This was one of the most amazing trips I've ever been on, and I can't imagine doing it without…read morePhil's help. We didn't know anything about going on safari, and Phil build a custom trip that catered to exactly our personal travel style of going to some of the more off-the-beaten-path places with fewer tourists, but still lots of amazing experiences (we watched a family of elephants chase off a pair of male lions!). Everyone we met was on their 4th or 10th safari and when they found out we'd never been before, they'd always ask, "So how did you even find this place?" Also I had no idea you could have a vacation with this much adventure and yet zero stress. Having Phil take care of everything and getting it all arranged for and paid in advance took a HUGE load off of us, which was so great as we both have jobs where we typically do a lot of planning and project management. By taking care of that, Phil let us go on an exciting vacation where we actually got to RELAX. We took literally THOUSANDS of amazing photos, but here are just a couple fun ones I shot with my phone.

We had dreamed of going on a safari for years but didn't know where to start. Then we had the good…read morefortune of meeting Phil. From the very first day of working with him to plan and organize our trip of a lifetime, we felt we were in great hands. Phil's fantastic first-hand knowledge of the camps allowed him to create a trip that far surpassed the typical group package deals. Phil meticulously plans every detail of the trip, from the best places to stay to recover from jet lag before the safari, to every transfer. You are never left wondering where to go or if someone will be there to meet you. The camps he chooses are small and personal, where you are taken care of and treated like family. The safari experience is second to none, with personal drivers and guides who are excellent, highly skilled, and knowledgeable. If you want a safari experience to remember, I can't recommend Phil and On Safari-In enough!

Great beach especially for small kids. A 60 passenger boat ride that takes 5 minutes, the island…read moreis a pack in and pack out long beach, with the only toilets located at the dock. A nature preserve, we saw bald eagles, seals, and osprey plus clams, crabs and ghost shrimp in the tidal flats. Reserve tickets are required for thr boat ride, and you must reserve a return time. Early returns fill up fast, and winds pick up in the afternoon, so take a jacket.

This review is for my last visit this year. I've been here before and ferry was packed!…read moreFortunately, we got tickets in advanced. There was people upstairs and downstairs. Some standing up. So better be on time and make a line if this happens. This year was different. We got tickets but there was just another family. Maybe because we got there at midday. Beach was crowded. We had to walk just a little bit to get a spot and set everything. People come and go with every ferry so there's always space. Just a dew benches but everyone wants to be at the beach near the dry sand. Water will come later on, but the rest is wet. You have to walk for a few minutes to get to the water. It is pretty shallow. This year we had to run because it was shrimp season and they make sand unstable. At first everyone wants to dodge algae, but you end up stepping on it. Getting into the water was the same. It felt like quicksand. It didn't feel quite relaxing. 10 years ago it we would stay for hours in water. Kids would play easily. We'll, at least animals hace set a home! Jetty is a small island just a quarter of mile from Port of Everett. But i don't think you will be able to swim with all your stuff back and forth after a day there :D You ca always kayak if there's no more room in the Ferry. By the way, it is a small passengers only. Strollers won't move on sand so leave it in your car. Do bring everything you need like water, towels, a tent that can resist wind (it gets pretty windy and can blow umbrellas), etc. If you bring food, take all you garbage with you. Don't leave anything. I saw some kids stuff laying there waiting for the water to come over and take it to the sea. So sad. I carried most of it because there are no garbage bins in sight. Also, there is just one floating restroom. It tends to smell. Take it into consideration when drinking lots of water. We usually go to the one in the parking lot first and when coming back. It is very clean. Lots of stalls. Parking lot is big if you extend it to the grass area. There is always someone checking you paid for it.

Absolutely amazing experience!! The staff were 10/10 every single moment. Full of jokes, positive…read moreenergy and awesome at teaching us about zip lining safely and helping us have a fun time out there. Paddy and Josh were our guides and we loved them. There's a total of 6 zip lines. They start at shorter and easier and increase in difficulty. I wouldn't say it's a very extreme zip line, there were plenty of young children doing it as well. Fun fact: the longest zip line is slightly longer than the Space Needle in length! There were about 8 people on the tour with my husband and I (not including guides). I think the only con is having to wait for everyone at every canopy which is understandable for a safety point of view but can take some time and I'm a bit impatient. But you're quite high up so I took the time to enjoy the views, peace and quiet of being in the forest! Also, a good opportunity to strike up some conversation with everyone else. The staff helped us get into our gear, get in and out of every zip line and gave us a velocity push when we wanted extra speed very kindly. Halfway through the tour, you even get freshly made lavender lemonade which was delicious. I would try to book this in advance if you're trying to go on a weekend. I went on a Friday afternoon and was lucky enough to book same day. All in all, if you're looking for a fun day trip activity nearby Seattle - this was an hour and a half drive and just a lovely day! Would come back for sure!

Wow!! What a fun adventure through the forest!! Our guides, Tony and Austin were knowledgeable,…read morefunny and very careful with us. No one in our group was fearful!!! Everyone should experience this adventure. We will bring our grandchildren next time. GREAT time and great job Tony and Austin!!

Had a WONDERFUL day today, got to sample the wares at three wineries and one distillery. That was…read moregreat, but aside from the wine and spirits, Elizabeth was a great tour guide. She was professional, knowledgeable, and personable. She was a careful driver, and her bus was comfortable and spacious. She provided wonderful snacks, and had awesome descriptions along the way. Couldn't have wanted a better day! HIGHLY recommend her tour. BONUS, and what sets her apart from any other tours, she picks you up and drops you off at HOME! No driving to or from the start of her tour route!

Very cool & awesome experience. You never know what you'll see as nature has its own agenda. We saw…read more1 humpback, and 4 grays. The guides were knowledgeable & friendly. The bottomless mug seems like a very good deal (hot chocolate, coffee), and they even were washing mugs at the end of the trip so it would be clean for customers. I just wish the mug design was slightly cuter haha

We did a gray whale watching tour in puget sound--the captain mentioned early on that every trip is…read moredifferent, like a safari on the water--we found gray whales feeding in shallow water off Whidbey Island across from Camano. Very cool trip, great boat, awesome staff and good coffee to boot! Definitely recommend!

Really enjoyed the entire experience-outside of the challenge of finding their location, everything…read morewent smoothly! We lucked out with blue skies and light winds - enough to make chasing the sunset perfect. Learned a lot about ballooning from Bob and Jay. And really enjoyed their personalities-it was evident that they truly enjoyed what they do. There were two groups that took flight on a Sunday evening. I would definitely recommend this company for your hot air balloon ride--they'll let you participate in pre and post balloon activities if you want. And of course, the champagne post flight was a great way to end the day.

Such a wonderful ride in Winthrop! Couldn't ask for a better pilot and experience! We went with our…read morefriends and didn't think we would enjoy it as much as we did!!!

From start to finish Italy4real, Carol and Mattia were critical in making our trip the best…read morevacation we have ever been on. They are knowledgeable, offered excellent suggestions, booked outstanding hotels that were central to our interest, used highly professional and knowledgeable tour guides when required, found very interesting classes for us to extend our learning and were there every step of the way. I highly recommend this organization for private or large tours.

My husband and I just finished the 13-day small group tour with Italy4Real and let me tell you,…read morethis company is totally 4Real! Every detail of the trip (flights, pick-ups, luggage, advice, and hotel accommodations) are taken care of for you. If you want to change or modify a part of the trip, Rem and Debra will take care of it for you too. Some of the other members of the tour extended their trip and Italy4Real helped them plan it all. We stayed in wonderful hotels, were picked up at the airport by local drivers, escorted throughout Italy in the comfort of a luxury van, guided through the towns with personalized guides, ate at restaurants that were locally owned, and enjoyed an afternoon in a dreamy, small Tuscan village that produced wonderful wines and an amazing spread of local foods. We can't say enough good things about the service, experience, and excellent customer service that we received throughout this entire trip. From booking the reservations to asking questions and making last-minute changes, nothing seemed like it is was too much trouble for this team. The extra money you pay for a seamless, well-structured, and stress-free vacation is well worth the money! Thank you, Rem and Italy4Real.

I cannot explain how thankful I am that I chose Western Prince!! Prior to booking, I read that they…read moreallow you to come for a second viewing if whales were not spotted on your trip. We unfortunately saw no whales during our first outing (so many cute seals and eagles though!), but they were able to squeeze us in the next day for another chance at no additional cost. And on that second trip we were blessed to see multiple orca pods socializing together! They had a mic that they inserted into the water, and we got to listen to them socialize. I wasn't aware they had this and it was such a magical experience to hear them! Huge thanks to Ivan and the rest of the crew for this once in a lifetime experience, it was a dream come true!

Well-organized, comfortable, informative, and we spent most of our time looking AT whales, not…read morelooking FOR whales! Excellent experience!

My daughter and I did the Snoqualmie Falls, Leavenworth, and Deception Falls tour with Cheryl. What…read morea great day! Cheryl had interesting facts and stories along the route and recommendations in Leavenworth. Absolutely will tour with Cheryl again when next in the area!

We did a private tour of Whidbey Island and came away very impressed with the knowledge of Cheryl,…read moreour guide, as well as her level of customer service. We visited state parks with breathtaking views, Fort Casey and its historical sites, and several quaint little towns that we totally enjoyed walking around. She was quite flexible and tailored the tour to our timeframe and interests. We strongly recommend her.