ChicagoTravelbunny
Sep 2022
The Newport Tour bundle (community and cliff walk tour) was my first experience with a self-guided tour. I will definitely explore this kind of resource on my next trip, anywhere. I enjoyed the flexibility and independence of having my guide in my phone (via recordes commentary) vs being bound to a group (especially during these public health crisis times). You will need to ensure that your phone battery is optimized and carry an external power bank as well. Also, it was a challenge to toggle between the gps, the commentary and possibly use the phone so be prepared. It's worth mentioning that the commentary auto-starts as you pass a location on the map so, when driving, use your flashers (and let other cars go around you) when you want to drive slower on the road. I will mention that solo female walkers, for the Cliffwalk, should be mindful that there are multiple isolated areas along the walk. I felt better knowing that others were in the area in case I had a situation. I wonder if a crisis button or whistle could be a future option. Lastly, when parking at the start of the cliff walk, consider the street parking options ($2/hr x 3 hours) vs $25 parking just yards away at the actual beach front Or plan to stay longer at the beach to get the value out of the parking expense. All in all, I really enjoyed the experience and recommend it.
Réponse de l'hôte
Sep 2022
Thanks so much for your feedback and essential tips for future travelers! I'm thrilled that my tour of Newport added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I'm delighted you loved the flexibility and convenience of my self-guided tour and that it added so much value to your visit to Newport. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the tour and earn that extra star! In addition, I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.