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Odyssey Cruises
Jan 1, 2008 by Laura

Overall Rating: 2

• The food was good.
• Music was horrible. Shuttle was disorganized. No real celebration.

“A group of eight of us was aboard the Odyssey for this past New Year's Eve celebration. Although the food was absolutely delicious, the music and entertainment was horrible. When the band would take a break, there wasn't any music to fill in. There could've at least been a DJ so that the dancing could continue. Actually, it'd probably be better if the band never played as it was rare that they would keep the beat. When midnight rolled around, there was not a countdown, nothing to signify the changing of the year. The wait staff was OK, although it was apparent that they did not want to be there. The shuttle to and from the hotel was a joke. The shuttle was parked outside waiting for us, and we did not even know that the guy was there. For the amount of money that we all shelled out for this evening, it should've been more than just a good meal on a boat.”

0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Berklee College Of Music Inc
Sep 8, 2007 by Saundra from Albany, NY

Overall Rating: 7

• Intensive study of music.
• Intensive study of music.

“This might be an interesting view. I am the mother of a Berklee student who has just started his second year. I can honestly say my son never expected Berklee to be so challenging. He got through the first year by the skin on his teeth. The demands of this school are much greater than he expected. Nevertheless he wanted to return and will work harder than ever to do better. This school is extremely intense. He is determined to graduate and is more focused than ever. I believe it is very hard for 18 years old to move away from home, live in a dorm room with two other people and have such a demanding schedule. It was quite a lot for him that first year. Yet, as I wrote previously, he has returned with more gusto than ever and wants to earn a degree from this truly amazing school. (Oh, yeah, Moms and Dads this is very expensive so make sure your child wants this more than anything else in the whole world!). Good luck to all!”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Paul Revere House
Sep 8, 2006 by Yvonne from Grafton, MA

Overall Rating: 7

• The kitchen was very interesting.
• The gift shop was inadequate, just a showcase of point and buy.

“A Boston must-see!!! I took my elementary age children there and we had a nice self-guided tour. We were very surprised to learn that it is air-conditioned throughout and that the rooms are so large!! We especially enjoyed the exhibits in the glass wall casings, showing many colonial artifacts. The staff was knowledgeable and accessible. Walking to the house is highly recommended, as parking nearby would be impossible. We walked through the North End brick streets from Fanuil Hall, smelling the aroma of all the Italian neighborhood restaurants. It was a wonderful cultural and historic day!!”

3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Boston Harbor Cruises
May 25, 2006 by Jessica from Dunellen, NJ

Overall Rating: 10

• I loved being able to say that I have stood in the footsteps of famous actors/actresses.
• There was nothing negative about this tour. It is wonderful.

“Boston Movie Tours was truly a wonderful experience. It was a beautiful break from seeing all the historic sights of Boston and instead being immersed in the Pop culture of Boston. It was an interactive learning experience. I had no idea how many fabulous movies and TV shows used Boston as their backdrop, like Ally McNeal, A Civil Action, Good Will Hunting and even a season of MTV's Real World! The tour guides were knowledgeable and energetic and the walk was gorgeous. The tour was not only able to showcase the movies that were filmed in Boston but also showcased the beautiful scenery of Beacon Hill (where the tour takes place). On the tour you not only learned about the movies that were already filmed in Boston, but also the inside scoop on movies that have not come out yet and where the celebrity hot spots are. Everyone that comes to Boston should experience the "Boston Movie Mile". It is so much fun and a completely different tour then anything else offered in Boston! It is absolutely exceptional!”

4 of 7 people found this review helpful.

Boston Duck Tours
Apr 10, 2006 by shirley from york pa

Overall Rating: 10

• Very knowledge about the city.
• Driving in Boston was scary at best but I guess that is how you need to get around.

“We had a great time and the day was great and we learned a lot.”

1 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Newbury Street
Oct 18, 2005 by JOE_A (See all reviews by JOE_A)
Overall Rating: 9

“A real flavor of Boston is checking out the shops on Newbury Street. Plenty of small unique stores. Many places are just for wealthy (and window shopping/people watching for the rest of us), but many main stream shops are sprinkled in (Gap, Banana Republic, etc). Boylston Street is just a block away for Bars and plenty of food (and more shopping at the Prudential Center).”

8 of 13 people found this review helpful.

Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Oct 18, 2005 by JOE_A (See all reviews by JOE_A)
Overall Rating: 9

• Boston history in a great location
• A bit of a tourist trap

“Take The Government Center T stop for some great little shops, vendors, and people watching. Surrounded with old Boston Pubs, newer clubs and restaurnants. Located right near the North End - stroll over for some fantastic Italian food or desert.”

8 of 11 people found this review helpful.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Oct 18, 2005 by Jennifer from Texas

Overall Rating: 10

• The gardens and tour.
• Nothing.

“Of all the museums I've seen in Boston and the world, I think this one is my overall favorite. The whole idea behind the museum is great and the free tour is a must to really understand who Isabella Gardener was and what exactly she was trying to do with this museum. The gardens are beautiful and the organization of the art is enough to keep even the most reluctant museum visitor intrigued. Worth the money, even if time is limited.”

4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Museum of Fine Arts
Aug 3, 2005 by Amanda

Overall Rating: 6

• get a sense of history of Boston from some of the stuff, interesting contemporary art selection
• Closed second floor and I missed what I went to see.

“The museum closes the 2nd floor after 5 every day though they continue to charge full price. The problem is that the second floor is where the second largest collection of Monet's in the world are (as well as most of the other important works they hold) and the reason I went. I was thoroughly disappointed. ”

5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Fenway Park
Apr 21, 2005 by Joe A . from Sleepy Hollow

Overall Rating: 9

• A wonderful experince for any sports fan
• The seats are small and painful if you are over 6 feet

“Take the T and stop by the Cask and Flagon or Boston Beer Works for a few before joining the Fenway faithful on a summer night. The ballpark is the smallest in the majors, but beware that there are bad seats (just look at the guy sitting behind the pole in the right field grandstands - I prefer the bleachers if you can't get Box seats or Monster seats). You are sure to have a good time.”

Fenway Park
Mar 3, 2005 by Shannon R . from Litchfield

Overall Rating: 9

• The tour of the park before the game was absolutely wonderful and very informative. I learned more in those 2 hours than I ever knew....
• none

“For anyone going to Boston or to a game, the tour is a must. Not only was it filled with little facts no one knows but it was kid friendly. ( which we didn't have any with us) but there was enough to keep the group of kids occupied.The head of the tour was not only funny and a cut up but he presented his information with easy to learn terms and skill. For 10 bucks, it's the only tour worth it. Everyone should go at least once. We are actually going back tomorrow before the Celtics game!!”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.