A common response to "I've been all over the world," is "Oh! What's your favorite European country?" I found this question quite strange: Ummmm I said the WORLD - think Exotic!
People found my answer strange: Ummmm, I've never been to Europe.
So as of last year, I have now been to Europe AND have done my first ever tour vacation. (As I write that, I thought I'd better check my memory. Wrong, my second.)I chose to do a 6 day tour of Ireland through Paddywagon and 2 day trip tours in England for two reasons. 1) SHORT time frame, much of which was taken up just getting there and home. 2) I have driven cars "all over the world" and in CRAZY situations - but never on the 'wrong' (Left) side of the street.
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The first multi-day tour that I originally forgot about, was a Yucatan Mexico tour of Mayan ruins. I chose that for safety reasons of driving in remote areas of the Yucatan as a woman and after a tri to Mexico previously in which it was hard to rent a car with automatic transmission. When I FINALLY got one by saying I couldn't drive a manual car, it died in the middle of nowhere and no one had cables to jump the car, though everyone offered to push start it...
Ultimately though, I like the control of time flexibility and being able to visit the less popular locations, hard to reach spots, or popular places at different times, and avoiding the large buses (and, if you know me I HATE long bathroom lines!).
Therefore I tend to choose booking hotel and air, sometimes a rental car, and doing my own thing. Then here and there getting a great day tour option. Hop on Hop off tours are AWESOME for the combined flexibility and assistance. And they often offer "SKIP THE LINE" passes, a perk that is a MUST! Otherwise you may end up seeing 1 or 2 things on your bucket list, and a whole lot of tourists standing around complaining...
How I WISH I'd done that in London. So much wasted time and late arrivals from walking and figuring out bus schedules. :(
One day or short multi-day tours simplify your life in unknown countries even when you want to do much of your vacation your own way.
Get Your Guide is a GREAT option in these situations because there is great variety, smaller group options, a variety of prices for the same trips (my thoughts) and they actually promise:
- Thousands of unmissable activities for all ages and interests
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- Pre-book tickets and skip the line at top attractions with our exclusive inventory of tickets
- Stay flexible with easy cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile-friendly payment and tickets for booking on the go
- Friendly and knowledgeable customer services, available 24/7 in your language
So whether I want to visit a Lava Cave in Iceland
or do a two volcano hike in Costa Rica
GET YOUR GUIDE has us covered!
Be blessed My Purposeful People! Heather
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