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Stephen V
Switzerland
Dec232011
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Napa Valley Wine Country Day Trip from San Francisco
San Francisco, California
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Wonderful tour of the Napa Valley. We were able to visit some fine wineries, from small producers to the big ones, and sample their wines. Our tour guide-driver "Ken" also made the trip wonderful with his information about Napa Valley.
Word of caution, bring an ID and cash as the wine tastings are not included in the tour fee. At USD10++ per person per winery at 4 wineries may be too much for some small groups.
Apr102010
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Mycenae and Epidaurus Day Trip from Athens
Athens, Greece
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The tour was a nice break from the throng of people in Athens. The tour guide was well informed about the sites and talked about them in three languages! And she gave us ample time to wander around. Lunch was a mixture of eating bad, cold, rubbery food in a nice, swanky hotel. No other option on where to eat lunch as it was the only place.
Oct082009
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Grands Crus Classes de Graves Wine Tour and Montesquieu's Chateau
Bordeaux, France
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The wine tour is a good day tour for wine lovers. Packed with information about the wine growers, the "soil terroir" and things about grape growing. The tour was a bit short, though.
Oct072009
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Medoc 1855 Classification Premium Wine Tasting Day Trip
Bordeaux, France
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This wine tasting day trip is a definite must for wine lovers. Full of information about wine, its classification, what food it goes well with and other trivia. A definite must do!
Apr102008
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Small Group Outer Great Barrier Reef Dive and Snorkel Cruise
Cairns or Palm Cove, Australia
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The diving trip on board the SeaQuest ADV was worth it. There were only about thirty of us on the catamaran, so it was not crowded. The staff of the catamaran were also very particular about safety of everyone and advisories were a constant. Be aware, though, of the posted "free hotel pickup". We were told that we actually had to pay AUD10 for the pickup, or that it is better for us to find our way to the marina ourselves.
Apr072008
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Blue Mountains 4WD Day Trip from Sydney
Sydney, Australia
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The trip was very well organized and moved like clockwork. Our guide was very well-informed and courteous, and even though there were only twelve of us, he did not make us feel he was rushing the tour. The vehicle was also clean, and safety was a clear priority, though the suspension was a bit hard over rough surfaces; of course, it's a 4WD!
