Phillip W
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Phillip W
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Apr222012
Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven
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Location: Beijing, China
My Review: Overall the trip was worth the money. It was a good introduction to Beijing, especially for someone who has never been there before. However, the tour was rushed at the end. We only spent about 40 minutes (there was only 2 of us on the tour) at The Summer Palace. This place is so huge, a full day doesn't even do it justice (I did go back). Also, the Temple of Heaven was rushed.
Apr202012
Beijing International Transfer: Airport (PEK) to Hotel Roundtrip
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Location: Beijing, China
My Review: Not a lot to really say here. The driver was waiting at the airport when I landed and drove me directly to the motel. He was also on time picking me up from the motel and taking me to the airport. In fact, the service was overall good and flexible. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
Mar032012
Chicago Grand Half-Day Tour
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Location: Chicago, Illinois
My Review: This tour was actually two, two hour tours, combined into one. You visit the north and south sides of Chicago. The tour itself was good and the tour driver was excellent. The second half of the tour was a tad boring. However, it is a good overview of Chicago. Especially, like me, if you have never been there before.
Nov102011
Barcelona in One Day Sightseeing Tour
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Location: Barcelona, Spain
My Review: The tour, itself was entertaining enough. However, our tour guide lacked a real zeal for the job and, at times, appeared to be even disinterested.
Nov042011
Provence Le Grand Tour
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Location: Avignon, France
My Review: The trip was a wonderful overview of the Provence Area. Carolyn, our tour guide was not only knowledgable, but very down to earth, friendly and extremely entertaining. Unfortunately, it was raining quite heavily on our tour and Pont Du Gard was closed, due to flooding. Oh well, a reason to go back. If you have little time in Provence, the tour is well worth the money.
Oct202011
Tuscany in One Day Sightseeing Tour
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Location: Florence, Italy
My Review: The tour and guide were excellent. I had a wonderful day in the Tuscant Countryside and, overall, I have no complaints. The only "negative" would be: If you are expecting large amounts of free time at each of three stops, you aren't going to get it. This tour is designed for someone with limited time and wants to see a lot in one day.
Apr232009
Normandy D-Day Battlefields and Beaches Day Trip
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Location: Paris, France
My Review: Unfortunately, this is a trip you should rent a car and do on your own. And stay in Normandy for several days. A few hours there is just not enough time.
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Apr152009
Skip the Line: Paris Louvre Museum Guided Tour
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Location: Paris, France
My Review: I ended up leaving the tour and going off on my own. The headsets didn't work and I couldn't hear what my tour guide was saying. It was a technical glitch, which was not her fault.
Apr072009
Vienna Historical City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace Visit
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Location: Vienna, Austria
My Review: What a beautiful place. Definitely worth seeing and returning too.
