AILEEN MARIE Y
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Sep142009
Private Custom Tour: Beijing in One Day
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Location: Beijing, China
My Review: Guide showed up on time at 8:30 am. We told him that we wanted to visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and Forbidden City. He talked to a cab driver and arranged for the taxi to be with us for the entire day for a fixed price. The guide suggested lunch beside a Cloissone factory so he got to somehow squeeze this into the itinerary. The Cloissone place was a pleasant surprise. Guide spoke ok English but could have been better and more in depth regarding the history of China.
Jul112009
Ghent and Bruges Day Trip from Brussels
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Location: Brussels, Belgium
My Review: You cannot go to Brussels without visiting Bruges. This is a very romantic city, and you will definitely be charmed! The tour guide was great and spoke 5 different languages. He was very informative and not boring. However, he will pick the chocolate shop that you will visit and the restaurant where the group will have lunch. We ate at Vivaldi Restaurant. The food was nothing great and the service was terrible! The waiter snapped at me when I changed my order from a regular beer to a raspberrry beer! When he delivered the drinks, he slammed my glass on the table to show his irritation. Do not eat here! This is a tourist trap! They rushed us with our lunch, which was dreadful. With the exception of this restaurant, the place is still worth visiting.
Oct062008
Green Island Day Trip from Cairns
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Location: Cairns, Australia
My Review: No trip to Australia should be made without visiting the Great Barrier Reef. If you love snorkeling or scuba diving, this is the place for you. I felt like I was swimming in an aquarium with all the beautiful fish and corals - MAGNIFY this experience a thousand fold and you get it. The Big Cat was on time, clean and the staff was friendly. Would definitely do this again!
Oct032008
Melbourne City Sights Morning Tour with Optional Yarra Cruise
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
My Review: Don't get me wrong - the coach city tour was good. It's just that Melbourne has a free bus shuttle around the city which stops at all major areas of interest - like a hop on hop off type. Also, there is a tram car that is FREE that circles the main part of the city. Both the bus shuttle and tram car had commentaries as well!
Oct032008
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant Tour of Melbourne
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
My Review: Very punctual and organized. My husband and I opted for the 3 course meal on a Friday night. The appetizer was crackers and a cheese spread. The main course was either beef or chicken risotto. Dessert was a creme brulee and a mini chocolate cake. Very good food, plus the tramcar gave that romantic atmosphere. Would recommend this one!
Sep292008
Sydney Bike Tours
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Location: Sydney, Australia
My Review: My husband and I absolutely loved this bike tour. I personally don't mind having coach city tours, but my husband always falls asleep once the bus driver starts the commentary. NOT ON THE BIKE TOUR! The highlight was the stop at Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. You get to have photos taken of the Harbor Bridge and Opera House as your background - perfect for that Christmas or holiday card! This tour was very relaxed, and the guide was very good. Would recommend this to anyone who loves a good workout while seeing the best of Sydney.
