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Jan142013
Tour/Activity
Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson including BBQ Lunch
Paihia or Russell, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
My Rating

This was by far the best thing we did while in NZ. The captain and crew were friendly and relaxed. The ship and views amazing. We stopped and explored an island and swam while the crew prepared our lunch. The morning tea of scones and the lunch of chicken, potato salad and green salad was delicious.
Jul122012
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Cinque Terre Day Trip from Milan
Milan, Italy
My Rating

The guide barely said a word the entire bus trip - only speaking up to tell us that the boat trip from Portovenere to Monterosso would be cancelled. The bus broke down breifly and most of the day was spent on trains or waiting for them. We had exactly ten minutes to "explore" Riomaggiore. It was a five minute walk from the train station and five minutes back so just enough time for a glimpse of the town before running back. That being said the coast itself is amazing and we are so glad we got to see it. If we go back we will go to Cinque Terre ourselves and stay in Monterosso.
Jul112012
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Lake Como Day Trip from Milan
Milan, Italy
My Rating

This is a beautiful day out. A short trip on an air conditioned bus to Como with free time in the town. Then a cruise along the lake for about 2 hours with fantastic scenery before free time in Bellagio. Then a five minute ferry back across the lake to the waiting bus. A very relaxing and easy day trip with amazing scenery. Well worth it - the most enjoyable tour we did.
Jul072012
Tour/Activity
Venice Ghost Walking Tour
Venice, Italy
My Rating

Enjoyable way to spend the evening. More of a history tour then a ghost tour but still interesting. Guide used the stories and itinerary from the book Venetian Legends and Ghost Stories by Alberto Toso Fei which can be purchased in Venice for about 15 euro if you wanted to do this tour and others by yourself.
Jul032012
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Pompeii Day Trip from Rome
Rome, Italy
My Rating

Easy way to see Pompeii. Guides Mario and Antonella were friendly and kept informative. The bus was beautifully air conditioned which was good as Pompeii itself was very hot. You don't get to see all of Pompeii with the local guide as its much larger then we thought and you spend a fair amount of the day traveling.
Jun292012
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Private Arrival Transfer: Rome Fiumicino Airport to Hotel
Rome, Italy
My Rating

After an exhausting trip and waiting for our luggage in the sweltering heat of the baggage claim area it was fantastic to walk out and see the driver waiting with my name on his sign. My bag was carried for me to the brand new Merc and we were driven at break neck speed directly to our hotel in leather seat, air conditioned comfort. Fantastic service.


