To me, visiting Key West, Florida is not so much about a place as an attitude. A mindset… more than an address. I think of Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett. I think of the Conch Republic declaring independence from the U.S. in 1982 with a hail of stale Cuban Bread. I think of the Cat Man and the Gymnast in Mallory Square. I think of Sloppy Joe’s, the Hog’s Breath Saloon and the Green Parrot bar.

Here you can dare to be different. Here you find citizens of the planet, pirates in training and artists of every stripe.  Laid back doesn’t really capture the essence of the Keys, does it? Eccentric, funky, colorful and relaxing all describe this island; which seems more Caribbean than Floridian.

People come here to be what they aren’t at home. They come here looking to chill out, blow off steam, or forget the past. They come here hoping to find themselves or reinvent their lives. Some just come here for fun. In Key West, Florida anything is possible. Those that live here watch the endless parade of humanity go by and smile. See you there…

More Key West pics here.

As our collective “green” consciousness develops, it’s great to see what individuals, institutions and companies are doing to make a difference in the greening of America.  In San Francisco, a Victorian-era museum gets it!  It’s going green with a project that will blow your mind!  Continue Reading »

I was surprised by how different the day and night Starlight cruises are in Tampa, Florida. Completely different crowd from day to night. While the daytime was casual, relaxed and oriented to sightseeing with mostly an older group the night time was energetic, fun and oriented to dancing with a younger group.

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Here are 9 Valentine’s Day Surprises from Trusted Tours. Your Sweetie will be overjoyed!

Honolulu Volcano Adventure on the Big Island

Explore Volcanoes National Park, Jagger Museum, Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki Crater and Rainbow Falls. This narrated volcano excursion features a hike over the lava flow that covered the village of Kalapana and famous Kaimu black sand beach in the 1980’s.

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San Diego, California averages only 10 inches of rain each year. The average daytime temperature is around 70 degrees. For you, that means great weather for sightseeing and tours.  Here are 12 sites you need to experience there.

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Trusted Tours and Attractions has just opened the Phoenix section on www.TrustedTours.com! We are proud to begin offering tours, attractions and hotels in the “Valley of the Sun”. There are some really amazing things to see and do in and around Phoenix. Phoenix, being the largest city in the southwest, is a hub to some truly amazing places. Venture to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Tombstone and other state and national parks. See ancient native American ruins. Go off-roading in some of the country’s most rugged terrain. Stay in some of the most posh hotels. Enjoy the eclectic cuisines (hope you like Mexican food). Go horseback riding through canyons and valleys. Enjoy world class entertainment. No matter what your style is, Phoenix has something for everyone.

 Planning your next vacation to Phoenix? Find some great ticketing deals on Phoenix tours and attractions.>>> www.TrustedTours.com/store/Phoenix-C615.aspx

Congratulations Chicago Sightseeing Company! The Chicago Sightseeing Company (Chicago Gray Line) is celebrating 100 years of telling the history, legends and lore of Chicago to visitors of the Windy City. Originally founded in 1907, the Chicago Sightseeing Company was purchased by Henry Ferrone and his wife Fannie in 1919. The company has been in the family since with Henry’s sons Donald and Francis ‘Fran’ Ferrone running the operation and a third generation Ferrone businessman, Christopher who is the VP of Logistics and Engineering. The Ferrone family has played a leading role in the Chicago tourism industry in the 20th century and continues to demonstrate excellence in the tourism and sightseeing industry in the 21st.
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