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What's the best ride?

Originally Posted by Travel Luver: What's the best ride? Hi Travel Luver! I can honestly say that I enjoyed all the rides at the Universal Studios Theme Parks, but if I had to pick a favorite or favorites, I would have to say that I particularly enjoyed the 3-D rides such as "Despicable Me Minion Mayhem" (where Gru turns you into a Minion and you embark on a wild ride through Gru's lab), "The Simpsons Ride" (where you embark on a wild ride through Krustyland and Springfield), and "The...

The Harry Potter collection has also boosted the number of younger folks that are reading books. That's got to be a bonus ! Kids here in the UK say there's so much more detail in the books than the films. Got to be better than "Blob dodging" on a computer screen !

I agree...and I thank you for a wonderful phrase and image: "blob dodging!"

Thanks for this. Ireland is definitely on my list for "someday"

You will enjoy it, Jonathan, as did we! Dublin is great and there are many wonderful places in the country but my favorite single region was Dingle and the Dingle peninsula. It's amazingly beautiful and incredibly historic.

Certainly looks bright and colourful. Guess you were there in the Summer time. Always good to see a recommend for accommodation from a genuine visitor ! Thanks for the great views too. Maybe we should name the Camera we travel with ?

Thanks for the comments, Garry. I was in Dingle in October, but we had nice weather. And it was unusually sunny, which was appreciated and made for more interesting photography. Snow is rare in southwestern Ireland because of the warming effect of the Gulf Stream. So while it rarely gets really warm, it rarely gets really cold. One camera? Who travels with only one camera Garry? I thought you've have learned to travel with twins by now!

Looks like a beautiful place to visit, DrF...especially for a photographic adventure...I think I'll be checking out Ryannair's deals again...

Looks like a beautiful and calm place. Like your colorful photos!

I'm afraid you must have seen "The Truman Show" too many times! That's Roadrunner and Wiley alright...but it's out in their natural habitat. The non-cartoon versions live here...and there are NO scheduled deliveries from Acme!

The extended Harry Potter theme park Universal opened in Orlando last summer has boosted Universal's take on the park business by 38%. When the new attraction opened, lines up to 7 hours long waited for their turn.  MORE

Stephanie shares a visit to the Key West, a highlight of which was exploring the Hemingway home.

Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in the England; home to the Duke of Northumberland's family, the Percys, for over 700 years. Combining magnificent medieval architecture with sumptuous Italianate State Rooms,...

    Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida, is a fun and exciting family destination; However, although Universal Studios does offer activities for children of all ages, it is my opinion that the majority of this vacation destination caters to...

On the last leg of his New York-Minneapolis road trip, Jonathan L cuts across Iowa and finds a surprising variety along the way.

DrFumblefinger visits this old Catholic parish church in Key West. The church was completed in 1905 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

DrFumblefinger visits a small sculpture garden that pays tribute to some of Key West's most influential past citizens, some of whom are well known.

 Dingle (in Irish,  An Daingean ) is the main town on the Dingle peninsula in County Kerry, with a population of around 1500 people. The Dingle Peninsula sits on Ireland's west coast just north of the Ivernaugh Peninsula (i.e. Ring of...

In a 13th-century Polish castle, an opportunity for a live-action role play that's based (unofficially) on the world of Harry Potter.

New Zealand is known for its green hills dotted with white sheep, its mountain ranges, its fjords… But you can find some stunning beaches all around both islands...

I just cannot believe that my dream came true! I always wished to make a school exactly like Hogwarts, to create the experience itself! I'm sure that this college will be my top travel in 2017 ! Thanks for info!

First of all your photos are brilliant! So beautiful! I was there in 2002 and took a tour of the inside; fascinating! Your post brought back all those wonderful memories. Thank you!! Well done!!

Marilyn Jones visits an unusual hotel in a civic landmark that was once the tallest building between Chicago and Los Angeles.

DrFumblefinger visits the winter vacation/working residency of President Harry S. Truman, located in Key West.

DrFumblefinger shares photos of some of the architecture he saw while wandering the residential neighborhoods of Key West.

A Fred Harvey Hotel designed by Mary Colter, it's one of the finest hotels along old Route 66.

Last week we reported on the big boost that Universal's Orlando theme park has gotten from its Harry Potter exhibits.   Now, the Guardian (UK) has a topper: the original Hogwarts Express steam engine, with passenger cars.