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Oct012012
Tour/Activity
Eiffel Tower, Paris Moulin Rouge Show and Seine River Cruise
Paris, France
My Rating

The dinner cruise was very nice. Great views of Paris along the way. The menu is set with tiny trendy bites as entree and duck, salmon or beef (surcharge of e6) for main. One glass of wine is provided (you can purchase more) and be aware that bottled water will cost you too (without mention). Minor issue - the cruise was enjoyable. The Eifle Tower was unavailable for tour groups due to a lift being repaired - bugger - but we were taken to Tower Montparnasse. The 360 degree night view of Paris was outstanding! It was much better to see the Eifle tower from afar with it's beautiful lightshow starting shortly after we arrived. Then we were taken to the Moulin Rouge where we lined up for an hour and were squeeeeeeeezed into the theatre. They pack 'em in! A table of 8 receives 2 bottles of bubbles. Our table had many jetlagged patrons so their one glass was plenty. Had a few glasses. Unfortunately this didn't improve the show. My friend and I are trained dancers and were disappointed with the choreography - some was of cruise-liner quality and cheesiness. Some dancers were not synchronised. The can-can numbers were good and the comedy sketches during costume changes were funny. It's the Moulin Rouge it was still a great night. Think about it.... are you going for a high-quality dance revue or for a laugh and a good time just because it is the Moulin Rouge. The whole tour was seamlessly put together except the guides were really quite rude but fret not - you have very minimal contact with them. All the people we met on the tour were lovely and everyone gets dropped back quite close to their hotels. :-)
Sep302012
Tour/Activity
Skip the Line: Paris Louvre Museum Guided Tour
Paris, France
My Rating

The tour was ok. Our guide was quite knowledgable but did not have a flag so we continuously lost her. We did get to see the big three and get snaps etc but the rest of the tour seemed rushed and disconnected - which is the only way you can get an overview of this amazing place in 3 hours anyway. Was fantastic to under the Lourve and see the foundations of the original fort. We skipped theline and went straight in. You could do this tour on your own anyway. DON'T go in the pyramid entrance. there are other entrances in the wings that have no staff. Just a credit card machine. Swipe and go in straight away. Not many people know about these entrances. Grab a map and off you go. Was good but not great. If you have much more time to see the Lourve (we didn't) you can do it by yourself. If you want a quick overview, this tour is for you.
Sep212012
Tour/Activity
Amsterdam Super Saver 2: Windmills, Delft, The Hague and Madurodam Day Trip
Amsterdam, Netherlands
My Rating

Brilliant! Flawless tour of what seemed like most of The Netherlands. They cram so much into the one day it's amazing. Everything in the listing plus more. The GPS recorded commentary on the bus was informative and interesting. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Sep202012
Tour/Activity
Highlights of Amsterdam Sightseeing Cruise
Amsterdam, Netherlands
My Rating

A good quick tour. Nothing flash, was simple and easy. A good way to see a few sights in a short amount of time. Recorded commentary was ok. Quite relaxing.
Sep202012
Tour/Activity
Amsterdam Canals Candlelight Cruise
Amsterdam, Netherlands
My Rating

Excellent cruise. Enlightening commentary, good cheese plate and endless wine (was fair/good). It was a lovely relaxing cruise although the canals are nice but not spectacular at night. Commentary made up for it - so did the bottle of red I polished off ;-)
Sep182012
Tour/Activity
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip from London
London, United Kingdom
My Rating

Excellent tour. Great to cover so much in one day. Windsor Castle was amazing. Make sure you go around to the back of the castle as the views of it and its gardens are amazing from there. Not many people realise you can get around there. Would have liked more time here but had to allow for travel time. Bath and the Roman baths was great. The village itself is also lovely. Stonehenge was a highlight for me. Make sure you grab the audio tour to complete the experience. Our coach driver was great as was our tour guide - giving interesting commentary throughout the driving parts of the tour. Highly rated day trip. Enjoy.


