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The Crescent City Nights Walking Tour with Dinner in New Orleans gives you a look across the board at New Orleans night life.  Included in the tour are dinner, Café au Lait and Beignets at Café du Monde, a jazz club stop, and a walk down Bourbon Street.  The night starts with dinner at Tujague’s Restaurant, which has served dinner since 1856 to locals as well as visitors, from the guy or girl next door to presidents, poets, and local dignitaries.

After dinner, you will take a short walk to one of New Orleans’ local jazz clubs to enjoy some of the music that New Orleans is known for.  You can groove along to the music or sit and sip on a complimentary cocktail and have a listen.  Next you will take a walk along Bourbon Street, which is likely the image that initially pops into your head when you think of New Orleans.  During your walk, you will have the benefit of your guide’s knowledge and he will share with you some of the unique history of this neighborhood. 

At the end of the night, you will taste some beignets, or French doughnuts, and some Café au Lait at Café du Monde, which is considered a local tradition in New Orleans.  This shop is world famous for its coffee and beignets as well as for being a great place to people watch.  It is the perfect way to end the evening and you will be transported back to your drop-off point by taxi.  For anyone who has wondered what all the buzz is about with New Orleans, here is your chance to see it all up close!

To check out more activities on offer in New Orleans, visit www.bigeasytours.us. 

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If you are looking for a great way to see Niagara Falls but have your days filled up with other activities, the Niagara Falls All American Illumination Tour by Van is definitely the way to go. Depending on the day, tours leave between 4:30 and 6 pm for a fantastic chance to see the Falls at night in all their splendor.

When you give this tour a try, you will be impressed by what a brilliant view you are able to get at night. The Falls are lit up brightly for everyone to see, and you get to view them from several vantage points – atop the American Observation Tower, aboard the Maid of the Mist boat, and from the base of the Bridal Veil Falls during the Cave of the Winds Trip. These are only a few of the places featured on your trip, as you will also get to see Niagara Gorge, some Hydroelectric Power Plants, and much more.

For those who do not have 5 or 6 hours to spare but still want to get the most that Niagara Falls has to offer, check out the Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Tour by Van, which departs during the day to Canadian Wine Country for a chance to taste an assortment of wines and learn about the history of four area wineries.

If the thought of a wine tour doesn’t excite you, the Niagara Falls Royal Canadian Tour by Van should. In four to five hours, this small group tour takes you inside the key viewing areas of the Falls and also includes a trip on the Maid of the Mist for a closer look.

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While you are visiting the San Francisco area, be sure to take the Monterey and Carmel Tour by Bus from San Francisco.  This 11-hour tour is fully narrated by a professional tour guide who will keep you entertained and informed as you travel south through Santa Cruz and see some of the most gorgeous views of the Central Coastal area.  In Monterey, you will stop at Steinbeck’s Cannery Row and explore the beautiful shoreline.  There are also opportunities for shopping and other activities in the area.

You will then travel along 17-Mile Drive to the city of Carmel, which takes up only one square mile.  There will be featured stops in the gallery and restaurant district of Carmel-by-the-Sea.  Check out the breathtaking view from the Lone Cypress, with its rocky terrain and spectacular view of the water below.  This tour is packed with great photo ops along the way and is a great activity for children and adults.     

Optional add-ons to this tour include tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and a bay cruise.  For added convenience, you can pick up the tour from the San Francisco Airport area.  There is plenty more to do in San Francisco than can possibly be covered on one page, so for more information please visit www.sanfranciscotours.us. 

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This summer, if you are looking for somewhere to explore for a week, check out Nova Scotia.  This beautiful maritime area, located on the southeastern coast of Canada, has everything you need to make your vacation an exciting and memorable one.

On Canada’s Maritimes Sampler Tour from Halifax, you will get a taste of all the maritime provinces of Canada - Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island.  You will experience the highest tides in the world and see the rocky coves, rustic fishing villages, and beautiful valleys and historic sites that are unique to the area. 

Day one begins with your arrival and check-in at your Halifax hotel, where you will then be greeted at a welcome reception for you and your fellow travelers.  If you arrive earlier in the day, you can consider taking a day tour in Halifax, such as the Halifax City Tour or the Lunenburg and Mahone Bay Tour.  Day two is packed with activities, as you will visit the famous fishing village of Peggy’s Cove and the UNESCO World Heritage Town of Lunenburg.  You can choose between admission to the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic or a walking tour of Lunenburg.  Then, you will spend the night at The Pines Resort, which overlooks the Bay of Fundy - home of the world’s highest tides.

Your week-long journey continues on day three with a trip through the Annapolis Valley and to Grand Pre.  You will pass through Truro and Amhurst and into New Brunswick, and you will spend the evening in the city of Monction.  On day four you are guided through Hopewell Rocks, where you can actually walk along the ocean floor when it is low tide.  You will spend the night in Charlottetown after you are done exploring Hopewell Rocks.  A delicious lobster dinner is included in your day.

On your last two days in the area, you will spend some time touring Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.  During day five, you can either stick with the tour or enjoy a free day.  The afternoon tour takes you around Charlottetown and Prince Edward Island National Park.  You will reach Nova Scotia by ferry on day six and will then enjoy your last night in Halifax before checking out of your hotel the next day. 

This tour is a great way to get acquainted with the maritime provinces, and it helps you see the most in the least amount of time without having to plan several side trips.  For more information on things to do in and around Nova Scotia, visit www.novascotia-tours.net.

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Another stop on the Hamlet Castle Tour is Fredensborg Palace, the Danish Royal Family’s residence during the spring and fall.  This palace is the home most used by the Royal Family for state visits and other important events.  The gorgeous green garden grounds are among Denmark’s largest historical gardens.  The garden known as the Norwegian Valley, or Nordmandsdalen, houses about 70 sculptures of Norwegian and Faroese fishermen and farmers.  Another garden area, closest to the palace, is reserved for the Royal Family for fresh vegetables.  This portion of the tour is a real treat, since most people have probably not had the opportunity to get so close to such a magnificent structure before. 

The final stop on the tour before heading back to Copenhagen is Kronborg Castle, located in Elsinore.  This was actually the setting for Shakespeare’s masterpiece Hamlet.  This is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe and was built in the 1420s by King Eric of Pomerania.  It was rebuilt in 1585 by Frederick II, which is when it secured the name Kronborg.

For those looking to see the beautiful architecture that Denmark has to offer, definitely take a castle tour.  You will not regret it and will come away from the experience with an appreciation and understanding of fine Renaissance style.  To find out more about this tour, as well as other fabulous activities in the Copenhagen area, visit www.copenhagentours.net.