Having always wanted to go to Tasmania, I was very happy to receive a request to publish 4 Awesome Things to do in Tasmania! I’m hanging on every word, and trying to plan when I can go! Tasmania is an isolated island state off Australia’s southern coast, and is known for its vast, rugged wilderness areas, largely protected within parks and reserves. Sounds like a perfect vacation, doesn’t it?
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What a great trip to Vegas and Paris! I went off to Vegas two weeks ago with my daughter and a friend who were there for a photographer’s convention. I had a great time! I gambled and hung out in a Panorama Suite at Planet Hollywood while they were off networking and taking classes. I am a video poker player, and I receive a lot of perks from the Caesar’s Group, so I started out by requesting the Batman suite. It turns out that they redecorated, and there are no more themed rooms or suites. The suite was beautiful, yes, but truthfully, I missed the Hollywood flavor of the themes. I loved the Batman Suite! It was soooo cool with the 1960s Batman show memorabilia. Things change, and not always the way you want them to. Of course Planet Hollywood is an awesome resort with a great casino and miracle mile shopping, but I did miss the memorabilia! And I still miss the money I lost. Ouch! We did eat at the Paris Resort’s Eiffel Tower (unbelievably yummy, and no I didn’t photograph my food there) and also PH’s new restaurant, KOI. It was fantastic as well! Going to Vegas? Decide how much to lose, choose a great place to stay, and enjoy the show!
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Check out the 8 biggest waterslides in the world! Summer equals sea and sun and most of the people choose as a destination a place with crystal clear waters all around the world. Some people, however, choose destination with water parks and huge water slides in order to feel more adventurous. The water parks are refreshing, relaxing and entertaining. If the prospect of adventure gets the adrenaline pumping and you are adventurous, there are some huge water parks all around the world that will surely make you reconsider your next holiday destination is going to be.
Insano (Beach Park, Brazil)
In Brazil, there are a lot of options when you want to have a really good time under the sun. Endless beaches with crystal clear waters make the dream vacation destination. There is also a huge water park that really worth visiting, the Insano Park. It is located 55 miles south of Fortaleza and is visited by those who need a solid dose of adrenaline. It has one of the world’s tallest waterslide, which is 42 meters long.
Brain Wash (Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park, Florida)
This walk is sure to be unforgettable, accompanied by sounds, videos and lights, as well as a vertical 16-meter downhill that will most likely make your heart race. Florida is not only good for the glam style. It’s fun too.
Aqualoop (Terme 3000 Adventure Pool Complex, Slovenia)
In this wonderful waterpark in Slovenia, one of the fastest slides in the world can be found. It has a 360 degree turn that will surely confuse your senses as you go down.
Faser (Galaxy Erding, Germany)
Erding is a small town located just outside Munich. There is however a great reason for visiting this place even though you do not think of a small city in Germany when you dream of your vacation. Upon your arrival, you will catch a speed of 72 km / h in one of its most famous slides.
Jumeirah Sceirah (Wild Wadi Waterpark, Dubai)
In the heart of Dubai is this incredible water park. It has places especially designed for those who want to relax, but Jumeirah Sceirah is definitely not one of them. At your arrival you will reach 80 km / h on this slide.
Summit Plummet (Disney’s Blizzard Beach, Florida)
It is well known that the descent to Disney’s Blizzard Beach will make you reach 96 km / h. But if you want, you can have a speedometer with you and you know exactly the speed is at all times.
The Scorpion’s Tail (Noah’s Ark Waterpark, Wisconsin)
The park is located 55 miles north of Madison. If you find yourself there, you will get down 122 meters of slides in 5 to 8 seconds. Suitable only for those you do not have heart problems.
Leap of Faith (Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas)
This water park in Bahamas is unique for a certain reason, besides its great facilities. From the 18 meter slide in the air, the courageous will pass through a tube surrounded by a shark lake!
Waterbom Bali
Waterbom Bali is one of the largest water parks in the world, which covers a very long distance and which is on the south side to the city Kuta. It is the biggest and the absolute choice of all tourists who want to spend an unforgettable day. It offers moments of relaxation and intense fun in its friendly and cool environment and has attracted many millions of visitors over the years. If, you are brave enough, you should try the thrilling ‘Climax’. It’s an almost 30 meter slide, which takes you up and all of a sudden, drops you down causing you to experience 3G’s. You end up in the water through a near vertical dip. This slide should not be preferred by people who are afraid of heights and have heart problems. In Indonesia you can also relax in luxury spa Jakarta. It will feel just as if you were a child again.
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I was thrilled to be introduced to this restaurant! My daughter-in-law is also a vegetarian (I’m more of a fish once in a while vegetarian) and suggested we dine at the Yard House at The Domain last time we were in Austin. They have an entire menu of my favorite #meatless, plant based protein “meat”, Gardein. If you’ve read my meatless Monday posts, you know Gardein is high on my list!
The Yard House Menu has several Gardein options! Yummy! I had the chicken tenders with truffle fries. I think I need to go to the one in Addison tonight, now that I think about it! Oh, and check out Gardeins Lime Chipotle Chicken strips….deeeeelicious! Check to see if there is a Yard House near you!
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From the Official Website of the UN World Wildlife Day: “On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 3 March, the day of signature of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. The UNGA resolution also designated the CITES Secretariat as the facilitator for the global observance of this special day for wildlife on the UN calendar. World Wildlife Day has now become the most important global annual event dedicated to wildlife.
World Wildlife Day will be celebrated in 2018 under the theme “Big cats: predators under threat”.
I am so fortunate that I have had the opportunity to see big cats in the wild. Not everyone gets that chance, but everyone can help! Here are some suggestions to help protect threatened big cats!
SIGN A PETITION TO INDONESIA ASKING THAT SUMATRA, HOME TO MANY ENDANGERED SPECIES, BE PROTECTED INSTEAD OF TURNED INTO PALM OIL PLANATATIONS! https://www.change.org/p/protect-elephant-tiger-and-orangutan-habitats-in-sumatra
SPEAK WITH YOUR DOLLARS. 10 REASONS TO SKIP YOUR NEXT ZOO VISIT.
DID YOU KNOW THAT TEXAS HAS THE LARGEST POPULATION OF EXOTIC (WILD) PETS? WILD ANIMALS ARE SUPPOSED TO LIVE IN THE WILD. DO NOT CONTRIBUTE IN ANY WAY TO THE EXOTIC PET TRADE! What happens to these poor animals when their novelty wears off? Or when they are imported so rich people can say they shot a lion? http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/fatal-attractions/lists/facts-exotic-pet-trade/
Donate to:
World Wildlife Fund at https://www.worldwildlife.org/?utm_campaign=301-redirects&utm_source=wwf.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=wwf.org
Big Cats Initiative: https://donate.nationalgeographic.org/17-bc-adw?gclid=Cj0KCQiAieTUBRCaARIsAHeLDCThxcpiv7jYRhRu_urhAlVkOOUgzBCdrzPzd0SIUixwZNZxE36wdGkaAovPEALw_wcB
Cheetah Conservation Fund: https://cheetah.org/
Wild Conservation Society: https://www.wcs.org/our-work/wildlife/big-cats
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