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Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Great Trip
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| Sat, Feb 24, 07 1:00 PM |
zuleyma |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I had a great time on the tour. Very relaxing and informative. I'm going back to Monterey for the full-day. |
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Fantastic Tour to Include on your Itinery!
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| Sun, Feb 18, 07 1:00 PM |
Grandkids |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| If you are local, or from distance away I strongly recommend including this in on time spent on the Peninsula! Doug is a great tour guide, so enthusiastic and friendly.
Anita |
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Pleasant Enough
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| Sat, Feb 17, 07 1:00 PM |
Jquill |
Male |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Not much enthusiam. Just a bus ride with some movie history. |
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NO OTHER TOUR LIKE IT
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| Sat, Feb 17, 07 1:00 PM |
kristygray |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Unspecified |
| Our tour guide was amazing - He knew so much about the movies but most importanly the surrounding areas where we toured. His knowlegdge was outstanding and I have never had a better tour guide - I can't wait to bring my parents (they will love it)....
The Gray's |
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We five ladies enjoyed all three hours!
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| Sun, Jan 28, 07 1:00 PM |
marshaconway |
Female |
50-59 |
Combination |
Family Without Children |
| We all (ages 56-85) appreciated the ease of finding the tour pick-up spot, the choice of a wide variety of films, the comfort of the coach, and the courtesy and careful preparation of the driver/guide. There are several movies we all want to see or see again now! |
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Movies Come Alive!
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| Sun, Jan 28, 07 1:00 PM |
JoanStorman |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Other |
| My husband and I booked the tour mainly because we enjoy the movies (actually going to the movie theater) but after seeing the clips and sites of many of the older movies such as "A Summer Place" - "From Here To Eternity" etc. we have decided to rent the DVD's and enjoy them again with our new knowledge of the history of the films.
The entire three hours was filled with film clips, a wonderful narration by our tour guide, Doug, and stops at some of the most scenic and beautiful places on the Peninsula.
We would highly recommend the tour to anyone wishing a more intimate knowledge of the films, sites and magnificent landscape. Doug made the scenes come alive for us with the personal stories of his experiences and relationships.
Joan and Dave Storman |
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BEST WAY TO SEE A LOT OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA
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| Tue, Jan 23, 07 1:00 PM |
mmueller382 |
Female |
70+ |
Local |
Other |
| Organization was important to me and the tour was well described in brochures and on the Internet. I bought two tickets through ZERVE, on the Internet. I was inspired by an article I read on the site which was written by a freelance writer who had been on the Movie Tour. The article was printed in the Travel Section, San Francisco Chronicle, February 29, 2004. I found it with GOOGLE, "Monterey Movie Tours."
1. Parking in a covered garage, close to the tour departure. CHEAP! $5 for all day.
2.15 minute orientation from owner/driver Doug provided an overview of the history of the Monterey Movie Tours by bus. Established his credentials as a native of the area and his contacts with notable movie greats who reside in the area.
3.Timing of the tour and the three stops off the bus.
4. Knowledge of the history of the Peninsula in addition to the movie sites filmed in
the area. A great variety in the sites. Nothing was duplicated.
5.The small friendly group of eight people was a bonus for the ease for quick exiting for each stop. Reboarding seemed to provide more time and certainly easier to have the best view for photography.
6. Among the group were visitors from Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Colorado. One was from Korea and two from the bay area and local.
7. A great stop at Pebble Beach Lodge overlooking the Golf Course and the Bay. Five of the group spent the time on the deck, shared a table, and ordered a cold beverage.
All the elements of a good tour was enjoyed with the balmy weather, sunshine, and incredible scenery. I would recommend the tour to anyone who plans a visit to the Monterey Peninsula. Mary Mueller, San Jose, CA
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Great time, great view, very enjoyable
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| Fri, Jan 19, 07 1:00 PM |
Elkswede |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| My wife and I enjoyed the tour very much. Doug was a gracious host, very knowledgeable. This was a great way to start a visit to Monterey because it familiarizes you with the area, the options, and the historical sites. |
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Surpassed our expectations!
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| Sat, Jan 13, 07 1:00 PM |
JoanHelm |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| My father was stationed at Fort Ord and the family moved to Salinas after he retired in the early 60's. We had many years in Monterey County before some family members settled in other areas of California. My husband and I have lived in Salinas with our own children since 1965.
The four of us siblings have a special weekend together a few times a year. After hearing about Monterey Movie Tours on Magic 63, I checked the website and decided this could be a very interesting and entertaining event for our next gathering. They were excited about it, too.
Finally our weekend came. The weather was beautiful, and the three hours flew by as we toured through Monterey County. The clips we saw from the numerous films - many of which were so familiar to us - were brought to life by seeing the actual sites along the tour. Our guide was a wealth of information and trivia, had a sense of humor, and was always willing to answer our questions.
It was wonderful to have this extra layer of life added to our lives' path in Monterey County. It was not only fun, but gave us an additional appreciation of this beautiful area, along with a strong desire to revisit many of the movies we learned about on our tour.
We all strongly recommend that visitors - and locals - take this interesting and fun tour.
Thank you for sharing the entertainment and local beauty in such a delightful way! We will definitely bring others back with us for a tour in the future.
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A Worth While Tour
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| Fri, Jan 12, 07 1:00 PM |
kornerkutter |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| This tour was a good way to see and gain access to a few locations and scenic views otherwise not available to the general public. Doug was a great guide, very personable. Pick-up location was convenient as well. |
