RSVP Vacations travel offerings are totally unique, select niche market offerings in that they…read morecater to gay men and women specialize in travel aboard cruise ships. The real hit is that they do not merely book you on as a group but instead charter the entire ship so that, rest assured, all of the passengers are gay. As such it really couldn't be better. I recently took their cruise out of Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades aboard the Koningsdam, the newest and best ship of the Holland America Lines, and what a ship it was. It was totally knock out beautiful, had fresh orchids everywhere along with an excellent crew and service staff. Now there are a few things different about an all gay cruise than a mixed one. First, the crew is all volunteer, so you know they wanted to be there. If you speak with them, the reasons are that they make more money, tips are much better and the passengers generally more fun and friendly. Another is that the bars are more stocked with more bartenders on duty. The well know reason for that being is that as gay people tend to party more, they drink more. My inside source tells me something like five times as much as the average straight Holland America passenger, but then Holland America does have the reputation of being the geriatric ward of the seas. Then, of course there is the music and lighting necessary for a good party. With RSVP you don't have to worry about that because they bring their own, set it all up, wire it in and it's gay party time. I confess that prior to my trip, I was concerned that RSVP would have Holland cut back on the food, but that didn't happen. I've been on Holland America as well as other cruise liners and here, their food in the main dining room was right up there with the best of them. And though I tried several of their specialty restaurants, the main dining was so good it made booking into them seem somewhat of a waste. For what it is, an all gay cruise, it's about as good as it gets.

Atlantis is a sinking ship. We are under a travel advisory to not leave Canada, making it difficult…read moreto find international health insurance. We also bought cancellation insurance, but it excludes government travel advisories. Atlantis refuses to do anything and directly states that I should go against the Canadian government. They deflect the problem to the cruise line stating, "their hands are tied until the cruise line cancels." The cruise line and Atlantis contract have nothing to do with me, and I am not the one that chartered the ship; Atlantis was. Full stop. They are at liberty to provide refunds or, at the very least, travel credits without waiting for the cruise line to cancel the cruise. They just want to protect their corporate bank accounts. There was a significant outbreak of covid on the ship scheduled for; Atlantis has said absolutely nothing. Their communication and customer service are garbage. Instead, they sent us a list of parties they plan on continuing to host and stated they've only had 5 covid positive cases. Yet, they left out the part about the Norwegian Pearl cancelling their current voyage 1 day into an 11-day cruise because over 50 crew members had become sick. Atlantis is an event organizer who is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of its attendees. Many of us want to cancel because cruising is no longer safe. Several other events companies have accepted responsibility for their customer's health and offered flexible cancellation. Instead of dealing with the situation, Atlantis has asked us to come to Facebook and sell our rooms. They accept 0 risks of profit loss or any responsibility for chartering a cruise ship in the middle of a pandemic. These ships will sail empty. Yet they list their cruises on their sales pages as "Sold out" because of their terms and conditions, which only protect their own interests. Corporate greed at its finest. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY.

This was the most amazing experience ever! My first time to Hollywood and far from my last…read more ClubCrawlers was the best under $30 spent ever. Not only did I visit 5 or more clubs that night I was offered discounted drinks and/or tickets and most places. No line, no cover, no wait = no headache. It could not of been arranged any better. The experience was overall phenomenal, my host "Carly" from the Hollywood ClubCrawlers was the most amazing host EVER. She even made sure we got home safe. On or off Yelp I will definitely refer this service to any of my friends traveling to Hollywood. Hopefully their as fortunate as I am and get Carly as their host. That comes from the upmost best experience I had! Carly was amazing. She showed us what Hollywood really is. It was definitely not a typical night in a good way. Minus all the rumors and negativity out there I had the most admirable night and safe, fun overall experience. I would definitely %1,000 use this service again. It's really a good bang for the buck.

Thank you for the great service. I hade a safe comfy ride with a good looking clean car. Respectful…read moredriver. Will book again for sure. Cheers

Jonny D'Amico's tour is an absolute must-do for anyone even remotely interested in the Sunset Strip…read morehistory. I'm a repeat customer and never miss this tour when in LA. First off, this is real and not for weaklings. You will have to walk your ass off, and get the history of the entire neighborhood in a balls out, no holds barred way. This is not a stale corporate tour, with a guide reading a script and going through the motions followed by a tip can. Jonny is like visiting a long lost family member who will tell you all the hidden neighborhood stories, as you bump into locals and celebs alike while covering the major hotel, music venue, restaurants, etc. in the area. You will complete this tour feeling a connection to the people and history of one of the greatest neighborhoods in the global music scene. If you have found yourself watching Sunset Strip type documentaries or major films recently (e.g. The Dirt), come and experience it first hand with Jonny and separate the hype from the reality before all is lost to history. Rock on my friends .

Everything everyone says in these reviews is absolutely true!   The Rock 'n Walk Tour of Sunset…read moreStrip is unlike any tour you will ever go on.  Jonny's the real deal, and if you love Rock, he will blow your mind.  He's done it all.  He rattles off the names of legends--many of whom he knows, knew or worked with--and recites so much rock history and stories of his own experiences that you will start to feel like YOU are an insider!   And it's not just the Strip.   Jonny fist-bumps his way through security desks and into closed-door venues (he's on a first-name basis with people all along the way) as you sneak behind the scenes through hidden doors and back alleys into the secret hideouts of the famous.  The tour is comprehensive and moves at a fast, fun pace.   Jonny is a consummate professional, and he takes his work seriously.   Things move quickly, and there's plenty of walking, but it's all very doable.  (My partner and I are in our 70s, and all we needed was decent walking shoes.)   So, if you love Rock 'n Roll, this tour is a must-do worth every minute and every penny spent.  ​*   Oh! and if that's not enough--BIG BONUS--the very next morning, Jonny sent me all 40 of the amazing photos he took of us along the way--the very best pics of our trip!   ​*   Thank you, Jonny.  We hope we meet again.  You are a true gift to Sunset Strip, L.A., and to Rock 'n Roll!

My fiance and I took a 2 hour guided bus tour here and it provided the good, bad and the ugly of…read moreHollywood. It was cool to see famous celebrity houses and take in the views from Hollywood, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

What an amazing time! I really wanted to surprise my fiancé with a well planned tour, and that it…read morehow I came across LayoverStop Tours. Our tour guide picked us up from the airport and we went on a 5 plus hour tour of Los Angeles, Rodeo drive, Hollywood Blvd., has lunch in Beverly Hills, and got iconic views of the Hollywood Sign!!! This tour was beyond amazing. The tour guide was beyond knowledgeable of the area , we didn't sit in any traffic, we had no waits, and we had the best time. I passed other people on tours and felt sad for them because it was seriously hot out and they had to wait in lines and had to have a crowded group tour with not so great views.... next time they should book with LayoverStop Tours. I am looking forward to our next trip to California. Thank you for providing such an amazing service.

Where do you go when you get lost in downtown LA? Downtown LA Visitor Information Center!!…read more I like acting like a tourist and pretend to get lost. Not really!! I go here because they sell See's Candies. Sometimes I stop by on Fridays to buy my Friday candy here. They also sells tourist stuff like postcards, magnet, "I love LA" stuff, Hollywood trophies and even bathing suits. You can also pick up coupons and brochures for California restaurants or theme parks here. I picked up a bunch of Caliofrnia and Los Angeles brochures and books. I recently noticed they had computers for tourists too. Not sure if it's a free service. 4 stars!! Downtown Los Angeles Visitor Information Center is fun fun fun!!

This site is used to post our Top 12 Los Angeles attractions during our January 29th to February…read more6th visit. Los Angeles is a wonderful and inviting city that brings the world to you. There is so much to see and do you can never be bored or disappointed. Our trip shows you don't have to spend a fortune to have a great time. Thank you LA Visitor Information Center, we'll be back! MY 12 TOP ATTRACTIONS DURING OUR VISIT............... 1. The Getty Villa (Free) 2. LA City Hall Observation Deck (Free) 3. The Getty Museum (Free) 4. Griffith Park (Free) 5. San Pedro/Ports of Call Village/Red Car Trolley ($1) 6. The Wende Museum (Free) 7. La Brea Tar Pits/Page Museum 8. California Museum of Science (Free) 9. Union Station (Free) 10. Walt Disney Concert Hall (Free) 11. JR Bistro Chinese Restaurant for Lunch 12. Annenberg Space for Photography (Free) I HOPE WE HAVE HELPED YOU PLAN YOUR TRIP TO LA! Thank you for taking our Tour! Final Day...... 9 of 9 END To take our Tour, start at 2/10/14 at General Mitchell Field and read up each page to here. 71 Reviews.

Every November, the Echo Park Historic Park Society hosts a walking tour where visitors will get to…read moresee the interiors of some of the homes in the Echo Park area. These tours are meant to promote the neighborhood's past and encourage preservation and restoration. Some of the homes retain their original character, while others have been restored in a variety of ways. The theme for the tour I took was "The Bohemian Havens of Elysian Heights" and focused on the homes of artists, writers and other creative people who live specifically on the northern end of Echo Park known as Elysian Heights, a rustic enclave of narrow canyons and steep hills. The tour comprised of 10 homes where we were able to view the interiors. No pictures of the interiors were allowed, except for one home where the docent said it was okay, but the only one interior shot I wanted to take was of the window. The first home we visited was on an extremely steep hill and when looking outside the window, you get this visual of parked car that looks like it's falling. It was definitely a Kodak moment. In regards to Elysian Heights, I pulled the info below from the tour website, so that you can learn more about this area of Echo Park. The wooded hillsides of Elysian Heights make it feel like an extension of neighboring Elysian Park. Located within the original boundaries of the City of Los Angeles, the steep hills of Elysian Heights were once the highest in the city. Early automakers tested their newest models on Baxter and Fargo streets to prove they could climb some of the city' s steepest streets. The remote and rustic atmosphere made these hills popular with those seeking seclusion, including free thinking members of the Semi Tropic Spiritualists Assoc., whose midnight dances, seances and readings by "spirit mediums" attracted large crowds as well as ire of neighbors and city officials. Elysian Heights was also home to a great many artists and creative individuals who contributed to the neighborhood's bohemian reputation. These included Carey McWilliams, chronicler of the struggles of the state's working class during the Depression, who resided in a hilltop home on Alvarado Street. Edward Middleton Manigault, a World War I veteran who exhibited in the nation's first major exhibition of modern art, found refuge at the top of Elysian Heights. During the 1920s, bookseller and art dealer Jake Zeitlin was the center of cluster of Modernist artists, including Elysian Heights neighbor Paul Landacre, a famed wood engraver. Watercolorist Philip Dike, who lived near Elysian Park, was among California's leading regional painters during the 1930s and 1940s. Nearby, one of Los Angeles' most influential modernist architects, Harwell Hamilton Harris, lived in a tiny house of his own design that can be reached only on foot. Musicians, from opera singer Marilyn Horne and her husband, conductor Henry Lewis, to jazz great Art Pepper, were also at home here. As you can see, Elysian Heights is quite an artist's colony and that is definitely reflected in some of the homes that were part of the tour. One of the homes we visited had owners who owned a decorative tile company, so their beautiful tile work was seen throughout their home and their awesome backyard, including the pool, the walls and a fountain. Another home had this outdoor kitchen and "sofa" that was just amazing. I wasn't sure what the material was, but everything was bright yellow and also had some beautiful tile work. Since this was a walking tour, there were also other homes that we passed by that I wished were part of the tour. Specifically, there are two that had very artistic and colorful front exteriors that you'd have to see to believe and you can do that by checking out my photoset below. In general, it was a great tour and one I would do again. The cost of the tour is $15 Pre-Sale and $20 on the day of and for all the info, just check out the Historical Echo Park Society website which is included in this review. To see pics, go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/la_addict/sets/72157600263418870/