Review #2 of my Charleston vacation 20-plus Review Challenge:…read more I find the Gray Line City Tour a fun way to become acquainted with a city. On our leading full day in Charleston, we partook in the Gray Line City Tour. From the Transit Shed behind the Charleston Visitor Center we boarded the vehicle for the approximately 90 minute ride. It was a 25-passenger air conditioned shuttle bus. It was a contrast from the double-decker Gray Line bus on the Nashville City tour. The adult ticket price was $33. Alan was our Tour Guide. With the credentials of a City of Charleston certified Tour Guide he was very resourceful and enthusiastic about the City's history. Within the 90-minute tour, I came out learning a lot about the City of Charleston while taking in the sights. The tour covered several points of interest from the Charleston Visitor Center at the north to the Battery at the tip of the peninsula. The points of interest included narration and views of: The Nathaniel Russel House Colonial Lake Rainbow Row Four Corners of Law The former Arsenal The Battery Water vista toward Fort Sumter Market Street and City Market The French Quarter Charleston Museum Antebellum houses Marion Square On account of the fact that the tour was not full, Alan directed us to sit in the middle seats to get the best view. From my experience sitting near the right side window; I would like to share that this is the side of the minibus where you will see the view of Charleston Harbor spread towards Fort Sumter and the Atlantic Ocean, the Nathaniel Russell House, Charleston Museum, Marion Square, and numerous points of interest.* One thing I would like to add is that we saw very little of King Street and none of the Ashley River. There was only one stop. At the Battery, Alan asked if anyone wanted to step outside to take pictures. I was the only one that left the vehicle to take in the glorious waterscape stretched to Fort Sumter and the Atlantic Ocean. I am glad that I did because I never got the chance to return to the scenic southernmost tip of Charleston. When we returned to the Charleston Visitor Center, I had a newfound knowledge and familiarity about Charleston. That justifies my "Four Stars" rating for the Gray Line Charleston City Tour. - - - - - - - - - *Please note that it is possible for a Tour Guide to switch things up.

We took the historical tour with Gray Line, and our driver Valerie was a total vibe! A little wild…read more(which I loved--my husband maybe not so much), full of knowledge, and you could feel how much she loved sharing it. And let me tell you -- Valerie drove like a boss! Tight turns, narrow streets, no problem. She handled that bus like it was nothing. No way would I drive my own car down here! If you get Valerie, you're in for a treat. She makes history come alive and keeps you smiling the whole way. Who's the special tip... if you need to talk on the bus while she's sharing whisper! Hahahaha

We had a honeymoon planned for February 2026 -- or at least, we thought we did. Gretchen and her…read morecompany charged us a $300 administration fee up front, which she said was required for her to guide us step-by-step through the entire planning process and be available to us during our trip. It was pitched as a fully supported, stress-free experience. All we had to do was show up. From the beginning, communication was incredibly poor. I gave her the benefit of the doubt at first due to the wildfires in California at the time, even going out of my way to check in on her and her family. I chalked up missed deadlines to the fires and tried to be understanding. But now, with our wedding quickly approaching, we realized we had NO flight details, NO itinerary, and hadn't even heard from her in months. I reached out to check in -- and she left me on read. This wasn't the first time either. I would send polite follow-up messages like: "Hi, I can see that you've read my message, so I guess you're really busy. Can we schedule a time to talk?" Only then would she respond. This cycle happened more than once. But this month was the final straw. I reached out to start looking at plane tickets -- she left me on read again. I then followed up, expressing clearly that we were no longer comfortable continuing and wanted to know what we needed to do to receive a refund. We also paid over $1k to reserve our stay at one of the quickly booked hotels, so it was important for us to get this information. She never responded. Completely ghosted us. No explanation. No apology. Just silence. We were never rude to her. We were patient and understanding. And still -- she disappeared on us and left us without a honeymoon. This has been heartbreaking, stressful, and completely unprofessional. After digging deeper, I found that we're NOT the only ones. There are many hidden negative reviews that share the same experience: * No communication * Ghosting clients * People almost missing flights * Others stranded out of the country with no help She may still have good reviews online, but don't be fooled -- the bad ones are there, and they echo exactly what happened to us. This might be a scam. Use a credit card if you do move forward so you can dispute the charges. But honestly -- don't risk it. We're going to report this company to every wedding, travel, and consumer site we can find. If you care about your honeymoon (and your money), look elsewhere.

There is a reason Jim's business is called Perfect Honeymoons & Holidays - that is what he does. He…read morehelped us planned our honeymoon 12 years ago and it was perfect. A few years ago, when we wanted to visit Jamaica, he helped us pick the perfect resort. So when it was time we decided on a last-minute Christmas vacation due to some unexpected time off, we called Jim. I tried to do this by myself but going down the Google search rabbit hole trying to compare resorts, islands, find flights etc. was really time consuming and totally overwhelming. Every site starts to look the same after awhile. People don't think they need a travel agent, but we wanted to make sure we loved our vacation and didn't just hit purchase on a resort we sorta liked online. Jim sent us to the Unico resort in Rivera Maya. IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT WE WANTED, and most important, it didn't come up on a single search I did on my own. I am so glad we reached out to him again. I didn't even know to extend by search of Cancun resorts to include other areas. The resort was perfect - we told Jim exactly what we wanted, exactly what we wanted to spend and when we wanted to go. He delivered above and beyond on all things. No detail was overlooked. If you are in the middle of planning a wedding -or just in the middle of day to day busy life - there is nothing wrong with outsourcing planning your honeymoon or vacation to someone. Do it.

They have an efficient process to check you in and get you your passport. You will be there until…read more2:30 p.m. at least though. They do not hand you your passport until 2 p.m.

They do not have any available appointments - my wife needs expedited service but they have no…read moreavailable appointments in between now and her trip 2 weeks away. I have checked every day and there are never any new appointments available. Is this place open or accepting appointments?

Sarah from Canvas Charleston helped my husband and I decorate our new home last year. The entire…read moreexperience, from start to finish, could not have been better. Not only was Sarah extremely creative and knowledgable with regards to art / interior design, but she was also very pleasant and easy to work with. She quickly understood exactly what we were looking for and suggested a number of different pieces, all of which we ended up loving. Additionally, on more than one occasion, Sarah would suggest something that wasn't necessarily what we would've chosen on our own, but these pieces turned out to be some of our favorites. When it comes to art consulting and interior design, Sarah is truly the best. Next time we're in Charleston, we will be sure to tour with Canvas Charleston, as I'm sure her art tours are fabulous as well!

Friendly bikers and smooth rides. If ur new to…read moreCharleston,then I. Recommend trying this..10 dollars per person

The very best way to see and enjoy Charleston is by having a rickshaw take you around, which is why…read moreI contacted Charleston Rickshaw, which you can do by phoning them or online. Charleston Rickshaw has been in business since 1989, so it's well established and reliable. My rickshaw operator was Nathan, a young very polite, and personable college student. Indeed, he made our ride most enjoyable giving us a unique narrative and pointing out all of the historical sites of interest along our route through the French Quarter. Highly recommended.

Professional and Responsive. Make sure you consider their offerings for your travel related needs…read morethey can address.

DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE! A group of 7 of us girls used this taxi to get from folly beach to our…read moreAirbnb. It was an 11 mile trip. They attempted to charge us 15$ per person. So 105$ total which is outrageous. The driver did not have the meter running at all during the trip, the car did not have any rates posted anywhere inside the car or the price of $15 per person. All of this is against taxi laws. When we arrived we called the drivers boss and he agreed to $40 for the ride very quickly. This is when we knew they were attempting to rip us off. And to take advantage of a group of girls is even more disappointing.

I was under pressure to get to the airport, and both the owner and the driver made my problem their…read moreproblem, keeping me updated and expediting the process. They'll treat you like family!

local resident for 50 years and even with tourist season is in order!!!!!!…read more Cheers!!!!!! Merrill