Didn't do the tour this time. Like the White House, the interior isn't worth the wait (we didn't…read moresee the chambers of the deliberative bodies) Glad I did I it before though. My rating is for the building. This is architecturally the most breathtaking building in our great country. Worth going up to take a picture or just take it in If a natural beauty site can be five stars why can't this sublime building? Sigh

During my most recent visit to the Nations Capitol I took my grandkids where we did the inside tour…read moreof the building. These guided tours give you access to the main parts of the building with the exception of the actual Senate and House floors and provide the history and back story of the various parts of the building. The building architecture, stone work, pantings and statues are really impressive and to see this up close and personal is a real treat. Aside from the inner workings of the building, the Capital Museum that is located in one of the wings of the building provides fascinating history of the legislative Branch of our country and how it evolved/grew over time. Overall this is a must visit if you come to the Nations capitol, especially if you have not been here before.

Not to be missed. I highly recommend booking a tour that includes timed tickets to the US Capitol…read more I used DC by Foot. Reason for using a tour guide is It's extremely crowded at the Visitors Center, and constant crowds of students on field trips to learn about our branches of government. The DC by Foot guides are very knowledgeable, they know where to go in the Capitol. The guide I had got House Gallery passes for our group and the commemorative 250 yr (US Semi quincentennial) admission tickets. I learned you can tell if the House or Senate is in session by looking to see if the flag is raised or not on the House or Senate side. The other part of the tour is watching a presentation then going with the US Capitol guides in red jackets and using audio to view the art and history. I also liked the souvenir shop there too so I got commemorative 250 items.

Definitely ask your elected official to get a tour! Such amazing history. Schedule a morning tour,…read moreand then go to the restaurant when it opens about 11 AM. Surprisingly, this restaurant actually was good, and the desserts were excellent. It was better than trying to find someplace to eat. They also had one of the best gift shops I had seen all week. The tour guide was extremely helpful with tips of other places to go, pointing out that we had direct access to the Library of Congress. This is definitely a must see. I had no idea you could walk to it from the capital, and then it actually was an active library.

This custom tailored trip created by Phyllis has been one of our "Best" trips in the 50yrs we have…read morebeen married in spite of Covid closing places down as we experienced South African life, safari,and wineries! Phyllis and our personal guide Sean kept adjusting as the conditioned changed ! The city was great, our safari and accommodations were superb, and the Richard Branson resort was spectacular even though we literally were their only guest due to countries closing down due to Covid. We were treated royally ! We would highly recommend this tour group for their outstanding personalized care!

Wild Life Wine Safaris allowed me to follow my lifelong dream of visiting South Africa and seeing…read moreexotic animals in their natural habitat. Because it is daunting to plan a trip half-way around the world when there is only limited travel information available, I decided to use experts who have actually lived in South Africa AND know what it is like to be a tourist there. They have test driven all their recommendations for safety, comfort, value, and reliability. I have to say that I hit a real home run by picking this company. Everything fell into place from the airport pickup clear though my airport drop-off. In the process, I experienced the trip of a lifetime that far exceeded my expectations which included terrific guided tours of major visitor destinations, scrumptious accommodations, horseback riding through wine country, and a safari experience that knocked my socks off. Plus they made me realize that luxury was not beyond my pocketbook! Using Wild Life Safaris was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

When I arrived at the storage facility, they had my reservation but the App said I did not have a…read morereservation. I have been on the Chat for an hour with no contact or help from a real person.

I'd give them six-stars if possible…read more They were very responsive to all my questions even before I paid them anything--before I even became a client. But here's something they don't advertise that is of GREAT VALUE: They can help you get your visa done FASTER than if you went through the process yourself because they are more connected with the consult than we are. Therefore if it normally takes a month to go through the application process, they can actually get it done in a week if you have all your stuff together. They don't advertise this but it's of great value.

Great agents that proved to be an excellent resource for our trip to the other side of the world…read more(Fiji)! Highly recommend them, would happily use them again

My husband and I used Connoisseur Travel and hired Lynne Manganiello as our travel agent to help us…read morewith our week long trip to Ireland. Lynne is a charm to work with! Having never been to Ireland before, we gave her a list of our top things to do, our budget, and an idea of our accommodations. Lynne totally knocked it out of the park! She planned us the most amazing itinerary to explore both the tourist and local side of Ireland, all within our budget. Once we got overseas, there was not one issue with our flights or rental car, the hotels were comfortable and accommodating, and all of the events she planned for us to do were top notch and so amazing. Lynne can adapt any vacation into what you want it to be, and if plans change (like ours did, we originally wanted to go to Iceland and Ireland but then changed our mind)... she can alter your reservations and agenda without any hassle at all, just like she did for us! She was responsive to emails and phone calls, knowledgeable, and the whole planning experience was made stress-free thanks to Lynne. I would highly recommend Connoisseur Travel's Lynne Manganiello. We will be keeping her in mind for our next trip in 2020 to the Greek Islands!

Unfortunately I was given a lot of lip service and no results during the month I tried to work with…read morethe Washington DC Connoisseur Travel associates. My experience began with a very pleasant phone conversation about my hopes to plan a Washington DC trip for my grandmother with Connoisseur Travel's assistance. It was followed by no communication, help, or results with airfare, hotel recommendations/bookings , or tours over a 2-week period. I contacted Connoisseur directly to notify them of the lack of service and professionalism I had experienced. They responded with apologies, detailed questions and statements about how they planned to rectify the situation, and ideas about my Washington DC trip. With reservations, I decided to give the new associate a second chance because she seemed genuinely apologetic and knowledgeable. 2 weeks later my trip had not moved forward with Connoisseur's help. I ended up booking and reserving everything on my own and the prices had gone up because of all the time that had passed. I foolishly did not reach out to any other travel companies and trusted this company to help me and they failed. I am posting this review because I hope it helps others that might find themselves in my situation.

In short, Michelle (at Atlantic Fellowship) is absolutely wonderful. We recently traveled for…read morethree weeks through Europe. We knew from the very beginning that if we got Michelle involved in orchestrating our trip, it would be a highlight of our life...,and it was. Thanks to her wisdom, experience, patience, and understanding our adventure through Europe was nothing short of spectacular. This trip was even far greater than our expectations. From the beginning as we landed in London the morning of November 16 until our departure from Vienna the morning of December 7 we were overwhelmed with fun, adventure, excitement, history, and a sense of pleasure. This was, in no small part, due to Michelle's meticulous planning, coordination, support, and direction. Her suggestions time after time prove to be just right and tailor made for us. Whenever we travel we are always glad to have Michelle in our life. When we travel, we always call Michelle first. Thank you Michelle for all you do for us!

Prompt and very reliable, friendly service, have been with them for at least 20 yearsread more

My sister and I were in Washington, DC last year and had an awful time with the Big Red Bus double…read moredecker hop on hop off. I have issues with walking distances and the stops were not very convenient to the monuments. It was 90 degrees in Washington and we waited over 40 minutes for a bus at one stop and finally gave up. Saw several buses go a different way, one didn't stop because it was full, another let some people waiting on but then was full and no further bus came. I would never recommend this. Rating should be zero.

Is it weird I didn't hate this experience as much as I thought I would? Is it weird that I've done…read morethis before with different groups and relatives? If you're judging me right now, fear not, I'm also judging me. Yet, I'm still surprised because I clearly kind of liked everything I did. As someone who frequently ignores the tourist buses in NYC, I found it rather ironic that I'd be doing the same thing in DC. I have numerous family and friends throughout the area, yet none have ever bothered to take me on the kind of joyride that Doubledecker Tours has. After multiple trips to the DMV (#1) I've only had a chance to see the touristy sites with other out of towners. The ride was always relatively comfortable and it totally beats having to drive myself to any / all of these places. Hopping and off is the real sell in my opinion. It's one thing to listen to the spiel of the driver / host, but it's another to actually get off and explore the actual site. Just remember that taking pictures from the bus vs the actual location. Taking pictures from the bus is nothing close to doing it in person (#2) But of course, there are some things that aren't so great. Seats aren't exactly comfortable and taking pics is a real pain when the car is in motion. During peak months / travel times, the buses can get crazy crowded. It's also not exactly cheap, I think I paid $70 in my last day pass. I am sure the price is different for seniors and children. One last tip: Always check the weather the day of -- there's a chance it could rain and no one likes being subjected to a shower while on a bus. They may provide rain ponchos, but don't count on it. When it does rain folks tend to pack the lower level and it gets really stuffy and uncomfortable quick. ___________ (#1) DC, Maryland, Virginia. Yes, really. (#2) If this isn't obvious to you, stay on the bus. Don't ever get off.

Worked with Colleen on time sensitive apostille. I explicitly stated it needed to be shipped direct…read moreto Portugal. Unfortunately they shipped to my USA address. They apologized and offer to ship it back to their office and then send to Portugal. Yeah that would work It cost me an additional $150 to get it out hopefully in time. I can't say they are dependable for sensitive timing documentation.

Caring Hands Services is absolutely the BEST. They are Rock Stars! I have used their services for…read moreseveral years to manage critical legal and government documents that are time-sensitive. They are always - professional, experienced, knowledgeable, responsive, provide honest and clear information up-front, friendly, courteous, and listen to their customers well. CH's pricing for services is attractive, appropriate for the work effort required, not overpriced in the least. Special Call-Out to Colleen, the COO. She is reliable, personable, trustworthy, efficient, communicates with clear and trustworthy details and schedules. Caring Hands really is more than a business name. It is Who They Are! I highly recommend them without reservation.