Tricia was an amazing guide on this fun and informative tour of downtown McKinney! During our tour…read morewe visited several local restaurants where we tasted amazing cuisine, spoke with the head chef of Harvest (a farm to table restaurant), owners of Rye (an amazing small plate restaurant), tasted local wines, beer, coffee, desserts and more.... This tour walked us through key historical context of McKinney, it's buildings, etc. Along with current art and upscale local shops along the way. Don't miss this fun tour for an afternoon celebrating local history with your out of town guest, celebrating birthdays, anniversaries or just a fun work team outing!

Tricia did an AMAZING job today leading our tasting, drinking and shopping tour today! I invited…read more15 of my girlfriends to celebrate my birthday and Tricia made it super special! If you have a chance to take one of her tours DON'T pass it up - it is AMAZING from start to finish!

How to describe Food Walks of Texas? Fun! I was skeptical at first but, given as a birthday gift, I…read morerolled with it. Three of us met Tall Paul, the owner and tour guide on the square in McKinney Texas. When thinking about starting the business,he and his wife attended a school in Chicago on the subject. Evidently, Chicago is known for food tours. Basically, over a 5 hour period(it was supposed to be 31/2) Paul walked us around old downtown McKinney enlightening us on the history of this lovely North Texas Town and stopping in for small bites and drinks. Our first stop at 11 am on Sunday was an Irish pub! I have to think back a long time to remember when I may have been drinking beer at 11 am on Sunday! I bet 100 years ago people of McKinney would have been up in arms over beer drinking any time on Sunday, especially before church! This is the type of thing that Food Walk and Paul made fun to think about. Our tour wrapped up at a great place with oysters and some lovely mixology drinks. I think if you are open-minded and can roll with it, this may be something different that would expand your horizons. I say, Go!!!

Tall Paul was our guide and did a phenomenal tour. The restaurants, bars, eateries he took us to…read morewere well chosen. It's been over a year since our tour and I'm STILL thinking about those raw oysters with the complementary craft cocktail. Chef's kiss

I recently attended a culinary week at Gina and Mary's Ecco La Cucina cooking school in Tuscany and…read moreit is now a highlight of my extensive European travels. I recommend it without reservation. Gina and Mary were total professionals, charming and knowledgeable. I was in a class with 9 other people and at the end of the week everybody agreed the experience was fantastic--and a great value for everything we did and saw and learned in that one week. I took hundreds of photos of the estate and the vineyards and artisan farms and towns we visited. I plan on going back next year with 3 of my friends. They have all signed up for the monthly Newsletter in anticipation of our trip! I also recommend Gina's blog--always fun and funny with something new to learn!

I first met Mary and Chef Gina at a Central Market cooking class in January 2010, and I was…read morecompletely captivated by their energy, kindness, and knowledge and love of Italy and Italian cuisine. After getting to know the sisters, I booked a tour for September 2010, which kicked off a month of touring Italy on my own. The trip itself was life-changing, and I still think back to my days in a Tuscan villa with Gina, Mary, and my fellow hungry travelers. First, we had an AMAZING kick-off to our trip with dinner in a Siena piazza alongside members of Gina's contrada as they celebrated their win during the summer's palio event. I'm sure few, if any, Americans can say they've been to such a festival, and I'm so thankful to have had such a unique experience! The rest of the week was full of cooking, amazing food, wine (oh, the wine!), and - most importantly to a shutterbug - loads of photo opps. We met a pig farmer (cinta senese pigs-- super cute, and, coincidentally, delicious) who is also an olive oil taster, we toured vineyards, ate in fantastic restaurants, learned some important Italian phrases, and more. And, I really learned to relax in the kitchen (plus, my friends and family are loving the dishes from Gina's cookbook!). I love a good time, I'm a foodie, a food geek, and just a regular geek, and I just can't say enough good things about this adventure. I'd go back again, and again, and again if my piggy bank and waist-line could handle it! Gina and Mary are passionate professionals, and after my week in Tuscany, they are my friends. Do yourself a favor: go to Italy with Ecco la Cucina, pronto!

My friend and I signed up for the Wine/Christmas lights tour (12/14) and we had a decent time. We…read morewere able to taste 3 different wines from an Italian restaurant in North Dallas along with flatbreads and charcuterie. It would've been nice to have a white wine instead of the 2 reds that were chosen to go along with the rosé. After that, we were taken for dessert and I thoroughly enjoyed that as the gelato was amazing! Then the lights tour started and we hit spots in park cities that were notable for their Christmas lights. I had high expectations but was very underwhelmed by the effort of lights this year. Our very last stop was to the popular house off Deloach Avenue. I wish we would've went here first so we could've had a chance to see the house - instead when we arrived it was a madhouse and we wasn't able to see the house. The hostess was nice, they provided drinks while on the tour, and was nice enough to make a stop for a bathroom break. Overall, it was a decent time and something new to try!

Such a great tour!! Thanks Rhonda ! Would Not take a tour…read morewithout her !! Great tacos and margaritas!

We did the "Wine Tasting, Bites, Dessert and Christmas Lights Tour." The tour began at a nice,…read morequality wine tasting room; however, our tour guide was unprepared and provided a self-serve charcuterie board without providing sufficient plates or utensils. From here, we boarded a bus to a singular dessert stop where we got one brownie each in spite of the tour description stating that we would visit "several dessert venues". Once dessert was over, we got back on the bus to see the nice Christmas lights in Highland park. While on the bus, we played some trivia for chocolate prizes (Hershey chocolate kisses) and drank wine provided by the tour (would've been nice if they didn't run out within half an hour). All in all, there is potential in this tour. However, the lack of multiple dessert stops, needing to self-serve the charcuterie, and lack of enough wine caused it to drastically underwhelm for the price point.

Must stop. Great tacos. It's off the beaten pass and you have to stop. Stop in and eat!!!read more

Let me begin by saying that I have chosen Legacy Travel before. I had a restful babymoon with my…read morehusband years ago when we relaxed in Mexico. So I thought I would call on Legacy again for a special occasion: my [redacted, LOL!] birthday. Iceland was on my bucket list. I dreamed to witness the Northern Lights. Our agent, Audrey, talked with us to get our vibe for the trip and then came up with an itinerary. We were initially so excited to go! But then... I was skeptical about aspects of my trip to Iceland: What would the weather be (would we even make it out of Dallas)?Would I be able to sleep soundly in the middle of Reykjavik? How would I be received as a Black woman?Would I be able to eat without going bankrupt? Would I even see the Northern Lights? I had begun to seriously doubt my commitment to turning [redacted] in the land of fire and ice. When we were able to escape from DFW despite the threat of ice storms and 13-degree weather, I started to join Audrey in her confidence that all would be well. For Black women like me who are concerned with how their Black bodies will be treated in Iceland: I felt safe and even cared for. I think racism is everywhere, but I felt quite a reprieve there, and I was neither gawked at nor shunned. Just engaged with as a fellow human. Since favor ain't fair, the sun followed me the entire time in Iceland and it was far warmer than home. Even when it was cloudy and misty with cold rain, I witnessed the Northern Lights in all their glory. Our spartan yet spotless hotel was nestled in the heart of the very walkable city of Reykjavik, and the included breakfast shielded our wallets from further damage (because food in Iceland IS absolutely expensive--but soooo good. I will dream of the pastries from Sandholt and the homey seafood dishes at Messinn and Mar).Audrey worked with us so that we had times of rest and exploration of the city, and times of excursion. We witnessed the Northern Lights and I cried. It was spectacular. Everything I had hoped for. We went to the Blue Lagoon for my birthday, which was fascinating and relaxing. It was busy, but not overcrowded. As a stretch, I requested we go snowmobiling and visit an ice cave (if I could have a do-over, I would have opted to do this at the Golden Circle, but this was still cool). IT WAS EXHILARATING! What a privilege to zoom through the beautiful desolation of a harsh tundra that, if left to my own devices, would absolutely kill me. It was exciting, humbling, enlivening. My cousin went on the trip with my husband and I because she's my bestie, and we also scheduled time at our sister-hotel's spa (Center Hotel Grandi) for a full body massage, and post snowmobiling, decided to relax at Sky Lagoon for their Ritual, and had the distinct pleasure of soaking in warm waters as the flurries of the evening landed delicately on our lashes. Audrey's work made our trip unforgettable in the best way. I LOVED IT. The term that keeps coming up for me is "blessed." It was a blessed trip. Audrey's work and attention set the environment for a life-giving travel experience. My birthday was so memorable. We are in love with Iceland.

Well I had to change the reservations 3,4, maybe 5 times. None of that was because of COVID either…read more Ken stood by us the entire time. Making everyone's dreams come true. A pros pro he is. You'd be lucky to deal with him. He's got the Motts! Secrets was perfect. Gorgeous views, gorgeous beach, gorgeous pools, gorgeous food, it was everything we wanted from our vacation.

My husband and I stayed here a few days while in Plano visiting our grandson and it was wonderful!…read more Our room was really nice and the staff were amazing. I didn't get to check out the bar, but it was really popular and every night was filled with people and lots of energy. We did enjoy the rooftop pool quite a bit and took our grandbaby up there and he had a blast, the pool is super clean and the whole area was very well kept , definitely my favorite part! The pillows and the bed were all super comfortable, and we had a really great view. The only downside in our room was that the TV was kind of glitchy. We loved how easy it was to walk everywhere for dining and nightlife, and we didn't have to drive. This will definitely be a regular spot for us to stay whenever we are in Dallas. Thank you, Renaissance for an amazing time!

I've stayed here before and it was more pleasant than this experience…read more The lobby is beautiful, the restaurant, bars, and shops are modern and vibrant. The main reasons for the three star rating are the check in process and my room. It took an hour and a half for me to get my keys because someone either hadn't booked my room or booked it incorrectly. After a long day of travel, I wanted to rest, freshen up, and eat, but I had no such luck. It really put a damper on my day. Secondly, once I got to the room, I had other issues. It smelled incredibly musty and I knew it was because the carpets needed cleaning. Some parts of the floor felt stiffer than others, indicating that something was spilled on them. I was so hungry and was actually willing to pay for minibar snacks, but there weren't any (no drinks either except for water). I was also hoping for a more generous bathroom setup as well (makeup wipes, etc.). The water pressure in the shower was a bit too low as well. On the plus side, this hotel is within walking distance of many great restaurants and shopping. This experience wasn't the best, but they are typically a solid choice.

Sherry has been our travel advisor for over 7 years and we couldn't be more pleased. She always…read moregoes the extra mile to make sure we are accommodated well; she knows our preferences and makes sure that's exactly what we get. She's careful with details and thinks of ways to make our trips even more fun than we ever even think of and is quick to point out ways in which we can save money too. If you want the best, she is the one to choose (and by the way, this is a purely voluntary review).

From the owner: Great Migrations Travel Advisors offers personalized service for families, couples, singles and…read moregroup travel. International ocean and river cruising, as well as private and independent tours are our specialty. Food and wine cruises and tours, soft adventure and luxury travel are just a few possiblities that we are happy to arrange. By appointment only...

I took this tour today with my mother. I did the 1-hour tour of JFK assassination and I wish I…read morecould have done a longer tour. Dan...Daniel, what can I say about my tour guide? Amazing!!! The knowledge was there. The passion was there. The interaction was there. My questions were answered. He showed us video footage during our walking tour to back the events of 11-22-63. And because the walking tour was just my mom and I, he drove us along the route. We discussed every turn, every conspiracy theory and never missed a beat. It was a tour from someone who lives and breathes his job. I will gladly take a longer tour in the future because there is so much more I want to see. Side note: I was impressed with how downtown Dallas preserves its history. Everything along the route was there in 1963. I post on more than one platform so I will be leaving this review there and this is my personal first hand experience.

This was a phenomenal tour! I was fortunate to have Preston, a Dallas Native and Historian as our…read moreguide. His thoroughness and attention to detail is commendable! He reached out via text prior to start of the tour to provide important information and just say hello and introduce himself. Photo included! He was a great driver and very patient with participants. It was unseasonably hot that day and he kept checking to make sure everyone was doing OK. Even assisting the ladies(myself included) into and out of the van. I love that it was a small group. Makes it more personal. We went to all the major sites in just over three hours. Cost is very reasonable($62.99) and I booked through Viator who also does a great job! This tour is HIGHLY recommended!