I love to travel, but I hate looking up all the options for flights, hotels, and tours. Global…read moreHoliday made our trip to Italy so easy! Ratna and Rajul listened to what was important for our trip, including our budget, and gave us researched options for each part. They even made a last-minute change for us so we could stay in Venice longer. Everything was laid out in a spreadsheet for us so we knew where we would be when, with confirmation #'s and contact information. We highly recommend them and will use them again when we travel. In fact, they are already working on a business/pleasure trip to Australia for me. If you are looking to travel, use Global Holiday so you can relax and enjoy the trip!

Our group of 6 had a great time fishing from the cold early morning of 7 am through 12 pm. We had…read moreto go on 2 separate boats, 4 on Aaron's & 2 on Jim's boat. We did wish our 2 boats stuck together during the whole trip though. I was the only one who didn't catch a fish so I guess Aaron took pity and threw in an extra hour to be kind. It was just a slow day for fishing, which was no fault of Aaron's. Our group of 6 caught more than 10 fishes during our 5 hr trip (booked for only 4 hrs), but we only took home 5 because some of the fishes were too old so the meat wasn't advised to eat. Aaron also shared some history about the lake, how people who used to live there were forced to leave in order to create the man made reservoir, it was interesting & I love history. Whenever someone caught a fish, Aaron dropped everything and sprung into action to go catch the fish for us. We also lost our bait or had our hook snagged several times & Aaron helped us all those times. Towards the end of our trip, Aaron filleted the fish for us to take home. My friend's mom actually wanted the whole fish but we didn't know. We took home about 5 fish, so 10 small filets. The fish filets were gone within minutes for dinner lol, it was tasty & tender. It's a different feeling when you catch your own dinner. Aaron mentions that he also will go to Lake George for his service for an additional $100 travel fee. We may go to him again next summer. Thanks again Aaron!

We had an amazing time out on the lake. Aaron was great, very knowledgeable. The boat was clean…read moreand had everything we needed for a great day of fishing. We would highly recommend Aaron for fishing and can't wait to go again!!

What a great RV park! Beautiful wooded campground right along the picturesque Mohawk River. The…read moresites are spread out leaving numerous beautiful open areas of grass and woods, and the grounds are immaculately kept. Wendy and her son, Brad, who run the place are always friendly, cheerful, and extremely accommodating. We live in Phoenix and RV cross country every summer. This is one of the nicest RV parks we have ever stayed in! Last summer we were here for 4 days and loved it, so this summer we stayed for 2 weeks. We are definitely coming back here next summer and will do at least 2 weeks, possibly 3. If you're ever in New York's capital region this is definitely the park to stay in.

Only about 15 minutes from the freeway this is the best campground I have ever stayed at! It is run…read moreby a family and they are the most professional, sweetest, nicest most helpful people. They have just about everything you need here, even some weekend family events. The people are friendly. The place is so clean, so pretty. They really keep it well kept. The shower water actually gets hot (that was nice). I wish we could've stayed longer but we are on a cross-country trip, so it was just an overnighter. I tell you what, if I ever go by here again, will stay here.

The campground was so clean and well cared for. It's been rainy for weeks in VT and NY but the…read moreowner worked diligently to keep the road in great shape. It's a small camp ground with many resident camper but very welcoming. We stayed here for a wedding in Schenectady and if we come back to the area will stay again.

Royal Mountain is a small mom & pop mountain nestled in upstate New York. It's only open on…read moreweekends, holidays, and school breaks from 9am to 4pm, but it was perfect to try out after Friday the 13th on Gore and my intercostal muscle strain. PARKING Plenty of free parking, lots of off-roading. TICKETS & PASSES I had my reservations about the quality of Royal due to the prices of tickets and passes. Super affordable! Adult all day was $60. THE MOUNTAIN & SLOPES I first learned about Royal Mountain after meeting Billy, a ski patroller there, while my boyfriend and I were at Gore. He invited us to check out Royal so we wouldn't leave empty-handed after a rough time at Gore. He knew I had been struggling there, psyching myself out, and assured me I would have a much better time at Royal. He was right--I'm not going to lie, I reclaimed my confidence at Royal and was able to take it easy without further injuring myself. Billy's enthusiasm for the mountain was undeniable. He showed us around, and it quickly became clear just how much love the community has for Royal. Everyone helps run it together, and it was so well-kept. Every inch of the mountain was covered in snow--so much snow! But I wasn't surprised since this was Upstate New York. I had my reservations at first, based on previous experiences with smaller, family-owned mountains, but Royal exceeded my expectations. Billy had us start on the bunny slope, assuring us not to judge it by its name. He spends a lot of time on it himself because, unlike most bunny slopes, this one is different--way more fun. He wasn't wrong! Once I felt confident enough to ride without straining myself too much, we explored more of the mountain, riding ski lifts and different trails. For a Saturday, it wasn't too crowded, which was perfect. I'm not a fan of crowds--not just as a snowboarder but in general. Crowds make me feel claustrophobic, like I can't even hear myself think. Watching Billy interact with the kids on the mountain was heartwarming. They trusted him completely--he was their guide into the world of snowboarding. You could tell he knew exactly what he was doing. At some point, he left us to explore on our own while he accompanied the groms down some much more difficult terrain. I wasn't about to follow, not with my intercostal muscle strain. I could still ride, but strapping in took nerves of steel. I've had this same strain before, but never from something as cool as a snowboarding mishap. This was also my first time riding back-to-back multiple days in a week, but I love snowboarding too much to give up! Needless to say, I had the best time thanks to Billy and his recommendations. I hope to come back one day and really enjoy the mountain--especially without any injuries! FOOD & BATHROOMS The bathrooms were awesome. They had character. Everything was so well-kept and had slice of history shown with the decor. I also noticed that each bathroom stall was equipped with a toilet seat for the little ones, if it was needed! That's so amazing and thoughtful! The food & refreshments were affordable and tasted amazing. Everyone was so kind! GIFT SHOP Although there isn't much of a gift shop, Royal still had vinyl stickers to choose from FOR FREE! I loved it! Very much so appreciated! OVERALL I had a really pleasant experience at Royal Mountain and cannot wait to do it again. I definitely want to explore the mountain some more, when I come back. I will be 100% healed and ready to take on any of the trails. I hope to run into Billy again because he's definitely an amazing guy and clearly, you can tell, the community thinks so too! I was going to give this mountain a four out of five star because I fully believe everything can be bettered upon BUT I can't really think of anything quite wrong with the mountain. It's well-kept, well-loved, and a great hidden gem! The website is gorgeous too! Easy to maneuver. I can find everything I was looking for. Not just anyone can attain this high level of professionalism!

Small yet fun and challenging mountain. Friendly staff comfortable lodge, nicely groomed trails …read more.. all around a great ski stop.

We took Amtrak from Buffalo, NY to NYC. It's an 8 hour trek which sounds like a long journey. It…read moreactually went by quickly and was very scenic, I liked that I could get up and stretch my legs. Each stop was 2-5 minutes at most. What I thought was strange is that the portion of the train with the food closed down just around noon. Seems to me that would be the high time for folks to what a nibble of something, The seats were comfortable, conductor was pleasant and everything was orderly. If you're not in a rush, it's a nice way to travel.

Amtrak, Amtrak, Amtrak... what can I say? For one, though my departures from this station are…read moreusually no more than a few minutes late, freight traffic usually means I arrive at my destination an hour late. With the comfortable seats, adequate leg room, and free wi-fi, I usually don't mind the delay, but your time might be more important than mine. Still, Amtrak is a convenient, affordable option for those medium-length trips. Regarding this station in particular, it's pretty barebones. There is a small waiting room that will seat maybe six or eight people as well as restrooms for men and women alike. There is no ticket counter or attendant, but since Amtrak has smartphone apps to buy your tickets and then show right on your phone, the frontier-like, unmanned train shack in the wilderness (or just outside Amsterdam city limits) isn't bad. It also offers free parking and has room for maybe a dozen cars. I've never had any trouble leaving my car there while going out of town for a week, but, if I had left it at the Albany-Rensselaer Station, for example, I'd have to spend another $30 to pay for parking, so free parking is a nice plus.