Booked this 4 hour tour cause it was one more hour than the one we all know that did not go so…read morewell....just kidding! We headed out and the scenery was really great. The boat seems a bit old but solid. I will echo what many have said about the food onboard. We didn't have any. Also no drinks for us. It was rough seas so not sure how they would settle. We did not see one whale in 4 hours. I know it is not the guys on the boat's fault but it was a bummer. Riding around on the boat for 4 hours hot old after the first 2. We left a little disappointed.

Didn't see any whales in 4 hours. The food was gross and they won't let you bring any outside food…read more Way too expensive too

Captian and crew were great. So was the live music. We had the perfect weather for a beautiful…read moresunset!

We were unexpectedly enjoyed the boat trip. We were thinking that it would just be a boring ride…read morethat the tour guide will explain about the places we will be going. The ladies band music added to the great experience. Now I understand why the price of this water taxi tour is almost same of riding the bigger boat in the area. Music is light, ride is smooth, privacy is observed, drinks are provided ( for a fee of course!). We were educated of what we were seeing during the ride and the sunset view experience was amazing. Will I come back ? Sure , why not.

Beautiful evening on the Bella Sophia with Captain Paul. What a relaxing cruise on a beautiful 43'…read moremotor yacht. I definitely will be doing this again.

We chartered Paul's boat for a friend's birthday and it was so much fun! Paul and Bella were great…read moreas hosts and provided snacks and sodas for the trip. They also had a speaker for us to hook up to our playlists. Overall great experience definitely recommend

My wife and granddaughter recently visited New York and booked several sightseeing tours through…read moreReal New York Tours. We wanted a knowledgeable, top-notch guide to help us experience the city, and they exceeded our expectations. From the planning process to the tours themselves, everything was handled professionally and efficiently. Our guide was outstanding--knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about New York. They customized the experience, shared fascinating insights, and made every stop enjoyable. Our experience with Real New York Tours was exceptional. They delivered first-class service in every way, and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized New York City sightseeing experience.

Excellent communication prior to booking and they listened to what our needs were. Our tour guide,…read moreRay, met us after we toured the Statue of Liberty and gave us so much information on NYC we are still processing it! Our tour took us to known tourist spots but gave us information we would not have know without Ray. We also got to see hidden gems and learn about the locals. My husband was reluctant to visit NYC, but after this tour he has decided he would visit again! Thank you Ray - for showing us why you love NY and helping us do the same.

What's up, Merrick Mountain?! Former dump turned into a beautiful light hike by the water. Take in…read morethe scenery, the trails and the goat poo, while enjoying a little bit of suburban park reclamation! If you go up and down the long way, you can get a nice 3.5 miles in on this baby with some hills. Throw in a weighted vest, and you're getting yourself a solid light workout. There are already so many reviews, so just some notes: 1) Make your way around the current dump (also a Nassau County gem, seriously) and drive slowly. 2) Parking is tricky at certain times of the day and on weekends. Make sure to come before 9:30 on beautiful days, or else you'll be parking far, far away. More steps, If you really want them I guess. 3) Wear your sunscreen! Skin cancer is no joke, and it's pretty bright up top with not a lot of coverage if you walk around to the lake. 4) Beware...No lights in the bathroom and really not the best place to use the loo. There however is a shopping center close by... 5) Look out of all sorts of critters from birds to bugs.. including ticks.

Kind of confusing to find the entrance but nice doable trail with nice view once you make it to the…read moretop.

We got a Groupon for this place, which makes the price a lot more reasonable. They don't open until…read more1 pm on the weekends, and on Saturdays they don't even give guided tours. Instead, they give an "augmented reality" audio tour which is kind of hit or miss. The house was preserved for the historical significance of the Townsend family, one of which was a spy for George Washington. I didn't feel there was a ton of information on the family though. Pointing their phone at the different objects in a room turned on audio about them, but only a couple of rooms in the actual house were interactive. The rest didn't have signs, and one loan employee was around to answer questions at the end. The exhibit in the visitor center was nice though. I just don't think the AR experience was really up to replacing a person, both in amount of information and the uncanny valley, unnerving portraits. There is street parking and a nearby lot that are free on weekends. The gift shop is minimal. It was an okay spot to visit, but I would recommend coming on Sunday or whenever they offer actual tours to get a more thorough understanding of the house and the history of the people who lived here.

We went here on a winter weekend, and were fortunate to have the builsings to ourselves. The…read morehelpful staff took out modest admission fee and explained that they don't do tours on Saturdays but they do have tour devices using augmented reality. That means that when you walk through the buildings, you scan the cell phone device on important paintings and artifacts and they talk to you with further information about who or what they are. The small building that contains the entrance is packed with paintings, dioramas, documents and artifacts. Next you walk to the main house, built in the 1730's, and housing the Townsend family. At the time of the Revolutionary War, Samuel had to make room for a British colonel. In spite of the fact that he sympathised with the patriots, he maintained good relations with his "Guest." At the time of the war, the house had eight rooms. One of his sons was one of the leaders of the Culpepper Spy Ring, Placing the home on the National Registry of Historic Places. Each room was elegantly decorated, with the exception of the space for the enslaved housekeeper. In spite of the fact that we didn't get a formal tour, the staff member tagged along with us and kept up a spirited conversation - even giving us a bonus look at the Victorian wing which doubled the size of the structure. The house is said to be haunted, of course. Very highly recommended. The full set of photos can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/terryballard/albums/72177720323110655

Such a fun time!!!!!!! They set up all the reservations for us and everything was perfect! I…read morerecommend bringing a few snacks for the ride. They'll have water in the vehicle. Our driver was Tommy. He was so funny & kept tract of everything. We took the Long Island train from manhattan & set our itinerary up like this: Car Service from 11:30 to 5:30pm (6 hrs) Pickup & drop-off at Ronkonkoma Branch ** No hard liquor allowed in car** 10:12am: Penn Station to Ronkonkoma Branch (1 hr 23 mins) http://www.mta.info/lirr Depart 10:12am & get off at Ronkonkoma Branch at 11:35am. 12:15pm ish Charcuterie & Tasting at Palmer -order the cheese spread! It was amazing! 1:30pm ish Lunch at Jamesport -order the wood fire pizza! 3pm ish Tasting at Raphael's Vineyard They had cheese & tastings all set up for us. 5:20pm: Be at the Ronkonkoma Train Station Train leaves at 5:39pm. Next one is at 6:39pm. 7:00pm: Arrive at Penn Station

This is our 2nd time using First Glass Wine Tours of Long Island and they did not disappoint…read more Angelo made sure we would have a good experience for a big group of around 22 of us. We had a clean, comfortable bus that picked us up on time and our driver was the best! We definitely will be using them next year. Tip: Don't fill your bus to the limit, ours was a 26 passenger and we were 22 you'll need some elbow room so your not packed like sardines!

I have traveled to Israel nearly 40 times and have traveled with Avia on the last several trips. I…read morehighly recommend that you use this company. They have consistently a fair and competitive price, excellent service, and wonderful land arrangements. I am a satisfied customer and looking forward to my next trips with Avia.

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Want to thank lipartyrides for making my husband's birthday a huge success…read more We rented a 30 passenger party bus The driver was great highly recommend

0 stars - Ruined the First Impression of My 50th Birthday Celebration…read more My husband booked what was advertised as a luxury party bus to transport more than 20 beautifully dressed guests from Long Island to my 50th birthday celebration in Brooklyn. He paid $3,500 upfront with the expectation that we would receive the elegant, high-end vehicle we were shown--complete with luxurious leather limo-style seating, upscale lighting, and an atmosphere worthy of such a milestone occasion. What arrived at our home was nothing short of shocking. Instead of a luxury party bus, we were greeted by what looked like a dilapidated, decades-old transit bus. The interior was filthy and visibly worn. The brown vinyl seats were cracked and peeling, with pieces literally sloughing off. The wall panels were also deteriorating, making the entire bus look neglected and poorly maintained. The worst part was the smell. The bathroom emitted a disgusting porta-potty odor that permeated the entire bus from the moment we stepped on. It was nauseating. Incredibly, even the chauffeur appeared embarrassed by the condition of the vehicle. He actually asked us if we had a gallon of liquid fabric softener he could pour into the toilet in an attempt to mask the overwhelming stench. That alone should tell you everything about the condition of this bus. Safety was another serious concern. The entry steps had a sharp piece of exposed metal protruding from them. My husband tripped over it while boarding, and someone could have easily been seriously injured. It looked like a makeshift repair rather than something that belonged on a commercial passenger vehicle. The lighting inside the bus was equally disappointing. Instead of elegant ambient lighting, it looked like cheap rope lights hastily attached to the ceiling, doing nothing to create the upscale party atmosphere we had paid for. This was supposed to be the beginning of one of the most memorable nights of my life. Instead, our guests were embarrassed, uncomfortable, and questioning whether this was really the bus we had rented. It completely undermined the excitement of the evening before we even arrived at the venue. Paying $3,500 for what was represented as a luxury party bus and receiving what looked like an old MTA bus from the 1970s is completely unacceptable. This was not simply a case of an older vehicle--it was a complete misrepresentation of the product we purchased. I would strongly caution anyone considering this company to insist on seeing the exact vehicle that will be sent and to get those details in writing. Based on our experience, what was promised and what was delivered were worlds apart. A milestone birthday only happens once. Unfortunately, this company made sure the first part of mine was memorable for all the wrong reasons. As if the condition of the bus wasn't already unacceptable, the bathroom began LEAKING a foul-smelling substance onto the floor during our trip. The already overwhelming sewage/porta-potty odor became even worse as this liquid spread onto the floor of the passenger area. We had more than 20 guests dressed beautifully for a milestone 50th birthday celebration, and instead of traveling in the clean, luxurious party bus we were promised, we were dealing with a disgusting odor and an unidentified foul-smelling liquid leaking from the bathroom. This was not merely an issue of the bus being older or less luxurious than advertised. It was unsanitary, potentially unsafe, and completely unacceptable for a vehicle transporting paying passengers. Combined with the deteriorating interior, peeling vinyl, makeshift lighting, and dangerous exposed metal at the entrance, the condition of this bus was appalling. What makes this even more outrageous is that we were sent a photograph of the beautiful luxury bus we were supposed to expect--with plush diamond-stitched seating, elaborate LED lighting, and a pristine upscale interior. My husband paid $3,500 upfront based on that representation. What showed up at our home bore virtually no resemblance to what was advertised. For $3,500, we did not expect perfection--we expected the service and vehicle we were sold. What we received was so drastically different that it felt like a complete bait-and-switch, and the leaking bathroom made an already unacceptable situation absolutely disgusting.