I had a great experience with Hudson Valley Beer Tours! I was looking to arrange a tour for two as…read morea special surprise. While most companies weren't able to accommodate such a small party, this company was happy to work with us. Mike called me in advance to talk about what kind of day we wanted to have, what we like to drink and if we had any special ideas in mind. He had a great working knowledge of: which breweries had the best views; who had what kinds of products; what sort of food was served where; who had live music or special events and so on! He seemed happy to accommodate any requests we had in designing the tour, but was equally capable of crafting a great day with no help from me. It was nice to feel like I could be as much or as little a part of those choices as I wanted and know it would still be a great day. Our tour was also with Mike - who was on time, communicative, friendly, a good driver and an overall great guide. We had a wonderful day full of fantastic beer, some tasty cider, great food and good music. I would absolutely use Hudson Valley Beer Tours again in the future!

I'm so glad we found Tour with Donovan after searching for tours of the wineries in the Hudson…read moreValley. Donovan is awesome. Very professional, listened to what we wanted, then took us to three wineries that were fantastic. Each winery had its own unique character and the wines were spot on, as well the spirits in the last one we went to. Donovan's van was very clean, well air conditioned, and had all the amenities needed to go from one winery to the next. He's very knowledgeable of the area, well prepared, and an all around fun and great guy. He picked us up at our hotel at Marriott Courtyard Poughkeepsie and after the tour dropped us off at the Beacon Train station it really worked out very well. We'll be gathering a group of friends and hopefully do another tour in the fall or before Christmas. For sure we will pick Tour with Donovan again! Thanks Donovan!

My 8 friends and I took a 5 and a half hour tour with Donovan and it was beyond perfect. Donovan…read moreworked with me on planning the entire itinerary and made sure we were visiting wineries I'd never been to before that would fit the type of vibe I was looking for, since I was the birthday girl. Donovan set up each reservation so I had to do nothing but, book my trip with him and when he arrived he even had champagne and bottled water for us! At each stop Donovan made sure that we were treated like royalty. He didn't just drop us off, he got out with us and set us all up comfortably at each winery even going out of his way to get ice for our wine and helping us choose the best reviewed wines at each stop. Then Donovan even took pictures of our group at each stop and then sent them all to me to make sure I had memories of our trip. Donovan's vehicle was clean and well taken care of. All 9 of us fit comfortably with room for a few more. He was so hospitable and so much fun to hang out with on our drive to each stop. He played the music we liked and kept us laughing the entire time. I can't say enough about Donovan. I would definitely recommend him 100%.

I HIGHLY recommend booking a tour with Event Atlas…read more **BACKGROUND** I booked a tour for 6 (me + 5 of my best girlfriends) to visit three wineries. **THE PEOPLE** Francesca, who booked the tour was super organized and on top of answering my questions and keeping me up to date on our tour. Geoff ended up running our tour and was so nice and patient. We are a bit, um, loud sometimes but Geoff made sure to get the best angles with every group picture and even picked up our untimely food order so we wouldn't miss the last tasting. He was also extremely knowledgeable about local wine! **THE EXPERIENCE** It was a gorgeous fall Saturday. I highly recommend taking this trip in October, as the foliage was breathtaking. Milea Vineyard, our first stop, felt like a mansion, and the tasting room was sunlit and gorgeous. Clinton Vineyards was more of a country farmhouse, and our group had a private tasting with the owner, Phyllis, who is a super interesting woman. The last, Milbrook, was a bit busy, but the property has a cute lake and food, and before the tasting, you can check out the vineyard and store. Again HIGHLY recommended! Especially for a bachelorette party, birthday, or girls weekend getaway!

Francesca is really lovely, and my mother and I had a great time taking a tour of three venues in…read morethe Hudson Valley (a winery, a distillery/cooperage, and a brewery). We had poor weather day of our tour, but this actually is a great activity for a rainy day - can't beat drinking wine and being chauffeured around the Hudson Valley!

We had guest visiting and we always pass by this place so we thought, why not give it a shot!? It…read morewas a cold rainy day so we ran in not knowing what to expect. I think this is an awesome distillery and I can see it being even more fun in warmer weather! This place is know for whiskey and rye. It's cool because they do sampler in a little vile glass which I think is creative. Their cocktails were also super delicious! The service was great! It's seems that they definitely have regular customers that come in. It's not too big of a spot but there was a lot of seating both tables and around the bar.

Great flights of spirits while you let the local felines . Enjoyed the taco truck outside. Great…read morespot for groups and families.

I've known Tania for over 15 years. I own Airbnb's, a restaurant, and a wine tour company for…read moreItaly and Mexico. Locally, I like to refer my guests and clients to Tania for Hudson Valley tours. Each time I have recommended her, the guests give me rave reviews and thank me for a great time. Tania knows all the Hudson Valley hot spots. Her "Take Me to the Vino" tour is great. It's much more than wine. It's food, entertainment, games, raffles etc... Don't hesitate to call The Little Wine Bus for a wine tour in the Hudson Valley.

Was insanely disappointed. Our driver was great, but it…read moreseemed like there were multiple groups with very little staff. For the amount we paid, could have rented our own bus and taken ourselves and made our own reservations at each place. There's a reason you can't leave google reviews. Also there is a "host" that was supposed to be at each winery. This one person was with multiple groups, very nice but we had to keep asking what the plan was. We had no one go over the wines, maybe briefly at the second winery. At the cider place had the guy that worked there go over it in under 60 seconds. Its not the people working, its the organizer. This was a family trip celebrating and it was just embaressing. Poor execution, DO NOT RECOMMEND. The pictures of happy groups/people are absolutely cherry picked to make the experience seem more than it actually is.

I went on one of Steve Brill's foraging tours as part of a company outing and can't stop telling…read moreeveryone I know they need to go on one too! He really involved and engaged our large group. His jokes, drawings, and knowledge really made the tour entertaining, informative, and memorable! Not only did he share which plants were edible but different ways you could cook with them when you brought them home. I'm already looking to book another tour so I can bring my family!

I booked a tour on a whim, my husband and I had such a great time exploring sunken meadow with…read moreSteve, that we booked another tour for the next weekend. Steve is so funny, and also incredibly knowledgeable. We learned so much about a variety of different locally growing plants and edible vegetables. We were lucky to find a small bunch of wood ear mushrooms after the rain. I will definitely be foraging with Steve again in the near future.

Had a great experience with Mike from Warwick Valley Car Service! He dropped us off and picked us…read moreup from Newark Airport for our vacation, and it was a pleasure. Mike is personable, he was early for both trips and knows his way around, saving us time and concern! Would definitely use again!

Linda and Michael run an excellent operation. Very personable and accommodating. On time pickup,…read moresuper responsive, professional, and flexible. They offered several excellent suggestions to make our day of winery/distillery tours and dinner fun and memorable. There were four of us and we (and our wine purchases) fit very comfortably in the Caravan. Can't recommend them enough.

AHudson Valley Limo out of Pine Bush is the best if you need a car! Just amazing service! Brandon…read morewas my driver coming and going to NYC from Maybrook and he was not only on time but a bit early! I am a crazy woman in a car but he drove terrifically! I wasn't nervous at all, which for me is amazing! He was super polite and helpful! I couldn't love AHudson Valley Limo any more than I do! Will always use them when I need a car! Wonderful!

This limo service actually deserves a negative rating!!!…read more I had contracted with them to provide limo service for my son's wedding at West Point, NY and paid a deposit of $400 in March 2008 for the wedding, which took place on January 17, 2009. The service was recommended by friends and they actually took the time to inspect the vehicles to make sure they were okay. On the day of the wedding the first limo arrived at the hotel to transport the saber bearers and groom to the Cadet Chapel at West Point. Upon arriving at the main gate it was discovered that the driver did not have photo ID, so the limo was stopped. Bear in mind that a wedding at West Point is a timely affair and they do not allow you to start late or extend the services. It is also a Federal installation - a fact that seemed to be lost to the limo service. I was still at the hotel and instructed the other limo driver to load up the groomsmen, my wife and I only to discover that he too did not have photo ID! We commandeered a Ford Explorer to transport us to the chapel. At this point, the anxiety level - already at a high point - peaked at the hotel. It was no secret that the wedding was at West Point and that photo ID was required - not to mention the fact that both drivers were operating vehicles without their drivers license - a fact that seemed to have little meaning to them. I'm sure the local or State Police would not be impressed with the fact that both drivers "left their wallets at home". The first limo driver was issued a federal citation which, unfortunately, will probably be thrown out after valid ID is presented. Luckily, we had a qualified (and licensed) limo driver handy ( a wedding guest, no less) and he literally jumped in the limo (telling the driver to get out) and transported people to the chapel on time. The limo driver actually was forced to stand at the gate while someone brought him proper ID. My son ended up, standing at the gate (in extremely cold conditions) directing traffic until someone forced him to get in a vehicle and go the the chapel. The MPs were very apologetic but he just told them they were doing their job. I gave the company a check for half of the balance due (before the reception started) in order to ensure that they would pick up the bride and groom after the reception and take them to their hotel. On the way to the hotel the bride became ill and used a plastic bag so as not to soil the limo. The limo driver had the nerve to leave the bag on the front porch of the B&B to be discovered by my son the next morning. Obviously professionalism is not part of their service agreement. I called them today to inform them that a stop payment had been initiated and that, if possible, I would also like to receive my deposit as well. The owner had the nerve to tell me he was upset that I was not paying him since he felt that they had upheld their part of the contract and picked up and delivered on time. Bottom line, there are numerous limousine services in the area so don't bother to use Hudson Valley Limousine.

Found this gem on the Dutchess County Tourism web page calendar. We are only 45 minutes away, so…read moredecided to do it just to break up a fall Sunday afternoon. Had a great time! The farm market didn't hold back on the samples, great cheese, meats, spirits, and lots of local info. Local businesses seemed genuinely happy to have us. Tips: Pay attention to forecast! This is rain or shine and 90% outdoors. We had sun, snow, clouds and wind. Dress appropriately. Don't assume the schedule will hold true. The pace is set by the group members. If some lag, the time will run on. (Not that that's a bad thing....we enjoyed our pace.) Overall a great time. If your are nearby or planning to visit, I would put it on the to do list. Hope it expands to other towns!

What a great way to get to know towns in the Hudson Valley. Our tour was in Rhinebeck and we…read more started at the Farm Market where we sampled an assortment of local cheeses, sausage, pickles, spirits and more. Our walk through Rhinebeck included sampling the best pizza I ever had, gourmet olive oils, balsamic vinegars and sea salts, breads, beers, and chocolates. We also had a chance to go into some of the unique shops Rhinebeck has to offer. Rhinebeck is a charming town and our tour guide enhanced the experience by filling us in on some of the local history. The shop owners were glad to see us and bent over backwards to welcome us. Make sure to bring a bag or backpack of some sort in case you want to purchase some of the great food you sample. We walked, ate and drank our way through Rhinebeck. It is a wonderful way to spend a day and I look forward to our next tour in another town but I also look forward to going back to Rhinebeck since it has so much to offer.