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Bohemian Highlights
Could have skipped seeing the Black Madonna and spent more time at Auschwitz visits as far more interesting as first stop felt very rushed. The Sheraton at Offenba...
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Bohemian Highlights
Some hotels did not have wifi in their rooms. People had to sit in the lobby to use the internet. In one case you could get wifi as long as you joined the Hilton Hon...
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Prague Vienna and Budapest
We went to most of the historic places & the stops in between were all different & exciting
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Prague Vienna and Budapest
I got a good feel for each country and got to experi...
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Prague Vienna and Budapest
Having more than one day in each city provided the opportunity enjoy and appreciate the feel and explore the area. The optional dinners and excursions to surrounding...
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Prague Vienna and Budapest
Well planned,great guides.
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Prague Vienna and Budapest
I enjoyed all three cities - the tours covered so much ground.
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Prague Vienna and Budapest
Far exceeded my expectations.
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Bohemian Highlights
Everything was fantastic except the hotel in Warsaw seemed a lit...
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Bohemian Highlights
The hotels were very comfortable and conveniently located in the ...
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Bohemian Highlights
The itinerary included most of the 'must-sees' in each city. The only drawback to this type of a tour is that it really doesn't allow for much individual time to vis...
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Bohemian Highlights
My Hotel room in Warsaw was not clean and old, I believe they were refurbishing. My other travel companions didn't have the same experience. The itinerary was fabulo...
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Prague Vienna and Budapest
All guide specialists had excellent knowledge of places visited
J
Bohemian Highlights
The itinerary allowed me to see most everything I wanted to see in the countries I visited.
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Prague Vienna and Budapest
Obviously, much thought put into the trip!
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Bohemian Highlights
Ample time in each city for include tours and optionals and also free time
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Bohemian Highlights
Choice of places to see and stay was the best, made better by Paul Wormsbacher's insightfulness about things to see and do and our decision to do all the optional ex...
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Bohemian Highlights
I was looking forward to seeing many of the cities included in this tour and I was not disappointed.
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Prague Vienna and Budapest
Three great cities, each with unique histories. The explanations of how they came to be was very thorough and enjoyable. Different experiences in each, thanks to y...
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Prague Vienna and Budapest
Each city was amazing and the local specialist do a great job of immersing you into there culture. The history is as incredible as the sites you see. I enjoy seeing ...
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What to Look for in Small-Ship Cruising Reviews
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
When researching your small-ship cruise destination and operator, read as many reviews as you can, but keep in mind that some of the reviews may not impact your own satisfaction. Given that small ships can access more remote destinations and offer more specific interest-driven activities, it is more important to get a good match than with the ocean-going mega-ships that can seem so similar.
Travelers who did not take the time to educate themselves fully on the small-ship trip they took may leave less favorable reviews. To make a good match and find the right small-ship cruise for you, pay attention to the number of guests, ratio of staff to guest, destinations visited, how much time is spent in each port, whether the itinerary is flexible, how you get ashore for excursions, what wildlife you can hope to see, what experts are onboard with you, what the best time of year for your destination is, etc.
If you want a professional take on small-ship cruising, see the Travelstride Small Ship Cruising Guide »
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