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Celebrating Spring in San Diego

San Diego’s sun-kissed shores draw millions of visitors each year. But it’s not just sun worshippers that make the trip. Hikers, bikers, animal lovers and artists also gravitate to the California city, which offers an eclectic mix of attractions that spring to life once Old Man Winter exits the scene. Spring is an especially good time to tour the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Visiting this time of year helps you avoid the large summer crowds and the sweltering temperatures. The zoo is home to more than 4000 animals–from the rare and endangered (think Galapagos tortoises, tree kangaroos from New Guinea, … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation: Spending Less in California

Continuing my series “Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation” today we are looking at more ways to save in California. As I mentioned in my previous blogs the fact that financial analysts are warning that we are on the brink of a recession has some contemplating giving up their annual family vacations in order to spare their household’s bottom line. However, I’m here to show you that a little planning can go a long way to help save your family’s road trip. If you simply spend some time researching travel attractions that don’t require you to spend a ton of … Continue reading →

More Ways to Save Money on Your Summer Vacation

In my previous blog I told you about a new series I’m starting called “Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation.” With the economy faltering some families are considering giving up their annual family vacations in order to spare the household’s bottom line. However, as you saw in my last blog with a little planning there are ways you can explore the nation’s top tourist spots without going bankrupt in the process. This week I am turning the spotlight on San Diego. Now that you know what attractions you can get into for free here’s a list of some of the … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation

With the economy slumping, the price of gas at an all time high, and food costs soaring some families are seriously considering staying home this summer instead of embarking on an annual vacation. As such I have decided to create a new series in the TRAVEL blogs called: “Saving Money on Your Summer Vacation.” Each week I will spotlight a popular family friendly vacation destination and list ways you can take in the sights without breaking the bank. Today we begin with San Diego, California. It’s one of the nation’s top tourist destinations, but it is also one of the … Continue reading →

Monitor Lizards

While monitor lizards are not the best choice for beginners, they can be an intelligent and interesting pet for skilled reptile hobbyists. Monitor lizards get their genus name — varanus — from an Arabic word that means “monitor”. These lizards have an occasional habit of standing on their two hind legs. It seems like they are monitoring their surroundings! Legend says that monitor lizards rear up to warn people that crocodiles are nearby. Across the board, monitor lizards are known for their intelligence. Rock monitors at the San Diego Zoo can distinguish numbers up to six. Nile monitors cooperate while … Continue reading →

Sleeping With The Snakes

What world famous attraction is home to more than 4,000 animals, 700,000 exotic plants and attracts more than a million visitors each year? If you answered: the San Diego Zoo, you’re right. The zoo is spread out over 100-acres, but the nice part is you that can get around without much walking at all. For a small fee, buses will take you from exhibit to exhibit or you can opt to hop aboard the Skyfari ride, which provides a full aerial view of the property. Despite the various modes of transportation, the zoo is so enormous it is next to … Continue reading →

Legoland In Las Vegas?

Not quite. My 7-year-old godson Cody just returned from a spring break trip to San Diego with his mother (my best friend) and when I asked him what his favorite part of the trip was he answered: “Seeing Las Vegas at Legoland!” Interesting… I hadn’t realized that Sin City was making an appearance at the California theme park. “Miniland Las Vegas,” Cody’s mom correctly pointed out. Ah yes, yet another reason to visit Legoland California. Miniland Las Vegas is a new plastic brick replica of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, which consists of more than 2 million LEGO bricks. It … Continue reading →