I recently inquired regarding brochures and other general information so that I may give them to a…read morefriend who is visiting Hong Kong sometime this fall. I have found Christopher Achacoso to be extremely responsive to my needs. I advised that him that I would arrive at his office, located conveniently on Lexington Avenue and 41st Street, by 10:30 a.m. and arrived at 10:00 a.m. to find that all of the materials I requested were already in a bag ready for me. I shall return!

Inaugural cruise of the Virgin Voyages Brilliant Lady, and the name fits this lady. Located at the…read moreManhattan Cruise Terminal, on arrival luggage checked then you head in to line up in the queue of your check in time . Once at the counter you receive your bracelet which is used to enter your cabin and make purchases. On arrival to cabin on entry we were impressed with the decor and space . Beds are comfortable, the pillows are firm but soft . The bathroom a bit small but it doable , rain shower head and wall detachable water wand . Temperature settings as well as flow of water. Shower has bathwash Shampoo and conditioner with a minty fresh smell. Makeup remover towels hand and bath towels , or the hand towels can be used as such . Huge bright mirror for applying makeup or whatever your needs are . Storage is down under the sink if needed. Cabin has to full size body mirror one in the closet and the other on the other corner of closet , plus a round mirror over desk area. Plenty of outlets no converter needed but it's a plug available for one . Curling iron or flat iron heat pad provided on desk . A tablet that can control the curtains , TV lights and air conditioning or heat unit in cabin . Closet space is doable hangers over head storage, and interior has sliding drawers for necessities and a few shelves for storage. Desk area an small refrigerator some storage and ottoman. Telephone small lamp and welcoming paperwork . There is a hydration station with glasses and carafe of water refilled daily with purchasable souvenirs. Television is about 32 inches perfect for the size of the cabin and shows an great picture, LG ( Life's Good) and the brand television fits this vibe on this boat . Now food simple many choices, no buffet and we love it . Choice of the thrmed restaurant on board or simply visit the gallery to many choices of burgers hot dogs salads tacos, pizza station , ice station , dessert station , ramen bowls . Stations for of food for a indecisive foodie like myself . Water station with ice and coke products free of charge. For the price it included cruise wifi gratuities and sailor loot to spend in stores .Drink packages available they are affordable and worth it , we did $300 reason we social drink . Its shops located with anything you may have forgotten. A $10 store for hats and swimsuit covers or beach slides. A tattoo parlor which seemed popular, a few people received tattoos . All adults no children, what a relief not a bunch of toddlers in little swimmers taking up the jacuzzi with their parents in the all adult area . Adult activities shows and you can be yourself , no specific dress code as long as it's presentable or in the many themed restaurants on board. Themed nights and meet ups is the perfect way to mingle and meet new people . KInda wished the pools were larger but overall extremely satisfied and currently rebooting asap.

I was on the ship 8/21 - 9/03 and 9/05 - 9/10. They were my 6th and 7th Virgin cruises, so I had a…read moregood idea what to expect. They are definitely different from other cruise lines! I do not miss the constant announcements on other cruise lines! I really appreciate the fact that you can get a paper schedule or use their app, and they also post the basic schedule on the wall near the elevators on deck 6 and the most important info (which deck to get off the ship when in the ports) on the back elevator walls. I was on deck 14 (Central Sea View) for my 8/21 cruise and there were noises at all hours, though not continuous (from the Galley and pool deck on 15). On my 9/05 cruise my cabin was on Deck 12 (Solo Sea View), fairly quiet and all the way forward. They have a lot of trivia AND game shows, several new ones - I enjoy SALTY TRIVIA, RISKY QUIZNESS, and LAST ONE STANDING. The new ones are THE BIG REMIX, CTRL ALT DELU, SEAS THE KNOWLEDGE (progressive trivia), THE HOT SEAT, RETAIL RUMBLE, and DOUBLE TROUBLE. They also have paid events; some where specific alcohol or foods are highlighted, others are more involved games (BINGO WITH THE DIVA, THE GOLD RUSH GAMBLE, BINGO BLITZ AFTER DARK, BOOZE CLUES, CEREAL KILLERS, SUITCASE OF SECRETS are the ones I participated in). I try to always do the Grog Walk, it's a fun way to meet your fellow sailors and try some signature drinks around the ship. I find the Pajama Party to be a lot of fun (always scheduled on the first night). UP WITH A TWIST is my favorite new show on the ship, but I also enjoyed MURDER IN THE MANOR and OUT OF TIME. Another featured show RED HOT is due to debut on the Miami Mermaiden voyage. DUEL REALITY has been updated since the last time I saw it. I loved the new ELECTRIC and CIRCUS DISCO events, part show and part dance party, but it gets very crowded very fast! I enjoyed the close card magic (ROAMING MAGIC) of Oscar the Charmer, as well as his mind-reading sessions. In addition to him, there were two different stated magic shows with different performers (but they are not on every cruise). DOUBLE VISION MAGIC was a great show with a set of twins from Canada but they were only on one of the cruises. I enjoy Virgin Voyages' way of feeding their sailors. Instead of an MDR (main dining room), there are 20 eateries around the ship, The five main restaurants being EXTRA VIRGIN (Italian), GUNBAE (Korean BBQ), RAZZLE DAZZLE / ROJO (Spanish in the evening), TEST KITCHEN (sort of a chef's table experience with a menu that changes), and THE WAKE (steakhouse). THE GALLEY is similar to a mall food court (you do not serve yourself); you can sit down and raise the flag at your table or order at the counter of the different venues. Dinner and brunch reservations can be made on their website or app prior to the cruise at RAZZLE DAZZLE and THE WAKE. There are also open refrigerators at THE GALLEY entrances and the hallway between THE DOCK and THE DOCKHOUSE with QUICKEEZ boxes of sandwiches, wrap, salads, desserts, and snacks you can grab to go. THE DOCK/DOCKHOUSE has great food as well, and there are carts with dips and other items you can take to go or enjoy there; they are especially known for the shrimp skewers! Some of my other faves of theirs are the watermelon feta salad, walnut pomegranate dip (aka Muhammara), and shortbread cookies with lemon curd and pomegranate. It is apparent that they treat their crew well; while I do not know the numbers, I have been told they are paid better on VV. Another thing I appreciate about VV is that staff & entertainers are allowed and/or encouraged to mingle with guests. At this point I feel like part of the VV family, and I have not sailed near as much as many people I know!

I recently bough two fight tickets from Tourcody. Representative Shirley Choe is so kind and…read morehelpful. She is knowledgeable and experienced professional provided us with good recommendations. She spent a lot of time with us and very patiently answered all our questions. We are very thankful for her help.

Consulted about summer vacation Friendly and told to answer…read morefaithfully. Good information. Thank you !!!

Best priced tickets to Korea. Cheaper than all websites and they have shuttle buses to JFK.read more

Had a horrible experience on a New York Jewish food walking tour of the lower east side. Guide was…read morethoroughly uninterested and uninteresting. We would have done better printing off some pages from Wikipedia and walking around ourselves. I have seen such great reviews for other tours that I can only assume the problem was the guide. Still, given the price they charge, Context should do a better job preparing them or checking on what they actually do on a tour. Upshot: stick with cheaper or free tours because if it's not good, you haven't wasted the money at least.

I took a Jewish Culture and Cuisine tour with context and had as my docent Sarah Lohman, a…read moregastronomic historian who also works at the Tenement Museum (where our tour ended, and that offers very interesting large group tours - but nothing so personal as what we got with Context). We were with a family of three, so the group was 5 people. Sarah took us on a tasting tour of the Lower East Side's deli's and bakeries, talking about not only food but the immigrant experience in this area, and the process of gentrification nowadays. It's a difficult topic that she handled very well, and I highly recommend the tour.

I think this other review is a bit outdated, so let me set the record straight…read more If you like food, this is the tour for you. While I cannot claim to know the business model, it seemed at each spot, our tour leader was paying the vendor for the food we ate. We went to a number of stops, from the cake boss to pizza to delis to chocolate. All were delicious, and enough food to last a day. My favorite was Lisa's deli, where we watched them actually make mozzarella. There was also a good mix of Hoboken history, from old factories, to Frank Sinatra's birth place. Definitely wear your walking shoes, and skip lunch before so you can enjoy each and every sample.

Wasn't quite sure what to expect from this. And was pleasantly surprised. Cannoli, freshly baked…read morebread, pizza, fresh mozzarella, chocolate dipped strawberries, coffee...it was quite the feast! But with a three and a half hour walking time, I felt a little less guilty. Avi was great, and the tour was spattered with informative and historical information. Had a really good time, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Italian culture and more importantly, food!!

This station is old but well maintained. The snow removal and sanding on the platform is much…read morebetter than other stations in the area. There is daily parking for a few dollars. The trains do not run as often as the Main line in Rutherford but it is less crowded and you can often get a seat.

We have been taking the Ferry for the past few years. Always a convenience to go on and get to New…read moreYork City in a short time span versus sitting in traffic and wasting time. Schedules and tickets are always readily available. We often get the bundle pack early and if we know we are going to use the ferry, it is better for us to use in case we don't have time to buy at the ferry. You choose from top or bottom level where you can enter and have a seat. Top level, open air. Bottom level, seated inside and surrounded by windows. The trip to and from the city is fun to watch each time. If you haven't been on the ferry before, try it out. It will be worth your time to enjoy time overall with efficiency. Friendly service always. Perspective from our toddler's point of view riding back to New Jersey.

Generally happy with this ferry. Very clean and convenient with retailers, restaurants, and…read moreservices available in house to make life easier to and from your commute. Because it runs year-round it's one of the best options to get in and out of the city quickly especially when there's a lot of traffic! I only have a few minor criticisms, they sometimes have poor customer service and responsiveness to issues for example when I purchased special event ferry tickets and what was included.