Tours and Trips in USA

It's possible to spend an entire day inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art and still not see everything. Which is why this 2- or 3-hour tour is the best way to take advantage of the riches that are inside one of the world's greatest art museums. With a knowledgeable guide at your side the entire time, you'll see the highlights of the collection and get special insight into the works of art on display. Best of all, this tour allows you to skip the line and just waltz right into the Met. From May to October, you can also lounge on the rooftop garden and get great views over Central Park. This small-group tour is limited to just 15 people.

Take a ride on the wild side with this 30-minute speedboat tour of New York City. Hop on board The Beast and let the fun begin. This high-speed boat tour along New York Harbor "” complete with loud, rocking music and playful narration "” acts like a roller coaster on water. It's a must-do experience for adrenalin junkies.

This art history tour is led by the co-author of Central Park in Bronze, a website dedicated to the art of Central Park and a former Central Park employee. Be prepared to look closely at the statues along Central Park South (West 59th Street) and discuss what you see on this interactive walking tour. The southern border of Central Park has some are of the most complicated and celebrated heroic statuary in New York City, done by some of the greatest sculptors of the day. Many depict heroes of an era gone by and are unknown to modern citizens. Discover who they are and how the sculptors chose to memorialize them on this fun, enlightening experience.

Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York like never before on this 1.5-hour Viator VIP tour. Head inside the Met before it opens to the general public and see its most famous exhibits with one of the museum's own guides. Trace more than 5,000 years of human history and get up close to highlights such as Canova's "˜Perseus with the Head of Medusa' and Vincent van Gogh's "˜Wheat Field with Cypresses' without the usual crowds.

Take park in a classic NYC wintertime tradition with ice skating at the famed Wollman Rink in Central Park. Soak up the crisp magic of the season as you glide around the rink while surrounded by the iconic scenery of Central Park and the city skyline. Your ticket includes ice skate rental and guarantees admission to this popular activity. Follow up your skate with a slice of New York Cheesecake with the purchase of an entree at Planet Hollywood in Times Square.

Step up the luxury of your Steamboat Natchez excursion with this Viator VIP dinner cruise. Your experience begins with a complimentary Champagne cocktail while you take a guided tour of the boat's authentic fixtures and spaces such as the engine room. In the dining room, you'll have a reserved table where you can relax, indulge in a sumptuous buffet and enjoy a live jazz performance. If you want to go all out, upgrade to a full"bar option.

Explore the bright lights of the famous Las Vegas Strip in a stretch limousine and have the evening documented by a professional photographer during this tour. Select a 1- or 2-hour experience, then stop at any of the popular Sin City casinos and/or attractions desired. Along the way, a photographer will capture the festivities with pictures that will be sent via email the following day. It's a great idea for celebrating a special occasion "” or just a night out on the town. Hotel pickup/drop-off and bottle of champagne included.

Get a totally different and exciting perspective on New York: from a fun dinner cruise that floats around New York Harbor and Manhattan offering stunning views of the city and some of the world's most famous landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to the Brooklyn Bridge to the Empire State Building. Indulge in a delicious buffet dinner and then groove to the onboard DJ'ed music being spun. Add this dinner cruise to your New York itinerary today!

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of New York City with tickets for a hop-on, hop-off bus that visits downtown's most important sites. Explore the city at your own pace, with time to stroll the grass at Central Park and join the crowd at Times Square, climb to the top of the Empire State Building or browse downtown shops. Choose the stops that interest you most, or simply enjoy the view and recorded narration as you wind through Chinatown, Little Italy, Greenwich Village and all of downtown Manhattan's most exciting neighborhoods.

While Central Park's vast size is what makes it an oasis in the city, it also makes it difficult to navigate alone. Go with a guide to see the park's highlights"”including the locations of famous movie scenes"”without the stress of getting lost. A small group sizes ensures the guide's full attention, ample time for questions, and a personal experience.

Savor a classic New York experience with a gourmet picnic for two in Central Park. Choose from any of the park's scenic spots to enjoy your meal, featuring a hand-picked selection of artisanal cheeses, meats, olives, baguettes and spreads, plus cutlery and a dining surface. Enhance your experience with optional upgrades including hotel delivery, deluxe selections and a romance package complete with a keepsake basket and bottle of Prosecco.

On this all day private tour, your driver-guide will take you Philadelphia, America's first World Heritage City, where you will spend the morning learning first-hand of the birthplace of place of the United States, the one-time capitol of the nation and one of the country's oldest cities. After at lunch the Reading Market (the oldest farmers' market in the United States), your private driver-guide will take you for an afternoon of bargain shopping at a designer and brand name outet center with more than 150 stores.  After an afternoon of shopping, you will return to New York for an arrival back in the early evening - just in time for dinner.

See the sights from some of your favorite movies and television shows while you experience Manhattan like never before on this 2-hour bus tour, led by a local actor. Begin north of Times Square as you head to the Upper West and East Sides of the city, and stand in the same spots where stars such as Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Crystal, and Leighton Meester filmed iconic scenes from 'Seinfeld,' You've Got Mail,' and other classics.

My breezy 95 minute walking tour takes you on a film & fiction adventure in Manhattan's historic Carnegie Hill neighborhood along "Museum Mile."The walking tour starts in front of the Guggenheim Museum (88th & 5th Avenue), and ends at the steps of the Metropolitan Museum (83rd and 5th Avenue.We'll visit Manhattan's Central Park, see the impressive Andrew Carnegie Mansion (a.k.a. The Cooper Hewitt Museum of Design), and dig the French Gothic Chateau style of The Jewish Museum while checking out plenty of filming locations and celebrity homes.

Experience the dazzle of New Orleans at night with a romantic dinner cruise aboard the famous Steamboat Natchez. Journey through time on this 2-hour float along the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, cozy up with family and friends and delight in the sparkle of the urban shoreline at dusk. This excursion includes a Creole"inspired dinner and live jazz music.

Snorkeling in Molokini Crater is undeniably one of the best parts about visiting Maui. Here in this crescent, submerged volcano off Maui's southern coastline, over 250 species of fish inhabit a world-class reef. Experience water so exceptionally clear you can see down 75 feet, and swim with schools of tropical fish while cruising the vibrant reef. You can also just sit and suntan on the deck, with sweeping views of Haleakala set just off the back of the boat.

Partake in a classic New Orleans tradition with a lovely jazz brunch aboard the famous Steamboat Natchez! Journey through time on this 2"hour cruise along the mighty Mississippi. Stroll the deck, admire the iconic paddlewheel, and snap picturesque shots of the beautiful urban shoreline. This family"friendly excursion includes a delectable brunch loaded with famous Louisiana dishes and live music from a local jazz trio.

Make this New Year's Eve one to remember with a holiday party at the Hard Rock Cafe on the Las Vegas strip. Avoid the huge crowds that flock to Vegas, and spend your night at the Hard Rock with plenty of space to dance to a local band and celebrate what's to come in the new year. Your admission to the festivities includes access to the open bar and appetizers, fun party favors and a Champagne toast at midnight.

Get escorted in style around the Las Vegas strip on this 2-hour tour by SUV stretch limousine. Pop bubbly with you and up to 11 of your family and friends in your limo as you ride in luxury to stops such as the Welcome to Las Vegas sign. Whether you're celebrating a bachelorette (or bachelor) party, a birthday, or just making the most of your time, you'll walk away with at least 80 images taken by a professional photographer to remember all the fun you had.

See three of Manhattan's highlight destinations on this half-day, small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in Midtown, and head first to neon-lit Times Square: the frenetic landmark is renowned the world over for its one-of-a-kind New Year's Eve celebrations. Continue on foot to Hell's Kitchen, a neighborhood that's packed with diverse eateries. Enjoy a number of different snacks as you wander. Finally, retreat to the urban oasis that is Central Park, and explore some of its less crowded tracts.