"Now I'm walkin' on sunshine, woah-oh And don't it feel…read moregood?" (Katrina and the Waves) We aren't golfers, so when our convention offered a "Private Daytime Food Tour" as an alternate activity for the non-golfers, we couldn't sign up fast enough. That turned out to be a fantastic decision, because we loved our Walking Food Tour with Christina Shipp. It was a mile and a half endeavor with four stops for food and liquid refreshments. Christina guided us through some of Louisville's most iconic neighborhoods and along the way entertained us with true stories about Louisville's history and its culinary scene. She was fantastic. After we signed the obligatory waivers, she handed us a nifty headset so we could hear her narration. She also gifted us with a souvenir Louisville tote bag. Our first stop was at Doc Crow's for a bowl of shrimp and grits and a glass of lager beer. Next stop was The Swan for a Honeyed Julep and messy but delicious hot honey bourbon chicken sliders. We satisfied our collective sweet tooth at Art Eatables with a Modjeskas chocolate truffle and a Bourbon truffle and wrapped up the day at Down One Bourbon for an Old Fashioned Louis melt. Christina called it "a love letter" to Louisville's iconic Hot Brown. One Bourbon's final dish was a Derby Pie Sundae. My favorite foods were the Shrimp and Grits and the Hot Honey Bourbon Chicken. Our experience was fantastic. Christina was funny, engaging and offered a ton of great information. The headsets worked to perfection, and there was plenty of food and drink throughout the tour. She also took a group photo at every stop and e-mailed them to us at the end of the tour. What an excellent experience.

Now THIS is why you should go to Louisville. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of…read morehospitality and I signed up for a bourbon tour with Greta a few weeks before our trip here. Our expectations were probably middle of the road going in; I'm honestly not sure how much research my chum did on this one (this was all her) but we were both a little apprehensive that this might be overrated and too touristy. But if you legitimately enjoy bourbon, are willing to drink it throughout an afternoon and want to have a few more talking points when the topic comes up - check, check and check - this was fantastic and worth the money. The tour packed a lot in during its roughly three hours. The specific reason we chose this one was because it included a visit to Angel's Envy, our favorite bourbon, but it also had stops at Bourbon Barrel Foods, Whiskey Thief and Chicken Cock. These were all within roughly five or 10 minutes of one another, pretty much on the eastern side of Downtown and around Butchertown. The weather was atrocious (raining pretty much the entire time) but we had a handy dandy trolley with us to save the day. I can't say enough about Angel's Envy and how impressive this distillery was. To me it was the unequivocal star of the show and we probably spent the most time here, at least in terms of really learning about bourbon and doing tour shizzle. It's just a gorgeous facility, and if you've ever driven through SE Kentucky wondering where all the money is, I found it. After the tour, we came back here for two hours and bought a lot of bourbon and swag to bring back home. We had the great fortune of getting Paula on our tour, who knows her bourbon and provided a ton of interesting insights about the creation of bourbon and just some general facts that we didn't know. I liked that the reason bourbon is basically just in KY has a lot to do with their soil/water, which ties in pretty closely with the trip we took the prior day to Mammoth Cave; like those passageways, everything is connected. Bourbon Barrel Foods was probably the weakest part of the tour if there was one, just because they didn't have a lot to bring to the table in terms of specific bourbon. It's pretty much just there as a stop to get a little food in you (not a bad thing AT ALL) while also offering you a $5 Old Fashioned, which we both took advantage of. Cute little bar/boutique store with a lot of bourbon-influenced bougie condiments and food stuffs for purchase, and the Old Fashioned was fine. We then went to pretty much just a wine store nearby (not sure about the name) where our guide Greta got a chance to shine with some more facts about bourbon, obviously drink some more and also gnaw on some artisanal cheese. By the time we got to Whiskey Thief, everyone was pretty rosy-cheeked and having a good time. This was strategically a really wily stop because you basically just hung out for half an hour drinking another cocktail (not sure but I don't think this was exactly an Old Fashioned, but more of a summer/fruity variation perhaps? Who knows. I'd had a few.), sampling some sauces/crackers and meeting Bourbon Tour Canine Chum Betty, who was a true professional and lover of the rump rub. An excellent addition to any distillery. But just an awesome stop, and we were starting to legit hang out with other people on the tour; I had a rousing 20-minute conversation with a fellow from Ohio who also had some real issues with how the Cincinnati Reds have been run over the last few decades. The Big Red Machine is sadly a distant memory. Anyway. The tour ended at Chicken Cock, which had a great vibe to go with its name. I was definitely pretty toasty by this point, as was my chum, and this is probably the best place to remind you that it's REALLY easy to get drunk on this tour. I was very proactive in seizing every food opportunity and keeping very hydrated, which for sure helped, but I also didn't really say no to any of the bourbon samples. So if that's a legitimate concern for you, just pick and choose your moments. One or two more might have been a problem, but the tour and its accompanying drinks were spread out enough not to do too much damage to me. Just know your limits, etc. Really great group too; I'm sure even if they'd been atrocious I would have liked them by Chicken Cock. This tour cost about $200 - your mileage may vary on the price, but we thought it was 100% worth it to get so much perspective on a spirit we've really grown to love over the past few years and of course to set foot in the Mother Ship aka Angel's Envy. And because it's pricier, you're not getting low-class lushes here - everyone was respectful and just cool people to spend time with. We had a bachelor party in our group from Scranton, PA, and they couldn't be nicer - and one of them worked at the arena where I saw Third Eye Blind in 2000! Wild times. Bourbon rocks. This tour rocks.

I wanted to take a cruise to somewhere I had never been...and I was traveling solo for the first…read moretime. Bobbie found me a cruise that sailed out of Miami and went to Havana, Cuba! She handled all the details and I had a magical, worry-free trip. I will definitely be working with her again.

Don't waste your time coming monday through thursday.Everything is closed!!! Total waste of time…read more They only want to work Friday and Saturday. No place to eat dinner or enjoy the river view. So sad and don't feel sorry for their business closing which is happening everywhere along the main historic strip.

Visited Madison yesterday and stopped at the visitor center 1st. Staff are helpful and there's…read moreplenty of tourist info to go thru. There is a nice video of the history of the town and river. It's a great location as it's next to the Lanier Mansion and walkable to the river. Plenty of free parking in the area which is great.

Free parking, air conditioning, restrooms, free water, interesting art, and a huuuuge gift shop…read more But more importantly, the two tours we took were excellent. The walking tour starts at the Visitor's center and is an easy neighborhood stroll that includes an explanation of how Columbus became a center of modern architecture and includes entrance to the church that started the ball rolling. The tour of the Miller house also starts at the Visitor's Center, takes you to the Miller house in a van, and shows you this outstanding example of midcentury modern architecture, left just as it was by the family that built it and lived there. The Miller house is otherwise inaccessible - you can't even see it from the street. Both tours were lead by excellent guides and both tours were well worth the ticket price. You don't need a background in architecture to appreciate these tours. Plan ahead and book your tours early.

The visitors Center is an extraordinary resource for anyone interested in learning about Columbus…read moreand it's incredible architecture and history. I only stopped by to get a map, but instead spent several hours watching films about Irwin Miller, his home and the architecture of Columbus. The building itself is lovely with modern artistic areas and a fabulous Chihuly glass sculpture. The staff is super friendly, helpful and knowledgable. One staff member played a film for us (alone) to learn about the local architecture. They offer guided tours of the city and the Miller house. Reservations are required for the tours, which fill up quickly. They have information on their website about the tours so you can book in advance. Their gift shop is filled with art and books about architecture. There is plenty of parking in their private lot. Restrooms are available.

Not only have I used Amanda to book my vacations, but I have also recommended her to many of my…read morefriends and family. We have all been very grateful for her guidance in planning our vacations. She is extremely helpful and patient with every detail to assure everything from our hotel to dinner to activities runs smoothly and is stress free. Her ability to help plan a great vacation full of fun, stress free memories is what keeps us all going back to her every time! You will not be disappointed!

Amanda is the best! She is a Disney expert but can help plan other trips as well. I have referred…read moreher to many friends! Highly recommend!

Havacation did an excellent job finding my wife and I and four 18-20 year olds the perfect all…read moreinclusive in Punta Cana. Traveling out of the country with my children and their friends made me nervous. This group did a great job of securing, hotel, transportation, flights, excursions and insurance. Less stress for me equals less anxiety during the process. We will be using them again maybe Europe next time. ?????

Guided us to the perfect spot for a vacation with late teenagers. Our 18, 19, and 20 year olds…read moreloved all the activities available at the Punta Cana resort. We felt safe and well-equipped to handle international travel thanks to Shelley's guidance.

Jackie Ankerman-Honaker did a wonderful job getting us set up and on our way to cruise. She was a…read morejoy to work with. She's professional, knowledgeable, efficient, attentive and so personable! We all had a wonderful time and are very appreciative that Jackie made the whole process seamless! We had a beautiful, enjoyable cruise!! Would definitely go through Jackie again. She worked so well with our group of six from two different states!

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I booked my 40th birthday trip with PM and it was seamless. I knew where I wanted to go but not…read moremuch more than that and they were able to help me pick a hotel, book for 20 people, and find excursions. It was a 6 month process and they were timely and responsive even up to the last min when a couple of fully paid guests had emergencies and had to cancel. One of our guests even had a registration mix up once they got to the hotel and they managed to resolve the issue in no time. Everyone had a great time on the 5 day/4 night trip thanks to Shonda and her crew.

Passports Matter is by far the best when it comes to traveling stateside and abroad. I called and…read moreexpressed every thing I wanted in my trip. Passport Matters took care of everything I asked for and also ensured that all my transportation needs from and to the airport was secured. The all inclusive resort I stayed in (Bahia Principle Aquamarine) was top notch. There were a couple of maintenance issues in my room but that was not a reflection on Passport Matter. The maintenance team corrected the problem ASAP. Passports Matter coordinated the decorating of our room for my birthday. Passports Matter took care of the small details that I didn't consider. I am definitely using them for my future travel needs.

Mandy did a wonderful job planning our vacation to Bora Bora! It was so convenient to have a pro…read morehandle all the multi-leg travel arrangements so that we weren't stressed about how to put that together. All of our travel documents and itinerary were made easily accessible too. She had helpful recommendations on where to stay, things to do, and how much money to budget for food and activities, which were all very much appreciated. Our trip went so smoothly! We'd highly recommend using Mandy as a travel advisor!

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I travelled to South America with Simone, it was the best trip! We visited Chili, Argentina and…read moreUruguay, she was fluent in Spanish and helped navigate us through our trip, but always encouraged us to try to immerse ourselves in the language and culture. We had some incredible experiences from Zip lining and horseback riding in Maipo Canyon, to tango dancing and even participating as spectators in a soccer/football game in Buenos Aires! It was amazing and I would highly recommend it!

I Feel Cheated! I…read moretook a trip to Greece with Simone Kuzma of Wanderlust/Wanderlearn. What I "learned" was never to travel with this company again. WW required payment in full prior to the trip, so travelers had to trust the company to provide the amazing trip they advertised. On their website WW claims to specialize in a unique concept of "standard accommodation" with 5 star reviews. We stayed in low budget hotels for 7 nights. We spent 3 of those nights in a hotel that was more like a 60 year old hostel. The bathrooms were musty and had no shower curtain, the sheets had holes, the rooms were cold and the thermostats did not work properly. Breakfast was to be included at each hotel. What a joke! At the second hotel breakfast was cold bread, hard boiled eggs, a banana and yogurt. Nothing hot was offered. WW markets its services to clients by promising educational trips with a fully guided tour, yet a tour guide was not hired for the Acropolis, the most important archeological site in all of Greece. People were disappointed. We were told, by Simone, to google sites on our smart phones and then take turns guiding our fellow travelers through Athens. Most of our activities were freebies meant to fill our time. One day we drove to the top of a mountain and stood under a modern windmill. Simone said it would be thrilling - I was not thrilled. When I got home, I researched the cost of hotels, car rental, and the three meals WW provided. I discovered I could have booked this trip myself for $1,575 less than what Wanderlust/Wanderlearn charged. Simone provided the cheapest trip possible and greatly profited from her clients. I feel cheated.