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!

A wonderful taste of McKinney history! I went with my three friends and we had a great time with…read moreTall Paul in downtown McKinney. All four of us have lived in McKinney for over 10 years, and even as long time residents of McKinney we learned so much about our wonderful city. I'll admit, even though we come to the square often, there were places I had never been to so it was great to try something new. We frequent Cadillac Pizza but had never tried their Goat and Fig pizza, and will definitely be ordering it again. I have to say my favorite stop on the tour was Butcher Board- another one we have often thought of trying, but have never stopped in before. The sandwich at Butcher Board was fantastic and I really enjoyed hearing all about the care and quality that goes into their food. Essentialz is a new addition to McKinney and funnily enough the owner used to teach Chemistry at our alma mater. The Pantry is a McKinney staple and I think it's great that this tour is able to incorporate both the new businesses and the long-standing businesses on the square. Paul put up with all my questions throughout the tour lol and was exceptionally informative. If you are a history buff, this tour is for you! You will hear all about the little quirks in McKinney's history (like why there is a law against bringing elephants to the square) and how the city came to be a bright spot for us in recent years. It was supposed to rain the day of our tour, so we did need to plan accordingly, and it ended up being quite hot/humid (welcome to Texas). There was water provided at each stop and plenty of time for restroom breaks as well. Thanks to Paul for a great Sunday tour for some McKinney residents!

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!!!

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.

We stayed here in May 2026 for a stay vacation to get out of our house for a night. The hotel is…read moremodern and clean. All of the staff we encountered were pleasant and professional. They offer self park for $23 a night (May 2026) or valet for $45. We did self park. The lobby is very attractive and melds into the lounge area. We were greeted immediately at check in and the process was very easy. In terms of the room, our room (two queen beds) was definitely on the small size. It was functional but certainly one of the smallest rooms I have experienced in Dallas. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. The room was clean and the carpet was not stained. The shower had a very strong water flow and was a sufficient size for one person. Overall, it is a very nice hotel. There is lounge and restaurant. The pool was supposed to be heated but in May the water was cold. The pool area has a small bar but beer options are quite limited. The best thing about the hotel is its excellent location. You are literally steps from Legacy West with the row of seemingly endless eating and shopping options. Having parked in the hotel lot, there was no need to drive and fight for scarce parking along the street. The reason for 4 stars is that at night we could hear loud music. I am guessing it came from a nearby bar or restaurant. The noise was loud enough to notice but not so obnoxiously loud as to prevent sleep. Still, the preference would be for quiet.

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...

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!

What an incredible afternoon with brilliant Tour guide Preston. He is a Historian and expert on the…read moreJFK assassination. My family and myself took the full 3 1/4 hour tour, TAKE IT! You'll learn more about what happened that infamous day through Preston's fun, enlightening and educational interpretation. A1 all the way. Highly recommendeded!