So first off. I do not have to drive this everyday and this may the only time in what left of my…read morelife I will. That disclaimer aside I was leaving NYC on my way to California and I ran the entire length. First off I think I paid ;like under 13 USD which was not bad. Second off I rolled past the tanks from the opening of the Sopranos and that was beyond cool. I was only missing the cigar Third it was well maintained and helped me get used to driving the moving van after fighting my way out of Queens in it Fourth the rest stops were beyond awesome with gas, some with food courts and the like. I did not stop but it was cool to see. I enjoyed my time and it got me through NJ in a decent amount of time

My initial instinct was to rate this a star lower than I have. Actually had to think about it for a…read morefew minutes and have a debate with myself. (Who won the debate? Me.) Not too long ago, my oldest friend and I were hanging out in Oakland, NJ, a town or 2 over from Wayne, the place in northern NJ where we grew up together (we've known each other since we were 8 years old). He lives in Florida now, but he's staying temporarily in Philly while working out of south NJ, and as he looked up at the majestic Ramapo Mountains, he said, "Y'know, from Wayne up, NJ is a beautiful state. But as you start going south...it's flat, ugly, drab, dull. Crowded, polluted beaches and Pine Barren hillbillies. I don't care what Springsteen says. There's nothing here to write romantic paens or ballads about." I couldn't have agreed more. Which brings me back to my review of the NJ Turnpike... When I was a kid, we tended to take the Garden State Pkwy. when we went to the Shore to swim (Point Pleasant) or to visit my grandparents (they lived in Brick). It was somewhat "scenic," at least in comparison to the NJ Turnpike, Currently, I ride part of the Turnpike on most days as I make my way to and from Hoboken for my job (a lot of my ancestry is in Hellboken...sorry, I meant Hoboken...but I've never been a fan of the city). I come into the Turnpike from Rt. 78 and it winds its way up through a gritty industrial landscape of swampland and factories and warehouses that definitely qualifies as an eyesore to the Lincoln Tunnel and the GW Bridge further beyond. Mercifully, my time riding on it is short, unless there's heavy traffic. Which there too often is. Sometimes, at night, they'll shut down the portion that I have to take on my way home, necessitating a wearying, stressful, heavily trafficked "detour." Doesn't help that I'm an old, timid driver with cataracts, but...my God! They've been "fixing" the Turnpike for years and years, but it never seems to get much better. Sometimes, I've prayed (as only an agnostic can!) for rain, because at least then it will be open. During the last years of my father's life, I traveled monthly down the southern portion of the Turnpike to visit him at my sister's home on the Delaware/Maryland border. My memories of those rides aren't pleasant. A large part of that was having to see my father in his progressive mental and physical decline, part of it was that Delaware/Maryland is "alien territory" to me, and I was uncomfortable having to navigate its "strange" roads (sometimes it felt more like the "Deep South" to me than it did the "Mid-Atlantic South"), and the lesser part of it was the monotony of the long ride down on the Turnpike. A flat, dreary landscape all around. Some streams, lots of scraggly woods and pine trees. Nothing to elevate my spirit, like a ride up the NY Thruway has always tended to do. More than enough "rest areas," but they tended to be filthy and crowded, and when I availed myself of their food or their gas, way, way overpriced. They served their function, but didn't provide much in the way of "rest." Or comfort. A long, monotonous ride down, until I finally reached the Delaware Memorial Bridge, which actually was quite impressive. Crossing over, that momentary spark of excitement was quickly extinguished as I began to maneuver my way through the unfamiliar but equally monotonous landscape of DE and then MD. And, if anything, the ride back north was even more tedious and enervating. Still, I've given this review a higher star than I'm really inclined to because if one considers it in a utilitarian manner as opposed to an aesthetic one, it does serve its purpose. Going south, I rarely encountered a ton of traffic, or potholes. It wasn't as if a quicker, more pleasing alternative existed. In the end, it got me to where I needed to go. Going north, for me, is more of a mixed bag, but that ride, which I make most every day, is of a shorter duration. Also, it's more familiar to me (I can remember riding on this stretch of highway as a kid with my parents, and my father pointing out "Snake Hill," where an insane asylum once existed), which helps. It's not "alien territory" (although I sometimes wish that it was-- I get why people unfamiliar with NJ, riding only through this swampy, polluted portion of it on their way from Newark Airport to NYC, think of NJ as a "cesspool"). Bottom line? The Turnpike will get you to where you gotta go. But it won't be a "scenic" trip. Or one you're likely to remember with fondness.

We were a group of nine, and we had an absolutely wonderful time on the Morocco vacation tour…read more Rachid and Mustapha, our guides, were both incredibly friendly and professional, which truly made our trip extra special. Some of our favorite moments were the camel rides and the breathtaking sunsets and sunrises. They thoughtfully selected the best hotel and Mirage, offering a cozy and stunning setting. We learned so much about their beautiful country along the way. I truly appreciate having such kind and knowledgeable guides like Rachid and Mustapha -- they deserve a full 5-star rating! Plus, their cars are really comfortable, which makes those long rides much more enjoyable. Jennifer

Our family of four just got back from the most amazing trip to Morocco, and we can't stop talking…read moreabout it! We traveled with Morocco Vacation Tours, and our guide Rachid (who's also the co-owner) made the whole experience absolutely unforgettable. Rachid went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, safe, and having fun every step of the way. He felt more like a friend than a guide by the end of the trip. His knowledge, kindness, and sense of humor made every moment special. Some of our favorite memories were exploring the blue city of Chefchaouen, riding camels and sleeping under the stars in the Sahara Desert, and getting lost (in the best way!) in the colorful chaos of Marrakech. Every place felt unique and magical, and Rachid's stories brought everything to life. If you're thinking about visiting Morocco, book with Morocco Vacation Tours--and ask for Rachid! It was the trip of a lifetime, and we're already dreaming about going back!