Tour Name: Egypt - The BEST for Less! - September 16 - 25, 2003
Destination: Egypt
I just wanted to tell you again how much I enjoyed our trip to Egypt. When I told friends and family that I planned to go to Egypt, most were concerned about my safety, but I knew that you would not plan a trip if you were not convinced we would be safe. Of course I was right. I felt perfectly safe every minute in Egypt. As a matter of fact every person we met was very welcoming and perfectly charming. It was one of the best trips I have ever taken. The cruise on the Nile was absolutely fantastic. -
Mary Rode Egypt September '03
My expectations for the Egypt trip were very high, and I am pleased to say that they were all exceeded. It would be difficult to single out any one particular event above others, but I will certainly remember for all times our stay at the Mena House, and the Sun Boat IV, which served for four days as our home on the Nile. The staff was excellent, very courteous, and were wonderful about calling all of their guests by name; very impressive. Travel security in Egypt was very impressive. There was never a time to be in fear. I felt as safe in Egypt, or more so, than I would venturing into downtown Jacksonville, Atlanta, or New York. By our normal travel standards, this was not an inexpensive trip, but we certainly received a great value when you take into account the quality of the hotels we stayed in, the places we visited, the buses and security, the meals, and the staff and accommodations on the Sun Boat IV, and the fact that all tips were included in the base price. You did an excellent job, Gwen, and your being there with us just made things even more special. You anticipated virtually every possibility for problems, and solved these potential problems before they ever had a chance to surface. I had rather travel with you than any other travel agent I know. I loved every minute of the trip, and long for the opportunity to take the rest of my children on a similar trip. Our family loves "making memories," and memories we will have for a lifetime were made on our wonderful trip to Egypt.
- Jim Barker Egypt March '03
Program as a whole - wonderful! Do not hesitate to go; the government provides security; I never felt afraid
- Sissy Barker Egypt March '03
I cannot begin to thank you for putting this trip together and encouraging me to come. Thank you for introducing me to a new and wonderful culture and making this trip a memory of a lifetime.
- Mary Ann Plummer Egypt September '03
Thank you so much I can't even tell you - for making my dream real and then some.
- Kenda Hannigan Egypt September '03
Tour Name: Everyone can see Mt. Everest - August 17 - 27, 2003
Destination: Tibet
Thanks for the most memorable trip of a lifetime. Rugged as it was, it was exactly what I expected it to be! (And I wouldn't have changed it for the Ritz Carlton or a cruise ship ever!) This was not a trip for sissies but for those seeking real (soft) adventure. It delivered! Sam and everyone was spectacular. You do have a real treasure!
This was an adventure! I had a wonderful,memorable time spent in good fun loving company. Sam couldn't have treated us any better. Mt.Everest now tops my world travel experiences. Thanks again for this unique opportunity & here's to future happy traveling.
- Mariella Greenan, IL '03
Tour Name: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania - June 22 - July 7, 2003
Destination: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania (The Baltics)
Dance Festival by Ahti Arak
Song Festival by Ahti Arak
Tour Name: Art & Culture of Assam and Bhutan - March 29 - April 19, 2003
Destination: India & the Kingdom of Bhutan
Group Photo by Sandra Ashley
Tour Name: Tulip Time in Holland & Belgium - April 19 - 27, 2003
Destination: Holland & Belgium
Keukenhof Gradens Photo by Carol Coleman
Tour Name: Great China Silk Road Expedition - April 15 - May 6, 2003
Destination: China Silk Road
Kunlun Mountain Photo by Sam Su
Tour Name: Cruising the Nile - February 28-March 9, 2003
Destination: Egypt
Group photo on the Sun Boat IV
Group photo at the Citadel in Cairo
Tour Name: Ethiopia's Historical Roots - November 16 - December 1, 2002
Destination: Ethiopia (Omo Valley)
Konjo Girl by Dr. Gerry Olsen
Arbore Girl by Dr. Gerry Olsen
Tour Name: Scenic South China & Yangtze Cruise - September 21 - October8, 2002
Destination: China
Mutianyu great Wall
Uygur family
Tibetan friends
Monks rehearsing
Tour Name: Iceland - Top of the World - October 5 - 13, 2002
Destination: Iceland
Fred Froy & Gilda Karu at Westman Islands, Iceland Submitted by Gilda Karu
Tour Name: Prague & Budapest - A Classic Duet - September 6 - 15, 2002
Destination: Prague & Budapest
Chris & Joe at Hero Square submitted by Chris Severns
Tour Name: Spiritual Ireland - May 20 - 29, 2002
Destination: Ireland
Group at the Knocknarea Photo 1
Group at the Knocknarea Photo 2
Tour Name: Great China Silk Road Expedition - April 16 - May 7, 2002
Destination: China Silk Road
Lin at Great Wall ruin Photo by Sam Su
Great Group Photo on the Great Wall Photo by Sam Su
Tour Name: To the End of the Continent - February 23 - March 9, 2002
Destination: Chile & Argentina
Miki & Gwen at the End of the Continent
Tour Name: Ancient Cities of Legendary Persia - November 5 - 16, 2001
Destination: Iran
The Children of Persia with Suzanne
Our Guide, Sassan
Our Guide, Sassan doing the Mayor Giuliani look
Suzanne with some Persian beauties
Dining in Iran
Tour Name: Flying Tigers' Shangri-La - September - October 2001
Destination: South China
10/11/01: Naxi grandma and grand sons
10/11/01: 94 YEAR OLD MAN IN LIJIANG
10/7 - 23/01: Taking pictures along the way
10/7 - 23/01: Lois G., Sam Su, and Miki R.
10/7 - 23/01: A scholar that we met
10/7 - 23/01: Nikki S. with four beautiful ladies
10/16/01: Jo W., veteran of 26 TCI tours with a Panda at the Wolong Panda Preserve
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