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Mar282013
Tour/Activity
Auckland Harbour Dinner Cruise
Auckland, New Zealand
My Rating

While the food provided was very good, sailing down Auckland Harbour was amazing. We all were able to take a turn at the helm and I actually was able to steer the boat thru a 180 degree change of course. Definitely highly recommended.
May122012
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Skip the Line: Madame Tussauds London
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

The skip the line tickets gave us quick access but once inside the crowd was unbelievable and it was a constant battle to be able to take photos and actually see the exhibits.
May122012
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London Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

We were the only passengers so the shared transfer ended up being a private transfer! The driver arrived eraly (which suited us) was courteous and carried our bags
May112012
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Leeds Castle Private Viewing, Canterbury and Greenwich Day Trip from London
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

Leeds castle was great and easy to understand why it is rated the prettiest castle in England.Lunch at Dover was included and enjoyed the "Spitfire" beer (extra cost but reasonable). Canterbury cathedral was maginificent. Everything was closed by the time we arrived in Greenwich so no value in going there other than to catch the boat back down the river to London. Mark the guide was excellent
May102012
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

Windsor castle was great and the artwork in the State Rooms where the Queen entertains her guests (but disappointingly not our tour group!) was extraordinary.The Roman baths at Bath were definitely worth seeing and they have done a great job in displaying them and the associated history. It was cold and bleak by the time we arrived at Stonehenge but somehow this added to the enjoyment. Trevor our guide was very good
May092012
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Skip the Line: Tower of London Tickets
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

Skip the line tickets gave us quick entry to one of the most popular tourist attractions in London. Definitely a "must-do" when you are in London. Plenty to see so allow three hours at least.
May092012
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Mamma Mia! Theater Show
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

We had seen the Melbourne version of the show a few years ago and felt the London production was not quite as good. Lots of empty seats in the theatre so perhaps its ending its run. ABBA songs as usual get the feet tapping.
May082012
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Edinburgh City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
My Rating

A rare sunny May day in Edinburgh and the Scottish accents in the English commentary added to the enjoyment of seeing the sights in this very pretty city
May072012
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London Eye: Champagne Experience
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

Priority access worked well. The views from the observation cars were terrific. Champagne was great but would have liked a second glass!
May062012
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Warwick Castle, Stratford, Oxford and the Cotswolds Day Trip from London
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

Climbing the ramparts and towers at the castle literally took your breath away but gave great views of the castle and the surronding villages. Many of the attractions inside were extra cost but ran out of time anyway. Shakespeare's birth-place at Sratford was interesting and town quite pretty. Disappointed with visit to Oxford and would not do this again
May052012
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Jack the Ripper Tour and London Ghost Walk
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

Tour guide was excellent as he showed us around the more "seedier" side of London showing us the murder sites and building up the excitement as to who the muderer may be - in fact told us who it was but you have to attend to solve the mistery!
May042012
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We Will Rock You Theater Show
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

The name of the show says it all - Queen's music and the performers do rock you. The pre-show dinner was at a fairly fancy restaurant and I felt a bit under-dressed wearing casual clothes - perhaps the meal could be at a restaurant more in tune with the audience attending the show
May032012
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The Original London Sightseeing Tour: Hop-on Hop-off
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

The poor weather in London detracted from the wonderful London sites - there was not much shelter upstairs. I noticed that the rival Big Bus tours had more protection from the elements and more frequent service and would use them next time
May012012
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Paris City Segway Tour
Paris, France
My Rating

Definitely one of the highlights of our time in Paris. Our Kiwi instructer/guide Moko was excellent. After 20 mins or so to get the hang of them we had nearly three hours scooting around the main sites of Paris with plenty of stops for photos. Lots of tourists taking photos of us as well.
May012012
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Seine River Cruise, Paris Illuminations and Dinner on the Champs-Elysees
Paris, France
My Rating

Somewhat disappointing. The cruise boats are over-crowded and noisy. Because of daylight saving not all of the buildings were vey well illuminated at the time we passed them. The meal at the Champs-Elysees was very good. Overall a bit expensive for the value.
Apr302012
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Skip the Line: Eiffel Tower Tickets and Small-Group Tour
Paris, France
My Rating

There was only one elevator working at the tower -authorities decline to say what the problem was other than it will take six weeks to fix. So it took a while to get up there even with our skip the line tickets. The crowd paying normal entry were waiting up to four hours to get in so really have to pay the premium. The views from the tower are spectacular and our guide Aaron did a terrific job keeping us informed of the history of the tower and what we were looking at while up there.
Apr292012
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Eiffel Tower, Paris Moulin Rouge Show and Seine River Cruise
Paris, France
My Rating

We booked this tour to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. While the food at the tower restaurant was great, the views were somewhat restricted and everything was rushed as we had to get back down to the ground -only one elevator working - in time to take the river cruise. The cruise boat was absolutely packed and very noisy. We were in the back row at the Moulin Rouge and five of us shared a bottle of champagne - misleadingly advertised as half a bottle each. The show itself was excellent. Be warned -they say no photos can be taken and we saw a few people ignore the warning only to be pounced upon by security and forced to delete the photos! Overall doing the three things in one night is simply too rushed and would skip the cruise if there was a next time
Apr282012
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Paris L'Open Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour
Paris, France
My Rating

The bus provides a good way of getting around Paris and certainly you get to see all the sights. Good frequency also
Apr282012
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Skip the Line: Paris Louvre Museum Guided Tour
Paris, France
My Rating

Massive crowds attend the Louvre so skip the line guided tour is the way to go. Very knowledgeable guides and personal audio system is a plus


