Concerning John and Cieran, again I cannot say enough. It is obvious that both of them love what they are doing, and that both of them give 150% of themselves to the endeavor. Their knowledge is extensive, their sense of organization is superb, and the level of care that they gave to us throughout the trip (and especially to me concerning some medical problems) was off the charts.
B.C. – New Hampshire – Tour to Brussels, Paris, & Luxembourg

“Our tour manager, Jose was the best. I can’t say enough good things about him. He lead us everyday with a positive attitude and a great deal of vigor. I hope that I will have the fortune of working with him again in the future.”
S.G. – Georgia – Tour to Spain

“We were blessed with having such a wonderful guide as Philippe. Not only was he very knowledgeable about Paris, he had a great rapport with parents and children alike. He was always poised, polite, upbeat and very patient and flexible.”
M.F.S. – California – Tour to Paris

“Again, your selection of a guide, in this case Rolando, proved to be instrumental in making the tour so delightful. Rolando is one of the loveliest human beings I’ve ever met, and I know that I speak for the rest of the group in saying so. Not only is he desirous to please, he is also tremendously knowledgeable about what is and is not possible to accomplish within a day or evening. He knows Italy like the back of his hand, and his love of the country is evident and contagious. He possesses a precious sense of humor that kept all of us highly amused, but we also knew when he meant business. We were in very good hands indeed! “
P.H. – Alabama – Tour to Italy

“We had a terrific trip, and I have nothing but praise for Sergio. The students loved him, and I was impressed by how committed he was to helping all of us make the most of our time in Italy and France.”
D.M. – Tennessee – Tour to Italy & France

“The infrastructure is still very rudimentary compared to Europe and for this reason you need to travel with a really good guide who is flexible, resourceful and creative. Fortunately for us, you found us just such a guide who was all those, plus hard working and invariably cheerful.”
H.E. – District of Columbia – Tour to Peru

“Everything was wonderful. I just want you to know that once we landed in Italy this trip was a success largely due to the incredible guidance from Giulio. He is a “class act” and very hard to top. There aren’t enough adjectives in the dictionary to describe his personality, intelligence, and patience. If all of your tour managers were like him you would probably be the only tour company in Europe!!!! He greeted us with a tremendous smile every morning and said goodnight to us with that same smile. It was truly sad saying goodbye to him at the airport. He will be missed by everyone. All of the students have already come to my classroom this morning telling me that they can’t wait to travel again next year with me and that they are praying that Giulio will once again grace us with his company.”
S.G. – Georgia – Tour to Italy

“I also wanted to let you know what a true treasure Ciaran Moss is. Ciaran keep everyone smiling with spirits high. He really made the trip for us. I knew from last year that he was a wonderful guide. Now that I know how truly fantastic he is.”
M.W. – Iowa – Tour to Spain

“Our tour manager Paola was a wonderful choice. Paola was at our disposal – fixing rooms, rearranging schedules and helping get medicine from pharmacy for kids. Everything I asked for happened and Paola was very kind in arranging for different times when we needed to change admission to museums due to the museum strike – we needed to get new admissions the next day and Paola succeeded in rearranging two museums to allow us to visit both places! She was great! I want her for our next trip. Wonderful!!!!! Students got a chance to draw from the masters – fantastic experience for us all.”
D.B. – Ohio

“We had a wonderful trip. Our tour guide, Fiona – a young woman I had worked with before – was exceptional. Thanks for all of your help.”
J.W. – Illinois – Tour to Italy

“Our tour manager, Manuela, was superb. She made our trip very memorable. Manuela was very accommodating and went out of her way to make us happy. She is very knowledgeable and had everything organized so that the trip went smoothly. All of the students liked her and related well with her. I would recommend her to anyone. I would definitely use her again. I know that each time I use Casterbridge, I will receive the same quality of service, which is excellent. I don’t think that I would ever use any other company.”
V.S. – Virginia – Tour to Italy

“Our trip was wonderful. Ciaron Moss was amazing. We definitely want to request him again for next year’s trip.”
R.D. – Tennessee – Tour to Italy

“The trip to Greece was great. Our tour guide, Gina Encomidou, was excellent – the best tour guide yet. You should always use her for your Casterbridge tour groups when you can.”
J.Y. – Connecticut – Tour to Greece

“Our tour guide, Valena, was outstanding! She seemed to know everything about Greek culture, language, mythology, art, archeology, and architecture.”
J.S. – New Jersey – Tour to Greece

“John (Guide) is well versed in French history and has an easy rapport with the students. They all hugged him at the airport on Monday and were genuinely sorry to leave him!”
C.B. – Massachusetts – Tour to France

“The trip was perfect!!! Fiona, our guide, was one of the best things about the tour. She helped us out and made us feel 100% safe. Thank you!!”
S.M. – Virginia – Tour to Greece

“Overall, the tour was wonderful – beyond my expectations, really. Thanks for a life-changing experience. Our guide Richard greeted us with a friendly smile (which followed us consistently throughout the trip). He was clear, helpful and accommodating – as well as extremely competent.”
K.R. – California – Tour to Britain

“I’m very impressed with our tour manager, Douglas. He knows groups, he did his research and he was very good with the students. Very easy to work with: we spent time each day planning and reorganizing and it was a pleasure to do. I learned a lot about dealing with groups watching him work.”
K.H. – Michigan

“Iain is an excellent tour manager, especially with a predominantly adult group. He was very easy to work with in keeping the itinerary going smoothly.”
B.B. – North Carolina

“Our tour manager was wonderful! Flexible! Friendly! Caring! Everything anyone would want in a guide. The local guides in Pompeii, The Vatican and Arles were all excellent.”
P.W. – Washington DC – Tour to Italy

“Our tour manager Manuela was wonderful. We enjoyed spending the week with her. She was friendly, professional, adept at handling Italian restaurateurs and good at planning times. We especially enjoyed her showing us her hometown and taking us, at our request, to her father’s wine shop. I would love to have her again for a trip guide.”
M.H. – Virginia – Tour to Italy

“We wanted to express our appreciation for our guide, Jaroslav. He did an excellent job getting us around the cities and pointing out the important historical significance and musical importance of what we saw. He did all this with a sense of humor, a willingness to be flexible to our needs and a caring attitude. In general, we enjoyed this tour very much and learned a great deal.”
R.W. – California – Tour to Eastern Europe

“The trip was great! Everyone wanted to stay longer and see more of the country. We simply cannot say enough about John (guide); he was amazing. The instant rapport developed between he and the group made the trip even that much more special. For the week we were in England, it felt as if we were traveling as a family of fourteen. I have been taking students on trips for over ten years, and I honestly must say this was the best of the lot. John and Darren made the trip. Thank you for an amazing trip, it was an experience none of us will ever forget.”
M.W. – Illinois – Tour to England

“We had a terrific trip, and I have nothing but praise for Sergio. The students loved him, and I was impressed by how committed he was to helping all of us make the most of our time in Italy and France.”
D.M. – Tennessee – Tour to Italy & France

“Thanks for a wonderful tour. Every detail and connection was excellent. Kudos and hats off to Sergio! He is the best guide that I have ever had in my 25 years of touring abroad with students.”
R.C. – Georgia – Tour to Italy

“ It was a fantastic trip, masterfully hosted by John Lionet, a wonderful guide who was well in tune with the needs of the group and the travel philosophy of our school.”
J.B. – Virginia – l Tour to France

“Just wanted to let you know that Spencer did a terrific job. He really had a servant’s heart, and that put him in good stead with the students!!! I really want to use him next year.”
M.B. – Indiana

“Our tour manager had an excellent ability to get around and organize everything. He was charming, wonderful and we would love to do another tour together. We were really impressed with the 2 Uffizi guides.”
D.G. – California – Tour to Italy

“Our tour manager Carlos was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and great with the kids.”
L.B. – Spanish Teacher, Maryland – Tour to Costa Rica

“Luisa (Guide) was just wonderful. She communicated very effectively with me every step of the way and had an excellent rapport with the students. We often modified plans en route to suit the energy and interests of the students and she was very helpful in that regard – offering suggestions and alternatives.”
C.B.M. – Virginia

“ We indeed had a very nice time and the guide, Nelly Zanolli-Turner, was wonderful. The girls absolutely adored her!!”
C.J. – Massachusetts

“Karine (our guide) is extraordinary! We intend to personally recommend her to future groups from our school. Excellent rapport with the kids. Extremely accommodating and resourceful, we were never disappointed. She overcame all obstacles, we will miss her!”
J.S. – Connecticut

“Mr. Anthony Russell is a perfect tour guide. He provided factual and interesting information, but also gave students the chance to think for themselves.”
C.P. – Iowa – Tour of England

“I have had firsthand experience with 5 of your guides (and 2 by second hand), and I can say without fear of exaggeration that John Lionet is the best. I cannot imagine anyone better. He was not only careful with the obvious but was able to give a sense of calm in stressful moments. He was kind, thoughtful, precise yet never overbearing.”
C.M. – North Carolina – Tour to Spain

“Anthony was a truly exceptionally well-educated guide! His knowledge was an enormous asset to our students and us as leaders. He made our trip memorable, enjoyable and a wonderful learning experience.”
C.S. – Virginia

“I would sign on my students for any tour led by Tom Parsons. He is magnificent! Don’t let him get away. Tom is a rare gem! He bonded with the group, worked incisively to adjust the itinerary to our exact needs, added cultural tidbits (including a Latin reading at Pompeii) and humor.”
D.N. – Virginia – Tour to Italy

 
 
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