We had dreamed of going on a safari for years but didn't know where to start. Then we had the good…read morefortune of meeting Phil. From the very first day of working with him to plan and organize our trip of a lifetime, we felt we were in great hands. Phil's fantastic first-hand knowledge of the camps allowed him to create a trip that far surpassed the typical group package deals. Phil meticulously plans every detail of the trip, from the best places to stay to recover from jet lag before the safari, to every transfer. You are never left wondering where to go or if someone will be there to meet you. The camps he chooses are small and personal, where you are taken care of and treated like family. The safari experience is second to none, with personal drivers and guides who are excellent, highly skilled, and knowledgeable. If you want a safari experience to remember, I can't recommend Phil and On Safari-In enough!

This was one of the most amazing trips I've ever been on, and I can't imagine doing it without…read morePhil's help. We didn't know anything about going on safari, and Phil build a custom trip that catered to exactly our personal travel style of going to some of the more off-the-beaten-path places with fewer tourists, but still lots of amazing experiences (we watched a family of elephants chase off a pair of male lions!). Everyone we met was on their 4th or 10th safari and when they found out we'd never been before, they'd always ask, "So how did you even find this place?" Also I had no idea you could have a vacation with this much adventure and yet zero stress. Having Phil take care of everything and getting it all arranged for and paid in advance took a HUGE load off of us, which was so great as we both have jobs where we typically do a lot of planning and project management. By taking care of that, Phil let us go on an exciting vacation where we actually got to RELAX. We took literally THOUSANDS of amazing photos, but here are just a couple fun ones I shot with my phone.

Great submarine. Only sinks when you want it to and seldom leaks. Great place to hang out for LGBTQ…read morefolks

Due to the generosity of Kevin A, a number of yelpers were able to tour the USS Nebraska stationed…read moreBangor Navy Base. The USS Nebraska's keel was laid down in May 26, 1987 ; it was launched on August 15, 1992 and commissioned on July 10, 1993. The sub is home to 1 of two crews for a typical deterrent mission under the MAD strategy for an average of 77 days. Each crew consists of ~17 officers, ~15 petty officers and ~122 enlisted men. The USS Nebraska has completed 18 deterrent missions as of September of 2010. This is the second Navy Ship to honor the State of Nebraska. Duty rotation for the crew is 18 hours with 6 hours at the primary duty station, ~6 hours of other duties. However, officers, however, typically are on for 14 hours or longer. This is the routine for the entire tour of duty. Aside from 24 Trident Ballistic missiles complete with MIRVs (Multiple Independent Reentry Vehicles), the sub features 4 forward torpedo tubes. 4 of the 18 Ohio class submarines are designed SSGNs and are equipped with cruise missiles instead of Trident Missiles. The tour allowed us to see the silos and torpedo bay including the control rooms for each. We also the Mess, the Ward room, the Petty Officers room, the berths of various personal and the bathrooms. The Control center and sonar rooms as well as misc machine rooms were part of the tour. The only areas pretty much off-limits to the friends and families touring the Nebraska was the engine room, nuclear reactor room and sail. We were treated to lunch which was 2 star food with 5 star service. During deployment, the kitchen is active 24/7 and the lunch we were served seemed to reflect what was served on board Kudos to the men (and soon woman) who go on watch on this sub. NOTE: Most of the information provided here is available on the Nebraska home page. The picture is from Wikipedia.

I never thought I would have this much to say about an electric utility's powerhouse! But this is a…read moresurprisingly neat and free visitor attraction, even if you don't manage to book one of the official tours. We passed through on Highway 20 and our curiosity was piqued. Newhalem is a tiny little Pleasantville of a company town, with rows of employee housing surrounding the main visitor area. There's a rest stop area with ample parking, a general store and deli with outdoor restrooms, a decommissioned supply train, a suspension bridge leading to a trail that takes you to the old powerhouse, picnic tables, and the new powerhouse and gardens. That's a lot! The restrooms are basic, but clean and well supplied. The general store is nicer than a typical convenience store, with fancy snacks and pretty decent prices. They have wine and Juanita's tortilla chips! They serve a minimal amount of hot food (pizza, popcorn) that didn't look very appetizing. The tour office seems to be closed (or yet to open?). It looked unfinished when we peeked in the windows, with cartons of "2015-16 Visitor Brochures" and half-built displays inside. Maybe that will open later this year. We didn't see any info about booking official tours anywhere. The historic train once conveyed supplies to the powerhouse, and the bell still works, so you should definitely yank on it and ring it. The suspension bridge is very narrow and wobbly, but it has a lovely view of the river, even if you don't follow the one-mile trail to the old powerhouse. A short distance away from the rest stop is the new powerhouse, which has a separate but small parking lot for guests. There is a small visitor center that you can go into and look down on the power plant, plus a historical display with some artifacts from the powerhouse's past that are interesting. It only takes a few minutes to go through here. You can't tell from the road, but there's also a steep set of stairs leading to a series of gardens, artificial pools and waterfalls! It sounds like they light them up at night, so that might be worth stopping for if you happen to be passing through after dark. The stairs are quite steep, muddy in places, and not recommended for anyone with mobility issues. But the waterfall is very pretty and you can get a good view from the first, lower bridge without having to climb up the entire stairway. Everything is free and open to the public, and it's more interesting than I would have guessed! Recommended if you like clean restrooms, getting out to stretch your legs, waterfalls, snacks, trains, or hiking. Which is pretty much everyone.

We were able to get reservations for the Seattle City Light Powerhouse Tour, which not only…read moreincluded guided tours of Gorge, Diablo, and Ross Powerhouses, but lunch and a boat ride. In 2013 there were only six tours (120 people total). I'll edit my review later - but this was an excellent tour.

We joined Kolby, one of the Good Time Girls, for the Sin and Gin tour in downtown Bellingham. It…read morewas a beautiful sunny day, and Kolby found all the shady spots for us to stand in while she shared her obviously well-researched stories about the fun local people have been getting up to since Whatcom was first founded. Kolby is an articulate, engaging weaver of tales, and her vintage costume added to the ambiance. She was armed with old photos of the buildings we discussed in our 1.5, one-ish mile tour. The photos were fascinating, because many of the buildings no longer exist, and the rest of them have been altered in the meantime. This was my second tour with Kolby, the first being a virtual tour of the Bayview Cemetery during Covid. My goal is to join all the tours at some point. The cost is well worth the value given, and it's a great thing to do when guests visit. Birthday present, anyone?

Cursing? Check. Cleavage? Check…read more Most people might expect a non-G-rated version of "Bellinghistory" from the Good Time Girls' Sin and Gin tours, especially when the tour description includes "explore the history of vice." But still, co-owner and guide Wren Urbigkit felt compelled to tell us that cursing and cleavage are key components of the tours. Because some people have missed that memo. Those who see Bellingham as a politically-correct college town may experience strong reactions when they hear how the town came to be. Without sharing too many of the tour's secrets, here are a few insights: Working girls were seen as a necessary evil by some wives, to keep bearded, flannel-sporting young men away from their daughters. And their bosses, madams, were seen by colleagues of many male entrepreneurs. And for those who think Bellingham is experiencing crazy growth now, wait until you hear about the late 1800s! The tour wraps up with adult beverages at Stones Throw Brewery, which has a parking spot dedicated to one of the afore-mentioned madams, Miss Annie.

Such an epic time!!! Could not recommend more. Ethan was a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable,…read moreoutgoing and fun wrapped into one. And Nick took some awesome photos! We didn't realize there would be photos and we're stoked when they said they would airdrop them at the end for free. Just totally amazing overall.

As a first-time white water rafter, I wasn't sure what to expect--but Cascadia Rafting delivered an…read moreexperience that was equal parts exhilarating, safe, and genuinely fun from start to finish. Our guides, Teo and Nick, were fantastic--clearly experienced, highly professional, and excellent at balancing safety with a great sense of adventure. They gave clear instructions, made everyone feel comfortable on the water, and brought a relaxed, friendly energy to the trip that helped calm any first-time nerves. And then there's Jesse Bean, the company's resident water rescue dog. While we didn't need rescuing (thanks to our skilled guides), knowing Jesse was on standby, complete with her own life vest added a charming and unexpected highlight to the day. Every rafting company should have a dog like Jesse Bean. The Skagit River is breathtaking: cold, clean glacial water, surrounded by dense Northwest greenery and mountain views. The mix of calm stretches and exciting rapids made it ideal for beginners like us, but I imagine experienced rafters would enjoy it just as much! All in all, Cascadia Rafting offers an extremely well-run and memorable experience. Whether you're new to rafting or a seasoned paddler, I highly recommend this team. Thanks again to Teo, Nick, and, of course, Jesse Bean for an unforgettable day on the river!

Absolutely amazing experience!! The staff were 10/10 every single moment. Full of jokes, positive…read moreenergy and awesome at teaching us about zip lining safely and helping us have a fun time out there. Paddy and Josh were our guides and we loved them. There's a total of 6 zip lines. They start at shorter and easier and increase in difficulty. I wouldn't say it's a very extreme zip line, there were plenty of young children doing it as well. Fun fact: the longest zip line is slightly longer than the Space Needle in length! There were about 8 people on the tour with my husband and I (not including guides). I think the only con is having to wait for everyone at every canopy which is understandable for a safety point of view but can take some time and I'm a bit impatient. But you're quite high up so I took the time to enjoy the views, peace and quiet of being in the forest! Also, a good opportunity to strike up some conversation with everyone else. The staff helped us get into our gear, get in and out of every zip line and gave us a velocity push when we wanted extra speed very kindly. Halfway through the tour, you even get freshly made lavender lemonade which was delicious. I would try to book this in advance if you're trying to go on a weekend. I went on a Friday afternoon and was lucky enough to book same day. All in all, if you're looking for a fun day trip activity nearby Seattle - this was an hour and a half drive and just a lovely day! Would come back for sure!

Wow!! What a fun adventure through the forest!! Our guides, Tony and Austin were knowledgeable,…read morefunny and very careful with us. No one in our group was fearful!!! Everyone should experience this adventure. We will bring our grandchildren next time. GREAT time and great job Tony and Austin!!

Karrie was so accommodating for a last minute limo wine tour for my party of 10. She was responsive…read morevia text and let me know all the details of our ride ahead of time. Our driver Ron was great too and made sure to keep us on track with timing. They even gave us all cider! Definitely recommend this place for any of your wine excursions, as you can also bring drinks of your own in the limo - my sisters bachelorette party was a blast!

We booked 3 different car services for a wedding. Each car arrived a few minutes early and the…read moredrivers were incredibly helpful! The wedding party thoroughly enjoyed the service and the cars!

Colin was terrific! Friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to drive us to new places as we asked…read moreabout them in conversation. Overall a great way to see Seattle and surroundings.

Everything from booking the tour to the pick-up at our hotel to the final suggestion for dinner was…read moregreat! Colin, our guide for the evening, was very accommodating, knowledgeable and made the experience for me and my family wonderful. Our group also included my 8yo daughter and he even took into account what would interest her as well. I can't say enough great things about the tour and whenever we make it back to Seattle, we will definitely be booking with this group again.

I have gone on this boat tour a couple of times each year, for several years. It is always…read moreenjoyable. Recently, we took the entire Rotary Club on a boat tour and conducted our meeting on the boat. Many of the members had never been on the tour and they were all so impressed. It ended up being one of our best meetings out of the year. If you are looking for something fun to do for your family or friends, this is the answer. The owners, Brett & Terica (and team), always provide a safe, educational and fun tour of Deception Pass. I highly recommend Deception Pass Boat Tours. Alicia D, President of Rotary Club Whidbey Westside

It was an exceptional day when we went out on the boat. Our guides were entertaining and we…read moreappreciated that. Loved every minute of it. Just keep up the good work and we'll see you soon.