Switzerland exceeded our idealized image of this amazing, beautiful country! That said, Alpenwild…read moreand its locally sourced guides exceeded our expectations! This should be #1 at the top of your bucket list! Alpenwild actually specializes in hiking and climbing tours, and we expect that all of those tours are equally amazing. We took the Scenic Alps by Rail tour and the rest of this review is focused on that one. This is a fast-paced 9 days using the extensive and marvelous Swiss train system to crisscross the country from north to south and east to west, hitting all the major destinations away from the urban cities of Zurich and Geneva. You'll be travelling in a small group of 7 couples, who will quickly become good friends. The price includes everything except lunch, souvenirs, and a departing tip for your guides. Ours were a husband-wife team of Swiss citizens from Lucerne. Their English was perfect, as was their love and knowledge of Switzerland. All nights are in first class hotels, not on a train, and all travel is on a first class rail pass. With one minor exception, you bags are portered between hotels for you. Fitting all you need in the single suitcase allowed per person, you'll want to wear small backpack for some overflow and a few souvenirs. While not all that demanding, there is also a lot of walking in towns, to/from/between trains, and on level, prepared surfaces at 3 high altitude, sometimes snow covered, sites. Constrained by the trains' schedules, some of this walking is at quite a brisk pace. So, be honest with yourself about being up to Alpenwild's advice on one's level of health and fitness needed before booking this trip. When booking your flights, take into consideration jetlag and that you will not tour Lucerne itself. We had an overnight redeye to Zurich with a 9 hour time difference. Arriving in the afternoon the next day, we crashed at the Radisson on the airport. After sleeping in the next day, we took the train to Lucerne and checked in at Alpenwild's chosen hotel a day early. We did a self-guided tour of the city in the afternoon, went to bed early, and awoke late on the day the tour started, finally fully rested with our body clocks reset. Starting after noon, the 1st day is only a gondola ride to a mountain above the city followed by dinner in the old part of the city. The next morning is an early boat cruise of the entire length of Lake Lucerne to reach a train to Lugano. Lucerne itself is well worth touring, so we're glad we followed the personal itinerary described above and not just to recover from jetlag. You MUST see Switzerland and we can't imagine a better way than with Alpenwild.

We recently went on our very first cruise. We wanted to do something really different and The…read moreCruise Lady provided what we were looking for. From Tampa Florida we boarded the Norwegian Sun for our adventure south to the ancient Mayan ruins of Belize, Chetumal and Tulum. Our local guides were so knowledgable, particularly in the Chetumal and Tulum Ruins. The Lecturer traveling with us gave lots of insight as well. Also visited the island of Roatan Honduras which was not fabulous. Beware of locals who do not understand personal boundaries. Being polite doesn't work. Say NO and mean it. I would cruise with the Cruise Lady anytime. They were very well organized and took good care of us.

We've been to the Holy Land twice with Cruise Lady trips and have had the best time. No stress…read morebecause they take such good care of us. We did the land and the sea trips and loved both. Our fellow travelers are amazing people and Diane and her group are knowledgeable and keep the fun going non stop. We will be going again to other destinations. We love all the fun and friendship.

I'm typically a Delta girl, but after hearing someone talk about their experience at the Provo…read moreairport, I opted to fly out of there for an upcoming trip just to give it a try. Pros: * Small airport means its easier to navigate. Fewer gates, drop off right up front, TSA lines are much shorter than larger airports. * Less expensive airlines, friendly on the budget. * Parking lot is close, so you can park and walk inside. Cons: * Fewer options on flights/routes. * Budget travel attracts newbies or families. Can be frustrating for an experienced traveler (kids playing videos at top volume, people who don't understand travel rules/etiquette). * Budget airlines-they might nickel and dime you, so watch for that. I'm glad I gave it a try-and I'll definitely fly out of here again when the math scale is grossly tipped in it's direction. I'll just bring my noise cancelling headphones.

I am giving Provo airport the 3 stars only because of Ashley in lost and found. Besides that, right…read morenow i think it's a 1, because of the TSA. I went through security and made a mistake because I had my tablet in my bag instead of in a separate bin. WITHOUT me knowing it, they removed it and did not inform me that they did that!! I got on the plane, looked for it, and NO TABLET! My husband called Provo airport immediately and lost and found said there was nothing they could do that day; AND 4 DAYS AFTER because they were gone for Memorial Day weekend. Then on Tuesday, I called again, and still no sign of my tablet. Inga in lost and found didn't do anything for me, even though I was in tears talking to her. I called then the following day...now this is 7 DAYS after my flight; and spoke then with Ashley in lost and found. She went above and beyond to go and find out where it was. She called me immediately and told me she found it. I was SO HAPPY!! Thank you Ashley!! This is ridiculous. Get your act together TSA at PVU. If you remove something, let the flyer be aware!!

We had both of my brothers grad party here. Literally an AMAZING venue!! Considering they were…read moreTongan events, the venue was big enough to fit our family, the A/C was cold enough to keep them cool, and the sound system was loud enough for us to celebrate! I would definitely recommend to everyone, and we will definitely rebook in the future! Also, the management is super professional and super helpful!! Loved everything!

This is a solid wedding venue! This was the second wedding reception within the year that I had…read moreattended here, and both times I was struck by its simple, elegant beauty, and the prime location! There are two main rooms- the first is typically used for the receiving line and gifts, and the second is for dining. It looked like there was a nice industrial kitchen in the back to prepare the food, and there is a big long Island/counter to serve food on from behind. The only downside is that at both weddings I attended, it didn't seem like there was a space set aside for dancing. This venue is a great place for any large event! Since it's in an enclosed space, however, you'll definitely be limited on guests.