We had such an awesome time with Elm City Party Bike. I waited a long time to find an available…read moreslot on the weekend (Book early because they fill up quick). It was definitely worth the wait. We booked the private tour which enabled us to bring our own food, beer and wine. They had an extra person on the bus to to serve our food and drinks as well as to help keep the energy live. They were flexible and understanding, they were open to any changes requested with the itinerary. The bus was clean and fun. We pedaled more than we expected, but it was still awesome! We loved all of the energy we got from the people on the street as we drove by. The only hiccup was that the Bluetooth sometimes disconnected from our phone which provided the music. Other than that, it was awesome and I would absolutely recommend this company and I would absolutely do this activity again. Side note, the customer service is outstanding, the gentleman I spoke with on the phone took his time to explain what to expected and make suggestions for routes. He was patient and understanding.

My coworkers and I recently did an Elm city party bike tour and what a time we had! Shout out to…read moreShane and Emily, our awesome guides and host. They were super helpful and friendly throughout the entire time. Our tour stopped at four different bars and was a little over two hours total. I definitely think it's worth it for a great time, especially if you are visiting New Haven or are unfamiliar with the area. The only thing I wish there was were seatbelts on the seats. It felt a tad not secure peddling without any seatbelt. Besides that I had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend it!

The Sheffield Island lighthouse ferry is such a fun, lovely, classic new england way to spend a…read moresummer afternoon, 10/10 would recommend. It's a unique casual outing for friends/families/couples/kids. I live in Stamford, about 20 minutes away and cannot believe I hadn't heard about this earlier. I managed to catch the last ferry of the 2018 season (note the calendar posted on the Norwalk Seaport Association website) and can't wait for next year to do this again! Getting there/parking: I had originally plugged in the Norwalk Seaport Association address into maps, but the ferry itself is actually just over the little bridge. We parked for free across the street from the Seaport Association and walked over, but there is also a paid parking lot immediately in front of the ferry departure. We arrived about 5 minutes in advance and bought tickets at the booth without any issues. They accept credit and cash, and you can sit anywhere on the ferry. Our trip had about 30-40 folks, including some older people and young kids (toddlers). The ferry ride: So relaxing! The ferry takes a leisurely pace up through to Sheffield Island, about a 40 minute ride. The ride is smooth, and we were able to stand up and walk around the ferry if we wanted to. I think this would honestly be fine for anyone sensitive to motion/sea sickness. There are usually a lot of small boats and tiny islands in that area, and its nice to sit back and catch a breeze. On the return trip, the captain took us on an extra loop to better see the Manhattan and New Rochelle skylines which were visible on the horizon. Such a cool experience, and I had no idea it could be seen all the way from Norwalk! Sheffield Island: The tour of the historic lighthouse was really interesting, and its clear that a lot of effort and love went into setting this place up and restoring it. When we went, the lighthouse was under renovation, but an amazing fantastic volunteer snuck my husband and I up, and what a treat! The staircases/ladders were narrow but the views up there were absolutely stunning and so worth it! It was a clear beautiful day and we could see the water, the coast, the sound, and the Manhattan skyline off in the distance. Absolutely amazing. I don't think there's any other view quite like it. We had a few hours to ourselves on the island, and since the lighthouse tour was just about 30-40 minutes, there was plenty of time to walk along the shore. There was lots of sea glass, shells, and even a few horseshoe crabs. The shore is a little too rocky to actually enter the water, but there are lots of boulders to sit on and enjoy the view, and it's very peaceful. Even with a full ferry, the island was not crowded at all and we could spend some time sitting on the benches, chatting, walking around at our leisure. There were picnic tables set up, as well as a nature walk (sadly closed due to ticks, but we'll have to do that next year) Tips/advice: - Bring a camera! Trust me you're going to want to take a lot of photos of the view from the lighthouse tower. - Book tickets in advance, online, since the ferries can be filled up. - The ramp is a bit steep, so if you're bringing kids, bring a small portable stroller, since bulky might be a little heavy to push up. - Wear rugged slip-resistant shoes, since the shore is quite rocky. - Pack a picnic! I think you can even BYOB. Some lemonade, a caprese sandwich, some olives, while enjoying the view...perfection. All in all, a fantastic experience that I can't wait to share with family and friends!!

My boyfriend and I went for a mini vacation in Norwalk, CT and I booked the Sunset Harbor…read moreLighthouse Tour which we went on this past Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30, on 8/10/25. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip! Captain John and Charlie were great and all the passengers aboard had a great time! We passed three lighthouses-Peck Ledge LH, Sheffield Island LH and Green's Ledge LH. Charlie, co-captain of Captain John, had just toured the inside of Green's Ledge LH the day before which is listed on Airbnb for $6,000! He went around the ship showing everyone the floor plan. It especially exciting to be on the Long Island Sound and to see the red and white towers from Northport, since I live on Long Island!! We were able to see several different viewpoints of the sunset and osprey nests as well. Definitely recommend to residents of Norwalk AND tourists alike!

Had a great time on our sunset boat ride (6-7:30pm) with Twisted Tiki Cruises! The cruise departs…read morefrom the dock at Dockside Brewery; parking can be a bit challenging so give yourself extra time. Once at Dockside, it's easy to find with good signage and Dockside staff willing to point you in the right direction. The ticket price is for the 1 1/2-hour boat ride only; however, you can bring your own drinks (no hard liquor) and food on board. There are some snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase on the boat as well. The boat is fitted with stools around a wraparound counter and some comfortable bench seats in the front of the boat. The captain and first mate were welcoming and helped make this a relaxing, enjoyable experience! If you are someone who enjoys being on the water, I would highly recommend trying out a twisted tiki cruise!

We had a nice time. Beautiful night on Saturday. Just as some feedback though I would warn people…read morethat are sitting on the benches that anything on the floor will get wet so do not leave any bags, etc. on the ground. Every time we hit waves about an inch of water came up the back of the boat all the way up to the bar stools and people's bags all got wet. I had to sit the entire ride with my feet up as they were getting soaked. I do think for $60 something should be included too like a drink. Maybe consider getting a liquor permit because at the end the captain made an announcement that guests on other rides were bringing their own liquor back to Dockside after they got off the boat. Seems like the process needs to be streamlined a bit better. We were also told to get there at 5:45 only to wait until 6:00 to board. I probably would only seat 20? 25? as 30 people we were sitting on top of each other.

I can't say enough about the exceptional service I received from Jet Set Joys Travel Agency. From…read moreour first consultation I knew I was in capable hands. Danielle's attention to detail in crafting my dream vacation was truly remarkable. She took the time to understand my preferences, and perfectly tailored the trip to my tastes. The accommodations were top notch, and the itinerary she put together was a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. Thanks to her, I had the most incredible and stress-free vacation of my life in Jamaica. I can't wait to plan my next adventure with her! If you're looking for a travel agency that goes above and beyond, look no further.

Anthony of Travelwire was our driver for our trip to Los Cabos. Anthony confirmed the day prior to…read moreour trip, arrived right on time, drove us to JFK and picked us up at JFK when we returned. We were most impressed as we had to be picked up at 4:30 AM on the outbound and at 11:30 PM on the return. On the return, he found us and loaded our luggage quite efficiently. I highly recommend Travelwire for transportation to and from airports at odd hours. Far less expensive than previously used private driving services. Far more reliable than an Uber driver. They arrive when they way they will arrive and pick you up when they say they will.

was very skeptical in the beginning when I found travelwire through Facebook, but I am glad I…read morebooked my first trip with the company. I booked an ALL INCLUSIVE resort in Dominican Republic. Best decision I ever made as it turned out to be the BEST vacation I've ever had. From the time we landed, the pick up was just a matter of a few munites. We were picked in an air conditioned van with wifi. We enjoyed our 6 days stay with nothing but all good things to say. Food and entertainment was top notch . The day of our departure, I messaged Oliver from Travelwire because I could not locate a number to call my pickup driver. He got back to me in a matter of minutes. We were picked up in a comfortable van and dropped off just on time. I am already planning my next trip with travelwire. No regrets the BEST travel agents.

Can I say amazing. We had an amazing experience using Susan as our travel agent and will stay with…read moreher forever. She took care of everything for us. We were looking around for places to go and didn't want it to be to costly. Never thought Aruba would be affordable for us, but she made it happen. And boy was this a fantastic trip. The hotel she found us was located on palm beach which was amazing in itself, however, within steps from the hotel door were shops and restaurants and anything we needed. We chose not to do all inclusive which was perfect. Every day for seven days we had a different restaurant for breakfast luncheon dinner. All within minutes of our hotel walking distance. We walked everywhere. Such amazing food. Oh yes, and she reminded me when it was time for us to fill out the ED card because if not, I would've forgotten. We even booked our excursions through her and they were fabulous. I cannot rave enough about Susan and our experience. I'm so glad that I found her.

Stopped by here for a quick turnaround. The facility was renovated a few years ago so everything…read morelooks brand new. There is a coffee room with tables to eat at, vending machines, snooze rooms, and plenty of space. Cecilia, the lady at the front desk, was super friendly and accommodating. She took the time to explain everything to me. I appreciated that a lot, especially since it was my first time going to an FBO by myself. There is a $5 parking/handling fee waived with any amount of fuel purchase, and there is a $0.50/gal discount on fuel on holidays and weekends as well. 2 crew cars are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're in the area, go grab some delicious New Haven pizza! I highly recommend Robinson!

Robinson Aviation has a dedicated, friendly and knowledgeable team that provides the highest level…read moreof service to all customers. Recent renovations are first class and they are always finding ways to improve. Most recent upgrades have been a new open lobby, new bathrooms, a new eating/vending area with great views, new crew cars, air stairs and more ramp space for larger aircraft. As a tenant and transient pilot, in various aircraft ranging from single engine pistons to turboprops and midsize corporate jets, Robinson has always delivered consistent professional service. Big FBO amenities, local independent FBO service, fair prices, great coffee.

I had heard of pedal taverns but never a pedal cruise. What a fun concept. Although most of us were…read moretoo lazy to pedal, we still had a wonderful time. They have 10 seats set up at a bar top style long table where you can pedal away and reach into the coolers in front of you to grab your drinks, which are BYOB. We brought lots of snacks and sandwiches also. Although there are only 10 seats, there are plenty of extra seating areas on the cozy boat. We had 19 guests with us. Captain Dave and first Mate Michelle were great hosts. We hooked up our phone to their Bluetooth speaker to play all our favorite songs. We went on the Sunday afternoon Cruise, which took us out along the shoreline out to the Island area and back. It was a lot of fun, laughs, and an overall enjoyable afternoon.

Bring ear plugs to save your hearing. Bring motion sickness pills to save your stomach. Don't sit…read morein front, cause you will get wet. Really an annoying boat right.