“James, just a brief note to tell you how excellent your planning was and how well everything was executed in St. Petersburg and what a marvelous guide Julie was. The most fun we have ever had and the most amazing city we have ever visited.”
[American client, 2011]

A very belated message to thank you for a wonderful 4 days in Sicily. I hugely enjoyed the trip (indeed ‘hugely’ is the mot juste - I find I have put on 4 lbs. thanks to all that delicious food!) and as ever your guiding was most informative & stimulating. I am much looking forward to Sicily III.
[An English Client, 2011]

Thank you so much for arranging such a perfect tour of some of the treasures in Eastern Sicily. I enjoyed myself enormously, as I am sure did everyone else. It was amazing to start off with seeing that monumental silver statue of St Lucia in procession. There were, for me, at any rate, so many surprises and contrasts, and we saw such lovely buildings and now I feel I have a little understanding and appreciation of baroque architecture. Thank you again so very much for being a brilliant guide and for being so kind and such fun.
[An English Client, 2011]

Just a quick word to say we had the most fabulous time with you. Your organization, intelligence, good humour, your brilliant and fascinating lectures so well delivered, and your wonderful company gave us one of the best trips of my life - thanks so so much for everything, it was truly fantastic, and I loved every minute. I can't wait for the next instalment with you.
[An American client, 2011]

Thank you sooo much for a fabulous time with you in Sicily. Never a dull moment. So many wonders. I loved the way you always wanted us to be happy . You succeeded 100 per cent. It was a real pleasure to meet you.
[A French client, 2011]

What a fantastic tour you gave us all, and with all your knowledge absolutely fascinating. We had no idea that the houses which we saw over the 4 days were so wonderfully furnished. What art, furniture and such delightful gardens. We really could not have enjoyed the tour more.
[An English client, 2011]

"I just wanted to thank you again for your time and generosity. You are a truly talented and gifted individual, which is obvious in the infectious passion and enthusiasm you demonstrate in your work." [An American client]

"Thanks so much for making such a success of your weekend with Louis!!! He had the best time ever - his own words - and I know it's completely thanks to you and your energy & enthusiasm & wonderful talent - and skill - for presenting culture and everything else in such an irresistibly interesting way! I really can't tell you how grateful I am." [A French client]

“It would have been a spectacular trip, even had you not arranged for us to meet the prime minister of Albania in Permet. I would have been happy simply counting beehive bunkers. I believe we were up to 463 sightings before we reached Permet. Albania is a once in a lifetime experience.
The entire trip was superb: ruins, natural beauty, wildflowers, adventures, hilarity. Efharisto.”
[An American client, 2011]

"The best Christmas present ever! I enjoyed our time together enormously." [An English client]

"We loved every moment of our trip with you and this is not our usual exaggeration…It is a great achievement to keep a group happy, interested, amused, keen for more, and still getting on with each other for a week."
[An English client]

"Thank you so much for organising the perfect fortnight. I learned so much in such wonderful company that I can't wait for club McDonaugh to start operating round the world!"
[An English client]

“Just a brief note to thank you most sincerely for the time you spent with us, and all the arranging, that combined to make our week in London so successful. You did exactly what I had expected, and all of us join in expressing our most earnest appreciation for so many moments of great pleasure, learning and exultation.”
[An American Client]

“I am feeling very bereft and missing the comforting question ‘now here’s what I suggest we do next if this appeals to you’. It all appealed to me in so many ways. You gave us THE MOST interesting and delightful time. You do weave a magic spell for us with your immense knowledge so energetically and enthusiastically given, like the rarest and very best teachers. My head is filled with the most glorious images and my mind now has a large compartment labelled ‘Rome’.”
[An English client]

“What a fabulous trip you gave us! I loved every minute, and it was your energy & enthusiasm & jokes and the way you taught us all that really kept us gripped. It was unforgettable, and truly fantastic.”
[A French client]

“Just a note to say how much I enjoyed the trip to Rome, and your words of wisdom. It made my first visit to The Eternal City unforgettable. There were too many high spots to list, but the St Matthew Caravaggios and Borromini churches were a revelation.”
[An English Client]

"At breakfast Frank said that Sicily was the very best trip he has ever taken ... And we have travelled a great deal. Thank you, Kay"
[An American Client]

"Naples was terrific; the hotel and restaurants all excellent and what wonderful sights we saw. Pompeii was definitely better with a knowledgeable guide instead of self-guiding as John and I did last time. Oplontis and Herculaneum were fantastic and as for all those wonderful churches, pictures, sculptures, buildings and views…” [An English Client]

“As Charlotte has already mentioned but I wanted to reiterate, a huge thank you for putting together a most magical trip - a perfect combination of culture, exercise and relaxation submerged in unbelievable history.”
[An English Client]

“We carry with us fond memories of the Turkey odyssey. I really never dreamed of seeing all those places and things -- so much of where our civilization began -- and I keep basking in the recall of what we did see and how we managed to do all of that. You get and deserve the credit.”
[An American Client]

“Back safely but rather reluctantly. It was perfect from start to finish!...We decided it was the ideal combination with the hikes, the ruins at the end of them and then time to read all of our books on the bow of the boat in between.” [
An English Client]

I’m sure Lanto has already been in touch but I’d just like to say that our week in St. Petersburg feels like a dream – we had the most fantastic time and wouldn’t have changed a thing. We were looked after brilliantly by a wonderful team: Vica is a delight and an excellent cook, Kyriel is a charming and clever driver. As for Alyosha: words can’t do justice. He is unbelievably knowledgeable: a fabulous guide who made everything come to life. Thomas - my 21 year old nephew and an agricultural student – texted me last night to say he “loved every second”. Praise indeed. [An English Client]