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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is the largest museum in Texas. Its stunning campus, featuring plazas, gardens, and commissioned artworks, reflects the growth, diversity, and dynamism of Houston. Spanning 14 acres in the heart of the Houston Museum District, the campus includes three main buildings and a beautiful sculpture garden. Now open and included with your ticket are two new traveling exhibitions! Be sure to visit the newly opened Knights in Shining Armor: The Pavia Tapestries and Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Withinin exhibitions. Visitors can enjoy a range of amenities, including a casual café, fine French dining, and the MFAH Shop, which offers unique treasures to purchase.

Welcome to the city of Friendly Ghosts! An exclusive experience with your professional ghost and supernatural storyteller It is a perfect way to end your evening while enjoying SB. Our 1 hour walking tours have curated content from first hand accounts. You'll hear stories from as far back as the Old Spanish Days and from the different cultures that have called Santa Barbara home. We do not "summon the dead." Our visiting ghosts do pop by occasionally to surprise you! . This is an "outdoor" walking tour only. This tour is "history heavy." This tour is a traditional history and ghost/legend walking tour. Your guides have diverse backgrounds. Including tour guide experience at on the Queen Mary at Old Mission Santa Barbara. This tour is organic and enchanted and not script based. Each tour is unique and filled with imagination and at times encounters with visiting ghosts. Our ghosts do not come to stay...they return (many times during your tour) for a sentimental holiday.

Go inside real haunted locations. Explore the darker side of New Orleans with this 2-hour ghost tour led by a licensed tour guide. Learn about real ghost stories at spine chilling locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research - this is not about theatrics. We focus on historically accurate stories only, providing you with the most authentic experience in town.

The first stop of the day is an exciting visit to a local cultural icon, the Alamo, where you will stand in the footsteps of heroes before. Get up close and personal with some of the Alamo’s largest weapons and fortifications- the 16 pounder cannon, palisades, and barracks. Next, take in an enriched combination of San Antonio’s history and region within national parks as you experience the stories of people who came into the Spanish missions in the 1700s. For the thrill-seekers, take an elevator ride up 190 m (623 ft) to the top of Tower of the Americas to witness the most magnificent view of the city. Finally, take in the world-renowned 15-mile urban waterway on a relaxing, 35-minute River Walk Cruise to immersive with the city’s culture, history, and architecture. Once your feet are back on the ground, your tour guide will return you safely to your downtown hotel, or arranged destination.

With this combo package, enjoy round-trip transportation and general admission tickets to Space Center Houston with your Spanish-speaking guide who will navigate your group through the Space Center's most noteworthy exhibits, presentation theaters, and the amazing "Rocket Park". During this 5 hour daily excursion, our expert guide will have you experiencing the Space Center like a true NASA All-Star including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Life on Mars, Starship Gallery and tram tours! With so many amazing things including the Saturn V Rocket and Rocket Park, our expert guide can also take group photos for memories to last a lifetime!

Balboa Park is one of San Diego’s most iconic destinations, but with more than 1,200 acres of museums, gardens, and historic architecture, it can be overwhelming to explore on your own. This guided walking tour brings the park to life through engaging stories, context, and carefully chosen highlights. Now in our 10th year, we’re proud to be one of the longest-running tour operators in the park. Your guide explains not just what you’re seeing, but why it’s there—unpacking the symbolism of the Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, introducing the people behind the park’s creation, and pointing out details many visitors miss. The tour blends iconic sights with quieter corners, moves at a relaxed pace, and allows time for photos, questions, & conversation. Partway through, enjoy a casual beverage stop, giving you a chance to rest & recharge before continuing your walk. -Experience Balboa Park’s highlights -Architecture, history & hidden details explained -Includes beverage stop

This 3-hour walking tour explores the nine acres of Princeville Botanical Gardens and includes a 50 minute gourmet chocolate tasting. You'll sample chocolate from around the world, north and south of the equator. You'll see our sacred cacao grove and learn about the history of cacao and how chocolate is processed as you sample our own delicious chocolate. Your expert guides will share stories of the gardens' development as well as a wealth of fascinating information about the plants, chocolate and the Hawaiian islands. You'll taste seasonal fruit samples, our garden tropical honey, and a variety of chocolate to keep your energy up as you explore our valleys. This is a chocolate and garden experience unlike any other on Kauai. PLEASE NOTE: If you or any one in your party has been sick or tested positive for COVID in the past few days, please DO NOT visit the gardens until everyone is past stages of spreading infection. Mahalo nui loa for your understanding.

Are you looking for a peaceful and easy paddle to see the most wildlife in Southwest Florida? If so, please join us in our 17th year of business on our award-winning 2 hour kayaking adventure with the most comfortable and stable boats on the market. This Everglades Safari/ kayaking adventure is best location for a great introductory paddle into this mesmerizing freshwater ecosystem and the mangrove tunnels. Our Professional naturalist guides will take you to seldom seen parts of the Everglades where you’ll paddle past cypress trees laden with dangling Spanish moss, alligators sunning on the side of the river, and birds looking for lunch. This freshwater river is, hands down, the best place to see wildlife in Southwest Florida with three different ecosystems in one tour. This trip is an excellent choice for families with younger children, people in a time crunch for dinner plans or longer drive back to Miami or Naples, and people that can't sit down for more than two hours.

You will have a chance to see the most famous things in French Quater, New Orleans and have the recognizable city as your background for the shoot. I will make sure you have great pictures to take home—a unique souvenir of your time in New Orleans. We do this for several years and love it! We have several publications about our experience. You can check part of an article about our experience in the Whereyat magazine on the screenshot. Group size is a maximum of 4,5 people to keep this experience as personal as possible, if your booking is for less than 4,5 people you will be paired with other people to share this experience (you will still get your photos severely, not as a group).We will be covering as much spots as possible from the locations mentioned in the list (depending on how fast all the group will be moving).

Here is exactly what makes this unique: The "Live Bait Chain": Halibut ignore dead bait. We don't buy frozen anchovies. You will learn to master the Sabiki Rig, catching your own live Shiner Perch, Smelt, or Anchovies right from the pier. You learn the entire food chain: catch the bait to catch the beast. Rigging: Halibut teeth and gill plates slice weak lines. Using Salty’s background in Non-Destructive Inspection, you will learn to build a bulletproof Carolina Rig. You will learn to check leaders for microscopic abrasions that lose trophies, ensuring your gear holds when it counts. "Mental Sonar" (Reading the Floor): We teach you to visualize the bottom topography using the "Dragging Retrieve". You will learn to feel the transition from mud to sand to rock, identifying the "ambush holes" where Halibut hide. The hardest skill in fishing. You will learn to distinguish the "tap-tap" of a Halibut from a snag, mastering the discipline of "feeding the fish" before setting the hook.

Experience San Antonio’s UNESCO‑listed Spanish missions in just 3½ hours on a comfortable, small‑group tour designed by a local operator. We combine expert storytelling, efficient routing, and climate‑controlled transport so you see more in less time—without feeling rushed. Unlike big bus tours, our groups stay small, our guides are San Antonio-based, and we focus on personal connections, questions, and photo time at each stop. It’s the perfect way to dive into the history, culture, and faith that shaped San Antonio, even if you only have half a day.

Through this French tour of Harlem, you will dive into the heart of a district steeped in history that has crystallized the hopes of social and cultural emancipation of the African-American community. Our French guides, expatriates in New York for years, are keen to make you spend a friendly moment full of original discoveries!

Come join us SCUBA diving some of the most beautiful reefs within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Pennekamp State Park. We have many different reefs to explore: Molasses, Elbow, French Reef and the famous Christ of the Abyss on Dry Rocks. These protected areas offer an opportunity to see turtles, spotted eagle rays, moray eels and a variety of different fish. These special reefs are part of the 3rd largest living reef system in the world and the ONLY living coral reef in the US. We stop at two different sites on the reef. The sites are chosen by the captain based on the day's sea conditions. We cannot guarantee any specific sites. IMPORTANT: You MUST be SCUBA certified with recent dive experience for this activity. If you have not been diving in more than one year, you may be required to hire a guide at an additional charge. If you have not been diving in over two years, you will be required to take a refresher course. Single divers may be required to hire a guide.

At Sunrise Surf Academy, every lesson is built around you. Our personalized, flexible approach ensures surfers of all ages and skill levels get the experience they’re looking for—whether it's your first wave or fine-tuning technique. Our instructors bring elite surf experience and a genuine passion for teaching. They’re more than great surfers—they’re encouraging mentors committed to helping you grow in a supportive, fun environment. Safety is central to our mission. All instructors are trained in ocean safety, CPR, and first aid, and are experts at reading conditions and creating a secure learning space. From the beach briefing to in-water coaching, we focus on making you feel confident and prepared. Whether you're a first-timer or chasing clean lines, we’re here to make your session unforgettable. With top-tier instruction, local knowledge, and a deep respect for the ocean, Sunrise Surf Academy offers more than a lesson—we offer the stoke of surfing in its purest form.

Prepare to be amazed and delighted by an enchanting evening of mind-boggling illusions and spellbinding tricks. Join us at the Magic Show Theater for an unforgettable experience that will leave you questioning reality. Our talented magicians will take you on a journey through a world of wonder, using their mastery of sleight of hand and mind-reading to leave you astounded. From disappearing acts to mind-bending escapes, this show promises to leave you on the edge of your seat. So, grab your friends and family, and get ready to witness the impossible. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event that will leave you saying, "How did they do that?!" Book your tickets now for the Magic Show!

See the best of New Orleans in one unforgettable experience. This half-day sightseeing experience includes a guided walking exploration of the historic French Quarter, free time for lunch at the iconic French Market, a 75-minute Mississippi River cruise aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, and a narrated city highlights bus journey featuring top attractions and sights throughout the city. During the city highlights bus experience, you’ll see some of New Orleans’ most notable areas and landmarks, including the National WWII Museum, the historic Garden District, scenic New Orleans City Park, and one of the city’s iconic above-ground cemeteries, along with additional historic neighborhoods and local points of interest. This thoughtfully planned itinerary allows you to explore at a comfortable, enjoyable pace with the perfect balance of guided highlights and free time. Ideal for first-time visitors and those wanting a complete New Orleans experience in one trip.

Spyher’s hosts are all former CIA officers with operational experience. Pending availailability, the tour is available privately in Spanish, French, Russian, Hebrew, Arabic.

Come and discover Death Valley in a small group! We can accommodate up to 6 people per vehicle. We adapt to everyone and make sure to make your visit unforgettable. French-speaking guide, passionate about the American West, who will take you in the footsteps of the first pioneers and this mythical place. - Transport from your hotel - Morning snack as well as lunch picnic provided as well as drinks - Stops according to your desires Salt deserts as far as the eye can see, grandiose landscapes of Zabriskie point, Artist palette or Badwater basin to finish with the ghost town of Rhyolite! After this tour, Death Valley will have no secrets for you!

Your professional guide will customize the trip to your group offering choices from the park's ranger-guided tours (Seasonally available 2nd week of May thru 3rd week of October) as well as adding historical, cultural and archaeological insights on interpretive hikes and walking tours. Park entrance fees, ranger-guided tour tickets and a deli-style lunch are included. Discover Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978 and considered the largest archaeological preserve and first cultural National Park in the country. Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years. Today the park protects nearly 5,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States.

Explore anything and everything New Orleans in a guided walking tour. This 'New Orleans Five-in-One Extravaganza Tour' is the one and only tour that provides visitors with five different tours combined. It's a great way to experience all the top New Orleans tours in a 2-hour  (approx) period. Guests will visit all the most popular locations during this tour, inside the French Quarter. Guests will also visit locations that are considered the locals sweet spots! This tour includes history, ghosts, vampires, voodoo, celebrity homes and filming locations. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab to go drinks during the tour.  Join this tour where learning is intoxicating!

Hear about the fiery romances and mysteries of New Orleans on this guided, 1-hour walking tour. Discover stories of passion and timeless devotion while strolling through the streets and alleyways of the French Quarter. See magnificent mansions, learn about the Creole heritage, and appreciate the unique blend of European and Caribbean culture. Step back in time as your guide shares stories of love, betrayal, and triumph. All entry fees are included.