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May092012
Imperial Beijing Private Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Jingshan Park with Lunch
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Location: Beijing, China
My Review: Throughout my two week trip in China, I was most looking forward to the historical side of Beijing, primarily Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. I had learned a lot about China's history and it had always fascinated me. I truly wanted a private experience (where I could pester the guide with tons of questions) and this tour delivered! My guide was an expert on all things China and answered all my questions and gave me more insight than I had expected to receive. All at such a great price too!
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May092012
4-Day Private Tour of Beijing: Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Peking Duck Dinner
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Location: Beijing, China
My Review: Great tour at an unbeatable price! I'm so glad we chose this option. It was our first time in China and this was a great introduction for us. It covered all the basics - Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Forbidden City. It was the perfect mix between the must-see "tourist" attractions and cultural immersion we would not have been able to do on our own. Great sights, friendly people and amazing country!
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May092012
Xi'an Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Show
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Location: Xian, China
My Review: A must do when in Xi'an! We had a lovely night out - delicious dinner and great show. The Tang Dynasty Show is a historical and cultural glimpse into China's past expressed through music and dance. I'd go again in a heartbeat!
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May092012
Xi'an Small-Group Tour: Terracotta Warriors and Ancient City Wall Bike Tour
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Location: Xian, China
My Review: The best way to see Xi'an! We really had so much fun on this tour, from start to finish! Our primary objective was to see and learn about the Terracotta Warriors and we were so happy we did this in a small group. Our guide was amazing and explained to us about the significance the warriors had to Emperor Qin. The bike tour around the Xi'an city wall was great as well - such a cool way to sight see!
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Mar072012
Private Departure Transfer: Los Angeles Hotels to LAX International Airport by Sedan
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Location: Los Angeles, California
My Review: Driver was waiting for me - on time and punctual! I got to the airport in plenty of time for my return flight home.
Mar072012
Private Arrival Transfer: LAX International Airport to Los Angeles Hotels by Sedan
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Location: Los Angeles, California
My Review: Great service! Driver was waiting for me at the airport and called my cell phone as soon as I landed. Easy to find and a great way to start any vacation. I'd highly recommend leaving your cell phone when booking so it's easy for them to contact you upon arrival!
Feb162012
Private Las Vegas Airport to Hotel Luxury Limousine Transfer
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
My Review: The only way to arrive in Vegas! Driver was waiting for us at baggage claim and took us straight the limo. We had a bottle of champagne in the limo on the way to the hotel and our vacation was already on its way!
Feb162012
Las Vegas Double-Decker Bus of the Stars
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
My Review: Great way to see the Vegas strip. On board entertainment was funny and added to the overall experience of the tour. Would definitely recommend upgrading to the VIP seating option!
Nov042011
Rotorua Gondola with optional Luge Ride
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Location: Rotorua, New Zealand
My Review: So fun! A must do! This is such a neat little attraction in Rotorua. The gondola offers great views of the city and the luge is a thrill! There are a couple of courses (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and each one is so much fun. You actually get air on the advanced track and hit top speeds! I could have spent all day on that track!
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Nov042011
Bay of Islands and Hole in the Rock Scenic Helicopter Tour
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Location: Paihia, New Zealand
My Review: What a ride! Great fun from start to finish. It was amazing being able to see the Bay of Islands from the air and being able to grasp just how large the area is. Great views of the bay, the different islands, the boats and of course the hole in the rock! Pilot was very professional and made us feel safe at all times. His commentary was informative and he was able to answer any questions we had. I would highly recommend!
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Sep212011
Copacabana Beach (Praia de Copacabana)
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Location: Rio de Janeiro
My Review: Great place to take a stroll, enjoy the beach and maybe grab a bite to eat. I wouldn't recommend staying around Copacabana, but it's definitely worth a visit. Some good restaurants and nightlife are in the area as well. The art the locals make out of the sand along Copacabana is amazing!
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Sep202011
Corcovado Mountain, Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Day Tour
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Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
My Review: Wow - amazing tour. Everything went as planned. Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. Rio is such a beautiful city and you really can't see the sites / understand the history and culture without a guide. The itinerary may change on your tour date depending on the weather - they want you to be able to see Christ Redeemer when it's sunny out. Best way to see the city and get great photos! Highly recommend this.
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Sep192011
Botanical Garden (Jardim Botanico)
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Location: Rio de Janeiro
My Review: So much to see and cheap admission as well! Taking a stroll through the botanical gardens was a blast and a must-do when in Rio. You'll get to see plants from all over the world and a couple of animals as well - we got chased by howling monkeys!
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Sep192011
Corcovado Mountain and Christ Redeemer Statue Half-Day Tour
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Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
My Review: Great way to see the sights in only a few hours! Amazing views from the Christ Redeemer statue. A must when visiting the City of God!
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Sep162011
Rio de Janeiro Airport Roundtrip Shuttle Transfer
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Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
My Review: Easy, safe and reliable. Perfect way to start and finish the trip. Hassle-free!
Sep162011
Rio de Janeiro Airport Roundtrip Private Transfer
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Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
My Review: Easy and reliable. Our flight was delayed arriving and Rio but our driver was there! I would recommend this to everyone - the last thing you want to worry about after a long flight is transportation to the hotel!
Sep122011
Private Citroen 2CV Tour: Essential Paris
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Location: Paris, France
My Review: So much fun! I lived in Paris for five years and never even thought about getting into one of these great classics. Our driver was the best - she talked to us about the car, how many are in their fleet and the general upkeep (and love) each vehicle gets! It was great to drive around most of Paris in the car and this tour really is private - just ask your guide if you want to see something specific!
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Aug312011
Cusco Airport Departure Transfer
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Location: Cusco, Peru
My Review: Hassle-free and reliable. Got to the airport with time to relax and make the flight. Can't beat the price!
Aug312011
Cusco Airport Arrival Transfer
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Location: Cusco, Peru
My Review: Excellent! They were waiting for me when I got out of the airport and took me straight to the hotel. Very comfortable vans!
Aug122011
Sacred Valley Community Small Group Tour from Cusco
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Location: Cusco, Peru
My Review: The Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo are absolutely breathtaking. Full of rich tradition, culture and history.
Aug122011
Cusco Markets and Ruins Small Group Tour
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Location: Cusco, Peru
My Review: Excellent tour, beautiful city!
Aug082011
Aug012011
French Wine Tasting in Paris
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Location: Paris, France
My Review: Absolutely brilliant! I have lived in Paris for five years and never once thought to experience something like this. But even as a "local", I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I learnt a lot about champagne, white and red wine. The wine selections were great (not cheap wine by any stretch) and the cheese, sausage and bread pairings absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this wine tour to anyone!
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Jun242011
Lima Airport Departure Transfer
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Location: Lima, Peru
My Review: Great, prompt service. No problems at all!
Jun202011
Honolulu Airport Roundtrip Transfer with Optional Lei Greeting
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Location: Oahu, Hawaii
My Review: Great, prompt service. The representative was waiting there with a lei. The Mercedes vehicles were comfortable and pretty cool! Can't beat the price.
Jun142011
San Francisco Alcatraz Discovery Lunch Cruise
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Location: San Francisco, California
My Review: Great cruise. The food was good and the views even better! Wear a light jacket, it can get cold out there!
May132011
Acapulco Shore Excursion: Comprehensive Acapulco City Tour
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Location: Acapulco, Mexico
My Review: Great overview and orientation of the city. Can't beat the price either!
May092011
Lima Market Tour and Pisco Sour Lesson
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Location: Lima, Peru
My Review: What a fun tour! Riding in the combi was great, visiting the local market is a must-do and making Pisco on a Lima rooftop, a once in a lifetime experience! Highly recommend to anyone visiting Lima.
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May062011
Lima Airport Arrival Transfer
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Location: Lima, Peru
My Review: Excellent, hassle-free service!
May042011
St Thomas Shore Excursion: Swimming with Sharks at Coral World Ocean Park
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Location: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
My Review: Excellent adventure. I'm glad I did it!
Apr272011
Machu Picchu 100 Year Anniversary
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Location: Cusco
My Review: Hi Hernan, Thanks for your post on Peru. Viator will be celebrating Machu Picchu's 100 year anniversary as well, offering lots of discounts and new activities in Peru! Daniel - Viator Product Team
Apr262011
Montego Bay Roundtrip Airport Transfer
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Location: Montego Bay, Jamaica
My Review: Amazing service. There's usually no one else arriving on the same flight, so you get a more personal service in a small van or sedan. So great for the price! Can't beat it.
Apr222011
Temple of Pachacamac Half-Day Tour from Lima
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Location: Lima, Peru
My Review: Outstanding!
Apr192011
Teotihuacan Pyramids Hot-Air Balloon Tour
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Location: Mexico City, Mexico
My Review: Excellent views! Highly recommend this trip!
Apr152011
Archeological Park of Sacsayhuaman Half-Day Tour
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Location: Cusco, Peru
My Review: Sacsayhuaman is a beautiful archeological zone in Cusco. It's amazing to walk through the park and wonder just how it was built. There are stones over 12 feet tall and magnificent patterns of religious Inca animals throughout. We were in a group of three people so it was great to have a more personalized experience with the guide! The guide was funny and knowledgeable as well!
Mar032011
Small Group Lima Discovery Walking Tour
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Location: Lima, Peru
My Review: Amazing! Great tour and a great guide. Not many people in the group means you can chat with the guide, ask as many questions as you like and learn so much more!
Feb252011
Oahu Atlantis Submarine Adventure
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Location: Oahu, Hawaii
My Review: What a great experience. It was awesome getting to go that deep underwater (up to 115 feet) and seeing the ocean from a different perspective. We saw tons of fish and plenty of green sea turtles. Commentary was great as well!
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Feb162011
Oahu Sunset Buffet Dinner Cruise
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Location: Oahu, Hawaii
My Review: Great food, great entertainment and great atmosphere. It was a fun way to cruise the waters off of Oahu and see the sights from the water. We had a breathtaking sunset that evening which just added to the overall experience!
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Feb162011
Magic of Polynesia Show
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Location: Oahu, Hawaii
My Review: The Magic of Polynesia show was a great way to end the night. The stunts performed by John Hirokawa were fantastic. He did almost every type of act including levitation and vanishing performances, card tricks and escape traps. The venue is right in downtown Waikiki so it's very convenient to get to!
Feb162011
Oahu Casual Sunset Dinner and Show Cruise
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Location: Oahu, Hawaii
My Review: There are a few different types of cruises / boats on Oahu but this was by far the most elegant one. The service was absolutely amazing, it felt as if we were at a classy restaurant, The food was great, I recommend that you choose the lobster and steak option. The entertainment was lively and everyone is invited to dance and sing after dinner.The atmosphere cannot be beaten!
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Feb162011
Feb162011
45-minute Oahu Helicopter Tour: Hidden Oahu
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Location: Oahu, Hawaii
My Review: Absolutely amazing! There's really no better way to see Oahu. We flew around the entire island and saw breathtaking views of Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Chinaman's Hat, the North Shore and more. When they say 45 minutes, they really mean it! As soon as you take off, they start a stopwatch so you can actually see how long the flight takes. Our flight was actually more like 50 minutes. You'll have the chance to capture breathtaking photos and memories to last a lifetime!
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Feb162011
Feb162011
Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor and Punchbowl Sightseeing Tour
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Location: Waikiki, Oahu
My Review: Such a moving experience. This is the perfect tour if you want to only visit Pearl Harbor and Punchbowl (and a nice drive through the city). You get to have free time at Pearl Harbor to explore on your own, watch a movie in the theater and take a boat ride over to the Arizona Memorial. Great tour and I'd recommend it to people of all ages!
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Feb162011
USS Missouri, Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor and Punchbowl Day Tour
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Location: Waikiki, Oahu
My Review: Wow, what an incredible experience. The entire day was filled with history and fun facts. I learnt so much about the history of Pearl Harbor. The movie in the theater was great and the boat ride over to the USS Arizona Memorial was fantastic. I highly recommend this tour!
Feb032011
CSI: The Experience
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Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
My Review: The CSI Experience was so fun! I've always wondered what it would be like to be a crime scene investigator, and now I know!
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Feb032011
Cusco City Sightseeing Tour
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Location: Cusco, Peru
My Review: Cusco is a little hidden gem just waiting to be explored! A great way to get to know the town and see what it is renowned for. Our guide was very knowledgeable and wanted to share his passion and love for his country.
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Feb032011
Lima City Sightseeing Tour
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Location: Lima, Peru
My Review: A great introduction to the city. I'd recommend the Lima City Sightseeing Tour to all first time visitors. All of the buildings, statues, plazas and churches are beautiful!
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Feb032011
Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo Full-Day Tour from Cusco
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Location: Cusco, Peru
My Review: What a great trip! First of all, the drive to the Sacred Valley, Pisac and Ollantaytambo is absolutely breathtaking. It was great to get out of Cusco and see a bit more of the countryside and surrounding religious and cultural sites. The guide was very knowledgeable and I learnt so much about the history of Peru. I would highly recommend this day tour to people of all ages.
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Feb032011
Machu Picchu Day Trip from Cusco
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Location: Cusco, Peru
My Review: I highly recommend this trip! Machu Picchu is simply breathtaking and this was the easiest and most convenient way to get there (and believe me, it's not easy!). Everything went very smoothly, there was a guide waiting for me when I arrived at Machu Picchu, lunch was delicious and the train ride was beautiful! It's so much better to book and all inclusive day trip rather than having to worry about finding a guide on the day!
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Dec012010
Oct272010
Handicraft market in the Mariscal area, Quito
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Location: Ecuador
My Review: Hi Travis, Thanks for the review and the information about the market at the Plaza Foch. Does this market have a specific name? I hear that the Plaza Foch also has great nightlife and is a good place to grab a drink or dance the night away!
Sep262010
Acapulco Cliff Divers
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Location: Acapulco
My Recommendation Tip: Enjoying a nice dinner and an ice cold beer at La Quebrada while watching the cliff divers is a must-do when in Acapulco. Just looking at pictures doesn't do justice to the actual experience. It doesn't hit you that these people are actually willing to risk their lives until they get in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary and say a little prayer. I think they dive every half an hour or so, so if your dinner takes an hour, you actually get to see them dive twice - well worth the money. The restaurant itself has a lot of history and culture and it's fascinating to walk around and see all the famous autographs covering the walls. I'd recommend the Acapulco cliff diving experience to everyone, even families. Let me know if you have any questions about the show or Acapulco in general.
May212010
Acapulco Cliff Divers at Night
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Location: Acapulco, Mexico
My Review: The cliff diving show was spectacular from start to finish. It’s a great experience and cultural event and a must do when in Acapulco. It’s amazing how young kids risk their lives every day by jumping from cliffs over 100 feet tall into water which is only 12 feet deep! The food and atmosphere were great as well.
