Amsterdam Dinner Cruise

The tour starts and finishes at Southbank Parklands. This is a unique opportunity and a delightful way to spend a Friday or Saturday evening in Brisbane. The entire route is on bike paths with no cars, and no hills! An ample amount of time (approx 1 - 1.5 hours) is available for you to explore the markets and try out the different food, drink and entertainment options. Please note that this tour requires a minimum of two people for the tour to go ahead. 

Experience New York in all its dazzling nature at night with a guided tour with Open Tours

Siam Park is Tenerife’s Thai-themed water kingdom and one of the best water parks in the world. Here you will find a wonderful range of wild wet adventures for all of the family. For adrenalin seekers there is the Tower of Power, Mekong Rapids, Kinaree, The Volcano, the Wave palace or experience zero gravity on the mighty Dragon.For relaxation you can lie on a sunbed beneath a palm tree on the beautiful white sandy Siam Beach or float down the Lazy River.  Lost City has its own baby zone, perfect for the little ones. It has lots of fun features like water guns, fountains, waterfalls, bridges, nets and mini slides. Loro Park Foundation is proud to be home to the world’s largest reserve of parrots and protects of some of the most endangered parrot species in the world. In fact conservation is extremely important to us and each year we breed over a thousand parrots.You’ll also be surprised and delighted by the ingenuity and talent of our humorous and entertaining parrots who at Loro Parque even star in their very own show.  This was first show that saw the light at Loro Park. Enjoy the majestic flight of these parrots at a very close sight. In the aquarium you will see so many different species of beautiful fish in the most tranquil of environments and the penguins will take you to a winter wonderland that you will never forget, an amazing park with so much to see and do.   Loro Park is one of the most beautiful places that you could hope to visit. It is suitable for all ages and every minute of your time spent there will be a delight.There are a number of restaurants and cafes where you can get a reasonable priced meal or snack with varied menus to suit all tastes. Also, they offer special offers within the park and they have a decent cup of tea too at just !     As well as being able to enjoy this fantastic Water park your Ultimate Ticket includes a lunch with a drink and a locker and towel or [fast pass], so no need to carry bags around with you. You will have a choice to spend a 2nd day in either of the parks [ entry only] for a third day and your ticket is valid for 14 days so you can go when you please during your holiday. An Ultimate Ticket for the Ultimate Experience! You will continue to have different dining areas to eat and rest & can choose from a wide selection of Thai and International dishes in the Thai House. Also you can choose a variety of snacks, fresh juices and tasty sweet or savory crepes in Thai Bar with a beautiful view to the clear waters of Mai Thai River. In addition, the Tea House located in the wonderful floating market will remain open. On the other hand, to continue offering the same unique service we provide in our cabins, we have adapted two paradise islands "Koh Chang (Elephant Island) and Koh Yai (Big Island) both surrounded by the Mai Thai River. In them, you can enjoy a privileged environment with luxury details, all inclusive service, preferential access to all attractions and towels.[ additional cost for cabins and villas]

L'Aquàrium L’Aquàrium de Barcelona es el acuario mediterráneo más grande del mundo, una visita obligatoria para quien se encuentre en esta fantástica ciudad. La emoción está garantizada tanto para jóvenes como para adultos mientras exploran el acuario libremente. Especialmente mientras caminan debajo del agua a través del túnel de 80 metros que les permitirá ver los tiburones nadando sobre sus cabezas al alzar la mirada. Podrán ver 11.000 ejemplares de 450 especies de todo el mundo. El espectacular Oceanario es único en toda Europa, siendo la instalación más grande y con más variedad de especies de todo el acuario. Con un diámetro de 36 metros y 5 metros de profundidad, contiene 4.500 metros cuadrados de agua y una gran diversidad de especies. Incluyendo: doradas, morenas, peces luna, rayas y dos clases de tiburones: el tiburón toro y el jaquetón de Milberto, las verdaderas estrellas de L'Aquarium! La novedad de este año es la exposición de medusas, pero también se pueden maravillar con los pingüinos o echar un vistazo a los réptiles y anfibios en el Río Tropical. Hay tanto que hacer que los niños estarán entretenidos toda la visita y usted podrá disfrutar de maravillosas grabaciones con algunos de los peces más hermosos del mundo. En Explora, los niños tienen su propia área para jugar y explorar. Hay cafetería de autoservicio donde podrá disfrutar de una bebida, aperitivos o comidas y también hay tienda de regalos donde podrá comprar un recuerdo para llevárselo a casa con usted.

GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS Special Exhibitions     Holiday Train Show® November 17–January 21, 2019  Enchanting model trains zip through a display of more than 175 New York landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials—all under the twinkling glow of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. The Orchid Show February -April  Each year, this eagerly anticipated exhibition displays thousands of orchids in the nation’s largest curated orchid show. Gardens & Collections : Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden • Azalea Garden • Native Plant Garden • Flowering Cherries DINING AND SHOPPING Menus are available The Pine Tree Café A casual dining option with artisanal panini, Neapolitan-style pizza, salads, and snacks. Hudson Garden Grill A full, sit-down dining experience featuring new American cuisine. NYBG Shop Discover signature items for home and garden, and find new and unusual plants for indoors and out, exhibition-related items, and more.

Adler Planetarium Featured Shows: Planet Nine -  In July 2015, the New Horizons spacecraft gave us our first close look at Pluto, the most famous dwarf planet in the outskirts of our Solar System. The New Horizons flyby was big news, and the pictures it continues to send back to Earth reveal a world far more complex than anyone realized. ​Destination Solar System -    WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER The year is 2096. Space tourism is booming, and you’ve signed up for a quick trip around the Solar System with Space Express Tours! In this live show, your guides are Jesse, a lovable rookie tour guide who can’t wait to show you the wonders of your celestial neighborhood, and Max, the much more experienced—if slightly grumpy—shipboard computer. With Max steering the ship and Jesse chattering excitedly about each place you visit, you’ll soar through the Asteroid Belt, explore the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, and hover over the roiling surface of the Sun. Hold on tight! Cosmic Wonder -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Ever since the first curious person looked up at the night sky, people all over the world have challenged themselves to uncover its secrets. What are stars? How did they get there? Why does our view of the sky change throughout the year? What holds the Universe together? Skywatch Live -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER The Adler’s view of downtown Chicago is magnificent, but the lights of the city make it a little tough to see the ones in the sky. What’s a stargazer to do? Join us for Skywatch Live! In this show, your live presenter will turn down the city lights and crank up the stars to show you the night sky over Chicago like you’ve never seen it before. You’ll learn how to navigate by starlight, get to know the stars behind your favorite constellations, and witness the incomprehensible vastness of the Universe without ever leaving your seat. Earth, Moon & Sun -  WHAT YOU WILL LEARN With the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions, kids will laugh and learn as they explore the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Coyote has lots of misconceptions about our world, the universe, and well… just about everything. Coyote’s humorous mistaken ideas about the universe help the audience understand how the Earth, Moon, and Sun work together as a great big system. Undiscovered Worlds -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Until very recently, the only planets known to us were the familiar worlds in orbit around our Sun. In the last two decades we have confirmed more than 1500 new planets, called exoplanets, orbiting other stars; thousands more are awaiting study. Undiscovered Worlds tells the tale surrounding this explosion of discovery and examines what will be required to determine which, if any, of these new exoplanets can support life. Welcome to the Universe -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER In Welcome to the Universe, you’ll get a clear picture of your place in this jaw-dropping cosmic landscape. With the guidance of a live presenter, you’ll explore the Pleiades star cluster, sail past the Andromeda galaxy, navigate the galaxies of the Coma Cluster, and discover hidden wonders of the Universe. One World, One Sky:  Big Bird's Adventure -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Join Big Bird and Elmo on an unforgettable journey to the Moon and back! When Elmo’s friend Hu Hu Zhu stops by Sesame Street for a visit, he notices that Sesame Street is a little bit different from his home in China. But when he looks up at the sky, he feels right at home. Elmo and Hu Hu Zhu may live in different cities, but they share the same sky! Featured Exhibits: (Temporary) - What is a Planet? -  What You’ll See And Do: Witness how astronomers and the media reacted to Pluto’s reclassification in 2006. Learn what the current definition of a planet is and hear what Adler Astronomers think of the current definition. Voice your opinion about Pluto alongside skeptics and space enthusiasts through an interactive voting poll in real time. Explore artifacts from the Adler collections that illustrate the ever-evolving definition of a planet. This temporary exhibition, which is included with general admission, will be open to the public from March 19, 2016 through January 8, 2017. Mission Moon -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Mission Moon invites you to experience America’s first steps into space through the eyes of NASA’s Captain James A. Lovell Jr. and his family. You’ll find out how the United States became the first nation to put a man on the Moon, what it’s really like to be an astronaut, and why it takes a team to explore uncharted worlds. Community Design Lab -  In the Community Design Lab (CDL), you can test different materials to find out which ones will survive the journey to 100,000 feet above the Earth’s surface. Your discoveries may find their way into a future flight with Far Horizons, the Adler’s high-altitude ballooning program! If you could photograph an object in space, what would it be, and who would you share it with? In the CDL, you can build a DIY telescope-mount for your smartphone and become an instant astrophotographer! Test it out on one of our ’scopes and share your photos on social media. Our Solar System -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Our Solar System is much more than a star and eight planets; it is home to a set of diverse and amazing objects that we are only beginning to understand. Pilot your own adventure in Our Solar System and explore the variety of objects currently orbiting our Sun. The Universe - A Walk Through Space & Time -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Transport yourself to the distant corners of the cosmos and witness how the Universe evolved over 13.7 billion years, from the Big Bang to this morning’s sunrise. Follow the Universe from its meager beginnings and see how galaxies, stars, planets—and all the atoms in your body—were created as the Universe grew. Explore regions farther than our Solar System, billions of light-years from home. Zoom from one wondrous location in the Universe to another and investigate the most diverse and beautiful objects in deep space in ultra high resolution from the world’s most advanced telescopes. Planet Explorers -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Are you interested in going to space and exploring other planets? Prepare for your out-of-this-world adventure in Planet Explorers. Begin by exploring your home, your backyard, and the sky above. What you discover will prepare you for your mission to space and the mysterious Planet X. Telescopes:  Through the Looking Glass -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Astronomers have studied the cosmos for thousands of years, but until about 400 years ago, they did it without telescopes! In Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass, you’ll find extraordinary beauty and technology in some of the world’s most important telescopes and learn how these clever light-catching devices helped us discover our Universe. Clark Family Gallery  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER This futuristic, constantly changing environment features a one-of-a-kind architecture with vibrant lighting and video presentations. It was created using approximately 13,000 linear feet of aluminum tubing and 20,000 square yards of fabric. The gallery also has 125 LED lights, each capable of producing sixteen million different colors and over two billion different lighting combinations. Astronomy in Culture -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Go back in time and learn about some of the people and societies who have challenged themselves to understand our place in the Universe. This exhibition features spectacular astrolabes, armillary spheres, and sundials to illustrate the medieval European and Middle Eastern conception of the Universe. Visit our medieval classroom to find out how much different school was back then. Learn how to use early astronomy tools including astrolabes and sundials. Atwood Sphere -  WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER Experience the night sky over Chicago as it appeared in 1913 in the Atwood Sphere – Chicago’s oldest planetarium. Although the star positions have not changed since then, we can see only a small percentage of these stars in our current night sky due to light pollution. The sphere is seventeen feet in diameter and has 692 holes drilled through its metal surface. These holes allow light to enter and show the positions of the brightest stars in the night sky. Take a live guided tour of the Atwood Sphere and identify stars and the constellations they form.