Yessssss! How fun! Believe in ghosts or not... you need to do this!…read moreGary has so much history and interesting stories to tell. It's so fascinating! He's obviously done this for a long time. Very capable of answering lots and lots of questions and very clearly knows the history of Monterey. It was actually amazing! You are picked up at the dustbowl brewery which is the old train station in Monterey. Much of the tour is done inside the bus, which is modern and clean. Then, when you get to a number of different destinations, you get out and you can walk around and explore. It's very well organized. I think it was about two hours. I was surprised I was able to get reservations on the same day, but we did. I would totally do this again and highly recommend it!

Be advised that this tour is no longer being offered. We found this out about an hour after it was…read moresupposed to begin last Saturday, July 20th, 2024. Though Skip was very apologetic and did refund our money, this really ruined things as we arranged our plans around this tour since it's only offered on Saturdays. We could have done a number of other things in the area, like visit the aquarium, Cannery Row, or Carmel by the Sea. Instead, after waiting outside in the cold for a tour that would never happen, we just drove by the other areas as it was too late to enjoy anything. This option to purchase tickets should be removed online.

Of the four "tourist maps" in Carmel, The Carmel Treasure Map is clearly the best. It is a…read more"painting disguised as a map", made by a local artist, Lisa Bryan. The map is unique in that it is composed of the artist's original watercolor paintings of buildings and sights in Carmel. Rather than a bland, utilitarian delineation of the village, it depicts the village's character and is extremely useful. For example, if a visitor is lost or confused, he or she needs merely to look at an adjacent building than then find it on the map to discover their location. All of Carmel's hidden courtyards, paths, and cut-throughs between streets are depicted, giving a visitor the ability to fully enjoy the charms of the village. Also, ATMs, pubic restrooms, and parking are clearly depicted, as are dog-friendy establishments, locations of parks, outdoor dining, wine tasting, and music, plus others. The map also has contact information and locations for most businesses in the village, plus ones in the surrounding area. The back of the map also depicts the coast down to Big Sur, the rest of the Monterey Peninsula, and Carmel Valley. Rather than being discarded at the end of a visit to Carmel, many people take the map home as a memento of their visit and a tool to plan a future one.

You cannot find a better authority and knowledgr for touring the Monterey area. Very accommodating,…read moreand a great conversationalist! Will definitely recommend for anyone visiting, and even for the locals!

Shem Collins and ExperTravel have made me a believer in cruise vacations!…read more For many years, Shem operated ExperTravel under the auspices of a family-owned business, and in January 2017, he went independent. Though not geared exclusively to casino players (see "Specialties" listed in the business' statement), ExperTravel provides booking and other travel services for cheerfully degenerate gamblers like me. Shem has sent me and my Beloved cruising to far-flung destinations like Juneau, Roatan and Havana, on quality cruise lines like Norwegian and, most recently, Crystal, which was easily the most luxurious vacation I've ever taken. It's useful and comforting to know that while I'm traveling on an ExperTravel trip, no matter where I am, I can reach out to Shem for information, support, and if need be, intercession with a local service provider or vendor. From confirming booking status, to checking a ship's terms for WiFi usage, to arranging travel reimbursement from a destination casino, ExperTravel is on my side. Shem Collins, a young-ish man, is an old-school travel agent who has improved the quality and range of travel I do in my spare time. Drop him an email or give him a call. You'll be surprised at the opportunities available to you.

For many many years Shem Collins has been our Casino Host and provided us awesome service to…read morebooking super suites and cruises. ExperTravel helped us meet some of our bucket lists at a rate that is faster than I have imagined. Due to hard work and love Shem has introduced us to new friends and places. As our super Host he has shared his love of people, places and new experiences. He is just a phone and text call away or email even more. At a rate he is going ExperTravel will be a household name in Travel. People he touched will be forever be his friend and relative. We love him as a son, friend and ever loving Host. We highly recommend his company to try his services and experience travel in your lifetime.

The park is nice, we are staying 4 weeks and during the week it is quiet with a few RVs, mostly…read moreindividuals here temporarily for jobs nearby. It is well kept for the most part & the owner is doing his best (their outdoor maintenance guy fell ill with cancer recently). The weekends fill up. You're 10 min from the beach & the valley has beautiful views. There is wine tasting in Carmel Valley Village which is very close, and a great organic farmers market open daily. The showers are clean but push button, this is the only drawback (most rigs I've seen would have their own).

My site was in full sun and it was warm. My biggest concern was the last day/night of my stay there…read morewas a prolonged domestic dispute (noonish and again after midnight) between a couple in "campers inn". They were screaming obscenities at each other for a good hour. Then things calmed down. Went to bed and was woken up to blood curdling screaming about 12:10am. Then these two started screaming obscenities again for a few minutes hr raced up the hill in his truck, she jumped and they sped away. I did NOT sleep the rest of the night. I was terrified it was going to happen again. The next morning I went to the office to complain about the day before. She told me they were only here 6 days and were leaving today. I did not fall off a turnip truck. There's no way they were there only 6 days. They had decking, storage boxes is the front and sides of their huge fifth wheel. Do not stay here. They have long term workers living at the campground.

We stayed here for the SLH Sun Wind & Wine festival at Mer Soleil Vineyards and it was a good and…read moreconvenient choice. We were pleased with our 2nd floor room. It was spacious and comfortable. As others have noted, the stairs are a bit steep but we had no issues with it. The downside of the property is that it feels quite impersonal. You check in like you would at an AirBnB rental. There is ostensibly an innkeeper on site but we never met (nor needed) them. There were also some difficulties getting our reservation payment process finalized. Even though we reserved via Booking.com, the property uses their own system and the information did not coordinate well. It took multiple messages back and forth with a remote service center before things got squared away. Knowing what i know now, I would just book direct if the rates aligned. BOTTOM LINE: A nice choice at a memorable but slightly quirky property. We would stay here again.

We came back again! This is our favorite place for Laguna Seca races: 8 minutes away from the race…read moretrack entrance, very quiet (!) and remote, nestled into green park surroundings of a private gated community, but only 5-8 minute drive to downtown Salinas. We stayed two nights (FRI to SUN). The rooms are gorgeous and we always love the lush surroundings and serene vibe. The inn keepers are there to help, and after all the race noise and engine sounds it was fantastic to snuggle into bed at night with (free) popcorn and watch a movie after relaxing in the bubble bath. We will be back, for sure.

My husband and I used Atlas Travel and Tours to book our honeymoon in Cancun and they did an…read moreamazing job from start to finish with finding us a great deal and booking us on several tours. We will def be using them again!

We had such a great experience booking our family vacation with Atlas Travels and Tours! We got a…read moregreat deal & the process was simple and convenient. Thanks for making it so memorable!

We set out to do an afternoon in Carmel, and I was searching on Yelp to find something other than…read morejust walk on the beach, shop and eat. An ad popped up for Saunter Tours, so I called the number. Lee graciously answered my questions and described her tour, where we would meet and what we would see. We have done tours (like in Tahoe City) and found out things we never would have known, so we immediately decided we wanted to change our destination and set out to learn about Pacific Grove. Lee gave us ideas for a lunch spot and was able to rendez-vous with us earlier for our convenience. We had a delightful and comfortable walk - we learned about architecture, culture, and history, with plenty of time to ask questions and interact with her. We enjoyed the beautiful views from Lover's Point and the many colorful homes and gardens. We have already given Saunter Tours information to our friends and recommend this as an educational and delightful time in a stunningly beautiful community.