I had heard of pedal taverns but never a pedal cruise. What a fun concept. Although most of us were…read moretoo lazy to pedal, we still had a wonderful time. They have 10 seats set up at a bar top style long table where you can pedal away and reach into the coolers in front of you to grab your drinks, which are BYOB. We brought lots of snacks and sandwiches also. Although there are only 10 seats, there are plenty of extra seating areas on the cozy boat. We had 19 guests with us. Captain Dave and first Mate Michelle were great hosts. We hooked up our phone to their Bluetooth speaker to play all our favorite songs. We went on the Sunday afternoon Cruise, which took us out along the shoreline out to the Island area and back. It was a lot of fun, laughs, and an overall enjoyable afternoon.

Bring ear plugs to save your hearing. Bring motion sickness pills to save your stomach. Don't sit…read morein front, cause you will get wet. Really an annoying boat right.

I tagged along to a great Northern Rockies Multi-Sport Adventure with Oliver. The whole trip was…read morevery well organized and we didn't miss any sunrises or sunsets. We had great food and stays that all were perfect for the theme of the trip. 5 stars all around!! Planning to have him plan our bachelor party as we!!

From the owner: Your one-stop shop for adventure travel and active vacations. Olivier's Trails is a one-of-a-kind…read moretravel operation that is the perfect choice for any active individual seeking solitude, wilderness and adventure. The trips are a satisfying blend of taking in breathtaking landscapes by day, all while having the luxury of comfortable lodging amenities at night. Leading a one-man operation allows me to be super responsive to the needs of individuals and flexible to specific circumstances such as dietary needs or sudden changes in route/trail conditions. Last but not least, a small trip group (10 max.) not only minimizes impact on fragile wilderness environments, but also allows us adventurers to be efficient with the time we have and take full advantage of our always scant vacation days. I recognize the powerful effect several days of exploring the wild can have on a person's well-being and have realized it is my life's mission to bring these unforgettable outdoors experiences to people.

My family and I came to Tranquility and enjoyed a beautiful afternoon! We're big fans of Vyne (the…read morerestaurant they own), so we knew we would love their vineyard too. The rustic vibe inside is beautiful, and they did a great job of maintaining the charm of the former Whittemore estate. My family enjoys their wine a lot more than other CT wineries, and the Adirondack chairs at the fire pits made for a relaxing spot to sit. Looking forward to many more future visits!

Views and ambiance are top notch…read more Grab a bottle of wine and chill out on the Adirondack chairs... For a moment you will forget you are in Connecticut. Not to diss Connecticut and Middlebury but it really is a picture perfect spot. The family that owns the winery have done a great job restoring the area...

Wow what a great day. I went with a few friends on their excursion to Salt in Shelter Island…read more I highly recommend them it was really fun to watch my friend tub but that fir the young. Anyway this is a great full day or as we did half day activity.

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They are open limited hours, but it's worth a visit to a guy who was annoyed by a bunch of…read moredifferent spellings all over the place. Or in other words, he saw value in unifying the country through singular coded spelling choices, including ditching some British spellings. This suggestion for "tung" never caught on though. It's not a big house, but they do provide a video background and an iPad introduction where in each room you can play audio on the family, the room, and other background information. Since we were the only ones there, playing the audio was great. If a bunch of people were there, individual audio could get annoying. But there was a lot of good information to play as much or as little as needed. There's a small gift shop, and the whole thing should take about an hour. It's a neat little historical site for someone of whom we have all read their work.

The Noah Webster House is a very cool museum where you'll learn all about "The Father of American…read moreScholarship and Education." Of course Noah Webster is most well-known for publishing his dictionary, but he also created the "Blue-Backed Speller," which taught generations of children how to spell and read, and played an integral role in advocating for copyright reform. Here's the scoop on this interesting little museum in West Hartford: The museum is open Monday-Sat, 1-4PM. Adult admission is $14. The museum is actually the location of Webster's childhood home. Parking is available on site. Once inside, you will receive an iPad, which will guide you through each room in the house. You can also use your smartphone to scan a QR code and download the tablet tour on your phone. There is a short 15-minute film about Webster's life that you can watch prior to starting the self-guided tour. You can then use the iPad to navigate your way from room-to-room, and the iPad includes an audio narration about the room, what it was used for, etc. Photography/video is allowed. After finishing the tour of the house, there is an educational/demonstration room that you can visit where staff give various presentations on different topics. The day I went, a staff member was demonstrating how the Webster family used to card and spin wool. It was pretty cool! These demonstrations are part of the museum's "Life on the Webster Farm: Work Days" educational series, and are generally the second or third Saturday of each month (visit their website for the full list of dates). Before leaving, you can check out the gift shop which has Noah Webster and West Hartford souvenirs and memorabilia. After I finished at the museum, I took the short drive to Blue Back Square, which I learned was named after Webster's "Blue-Backed Speller." There you'll find a statute of Webster in front of the West Hartford Public Library, as well as the "Webster Walk" with various murals and artwork. Overall, a very educational experience about one of our nation's Founding Fathers!

I purchased tickets to celebrate a birthday and we are over the moon with the experience. The team…read morewent above and beyond to make the day special. It was a beautiful day we were able to see the Providence and Boston skyline. The trees have begun to change colors and that was gorgeous will love to return at the peak of the fall. Great experience, great team will do again!!!

Beyond Fabulous! CT Voyagers puts safety first. This was…read moreour second attempt to fly since the winds were too high for our initial booking. Maggie couldn't have been more pleasant, attentive and accommodating. By the time we arrived for our flight it felt like I had known her for years! We were in safe hands with Mehmet piloting skills and entertained by his humor and outgoing nature. The flight couldn't have been more beautiful or smooth. We could hardly tell when we had kissed the ground for a soft landing. The entire team took excellent care of us from start to finish. I would highly recommend CT Voyager Balloons--the crew is like the best kind of family!

I can't say enough good things about Shade & Travel. I've traveled with them to Costa Rica,…read moreColombia, Jamaica, and Vail, and every single trip has been an amazing experience in its own way. Each destination was thoughtfully planned, well-organized, and full of unforgettable moments. All I had to do was show up, it is so effortless and fun. Shania and Brandon are the best hosts. Together they create such a welcoming, stress-free environment that makes it easy to relax, connect, and fully enjoy the experience. Brandon has continued to bring the best energy to every trip! Can't wait for the 2026 trips!

I truly don't know where to start since it's all positive! I recently did a Portugal group trip…read morewith shade and travel the experience was phenomenal! As a type a person having someone mange your stays, adventure, relaxation, food, and bring people who enjoy seeing the world is truly an experience everyone should encounter. The people you meet on this trip are truly some of the best people you'll ever cross paths with. As my 2nd group trip with shade & travel I can confidently say it won't be my last! Shade & travel has created some of my favorite memories ever. Truly grateful for them

I've been here many times and each time I'm fascinated. Absolutely loved the Pezidential search!!!…read moreGreat way to get us to Look at everything and truly see things!! Love the history, variety of Pez and dispensers available. The sour Pez intrigued me and I had to try them, YUM!!

After seeing the Pez visitor center featured on CBS Sunday morning, I knew I had to visit the next…read moretime I was in Connecticut. The visitor center/museum/store is quite small. The first floor has a lot of older has dispensers, character, dispensers, sports and animal dispensers as well as international dispensers. On the lobby wall you will see a display of 792 Pez dispensers. The gift shop is also on the first floor along with the world's largest Pez dispenser. There is a cute photo where you put your head on top of a pest dispenser. A Pez themed chopper built by Orange County choppers is on the second floor. We were given a Pezz bingo card when we entered, we needed to locate specific pest dispensers. With a completed bingo card you could spin the wheel and get a dispenser. Admission for kids 3-12 & seniors is $4 while adults are $5. You get two dollars back to spend in the store. There is plenty of parking in their lot.

I booked the 26' catamaran for a Friday sunset cruise from 5-7pm. The catamaran was larger than I…read moreexpected. Also, the bean bag chairs were very comfortable compared to other boats. They provided two Yeti coolers and a Bluetooth speaker for music which was nice. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They helped take pictures for our group and the sailing was very smooth. I would definitely book again, probably earlier in the summer for the 3 hour cruise to be able to do the paddleboarding.

1,000% recommend. Captain Dave and the crew were all amazing. The vessel is relaxing and…read moreenjoyable. The sunset views are out of this word. It's a great time for all. We did the 6:00 - 8:00 sail and couldn't have been happier with the experience. Not much more to say...

From day one, Sami was such a huge help in planning our Hawaiian honeymoon. Having only been there…read moreonce myself, I wasn't too familiar with the islands or hotels/activities offered. Based on our preferences and budget, Sami was able to pull together an amazing package that let us explore both Maui and Kaua'i for a total of 9 days. The hotels completely surpassed our expectations and even threw in a few "honeymoon perks" all thanks to Sami. We had scheduled a few activities such as snorkeling and luaus - when we had a question about where to meet for one of the activities, Sami got back to us within seconds and continued to be there for the duration of the honeymoon. We 100% suggest reaching out to Sami when planning your next venture - whether it be a honeymoon or extensive stay elsewhere! She is full of travel knowledge and truly works with you on creating the best vacation package for yourself. Highly recommend!

Sami helped my husband and I plan our fabulous honeymoon that we went on this past April 2019. We…read morevisited Thailand and the Maldives. Sami was so helpful and knowledgable from the start. We had a different idea for our honeymoon but because we were committed to our dates that we had to go, Sami gave us some better ideas of places for the vibe that we were goin for. While we were in Thailand, Sami was available when i needed to possibly change our itinerary because my husband wasnt feeling well. She did everything she could to make sure our trip went smooth while we were there even though we were 12 hour differences. I would recommend Sami for your traveling needs and woud definitely use her expertise again! Kelly and Derek Plue