Karen was instrumental in planning our first trip to Europe, Italy, France, and England. We were celebrating our 25th anniversary and were both excited and overwhelmed with the choices and details. We cannot say enough about Karen's assistance in planning. She is knowledgeable, creative, and sensitive to our budget and our likes and dislikes. She planned a trip that flowed including hotel, train reservations, taxi advice, places to eat, sites to see, and language, dress and etiquette tips. The trip was absolutely successful and went smoothly. It is one of our special memories and Karen made the difference. I am looking forward to working with Karen again on planning our next trip.
John and Gillian Lucas | October 2007.
I am disappointed that you can't take on our trip. From your website your background and tastes seemed so suited to how I envision this trip. I do thank you very much for your page of helpful tips and information.
Sandy B. Summit, New Jersey | November 2007
The trip you put together for us was definitely a wonderful all-round experience. Your expertise and advice enabled us to have a “once in a lifetime” vacation instead of a “cookie cutter” vacation!
Thanks again for all your help (and patience!) in putting our trip together. I’m dropping your name all over the place to potential travelers!
H. & D. George | September 2007
Thank you for your informative email with wonderful advice! Do appreciate it very much.
S. Jayaraman | April, 2007
Thank you so much for your help! Your information is invaluable! This will be very helpful to me. Again thank you so much for the help you have provided to date. I really appreciate it!
Ruby Theilmann Doha, Qatar | September 2006
Thank you again for all of the valuable information. I will certainly keep you in mind for our next trip to France or Italy and I will pass your name along to friends who are going as well.
L. Mihan, England | August 2006
Our trip was wonderful and I want to thank you for all the good advice and pointers that you provided.
The hotel was a charming and delightful place, stunning views and good dinners. We really looked forward to coming home to our hotel, after a day of touring the area or just sitting around when the sun encouraged us to stay and enjoy the view. It was good and predictable, a quiet dining room with a lovely atmosphere.
The drive to Napoli was first class. The limo company you arranged did a great job, a fantastic car, more like a limo that glides across the mountain range.
Warmest Regards,
R. Adler, Australia | July 2006
I have just gone over our correspondence and want to thank you for all the arrangements made for us. The trip looks quite exciting. Also I want to thank you for all the detailed info in the package. The timetables are great to have on hand. Warmest Regards,
R.R. Adler Melbourne, Australia | March 2006
The planning was impecable; the details amazing and the trips ones which we will remember forever. You're knowledge of both Italy and France is incredible and it became even more apparent when you were able to direct us to the best parking lot in one of the small towns. Some of the "jewels" we've experienced thanks to your expertise are Sperlonga, St. Paul de Vence, Le Hameau, Otranto, San Michele, Arathena Rocks, Rome (of course) and so much more. You just outdo yourselves each time you plan another of our trips.
C.Grant. - Vancouver, BC | November 2005
What luck we were able to go on this fabulous trip Thank you!
C & A Nagati, Coquitlam, BC | October 2005
We couldn't have done it without you. Fabulous trip. We would like to do it again!
E & C. Berno, Vancouver, BC | October 2005
"Just wanted to thank you for all your hard work to make our first trip to Italy into a trip of a lifetime. We had so much fun. The hotel was truly a “gem” and what a perfect location The tour in Rome was fabulous (and for us a really enjoyable way to see the city). The boat trip & the cooking class wonderful too. And as for the company, what can I say – a great group to travel with."
Margot Orr. Vancouver, BC | October 2005
The holiday planning was superb!!!!!!!!. Your selection of hotels, Pompeii, Villa San Michele, Gennaro and the Donna Assunta boat rental and of course, the cooking course at Mamma Agata were wonderful. . You went above and beyond and we will be forever thankful for all of your expertise in planning the trip of a lifetime. Ciao.
S. & G. Crampton, Richmond, BC | October 2005
"I thought I would drop you a line before the memories of our trip to Italy fade away, and also to thank you for your suggestions during our planning stage. As you know we have taken many cruises where everything is planned for you. This is the first time we have planned a whole vacation of this complexity. I was overwhelmed by all the information on the internet and didn’t know where to begin. Thanks again for all your help."
Cheryl C. Coquitlam, BC | June 2005
"Brenda and I want to thank you for organizing our first trip to Italy. Everything was terrific... the food ... the hotels ... the tours and so on. Your details were spot on. Guides met us on time ... the spots you recommended were terrific ... and our hotels could not have been better. You made this first trip to Italy a real pleasure and very easy. As exptected, the food was a highlight. Even if I did pay $14 for a coke in Venice. The train trips were another highlight. We like travel by train and something we don't do here at home. Amalfi was another highlight, what an incredible little place. We sat in the town square for hours, just watching people."
N. Stowe, | June 2005
Would like to thank you for the advice given as it helped immensely in choosing a place to stay and also places of interest to see. We took the trip to Capri - lovely but too many tourists. Without your help we would have had to take pot luck and I would imagine this could be a trap for the unweary. After booking the San Michelle we left NZ feeling quite confident with your help we had made the right choice. I just loved the San Michelle and Nicol and his family were congenial hosts. The view from our balcony was just a dream - the sunrises and sunsets out of this world. Wow factor indeed!!!!!
Valerie Gerstgraser, New Zealand | January 2005
Thanks for your help in itinerary planning & hotel recommendations. In the end, I was overwhelmed with all the decision making and was just busy with life ,in general, so I went to a local travel agent . When we decide to do another trip I will definitely call & consult with you. You could not get your vast knowledge & experience of France & Italy from another travel agent.
L. MeLelland St. Albert, Alberta | August 2004