Looking to avoid crowds? Touring the Big Island might be the perfect way for you to spend your Hawaiian vacation! The Big Island has 100,000-175,000 visitors each month. This makes the island the third most visited out of the main Hawaiian Islands. Only Kauai receives less visitors out of the main four islands, but Kauai […]
Bixby Bridge is part of Highway 1 in the Big Sur region of California. The bridge is less than 15 miles south of Carmel-by-the Sea and a little under 10 miles north of Andrew Molera State Park. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, consider taking Action Tour Guide’s Self-Guided Big Sur Tour. The tour downloads […]
The Golden Gate Bridge is 1.7 miles long, so there are lots of places in or around the city where you can see it clearly. There are a few spots, however, that are known for having the best Golden Gate Bridge views. One popular spot is the Marin Headlands, a park just north of the […]
Big Sur is one of America’s greatest road trips. But if you’re hoping to make the trip a bit longer, you’re not alone. Action Tour Guide’s Self-Guided Big Sur Tour starts your trip further north in Monterey and ends past the typical Big Sur stops at San Simeon all the way down to Pismo Beach, […]
The Big Island of Hawaii is full of great places to stay. Hilo is a good place to check out rainforests and waterfalls, and Volcano Village makes for a great home base for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-based trips. But Kailua-Kona is where we recommend first-time Big Island visitors stay – especially if you’re planning on […]
Access to one of the most beautiful walks in New England is completely free. On the Cliff Walk, Rhode Island’s most beautiful sights are on display. You can soak up stunning views of the mighty Atlantic ocean and the rugged coastline cliffs. Contrast the raw New England beauty with the whimsy and opulence of the […]
While it’s possible to get stuck in traffic for hours, it should usually take you no more than three minutes to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge. However, in our opinion, no San Francisco tour is complete without a stroll across the bridge on foot. If you have an hour to kill, walking across the […]
Carmel, or Carmel-by-the-Sea as some call it, acts as the northern gateway town to the Big Sur drive. Many people start or end their Big Sur adventures at Carmel, as it’s easy to drive the Big Sur stretch of Highway 1 from there. Action Tour Guide’s Self-Guided Big Sur Tour starts even further north in […]
When it comes to the Grand Canyon, there’s more than just one good month to pick from. However, the two that stand out are April and October. These mild months are perfect for taking a Grand Canyon tour like this one. Beating the Crowds The Grand Canyon is one of the most popular national parks […]
It’s tough to pick the prettiest part of Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, but there are a few overlooks that stand out above the rest. At over 100 miles long, Skyline Drive has 70+ overlooks along the way, and each of them offers a pretty terrific view of the valley below. You could easily […]