If you’re still planning your mid-to-late summer getaway, or need some ideas for family fun at your vacation destination, consider taking the bus. No, not the local one.... one of the many interesting, entertaining and really fun group tours offered via bus and sometimes trolley in many of the top tourist destinations.

Typically I’m not a great prospect for anything involving organized group travel. So why do I love taking bus tours and theme tours of interesting cities and attractions? How can I enjoy these group tours so much, in fact, that I’m recommending it to my fellow travelers?... Read More

 Gray Line is in more than 150 top worldwide travel destinations, offering bus, trolley, boat and walking tours with sightseeing along the way. In addition to traditional tours,they offer outings to attractions that include transportation and admission, adventure experiences, escorted shopping tours, memorable cultural experiences in far-flung places, eco tours from mild to wild, family tours for all ages, culinary/wine tours around the world and unique Blue Diamond experiences (exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to local attractions and events).

AAA members save 10% on tours of a day or less, go to AAA.com/GrayLine for more information.

Question: Patricia R. asks:  We are taking a cruise from Vancouver and have some time before our departure.  Do you recomend the trolley?  We don’t have enough time to get to Butchart Gardens in Victoria but there seems to be a few gardens in Vancouver to enjoy.  We can walk to Stanley Park from our hotel.  Any neat ideas or tips?

Answer:   Candy Christman, AAA Publishing manager, says:  I’m always a fan of hop-on/hop-off trolley tours.  It’s a quick way to get a feel for a destination when you... Read More