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Sue and Jim from Ohio
Sue:..."Very well organized! Also liked seeing some "extras" such as
Cathedrals and churches"
Mike..."I can not say enough good thinks about our tour director,
Colin. While the tour would have been good if there had been another
guide, Colin made it an unforgettable experience. His knowledge, enthusiasm
and sense of responsibility, really made the trip for me".
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Chris and Rudy from Texas
"For castle lovers aficionados this is the group! You get not only
variety of sites but also countries and culture."
Chris: ..."This was Rudy's dream trip. He remarked to me several times
that in another life he was a medieval knight. So with each 10th century
castle, he wondered through searching for his past connection. Bouillon
offered the closest possible link."
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Judy from Arizona
"I got from this trip exactly what I wanted - lots of
history and great visual experiences. I am very eager to do the English
castles now. This trip was very well organized and planned. It seemed to
flow seamlessly from one site to another. I felt as if every consideration
was give to our comfort and well being."
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Monica from Houston
"I loved the variety of castles and places I never
dreamed of seeing. It was much more than I expected. A very well organized
tour, it made me feel pampered. I will recommend it to anyone who likes to
be cared free. My best trip ever! I would go again without hesitation. Thank
you, Castles of the World." |
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Janet from Texas
Second trip with COTW
"I liked the way the tour was paced. The hotels were in
great locations, food was excellent. I think COFW has done an fabulous job
of taking care of everyone. This tour was wonderful". |
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Hidelberg Castle
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Marisela Vega from Texas
"I enjoyed everything. The case of not having to worry about
reserving rooms, standing on lines for tickets, basically everything
planned for me to enjoy. I loved it and plan to be on another castles tour
next year. It was a dream come true seeing Nueschwanstein from the bridge
and the surroundings scenery, almost brought tears to my eyes."
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Elise and David from Tennessee
"We had plenty of time to see everything at the castles, to
visit beautiful churches and absorb the ambiance. Colin, our tour guide, was
wonderful, very flexible, knowledgeable and consistently full of good humor.
All the details were very well attended to. The choices of castles, cities
and churches were excellent. We really saw the best. timing at each site was
just right."
David:..."This is our first trip to Europe and is a great way
to see a lot several countries. Hotel stays near the next days castles
allows early arrival before the tourists mobs. We have signed up for castles
tours for the next 3 - 4 years already. A great way to travel with all
details taken care of.". |
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Ken and Susan from California
Ken: "The castles were well chosen and the scenery was great. I liked the
breaks like Munn Champagne cave and the Rhine Cruise. They mad nice breaks.
The food was generally very good."
Susan:..." I liked best the personal touches of tour
organizer, birthday gifts, honeymoon suite. Made everyone feel like an old
friend. Humor and patience of the tour guide. Ability to act quickly to
glitches and remain calm. Flexibility of agenda based on weather and
desires of tour group. Truly enjoyed the friendliness of the tour group." |
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Janet and Marvin from California
Janet:... "I loved Collin's guidance and humor."
Marvin: ..."Saw a lot in a little bit of time." |
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Clary and Stephen from Florida
Stephen: ..." I liked best the tour guide, the places
we went, things we saw, diversity of tour. Overall I loved the tour. I would
like to inform people of the amount of walking and stair climbing, so all
would be prepared".
Clary: ..."Worth every penny I paid. To know Europe history
is nothing like visiting the past."
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Debbie from Canada
"Thank you. This has been incredible, it will always be a
highlight of my life. I am a little afraid to go on another tour for fear it
won't compare to this one. I loved the spontaneity in Paris. There was a lot
to see and I felt like we got our money's worth for the short time we were
there. I liked that we had time to shop (a little more wouldn't hurt.) I
loved testing their ethnic foods. And liked that we saw more than just
castles. Also that the group was small and there was room to spread out on
the bus."
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Darrel, Ramona and James from Texas
Darrel:... "Appeared well organized - Timely arrivals to
hotels, supper soon after. Breakfast for the most part were good."
Ramona: ... "Flexibility, short drives from one location to
another. Good group, lots of castles."
James: "Traveling the countries and seeing magnificent
castles." |
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Evelyn from Colorado
"The Son and Lumiere Show at Blois was really spectacular. I
really enjoyed all aspects of the tour. The hotels were very
good. Villandry was a great castle for exploring on one's own, a reason why
it as my favorite. All the Loire Valley castles were everything I'd dreamed
of and more" |
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Sheri from Ohio
"I specially enjoyed the amount of time we had in places and
the flexibility in complying with requests." |
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Robin and Dan from New York
Robin:..."This was a very good trip. I will highly recommend
COTW to everyone. The best rooms we had were the honeymoon suites."
Dan:..." I enjoyed the more ornate palaces than the defensive
castles. Very well organized tour."
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Couple in their honeymoon. |
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Mary had won the trip on a sweeptakes. |
Mary from Arizona
"Everything was wonderful. Collin's commentaries and sense
of humor made the bus rides enjoyable. The dinner at the Hofbrauhaus was
great."
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Richard and Melody from California
Melody:... "Wonderful trip overall - I really
couldn't have imagine it would be so great, and in no small part due to the
organization, preparation and effort you all put into it. Thank you so much,
we will definitely recommend you and do our part to promote your business."
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Richard: ..."The tour director and driver
were excellent. Director was knowledgeable, solicitous, flexible and had a
sense of humor. When he couldn't answer a question, he'd find out the
answer. I liked the defensive structures, especially the main entrance of
Rothenberg - perhaps the group can enter there next time." |
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Lucy from Texas
Our tour leader from Castles of the World I would
like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for choosing Castles
of the World to take you to visit these fantastic castles. I enjoyed
very much traveling with you, had fun, laughed together and learned a lot
about European history and culture. I hope this travel experience has been a
memorable one and enriched your lives, as much as it did mine! Hope to
see you in our Best of Britain and Ireland tour. |
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Colin from England
Tour director
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Frank from Belgium
Our bus driver
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