Universal begins with an
exciting one hour tour of the Universal experience, the Studio Tram Tour. You will get to ride in a big open-air tram that
is a great experience for the entire family. Educaational segments along the way are punctuated with thrills. Get to meet
King Kong, come face to face with Jaws, get trapped in an Earthquake and enter a Mummy tomb. Don’t worry, these experiences only last a few minutes and kids will be fine. A fun time awaits you and your family for the rest of the tour.

If you love snorkeling, then Hanauma Bay is definitely tops on your snorkeling expeditions. This bay is a volcanic bowl
that has calm waters and plenty of things to see. To beat the crowds, try to arrive early. If you just want to hang out,
then head to Kailua Beach. Kailua Beach is also a great place to go at bodysurfing. If you feel a bit reluctant, then just
sit back and watch neophyte board sailers go at it against the harsh wind and waves. You will likely be moved to go at
it yourself. Whether out to sea or just on the beach, Honolulu bays are one place that you will wish time would stand still.

Located in Southern Portugal, the Algarve has miles of golden sandy beaches and one of Europe’s popular golfing destinations. Golfers and non-golfers alike can also enjoy the stunning nature walks that are done around Tavira, the eastern region. The hoilday destination Aburfeira, in Western Algarve combines a championship golf with a hectic night life, talk about going on a holiday 24/7. Algarve has many golf courses, suiting all abilities and the year-round sunshine make it a perfect location to take a golfing holiday while still enjoying the surroundings. Algarve is undoubtedly one of those places you will want to check out.

Only about 22 miles from the bustling Los Angeles, Santa Catalina is a virtual world apart. There are lots of fun things too. The diversity is especially appealing. the rocky beaches of Catalina and its bays allow for exploration and doing the beach thing as long as one is in Santa catalina. With 2 principal towns, Avalon and Two Harbors, the island can be reached by ferries that depart either from NewPort Beach, San Pedro or Long Beach. The island is protected by a nature conservancy and 86 percent of the island is under this protection, a large rugged interior to explore indeed. Take the trip and see for yourself.

A WaterWorld experience awaits you at Universal Studios if you make the trip. Billed as an ‘aquatic Armaggedon’, this description is near accurate. Get to see water stunts that feature boats, planes and jetskis while seating outdoors in a big theater. There are also other numerous shows. One of these is the Wild Wild West Stunt Show that families can enjoy. here, you also get to learn how movie speical effects are created. If you are lucky, you also get to be picked and help with a few sound effects that may see you end up on film. Indeed, a Cinemagic experience awaits you at universal Studios in Hollywood.