Vacation

The fall colors were beautiful, and the Agawa Canyon train was the highlight for me. The ticket was an extra cost, but seeing Black Beaver Falls and Bridal Veil Falls made it worthwhile.

The 3.5-hour Segway tour covered the main sights across Rome's seven hills, from Palatine Hill to the Colosseum, which saved a lot of walking. We only viewed the monuments from the outside without entering, so admission tickets would be an extra cost if you wanted to go inside.

The 4-hour e-bike tour was just right for me. I didn't have to wear myself out walking, yet I still got to see the main sights like the Colosseum and the Pantheon. The electric assist made the hills feel easy, so it was less tiring than I expected.

Covering Rome by Segway was much easier than walking. In 3.5 hours we saw Piazza del Popolo, the Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon. The 30-minute training before departure helped me get the hang of it quickly, even as a first-timer.

Six days covered the major cities in the eastern US and Canada—a packed but well-organized route. My favorite part was the Niagara Falls night tour; the illuminated water was spectacular. It was a mandatory add-on at $45 per adult, but I felt it was worth it.

The bus tour took us past the holiday lights and movie locations around New York, linking up spots like Rockefeller Center and Central Park. I especially liked the Central Park segment since it was featured in Serendipity. A guide was on board, and taxes were covered in the tour price, which made things easy.

The two-hour open-air bus tour covered Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip with lively narration. I learned a lot about LA's celebrity culture. It was a bit windy on the open top, but the photo views were great.

This route links the main cities of several eastern provinces, and ten days covered quite a lot. The drives were long, but stops like the Hartland Covered Bridge and the world's largest lobster statue kept things from getting dull.

We covered all the LA classics in one day—Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Farmers Market had plenty of options, though lunch was on us since meals weren't included. We were back at the hotel around 3 PM, which felt like a good pace.