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United Kingdom
Apr242013
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The Shard London: The View from The Shard
London, United Kingdom
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What a view! We scaled the Shard on a beautiful sunny evening in London and could see far and wide, The top deck is enclosed but fresh air infiltrates through which is very cool. The lower deck has several interactive telescopes that allow you to locate and identify specific buildings and landmarks, such as Buckingham Palace. Highly recommend!
Mar272013
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Private Economy Arrival Transfer: New York Airports to Manhattan Hotels
New York City, New York
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Excellent service! This is a good value transfer that operates slightly differently from other services in that you are required to call the operator upon arrival but the process was very smooth and my car pulled up within 10minutes of me exiting the aircraft. Driver was friendly and helpful and car was comfortable and warm - very welcome on a cold March night! Highly recommended.
Jan102013
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Christmas Walking Tour in Old Montreal
Montreal, Canada
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A wonderful way to explore Old Montreal during the holidays! Though it was a bitterly cold night (-14c!) our guide made the tour possible by keeping us inside as much as possible. We explored the historic shopping arcades and beautiful buildings of Montreal and learned about the history of Christmas and the influence of the church in this fascinating region of Canada. Our guide was informative, friendly and fun - we even finished the tour with some delicious cheese and wine! Thoroughly recommended.
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Aug172012
Jul302012
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Napa Valley Wine Country Semi-Private Limo Tour
Napa, California
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THE way to explore Wine Country in style! We took the ferry from San Francisco to Vallejo, where our chauffeur Damon was waiting to meet us by our transportation for the day - a shiny new limo. The interior was luxurious and spacious and we could help ourselves to sparkling wine and sodas. Damon had called us the previous day to give us an idea which wineries we wanted to visit but we decided to rely on his expertise - and we are glad we did! First stop was Benevolo, a beautiful family-owned winery set in the stunning backdrop of Napa Valley. There we met Joe, the owner, who gave us generous samples of the delicious wines and port on offer. At the second winery we were treated to a picnic lunch from the Girl & the Fig - sandwiches, potato salad and cakes - there was plenty to go around. We actually skipped the final winery as we had gone at such a relaxed pace, but that's the beauty of this tour, you move only as fast (or slow!) as the group wants to go. HIGHLY recommended!
Jun212012
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Viator VIP: Watch a Baseball Game with Yankees Legends in a Luxury Suite
New York City, New York
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What a fantastic afternoon. We arrived at Yankees Stadium after an easy trip on the subway and met our friendly tour coordinator who supplied us with our tickets to the luxury suites, 'Wow' is the only word to describe them - shiny new suites complete with bar, plasma screens and complimentary hot dogs and pizza on offer. We met numerous legends including Fritz Peterson and Shane Spencer and got our photos taken. Great memory! The seats outside the suites are fantastic and it was great to be able to wander in and out as you pleased. I would highly recommend and also thought the experience was a terrific value. Book it!
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May312012
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Classic Schooner Sailing Tour in New York City: Wine-Tasting, Craft Beer or Jazz Sail
New York City, New York
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A fantastic afternoon in NYC! I did the craft beer sail and enjoyed everything about the experience.The atmosphere on board was relaxed and the tall ship very spacious. The beer tasting was both fun and informative and there was guided commentary both about the beers we tasted and the sights we sailed past. I would definitely recommend this trip if you are in Manhattan on a summer's weekend.
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May292012
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Small-Group Wine-Tasting Tour Through Woodinville
Seattle, Washington
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This makes for a great half-day trip with a difference from Seattle! Rather than being a traditional wine-growing area like Napa or Margaret River, Woodinville is a place where wine-makers from the mountains gather to trade their stock, given its close proximity to the city. This makes for smaller, more intimate venues and we enjoyed visiting 4 venues in total and tasting the delicious Washington wines on offer. Snacks were plentiful too and our friendly guide supplied us with a tasty cheese and salami platter during our longest stop. He also gave us a useful insight into the geology of the Washington state and how it lends itself to wine production, which was extremely interesting. Highly recommended for wine enthusiasts and those looking or a few relaxed afternoon drinks out of the city!
Apr132012
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Customizable Wine Country Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco, California
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A fantastic day out! Everything from the plush seating in the vehicle, the friendly guide and the high-end wineries was top notch. This tour is different from the regular tours from San Francisco as it allows you to visit small, exclusive wineries and this made a huge difference. Both Michael Mondavi and Black Stallion impressed and, with a hearty wine country lunch in between, you are certainly well looked after on this trip. Highly recommended!
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Mar282012
Sep292011
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New York Harbor Hop-on Hop-off Cruise including 9/11 Memorial Ticket
New York City, New York
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Sep012011
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Napa Valley Wine Country Day Trip from San Francisco
San Francisco, California
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We has a wonderful day in wine country! Our tour guide, Mike, was very professional and had a great sense of humour, and the wineries and wine produced were superb. V Sattui was our favorite, and the $10 voucher can be spent on an delicious lunch at the deli. We pooled our vouchers and opted for French bread, three different types of cheese, salami and anti pasti - and a glass of wine of course!
The tour is taken on a small to medium-sized vehicle which makes for an intimate atmosphere and the ferry back is a smooth and relaxing way to travel back to the city – perfect for beating the traffic. and catching some sea air. Thoroughly recommended!
Aug292011
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Go San Diego Card
San Diego, California
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What a handy, money-saving card! For less than $100 it felt like we had the freedom of San Diego. The card gained us free entry to tonnes of different attractions including the Zoo, Whaley House and USS Midway. We also took the ferry to Coronado and walked to the beautiful beach there. The card is easy to use, just hand it to the ticket cashier and they will swipe and return it to you - no hassles, no queuing and no money required!
Aug232011
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San Diego Harbor Speed Boat Adventure
San Diego, California
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An awesome, adrenalin-filled way to cruise San Diego Bay! The tour was fantastic and very well organised. We received a thorough briefing on how to drive the boats and before we knew it, we were speeding over the waves past aircraft carriers and seeing all the sights of the city. Cruising right up to view the sea lions on the sea wall was a particular highlight, and the guide did a great job of pointing out all the major landmarks. The boats were easy to pilot, and I would recommend this tour to any visitor to San Diego!
Jul142011
May272011
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6-Day Ultimate East Coast Tour by Private Plane: New York City, Washington DC, Niagara Falls, Toronto & Pennsylvania Amish Country
New York City, New York
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May272011
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Statue of Liberty Tall Ship Sailing Cruise
New York City, New York
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Fantastic! Cruising on a historic sailing ship out to the Statue of Liberty made for a very relaxing experience, helped no end by the nautical-themed cocktails! I would thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting NYC.
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May202011
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San Francisco in One Day: Alcatraz, Bay Cruise and Guided City Tour
San Francisco, California
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Mar292011
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Private Tour of London's Historic Pubs
London, United Kingdom
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A fantastic tour! The guide is an expert on British beers and a real character - I had a blast. I've been back to the same pubs since the tour, I'd never have found them otherwise. Well worth doing while in London.
Mar032011
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Miami Everglades Airboat Adventure with Biscayne Bay Cruise
Miami, Florida
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Miami's must-do trip! The cruise around Biscayne Bay is relaxing and informative and you sail right past celebrity's vacation homes and get an idea of how 'the other half' live! The Everglades airboat ride is invigorating and the scenery will take your breath away. Just watch out for the alligators!
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Mar032011
Mar032011
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San Francisco Supersaver: Muir Woods and Wine Country Tour
San Francisco, California
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Oct072010
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Rockefeller Center
New York City
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One of the best views in New York City! Go at sunset, especially during the winter - it's magical up there and you'll have the observation deck to yourself
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Aug252010
Aug252010
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2-Day Best of Israel Tour from Tel Aviv: Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada & the Dead Sea
Tel Aviv, Israel
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Aug252010
Jun162010
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River Thames High-Speed Cruise
London, United Kingdom
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Definitely an experience to blow away the cobwebs! The cruise offers superb views of
the River Thames and it is well worth going all the way down to the Thames Barrier
so you get a great overview of London. Was particularly satisfying speeding past
some of the older boats chugging along!
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Mar192010
Jan262009
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Blue Lagoon Spa Roundtrip Transport from Reykjavik
Reykjavik, Iceland
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The Blue Lagoon is built on the site of a geothermal power plant, filled with wonderfully warm turquoise-colored water. It's the perfect place to relax. Plaster yourself with white silica mud and act the goat, like we did!
Note from Viator
This review is from Viator staffer Tim L. Read Tim's complete trip report on his Blue Lagoon Spa tour over on the Viator travel blog.
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Jan262009
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Golden Circle Super Jeep Tour and Snowmobiling
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Snowmobiling on the glacier with the fresh wind in your face (albeit with visors on your helmet if it gets too cold!) was an amazing experience and, despite the bleak terrain and cold conditions, made you glow inside. Being in touch with the elements far away on an Icelandic glacier is a great way of escaping the stresses and strains of the city.
Note from Viator
This review is from Viator staffer Tim L. Read Tim's complete trip report on his Iceland glacier and snowmobile tour on the Viator travel blog.
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