Whether you're moving to a new, unknown city or just spending a few weeks there on a business trip, luxury bus tours can be a great way to acclimate yourself to your new surroundings.
Moving into a new town - the excitement of getting your feet wet and exploring - can be a blast, and it keeps things interesting. For the explorer-type, taking a tour of the town can sometimes feel like cheating: "what can they tell me that I can't find out myself?" And we all have a little of that in us. But it doesn't have to be that way, as many bus tours are set up to give you the basics, with stories and history to accompany the site you'll see. Columbus didn't sail the seas without some sort of map and a crew of navigators to help him out. A bus tour can give you the key places to start as you explore your new territory.
The same goes for business trips, and maybe to a greater degree. If you're in town for three weeks, you might spend the first week just finding out the recommended places to eat, the best nightlife spot, or even where not to go after dark. Even though you're there on business, you most likely aren't going to be working the whole time. Might as well know what you're up against and how to make the most out of your visit.
A lot of cities have more than one such service, and the task is up to you to find the best one. Find one that has experience - not necessarily how long they've been in business, but how well they know the town. How well the employees with whom you're going to have interaction know the area. The best ones will be able to answer questions about the city, and have a passion for it.
And don't overlook the prime opportunity to get to know some new people while on the tour. The other passengers most likely have stories similar to yours and want to get to know the area just like you! Use that as a conversation-starter and find out what they know. Exchange information.
Many top tours also offer perks like refrigerators and Wi-Fi service as well. That way, you can make a day of it, bringing a lunch and your laptop, and not even have to miss a beat when it comes to catching up on your work, blog, etc.
So look around and remember how valuable - and fun - a tour like this can be on your new adventure.
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