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Balti-most
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As Viator's Head of Business Development - I get to travel to a lot of great places for fun and for 'work'. I always make the effort to find a great place to eat, a great place for a drink and a great place to people watch. My list is now up to 90 countries - only scratching the surface of where I want go!

May172013
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                                Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal                                
                                                                                        
                        Montreal, Canada
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Great trip with a very helpful guide. I would recommend this tour
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Apr182013
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                                Washington DC Segway Night Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Washington D.C., District of Columbia
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We loved this tour. Two of the four people had never been on Segways before and we're really nervous. However, they are SO easy to ride, it is amazing. Everyone was comfortable within about 5 minutes. Grace, our guide was super-friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was timed perfectly to be in front of the Capitol and looking back at the Washington Monument right at Sunset. We also made stops infront of the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial and others. Riding the Segways down the bike lane on Pennsylvania Ave was also fun! What a great way to see DC.
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Mar102013
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                                Berlin Segway Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Berlin, Germany
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This was my fourth Segway tour - the guide was great and informative!
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Mar082013
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                                Grand Canyon All American Helicopter Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Las Vegas, Nevada
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A great tour - a must do in Vegas
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Feb122013
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                                London Shared Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel                                
                                                                                        
                        London, United Kingdom
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Great experience - I arrived late, but the driver was still waiting for me. There were no other passengers, so the transfer became a private one!
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Feb102013
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                                Barcelona Airport Arrival Shuttle Transfer                                
                                                                                        
                        Barcelona, Spain
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I had to call the company to arrange my pickup - it was the weekend, so their airport office was closed. Total - I waited about 20 minutes for their shuttle to arrive. I think next time, I would book a private transfer
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Jan092013
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                                Manhattan Sky Tour: New York Helicopter Flight                                
                                                                                        
                        New York City, New York
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Great way to see NYC on a clear day. It is quick, but worth it
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Jan022013
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                                Absinthe at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas                                
                                                                                        
                        Las Vegas, Nevada
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I really enjoyed this show. To be honest, I was not sure what to expect. The set up is really quite unique- a large tent but decorated like a speak-easy. The seats are really close to the stage and the production takes place all around you. There is some audience involvement so if you are shy - this is not for you.

Also - this is an 'adult' show - there is a lot of innuendo, and foul language - all very funny, but if you are easily offended by language, you should probably go and see Donny and Marie instead!
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Nov282012
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                                Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Sydney, Australia
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Good commentary and great for seeing the site, but also just good to get from point to point
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Sep092012
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                                Chicago City Hop-on Hop-off Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Chicago, Illinois
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Great way to see the city and decide where we want to go back to. Highly reccomended
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Sep072012
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                                New York City Half-Day Tour with Spanish Guide                                
                                                                                        
                        New York City, New York
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The guide was excellent for my Spanish speaking friends
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Jun282012
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                                Small-Group Wine and Cheese Tasting in Paris                                
                                                                                        
                        Paris, France
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Great Small Group Experience!

Our wine tasting had only 5 people in our group, so it was ideal to learn from the guide and to meet the other travelers. We really enjoyed our oenologist / guide, Miriam. She was very knowledgeable about both wine and cheese, but also made us very comfortable in expressing our own opinions of the wines. As she said ‘there are no wrong answers’ – which made us all comfortable.
The wines selected (three reds and three whites) represented a broad range of styles and tastes. Tasting them blind also was very fun. The cheeses (as always) were phenomenal. At the end, we re-tasted each wine after having the cheese and were surprised to see how much our initial impressions changed.
We also liked being invited into the Miriam’s home to do this tasting. This really gives you a much more local experience rather than a commercial tasting room. 
I would love to do more of these local experience tours in Paris! Highly recommended!

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May262012
Travel Recommendation

                                NYC to DC? Skip the train and take the bus                                
                                                                                        
                        New York City
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There are several new bus services between NYC and Baltimore, Washington DC and Philadelphia. The buses are new, fast, wifi enabled and generally just take a little more time than the train. The best part - the costs. My recent bus from Baltimore to New York City was $12 one way. The train: $103. Bus takes 3.5 hours, the train 2 hours 45 minutes. That's a deal.
Check out Bolt Bus, MVP Bus or Mega Bus
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May262012
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                                Brussels Beer Tasting Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Brussels, Belgium
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A great and fun tour to take in Brussels. Belgian beer has always been a favorite, but with so many choices, it is hard to find the best - and the ones that I would not find at home. Our guide (the owner of the company) was very amusing and full of a lot of stories and tales about beer, Brussels and life in general. This was a very fun way to pass an afternoon and I met other fellow travellers, too. Caution - pace yourself: even though you are just tasting a few beers, these can sneak up on you! (in a good way, of course)
I would do this tour again!
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May262012
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                                Singapore Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport                                
                                                                                        
                        Singapore, Singapore
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Excellent! The car was scheduled to pick me up at 5:40 from my hotel. The company called to reconfirm the time the day before and at 5:39 and 25 seconds they pulled in! Just like my arrival transfer, this was a really nice, late model BMW with a super driver. It's great to end the trip in style!
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May262012
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                                Singapore Private Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel                                
                                                                                        
                        Singapore, Singapore
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The driver was waiting for us even though our flight was an hour late. What a treat to have a nice new (Mercedes E Class) air conditioned car take you to your hotel!
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Mar222012
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                                Malta City Hop-on Hop-off Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Valletta, Malta
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A good way to see the sites - and get some sun
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Jul262011
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                                New York Helicopter Flight: Grand Island                                
                                                                                        
                        New York City, New York
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Our helicopter flight was the highlight of our NY trip. Lovely staff at the heliport, a fantastic commentary by our delightful & knowledgeable pilot Dave and a bird’s eye view of the whole of Manhattan and surrounds made this an amazing experience. You HAVE to do this once in your life and when you do it should be with these guys!
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Jul122011
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                                Rome (Fiumicino or Ciampino) Airport Private Arrival Transfer                                
                            
                        Rome, Italy
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Well worth the money. The guide patiently waited for three of us arriving on two different flights. The car was new and well maintained and a nice welcome to Rome
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May192011
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                                Private Departure Transfer: Delhi Hotel to Airport                                
                                                                                        
                        Delhi, India
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The driver and guide were exactly on time. The transfer took a short 25 minutes. We were told to leave early as the transfer could take up to 90 min depending on traffic. Ask at your hotel so that you don't have to sit at the airport too long
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May092011
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                                Old Delhi Half Day Small Group Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Delhi, India
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We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The guide (Mohsin) was excellent and we felt that we learned so much about Old Delhi that we would not get from any guidebook or touring alone. All of our questions were answered and Mohsin took us to places where we would not have ventured in on our own.
Note - this tour can be 'intense' - the streets are crowded and it can be very hot. Make sure you have plenty of water, sunscreen, patience and a good sense of humor.
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May072011
Attraction

                                Taj Mahal                                
                                                                                        
                        New Delhi
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Of course, the Taj Mahal is a must see in Agra, or even in all of India. The detail of the architecture is absolutely stunning. It is said it is perhaps the most perfect constructed building and it is hard to dispute. Remembering the 'technology' available when the Taj was built makes it even that much more spectacular.
You can view and enter the Taj on your own, but I HIGHLY recommended getting a guide to point out some of the finer details. We used: Mohd. Shahnawaz Khan, who was excellent!
http://www.ourexplorer.com/tour-guide-mohd-shahnawaz--khan-8051.aspx
If you are not staying in the immediate vicinity of the Taj, your driver (or tuk-tuk) will stop a short way down the road and you will take an electric bus or even donkey cart up to the entrance gate.
Entry fees are high by Indian standards (750 rupees or roughly US$18), but money well spent
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Apr162011
Travel Recommendation

                                Baltimore - Brewer's Art Belgian Brewery and Restaurant                                
                                                                                        
                        Maryland
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The Brewer's Art is just a few blocks from my house and my favorite place to visit for Happy Hour. They brew their own beer on site, many in the Belgian style - with 'classics' such as OZZY and RESSURECTION. Each style has a unique class. The bartenders are extremely friendly and the big open windows give great light out to charles street.
The crowd varies by time, from after work Hopkins and office workers, to bike messengers to a younger (hipper?) crowd that congregates downstairs in the dungeon bar late in the evenings.
The restaurant in back is in the parlor rooms of this beautifully restored mansion and serves up some of the best food in town. It is also fun to wind your way through a loud and fun crowd and then be in the quiet, dark pannelled restaurant.
Check it out - I may even be there!
Ken Frohling - Viator
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Feb272011
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                                Go Los Angeles Card                                
                                                                                        
                        Los Angeles, California
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I love using the GoCard products. They are perfect to see so many attractions with one easy to use pass. Highly Reccomended
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Feb232011
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                                Denver Arrival Transfer: To Downtown Hotels                                
                                                                                        
                        Denver, Colorado
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Convenient and as fast as a taxi (much cheaper than a taxi!) but we had to wait 15 min for the van to load.
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Feb212011
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                                Singapore Zoo Night Safari Tour with optional Buffet Dinner                                
                                                                                        
                        Singapore, Singapore
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Excellent - fun for the whole family
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Jan192011
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                                Avila and Segovia Day Trip from Madrid                                
                                                                                        
                        Madrid, Spain
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We loved the trip
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Oct112010
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                                Barcelona Museum Pass                                
                                                                                        
                        Barcelona, Spain
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This pass is a great way to see a number of different museums for a low price. I was also able to make quick stops in some places that I likely would not have visited on my own.
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Oct012010
Travel Recommendation

                                Helsinki outer island and Harbor by boat                                
                                                                                        
                        Helsinki
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The highlight of any trip to Helsinki is a cruise around Helsinki's Harbor. Getting out on the water shows you just how closely the city is tied to the sea. Finland has over 3,000 miles of coastline and Helsinki is dotted with hundreds of islands and coves.

Several companies offer boat tours during the warm months. You can likely show up and find the best deal. We used our Helsinki Card to use public transit to get to the square, plus for several various discounts nearby.
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Sep302010
Travel Recommendation

                                Marfa, TX - Way off the path, but worth the trip!                                
                                                                                        
                        Texas
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Marfa is a small artist community in the Texas Big Bend area. It is 3+ hours from the nearest commercial airport (Midland/Odessa!) and 6+ hours from major cities like Austin or San Antonio - but is great for a few days side trip. 

Some must dos:

1. Food Shark - Marfa. A food truck with incredible food. It parks in the center of town each day.
2. Marfa Lights - the mysterious lights can be seen in the horizon on some nights. There are all kinds of theories as to what these might REALLY be, but if you can seem them, just make them anything you want. I vote Aliens.
3. Chinati Foundation - The museum and gallery space of artist Donald Judd. This is what really started the whole art scene here. Mr. Judd bought an abandoned army base and started working. Artists from all around followed and the town of just 2,000 people has about 20 different art galleries.
4. Big Bend National Park - it's a bit of a drive from Marfa, but the scenery is spectacular.

Accommodation is a bit limited, but you can look at vacation/home rentals on sites like VRBO or HomeAway. There are also several great restaurants.

Best of all - the weather was very HOT and dry during the day and cold at night. 
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Sep232010
Travel Recommendation

                                My Favorite Restaurants in DC                                
                                                                                        
                        Washington DC
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Living in Baltimore, I like to take the train to DC once a month or so to try out some of the great restaurants. Here are some of my favorites:

1. Zaytinya - Greek, Lebanese, Turkish Mezze - or small plates. If you go with a small group, you can sample a bunch of different dishes. The wine list is almost all Greek - which I was not familiar with, but the waiter was a great help in selecting something good. www.zaytina.com

2. Ten Pehn - Asian fusion cuisine, but a bit more upscale. Located at 10th and Pennsylvania (get it?) this place is always good. Great Martinis, too!

3. Marcel's - Belgian / French. A bit more expensive, but always good. If you are going to a Kennedy Center performance, this restaurant also has a shuttle to take you there an back. Check out their site to confirm times

4. Blue Duck Tavern - in the Grand Hyatt hotel. EXCELLENT. They call it simple American cooking, but it is not anything I can make at home. This is always a nice splurge.
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Aug152010
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                                Paris L'Open Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour                                
                                                                                        
                        Paris, France
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The Paris Open bus tour was a great way to get around the city without going underground and navigating the metro. Sitting on the top also allows you to get a different perspective on Paris! 
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Nov182008
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                                Los Angeles Arrival Transfer: to Los Angeles Hotels                                
                                                                                        
                        Los Angeles, California
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Be prepared for a long trip. The shuttle can make many stops, so depending on whether you are first or last can determine how long it takes. However, for 1/4 the price of a taxi it was worth it.
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Apr122007
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                                Baipai Thai Cooking School Class in Bangkok                                
                                                                                        
                        Bangkok, Thailand
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LOVED IT! A great tour for the beginning or experienced cook! The instructor and cook were both very informative and fun. The recipes were excellent and the class was the right mix of 'hands-on' cooking and demonstration. And the food at the end was fantastic!
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