An experienced travel agent makes all the difference…read more A few of us wanted to book some cruises for the year, but didn't want to deal with all the details. After reading some Yelp reviews, we decided to go with Mine from Tour & Travel. After speaking with her, it was clear that she was an experienced, well-versed cruise traveler and we got all our questions answered on the first call. Over a period of conversations, our group was fortunate to be booked on two trips for the year, one on Royal Caribbean and the other on MSC Cruises. Mine helped with a series of recommendations and handled all the variables in making our trip a hassle-free experience. Her recommendations for travel to and from the port were excellent, including overnight accommodations, transportation to and from the ship and the airport, and suggestions for excursions. In our group we had first time travelers, and Mine provided a checklist of items to ensure that nothing was overlooked. We have discovered that allowing Mine to work her magic uninterrupted resulted in us saving money, saving time, and having an outstanding trip. An experienced travel agent makes all the difference.

Mine- I've been wanting to text you to thank you so much for planning the perfect trip for us. You…read morewere so easy to work with and planned so many details out, adjusting plans when I had changes with such professionalism! And I didn't expect that you would actually track our trip as we were on it and support us when needed. It was extraordinary! I thought I'd share a few photos from our trip and I've sent a gratuity to thank you for going above and beyond!

I highly recommend booking Royal Coach for any of your Las Vegas transportation needs! I booked…read morethem for a corporate event and was so impressed from A-Z. First, Tawny, the Sales Leader, was extremely responsive and helped me understand all of the different bus options. We even got an extremely competitive price for a bigger bus compared to others in the area. (Which I will admit initially made me nervous!) The coordination leading up was very straight forward. Payment terms were very reasonable. The day of went PERFECTLY! Our bus driver, Ceaser showed up 15 minutes earlier than I expected. He was very friendly and polite. Once our guest started showing up, he was very personable and helped everyone with luggage that they had. And the bus was in amazing shape. Top of the line amenities, comfy seats, great air flow, and super clean. There were a few amenities we did not take advantage of but I'm sure they were great too! I hope this review helps you! It's hard to find reviews out there, but we really had such a great experience with Royal Coach and I hope you will too!

Best experience ever.... Best equipment hello Daniel & Sandy you guys have done an amazing job…read more See ya soon I'm back in Northern California just a minor bed bug problem but it's cool company

STUNNING, STUNNING, STUNNING!…read more This stunning French chateau is a must see . . . IF you're lucky enough to be selected from their lottery. Check their official website, there were four weeks displayed and I was fortunate to get the week of my birthday. Wednesdays only from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. We were divided into two groups. The docent led us indoors and we were able to see the "downstairs" (staff area). We proceeded throughout the first floor and saw a variety of rooms: library, dining area, lacquer room, loggia, and ended at the backside of the mansion (must see pool). The docent was knowledgeable, humorous and passionate sharing stores about the owners of the mansion, the history, furnishings and such. I HIGHLY recommend.

This is the best kept secret in California - A Docent lead 2+ hour tour into one of the grandest…read moreand most beautiful historic mansion and it is absolutely free! It doesn't even have a gift shop for you to buy anything! The downside - the tours are conducted only once a week on Wednesday - and due to high demand, it is by lottery only. Consider yourself winning the jackpot if you got selected to go on the tour. Allen, the Curator personally lead us to a wonderful tour. They are all volunteers, doing it because they love the house and nothing else! Allen is witty, funny, extremely knowledgeable and absolutely the best. The house is beautiful, the grounds are well kept, everything is authentic as if you are going back in time to the turn of the 20th century. Highly recommend visiting this wondeful mansion- absolutely the best value you can ever get from a tour!

Lots of details about this interesting corner of the Bay Area provided by our guide Dan G. He was a…read morewealth of information, pretty funny and as a local was able to share a lot of perspective on the islands changes. Great day trip and I wish we had more time to poke around.

Wonderful tour led by Jim. History + nature! A great morning spent on the island…read more For people who are looking to visit the Naval Museum on the island, it is no longer open, but this tour is operative and you get to see the naval chapel and walk around the area. I was originally looking for information about the museum and arrived at this page: https://www.mihpf.org/tours. I hope this will help you find their tour options and dates! All digitalized, no fuss. And it turns out I was the only who signed up for today's tour, and they did not cancel on me because of that. I really really appreciated it. One last thing, the money you spend on the tour goes into helping this foundation : ) Yay!

Came for my 30th birthday, left with one less irrational fear…read more I'm terrified of heights, but Nakela was so calm, funny, and reassuring that I somehow ended up actually enjoying myself. He made the whole experience feel safe and unforgettable. If you're on the fence (or white-knuckling it like I was), book with Nakela. He'll have you conquering fears and grinning the whole way. Thanks for making my 30th one I'll never forget!!! You rule!!

What a phenomenal experience! I surprised my husband with a Fly with Friends experience. No flights…read moreexperience needed, a pilot goes up there with you. Alexis took care of the takeoff and landing, and did an excellent job coaching my husband during the flight. I recommend this for anyone that wants to try flying and/or see the Bay Area from through new eyes'

taking a me day and just driving around, we stumbled across japanese gardens. parking was a little…read moreconfusing but we discovered it after having to go around one time. lol paid for parking .. not sure if anyone else did, but we sure did! you honestly won't be here that long because it is quite small. i love the huge koi pond! it was the spot that i stayed at the longest. you can see a few turtles swimming along side the koi's too. this teas so cute. i also really enjoyed the flower garden. if you love flowers and taking photos, you can be there for a while time. the tennis court was constantly being used which was nice to watch. when i'm in the area again, ill be sure to stop by.

A relatively small Japanese garden that's well kept for the most part, aside from the water itself…read more The pond water was pretty dirty and a little off-putting, but everything else was very pretty and peaceful. There were plenty of koi fish and even a few turtles in the pond, which definitely elevated the experience. Don't expect to spend more than about 30 minutes here since it's really just one loop around the garden. Still, I'd recommend visiting at least once just to admire all the beautiful koi fish.

Had a great time deep sea fishing on the 7 hour adventure leaving from Santa Cruz on Stagnaro's…read more Came with the scout troop and the staff helped for any snags, and the captain kept putting us on the fish. We all caught our limit, and really enjoyed the day. The staff also were able to clean and fillet our fish on the way back to shore to make it easier on us. Will definitely do it again.

We saw tons of humpback whales yesterday!!! This was my first whale watching experience and tbh I…read moredidn't expect much. My boyfriend and I were have a weekend trip to Santa Cruz and thought this would be something interesting to kill some time. The whole trip is about 3 + hours. We would have plenty of time to enjoy the city. The experience was amazing and exceeded my expectations. Almost as soon as we left the port we encountered the whales. There was a marine biologist Sydney on board and she explained many questions from the guests. The booking was very simple and seamless. The meeting point is easy to find. The trip embarked on time. Everything is wonderful! We were a little to busy to take much pictures but there are some to share with you!

This place is a hidden gem in Palo Alto, in an industrial area surrounded by factories. It is a…read moremuseum of the work of Tony Foster, an artist from UK who paints beautiful watercolor landscapes. It's free, and a nice place to visit for an hour or so ... highly recommended.

We tried Story Time with Anna on Sunday. It was an hour experience that our grandson enjoyed. We…read moresigned up ahead of time and street parking was easy. There was also a sign that there is additional parking behind the museum. After checking in there was a craft/art activity with stickers and tempera paint sticks. Low mess :). Adjacent was a play area with colored scarves, a pretend campfire, felt board for the children to explore, and books. Before entering the museum area Anna gave an introductory talk describing what to expect. She made it interactive which was very nice. They also did a song to get their wiggles out. She then guided the group through the museum to the carpeted area with cushions for the kiddos. Ana talked about and asked questions about the art on the walls. She read Under the Same Sky to the children and made this an interactive experience also. It was just the right length of time, thirty minutes. This was just right for our 18 month old grandson.

"What would you like for Christmas?". "I want you to find a person who we can spend all day in the…read morewoods with and they'll have answers for all the questions." Amazingly enough, this person exists in our own backyard. Christian has passion, knows his stuff, and as a result is an incredible teacher, a cool hang, and propagates a love for nature. I specifically wanted to level up my knowledge of mushrooms, but also hoped to gain a new understanding of plants and birds on the California coast. It was a deluge of info, and explained in a way that sticks. If you love the outdoors and want to spend time with someone who really gets it and has a contagious reverence for it, spend some time with Christian.

Redwood Coast Tours is a fantastic company and I was amazed by the mushroom tour we took with them…read morein Big Basin near Santa Cruz. Our expert guide, Christian, helped us find a multitude of different mushrooms as we meandered thru the Redwood forest. He filled our brains with practically a text book of information about mycology including mycorrhizal fungi. I highly and enthusiastically recommend Redwood Coast Tours for your educational tour on mushrooms!!

I have lived in the Peninsula for years and had no idea this place existed until I chaperoned my…read morechild's 2nd grade field trip here. The visit was very educational. The kids participated in a variety of hands-on activities, including working together to pull a fishing net and small fish out of the water. They were able to touch different fish, shrimp, and even small sharks, and observe plankton under microscopes. The staff were knowledgeable and engaging, and the kids had a wonderful time throughout the visit!

What a hidden gem in Redwood City! I got to visit the Marine Science Institute with my 3rd grader…read moreand her classmates. I never knew this place existed. We had the best interactive learning experience here. Children were split up into 4-5 groups with an educator from the institute. We were lucky to be in Emma's group. The kids got to see and touch shrimp, fish, spider crabs, mussels, clams, sea sponge and more! We also learned about the leopard shark and got to pet one. The kids worked collaboratively to collect samples from the bay and even got to look at plankton under a microscope. At the very end of the field trip the children all pulled on ropes together to reel in a giant net. They caught a few fish. It was such a fun experience. Thank you!!! Highly recommend