When visiting Atlantic City in New Jersey, you may have planned your journey to this destination with one thing on your mind (the casinos) but there are many other places to visit while in the area. With a mystique and history that delights many, the city provides an entertaining selection of attractions and activities to enjoy during a stopover.

Boardwalk

Monopoly is not the only place where you can pay a visit to the Boardwalk. The original sight is located in Atlantic City and is one of the well-known attractions found on the East Coast. The Boardwalk is known across the United States, as well as on an international level. Measuring more than four miles, this sight offers a variety of eateries, shops, and access to the beach. While enjoying the scenery and experience, sampling the famous saltwater taffy of the city is a complete must.

Steel Pier

Located across from the Taj Mahal Casino at Virginia Avenue, you will encounter the amusement pier, which offers a wealth of history to explore. It is here that a variety of carnival games and rides are situated, which makes the perfect stop for a range of visitors, including vacationing families to lovers enjoying a romantic stop by the beach.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum

When it comes to exploring the unknown, the unexplainable, or the just plain weird, it is the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in Atlantic City that will provide loads of entertainment. The exhibits at this site touch upon some of the oddest, strangest, and almost unbelievable displays of human achievements, nature, and the rest of the world. Why not join the more than 12 million visitors who have paid a visit to this museum, which can be found in about 50 sites located about the world? This attraction is known to provide a great distraction from the hustle and bustle of the casinos.

Absecon Lighthouse

For a pleasing Boardwalk detour, the Absecon Lighthouse serves as the tallest lighthouse in all of New Jersey. To enjoy a host of beautiful views about the city, the lighthouse is a great sight that dates back to 1855. Depending on the time of year that you visit this attraction, you may come across a variety of events, such as children’s art exhibitions, garden parties, wine tasting parties, and entertaining murder mysteries. During the Christmas season, an array of holiday activities is held.

When visiting Los Angeles, you will come across the pulse of the second largest metropolitan region within the United States. As soon as you visit this city, you will encounter a variety of diverse communities, including the infamous Hollywood region, and the entertaining Downtown section of the city. Below you will find some of the most popular stops in Los Angeles to consider when planning a trip to an area:

Hollywood

Whether you’ve heard of this district from the media or read about the legends in the pages of gossip magazines, Hollywood is often referred to as the entertainment capital of the world. When visiting this section of the city, you will find the Walk of Fame, which is situated along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. Honored at this attraction, you will find a variety of theatre, radio, movie and television personalities to explore.

Sunset Boulevard

When visiting Los Angeles, many first-time visitors often head for this location to experience an array of exciting city aspects. Some of the most well known sights in the area include a variety of clubs, studios, and hotels that have made guest appearances in some of the most recognizable films and TV shows. After following this street, you will also encounter a couple of legendary California beaches, which have even served as film sets for the once-popular Baywatch TV series.

Museum Row (Wilshire Boulevard)

The museums situated on this street offer a wide range of themed establishments, which offer exhibits ranging from natural history to modern art. Some of the sights you might want to visit include the La Brea Tar Pits, Craft & Folk Art Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. As you head for this section of the city, you should know that a day doesn’t do this attraction-riddled row justice.

Disneyland

Mickey and Minnie Mouse aren’t just for the kiddies. Visitors of all ages add Disneyland to their itinerary, even if it’s just to say they’ve been there. It is a must-see attraction that some only dream about. Whether you hop on the Pirate’s of the Caribbean ride, experience Space Mountain, or enjoy a tasty meal at one of the many eateries, the atmosphere is like traveling through a living fantasy.

Santa Monica Beach & Pacific Park

The Santa Monica Beach is considered one of the most famous beaches in the Los Angeles area, which has been used to shoot films and television shows, such as Three’s Company. This youth-filled beach land often accommodates more than 90,000 visitors. Some of the features here include arcade games, and rides such as the West Coaster or the Pacific Wheel. Venice Beach is also in the area, which offers great opportunities to rollerblade, catch a tan, and swim. Shoppers may also visit the nearby Third Street Promenade.

It is often said that Kenya is a cold country with a hot sun, as the blend of high altitudes and tropical sun make for a unique and variable climate. This should be kept in mind when packing for a visit. Both temperatures and climate vary drastically from region to region and even throughout a single day. Basically the traveller should come prepared for hot, cold, wet and dusty conditions.

Packing for a trip to Kenya requires some careful thought and consideration. Ultimately your packing should be dictated by the activities you are planning to undertake.

If you are travelling extensively throughout the country make sure that you bring suitable luggage. Suitcases and bags should be able to withstand plenty of handling and dusty conditions. Hard suitcases are ideal, but can take up a lot of space.

If you are travelling by domestic/chartered flights within Kenya, remember that there are luggage restrictions, particularly on smaller aircraft. Check in advance with your Charter airline or Safari/Tour operator.

For those planning a lot of travel by public transport or trekkers, a backpack is advisable. Bring a sturdy, well constructed pack with orthopaedic support and lockable zips and catches.

A small daypack is ideal for carrying cameras, travel documents and basic everyday items.

Equal consideration should be paid to what you bring with you.

Casual, lightweight, and comfortable clothing is usually the best. For walking safaris or game viewing on foot clothing should be of neutral colour, and white, bright or vividly patterned clothing avoided. Studies have proven that most African game animals are able to see bright blue over any other colour.

Strong footwear is advisable if you are planning to do any walking. For serious climbers and trekkers a good pair of hiking boots should be brought with you.

Remember that the tropical/Equatorial sun is strong and burns quickly. Wide brimmed hats are preferable to baseball caps for sun protection. Both sunglasses and a good quality sunscreen (rated SPF15 or higher) should be used.

A good quality insect repellent is worth bringing.

In some areas, mostly coastal, it is considered inappropriate for women (and in some cases men) to wear shorts or short sleeved shirts. It is always best to seek local advice.

For some up-market lodges and nights out in Nairobi you may wish to bring some more formal evening wear.

You should bring your own Toiletries with you. Basic toiletry items are widely available.

Any personal Prescription drugs should be brought if necessary. Also bring the generic names for these drugs in case they need to be replaced locally. If you have prescription glasses it is wise to bring a spare pair.

For those planning lengthy treks or camping expeditions, a basic medical kit is also a good idea. A small Flashlight/Torch and a Swiss Army knife are good accessories to carry.

If you have a video camera battery charger or an other electrical items, bring your own converter plug set if needed (the electricity supply is 220 Volt, 50 Hz with a square pin 13 amp plug).

A good quality pair of Binoculars are essential for effective game viewing.

Climbers can hire equipment, ropes and gear in Kenya, but may wish to bring their own personal kit and equipment.

Divers will find excellent dive gear for hire in Kenya, but may also wish to bring their own regulators or dive computers. Those with prescription masks should definitely bring them along. Dive Certification Cards and log documents should be brought along.

All travel documentation should be kept together securely. This should include tickets, Passports (with appropriate visa entries), Vaccination Certificates, and Travel Insurance documents.

Additional photocopies of Passport, Air ticket and Traveller’s Cheque numbers should be brought and packed separately. Use our personalized Kenya Travel kit to print records of all this information. Take several copies with you and leave some at home.