Reviews by mecarol

mecarol says "What an experience and an awesome structure!" about St. Louis Gateway Arch - St. Louis, MO

mecarol — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:56:40 GMT

This was an awesome experience - definitely worth going to if you're in St. Louis. The tour is very well organized and it's great to take the ride up to the top to be able to look over the city. Then downstairs is a great museum and a short movie explaining how St. Louis came to be. Very informative...very well done...very interesting! By the way, if you're claustrophobic, you may want to skip the tram ride to the top - it is small and enclosed. ...

mecarol says "Unbelievable experience! Worth seeing!" about Alcatraz Island

mecarol — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:53:07 GMT

Alcatraz Island is definitely worth taking the time to visit. The way they have it set up, you have a headset with an audio tour. The audio tour explains many interesting points about the Island...you can even hear the cell doors opening and closing at times, and voices in the background...really takes you back in time. What an amazing experience! Very well organized....

mecarol says "Lots of fun but kind of expensive." about Walt Disney World - Orlando, FL

mecarol — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:50:04 GMT

We've been to DisneyWorld several times. Have always had a good time, but find the food inside the park is definitely on the expensive side. (Personally I think that's taking advantage of a "captive" audience.) Best time to go is off season - the lines aren't as long! And of course lodging wouldn't be as expensive either....

mecarol says "Great ship, great food, great time!" about Carnival Cruise Lines - Ecstasy

mecarol — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:44:25 GMT

We recently went on this ship along with 4 other couples (2 had never been on a cruise). Everyone had a great time - the food was great, the entertainment was great, the excursions were great. When checking in, one of the staff noticed we had an older gentleman with us and directed us to another line (for express check in). He said there was no reason for the older gentleman to have to stand in a long line. We were very impressed! When it came time to disembark, I've never seen it go smoother or faster. Carnival definitely has their act together!...

mecarol says "If I ever have a question, they're great with the answers!" about Blue Cross / Blue Shield

mecarol — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:38:24 GMT

BCBS has been great - whenver I have a question, I call and always get an answer right away. They are very helpful. Also, they're great with sending claim reports immediately so I'll know exactly where I stand with my deductible and what I will owe the doctor.

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