Anita Matijasevic

Nice place breakfast was good. Location wasn’t so so would have like to been closer to the Colosseum area spent a lot of time walking to what we wanted to see. Elevator and extra steps were a lot.

This was a very nice hotel just down the road from the Vatican. It had an excellent breakfast and a number of very good restaurants right outside the hotel entrance. There was plenty of room to keep our luggage out of the way and it was quiet. The only criticism is of the bathroom. There was a frosted floor to ceiling window directly in front of the toilet. It's a bit awkward. The shower stall also lacked anywhere to put razors, soap, etc. forcing us to put everything on the floor.

We had a very nice room that had adequate space to get our luggage out of the way. Very good breakfast and it's location at the back of an alley meant it was very, very quiet. This hotel had 3-prong plug outlets (a Type L?) which we weren't prepared for but the front desk was able to provide us an adapter that worked. Excellent location away from the main tourist areas around the Basilica and Palace. Water buses were available right outside the hotel and a number of restaurants were a very short walk away.

Well located for the Colosseum and Spanish Steps/Trevi Fountain. Excellent restaurant right outside the hotel entrance. Very friendly staff. Good breakfast but we needed to reserve a time block each day as the staff wanted to ensure that the dining room didn't become too crowded. We had a spacious room that allowed us to keep our luggage out of the way.

This was a small group tour that we shared with 2 other couples. Sabrina, our guide, did a great job trying to keep us separated from the numerous large tour groups that you simply can't escape from on the Vatican tours. She provided great insight into the history of the museum, some of the Popes, and prepared us very well for our Sistine Chapel experience...which you have to experience in order to appreciate what Michelangelo accomplished. There is so much meaning to each of the ceiling's components that I would have never understood without Sabrina's help. We ended at St. Peter's where Sabrina cut us loose to experience on our own after giving us the history and recommendations for what to see inside the Basilica. A great tour.

This is well worth the time just to say you experienced an iconic part of what it means to be in Venice. The tour took us from the busy waterside down much quieter and very narrow canals. But don't expect to be alone on the canal. The gondola tour companies, at least ours, follow the same route and there will be gondolas in front and behind you. Still, it's a quiet, captivating experience that makes great memories.

This was the highlight of our trip. The transportation from Florence to Manarola brought some of the Italian alps into view. Manarola itself was everything we hoped to see on a Cinque Terre tour. Small town surrounded on 3 sides by steep hills covered in vineyards with the sea on the 4th side. Tightly packed, colorful homes and businesses in the town itself and the beginning of walking trails that provided panoramic views. The boat ride (ferry) to Monterosso provided stunning views of the coast, more villages, watch towers and church steeples. We took the train to Vernazza where we had lunch and some time to see the sights including the trail that connects the Cinque Terre towns. At this point our guide, Giovanni, left us to return to Manarola so he could get the van to meet us in La Spezia. Giovanni was awesome...more like a new found friend but he ensured we knew where we needed to be and when we needed to be there. Most importantly, once he got us to a town he let us go to experience it the way we wanted to. More a facilitator than a guide.

Great tour that started with the Doge's Palace and ended in the Basilica. The Palace included incredible ceiling frescoes, plenty of art work, and the tour of the jails. Our guide was very well informed who ensured we had plenty of time in each segment of the tour to take pictures and focus on whatever caught our attention. This was a small group tour that we shared with another couple that gave us plenty of opportunities to ask questions of our guide. St. Mark's takes your breath away from the moment you walk in.

This tour was just for us that involved a train from Rome to Naples, where a driver waited to take us to Pompeii where we met our guide, Natalia. Natalia provided very informative insight into what life in Pompeii was like before it was buried. We visited the forum with its temples, Roman bathhouses, bakeries, and several homes with wall murals and tiling preserved and gardens recreated. This was a fascinating tour.

We really enjoyed this tour which started with the forum, went to Palatine Hill, and ended at the Colosseum. It also included entrance into the Emperor's palace. Leonardo, our guide, provided a lot of detailed insight while keeping the tour moving, something we really appreciated since a tour like this should let the history speak for itself as much as possible. This was a small group tour that we shared with another couple and their son, giving us plenty of opportunity to stop and take pictures, ask questions, and make unplanned diversions to things that caught our interest.

Extremely clean, very modern (great air conditioning!), wonderfully friendly staff - and the location is fantastic. I would stay at this location again!

I stayed at the Laos Avenida Hotel while in Lagos. The hotel is in an excellent location. It is within walking distance of the restaurants, shopping, historical sites, the beach and the marina. While in walking distance of everything you may want to do it is not in the thick of it all so it feels on the quiet side. The room was large with a nice large shower and patio. The staff was friendly and helpful when I had an any questions. There is a nice lobby with comfortable seats and a nice atmosphere. The hotel has a rooftop pool and bar for relaxing. The hotel is kept clean throughout. I found this a terrific hotel which helped make my time in Lagos even better.

If you enjoy a little adventure and being out in nature you'll enjoy the Quad experience. The company is really well organized making it an easy check-in etc. At check-in you get a pair of googles and a helmet. When everyone in the group arrives the guide gives you a tutorial on the controls to run the quad. Then it's off to the adventure. I was lucky as it was only myself and a woman and her son. (and of course the guide) We headed out in nature and visited a castle, a farm, etc. It's primarily dirt roads out in hills, farmland, and small towns. It was a lot of fun and we saw a lot of nature. We did stop in a small town and were able to grab a small bite to eat and grab something to drink. (our guide did have water for us while out on the adventure) Be aware that you're going to be on a lot of dirt roads etc. so your clothes are going to get dusty. Wear a t-shirt and gym shorts type of clothing. It was a lot of fun and def recommend it.

This was a really enjoyable and relaxing trip. It's a nice sized boat with both shaded areas and areas to be out in the sun. There is a full bar available and they put out food while on the water. The views along the coast are beautiful. When we reached the half way point we dropped anchor and had time to swim, snorkel (you have to have your own snorkel equipment), or SUP. The total trip time is about 3 hours. Def recommend if you want a relaxing way to see some of the coastline.

This was a really good way to see some of the countryside and learn about making wine. The driver/guide arrived right on time. We picked up a few more people and we were off on the adventure. We made a couple of stops before arriving at the vineyard. The stop includes a castle and nice town to walk around. The streets are from a long ago time. There are some nice shops to check out. The vineyard was really nice.... a nice outside area with tables to have a bit to eat and enjoy the wine. We were given a tour of the wine making process and then had our wine tasting. Afterwards we made our back to Lagos. It was a really enjoyable and relaxing time.

I went on this adventure and had a really good time. Shortly after taking off from the dock we passed a big monument that is right along the shore. As we came to the end of the river before the Atlantic Ocean we saw a shark. We then headed out into the ocean for a bit before seeing our first pod of dolphins. By the time we started heading back we must have seen 10 pods of dolphins. A lot of the dolphins seem to like playing with the boat so they kept swimming under and around the boat. It was a lot of fun to watch them. We also saw some fish and plenty of birds. After a while we made the trip back in and learned about the land point that we come upon at the mouth of the river. We were also able to get fairly close to the slope of land and see some dinosaur paw/foot prints. Before going back to the dock we learned about the two monuments by the shore and traveled under their "Golden Gate Bridge." This was a fun way to spend half a day. The dock is easy to find, they set you up with the PFD pretty quickly, and the activity begins. I'd recommend bringing some water as you're out there for a few hours. Bear in mind that it is a fairly small boat in the ocean so it's a bit bumpy when you're heading in and out from the river.

This was a really good way to explore the history of Lisbon. Our guide knew the history of the city and the significance of the sites we saw. Our tour was in the morning so we finished at lunch time. We saw some beautiful sites that helped define the history of Portugal. The meeting place was easy to find and the first site is within a 2 minute walk. While you'll walk by some shops etc. I recommend bringing water with you.

Well kept, wonderful views, pool and nice clean rooms. Room was not as thoughtfully laid out as the Hotel Svizzero and our window looked out right on the well trodden path where lots of guests were walking, so privacy was an issue. Breakfast buffet options not as varied as those of Hotel Svizzero. Also, pool was nice but mostly inside so not ideal for lounging around it. Finally, meal options not as good as restaurants in town. All in all, a very good hotel but these issues prevent me from giving it 5 stars.

Small but very well appointed rooms making full use of the space, with ample closet space, a couch, small fridge and balcony

First class rooms and service

Good tips. Would recommend more information about the autostrada and payment techniques.

The views from the Ape tour were amazing as we toured the Barolo countryside. Driver also was informative. The description referenced a stop for "local delicacies" but that was a little misleading: while we did stop at the entrance to a vineyard, I expected we would go inside and sample the wine and some snacks. Instead, we were sat down at a picnic table and given hazelnuts, some hard crackers, and some wine. The snack stop could be improved and should, in my opinion, include sampling at an actual vineyard. By the way, not sure whether this is the place for this comment, but we discovered that the recommended walking tour of the vineyards for the following day was an almost exact duplicate of what we saw on the Ape, so we of course varied from the recommendation. Would suggest including the Castle of Count Covour and the nocciola sculptor (Pine?). Thanks.

Nocciola producer was a fantastic experience. Lovely family and great products. Highly recommended. Would have liked at least a quick tour of the trees / orchard but otherwise great. The cheese producer was very quaint, polite and excellent selection of cheeses. Nice family and informative lecture. Would have appreciated a closer view of the sheep (which were very far) or the goats (which were in a field that was not visible) but this is a nit. Ran into the producers in the Alba Farmers Market on Saturday also.

Elegant boutique hotel with modern aesthetic. Small, intimate dining facility used for breakfast and dinner. All were exceptional, in fact, I wish I lived there! Small inner courtyard pool perfect for relaxing after a hot sunny day. Rooms were every comfortable, providing black out curtains, sophisticated shower, cushy bed. Evora was the perfect way to end out tour!

This hotel was adequate, but a little disappointing. It seems to be affiliated with a hospitality training school, so the staff (students?) seemed to be spread too thin. Everyone was multitasking , and no one was particularly focused at the task at hand. It felt as though there were no systems in place and no mechanism to problem solve. Not sure if I ever saw a manager. The staff were, however, unfailingly nice and hospitable. Greatly appreciated!

Lovely boutique hotel in a great location. Staff was very attentive. There is a restaurant and room service. Rooms were delightful and very comfortable.

Awesome introduction to Lisbon. Great food and great company!

While the hotel is away from the historic center of Bari, it’s only a short cab ride away. It is located though in front of the beach and has a beautiful pool so while away from the historic city center, it more than makes up in the amenities the hotel has to offer. Modern, clean, and with a great restaurant as well. We dined each night at the hotel because if the quality of service and excellent menu.

Friendly staff, well located offering restaurants, and sites within walking distance. We had a very pleasurable stay and if we return to Rome would be happy to book with the same hotel again.

Great central location for touring downtown.

Beautiful suites in a beautiful location. Staff went above and beyond to help make sure our breakfast had no animal products. They even surprised my husband with a special note and gift on his birthday. The attention to detail was very sweet and really made you feel the warm character of the region.

Upgraded room was spacious. Room was nice and clean. There was plenty of green space for our dogs and the hotel was dog friendly. Location was good for family activities. It was not ideal for our trip needs.

See initial review of trip Rental car was very uncomfortable for th amount of driving that we ended up doing. We would have much rather been offered an upgrade had we known that we would be traveling hours everyday in the car.

Guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the area. She spoke perfect English.

The hotel was very clean and accommodating. Not any special amenities. Unfortunately, it was far from the city center, shopping, and restaurants. However, it was quiet and comfortable.