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Ning,

 

I would like you to know that the tour guide exceeded our expectations.  She was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to have as our guide.  Please pass on our thanks to her.  Thank you very much for a wonderful experience. 

 

Sincerely, 

 

Jeffrey S. Horn

New York

Private Tours of Louvre in Paris

Nov. 2007

 

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Dear Ning,

 

My husband and I are finally settling back in at home, so I had to write to let you know how the transfers and private day-tours that you arranged for us worked out.  In short, they made our Paris trip an extraordinary, over-the-top experience, the memories of which we will cherish forever!

 

Even the airport transfers were enjoyable, with the charming Phillipe as our driver.  He is just delightful! So personable and funny and very much in tune with the passenger's needs and moods. His English, as well as that of ALL the driver/guides, was wonderful, too.  He also went "above and beyond the call of duty. The Mercedes sedan was beautiful, spotless, and very comfortable. It also accommodated our extensive luggage quite nicely.

 

The 12-hour Loire Valley tour with Paul was nothing short of incredible. He is a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge regarding the chateaux, the royalty and their consorts who lived in them, and  their many intrigues and escapades. His in-depth knowledge of French history wove a dimensional tapestry for us, filled with living, breathing residents for each chateau we visited, that allowed us to envision, at least to some extent, what life was like in the days when people actually lived in, rather than just looked at, these magnificent castles... these treasures of France.

 

And our afternoon at Giverny, with our tour guide and driver, Salvatore, was absolutely spectacular. We felt like we had a friend in Paris who was taking us out to Monet's exquisite country estate. As with both Phillipe and Paul before him, Sal was exceedingly knowledgeable. He anticipated our questions more often than not. He was extra-ordinarily personable, witty and totally accommodating. He made our afternoon at Giverny a time we did not want to end and a memory we will always treasure.

 

The Chrysler 300 sedan that was provided for our day tours was, as promised, comfortable, elegant, spotlessly clean and beautifully maintained.

 

All in all, Ning, I am so very glad that I found you online. In all honesty, I had my concerns initially, since this was a very special trip for us and I wanted it to be perfect in every way. Never having done business with your company before, and not knowing anyone who had, I was very apprehensive. But, as it turned out, there was no need. You and your partners in Paris far exceeded my expectations in every possible way. I would not hesitate for an instant to recommend you and Well Arranged Travel to anyone.

 

A million thanks for a thousand memories... all of them beyond priceless.

 

Sincerely,

 

Claire Padelford

Arizona

Private Tours from Paris:

Guided Tours - Giverny Tour, Loire Tour

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Ning-- I had a wonderful trip!  Thank you for all your hard work.  I will definitely be back!  Brigitta's great, you were great, and I've been talking the trip up since I got back.  In fact, I'm sending my own doctor a copy of the itinerary; I spoke with her about you at an appointment last week. 

Again, thank you for all your hard work-- it was a great trip.  I'll plan on another! 

Patricia U., Attorney

Women's Tours to Italy

Detroit, MI

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 Laura,

Just wanted to drop you a note - we returned last week from our 3 week adventure in Europe. 

I want to complement your service - your guide Pierre was wonderful.  Our plane we delayed by 3 hours - but he still met us at CDG and managed to get in our tour !   He was fantastic and was able to get us into the two Champagne houses as well as a quick tour of Rheims. 

Thank you for helping with our vacation.

Erica Faigman

Independent Traveler

Private Tour of Champagne, France

New York

Aug. 2007

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Ning,

 

I just want to let you know how pleased we were with the tour in Paris.  Angelo was the perfect guide.  He was extremely knowledgeable and presented a feel and history of Paris that truly brought the city to life.  The best tour we have had in this grand city.

 

Doug Adams

Independent Traveler

Private Tour of Paris and Livorno-Florence

August 2007

 

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Dear Ning:

 

My husband Dave and I used your services on July 7, 2007 to arrange a personal tour of Versailles and were very impressed and pleased with our tour! The tour guide we had was phenomenal.  She provided us with exactly the right amount of detail and flexibility that we needed to make this trip and our niece's first trip to London and Paris absolutely enjoyable.

In fact, Dave and I have recommended your tour services to others that we know travel to London and Paris as well as our travel agent.

 

Dave and I are planning another European trip in October. This time we are going to Rome. We are very interested in pricing information for a full day private personal tour of Rome.

 

We look forward to receiving your information and working with you again.

 

Best Regards,

 

Kristine and David Tomzik

Private Tour of Versailles

 

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Ning, Laura and All:

Thank you so much for planning such a wonderful trip for my family to Italy.  It was simply marvelous.

Everything went smoothly.  The accommodations were beautiful, well-located, and luxurious.  The guides were friendly and informative.  The transports were punctual and nice.  It couldn't have gone better.  Special care and attention had to be given for my parents, and everyone was just wonderful.

We all had a great time.

Thanks again!

Vicki Omeara

Private Family Vacations- Customized  Family Vacation in Italy

July 2007

 

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Hi Ning,

I had an absolutely fabulous time during the entire trip!  No awkwardness at all!  Everyone was so nice, and we were a great group!   I had a blast!   I even got to go for a ride on one of the motor bikes through the streets of Sorrento, and see what the inside of a private home looked like!

I'm sure I will travel with you again at some time in the future.

Cheryl Thomas

Solo Traveler

Rome & Amalfti Coast Tour - Women's Tour

May 2007

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Hi Ning,

 

We had a wonderful time.  The hotel in Sorrento was beautiful.  The view was amazing from our room.  Everyone was so nice and we all got along really well.  Brigitta went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure we were happy.  She is very good at her job and we loved her. 

 

Thank you so much for a memorable vacation. 

 

Also, I was apprehensive about the cooking class since I'm not a huge fan of being in the kitchen but that was one of my favorite activities from this trip.  I would never have done that on my own and I loved it. 

 

Sincerely,

Anna Kelleher

California

Rome & Amalfi Cost Tour - Tour for Women Only

May 2007

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Hi Ning,

Thank you so much!!!  The trip was wonderful.  WE all had so much fun, and learned a lot. The hotel in Sorrento was FABULOUS! We had great views, and it was located in a great area.

It was nice to meet you and Brigitta.

Take care,

Amy Stockton

California

Rome & Amalfi Coast Tour - Women's  Tour

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Hello Ning,

I hope you had a good trip back home.   I wanted to let you know that Mom and I had a wonderful trip.  We enjoyed every part of each of the days. 

Thank you again for lovely first trip to Italy and many more happy travels.

Cindy B.

Tuscany & Umbria Tour - Women's Tour

May 2007

 

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Ning,

Thanks again for all your organizing and hard work! The day tour went off without any hitches and we even had good traffic!

Was lovely to see places in such detail (Giverny + surrounds + Versailles) and also to have Angelo as our guide was fantastic! His knowledge is more than all the history books I've ever read!

Many thanks and I will be sure to contact you when I am in Europe again,

Fleur Elson-White,  Independent Traveler

Sydney, Australia

Private Tours of Giverny & Versailles

(Guided Day Trips from Paris)

April 2007

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Ning:

 

We had a fantastic time in Paris. Thank you for all your help.  Our guide was "Jeff" (apparently short for Jean-Francois) was superb.  He was extremely polite, spoke excellent English, and accommodated our every request. He customized the tour for us, showing us exactly what we wanted, and then more. He took us precisely where we wanted to go, then showed us some extra sights, and also found a fantastic place in Montmartre for us to have lunch. I admire people who are good at what they do, and Jeff is definitely great.  Thank you for arranging this for us.

 

Please once again send our thanks to Jeff for giving us a day we will always remember.

 

Loren Rolak & Family

Independent Traveler

Private Tour of Paris

March 2007

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Hi Ning,

 

The whole deal in Paris was just perfect. It was a charm. I was hoping for such an arrangement and we were rewarded by the best.

 

Thanks for everything. You should expand your network to other countries you do a great job.
 

Lalit C. & Family

Private Guided Tours of Paris, Guided Tour of Louvre

March 2007

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Ning,

 

I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our private tours in Paris. We were just delighted with Aurelie.

 

My traveling companions had not had the pleasure of touring a museum with a private guide. After our tour, they were amazed by the thoroughness of her knowledge. We have two new converts to the word of custom guides!  She was able to turn the visits into meaningful educational experiences. Our time with her was a true delight.

 

When my travel plans take to Italy or France, I will be sure to contact you for our guides.

 

Again, thank you and your team for a truly exceptional museum experience. 

 

My Best,

 

Craig Branan -

Independent Traveler

Paris - Private Guided Tour of Louvre

March 2007

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Hi Ning,

I am still glowing from the fantastic trip with you, Luca and the ladies.  I can't tell you how much fun I had, and how much I appreciate your expertise in picking cities to visit (a great mix of large and small), fabulous guides, beautiful hotels, YUMMY food, and the amazing Luca.  I've always had an allergic reaction to the large group tours, and this was the perfect combination of having details taken care of (so you don't have to worry about tickets, connections, etc.) and having plenty of free time and choices in the mix. 

You were such fun, Ning, and I really enjoyed getting to know you.  You have really found your niche and are so great at your job.  It was such a benefit to have your expertise in traveling----thanks so much for letting us benefit from your years of seeing many cities, sites, accommodations, restaurants, shops, etc.  I am glad that Scott appreciates your abilities and is willing for the rest of us to enjoy time with you.

Thanks again for all of your work, and for being a fun travel companion.  I'm looking forward to another 'Ning adventure'!

Love,

Laurie H. - North Carolina

Rome, Florence, Tuscany & Umbria Tour

Women's Tour - March 2007

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Hi Ning,

We had excellent service from your company and enjoyed all of your staff.  I am also intending to send an e-mail to Louis and thank him for the music (CD) referrals following our trip to Versailles.  We loved Paris and hope to get back before another 20 years of marriage! 

 

Please stay in touch or on your contact list for promotions.  We will definitely use you again with any future travel. 

 

SANDY B. - Dallas, TX

Independent Traveler

Private Tours - Paris

Dec 2006

 

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Dear Ning:

I want to say Thank You for the personal care you've taken to make this trip in Italy so memorable!  I am grateful for the high standards you maintain for the accommodations which have been a perfect blend of European charm with modern conveniences.  I personally enjoyed each accommodation very much.

 

You also have chosen a wonderful asset in having Brigitta to assist in guiding us throughout the various cities with her knowledge of the language and cultural attractions.  She has been more than patient and generous with the needs throughout the tour.

 

I'm so thankful for your gifts & abilities to be in the touring business and offer the excellent itineraries that you do.

 

I hope to experience more travels with your groups, to see you again and enjoy your company.

 

Thanks again for the memories of a life time!

 

Arrivederci,

L. Henderson, Solo Traveler to Italy

Tuscany Tour - Women-Only Tour

Nov. 2006

 

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Hi Ning and Scott     

 

I have finally gotten back into the swing of things and all is well.   I had a great time on our trip to Italy. You did a wonderful job of guiding us on a fabulous tour.   Hope to go with you again on another trip.  keep me advised of what trips you are doing if you can. 

 

Hope your next trip was as good as ours.

 

Take care,  

Rosemarie

Tuscany & Umbria Tour - All Adults Tour

Sept. 2006

 

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Dear Ning and Scott,

This thank you note is a little delayed from having a busy schedule.

We want to tell you what a wonderful trip you planned for us to Italy. We saw so much of northern Italy and it was just the trip we were looking for.  We enjoyed meeting the other tourists and the group was just large enough and yet small enough  to get to know everyone. 

The tour guides were just great and so informative and knowledgeable.  We not only saw a lot but also learned a lot.  It was very educational as well as enjoyable.

The hotels were all first class and close enough to walk to most of the sights.   The restaurants you planned the group meals at were just great and each one showcased a different style of meals.

The trip was very well organized to all the details.  Thanks again.

Joan and Bill M.

Tuscany & Umbria Tour - All Adults Tour

Sept. 2006

 

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Ning & Scott:

I wanted to express my heart felt thank you for an outstanding trip to Italy.  You made my dream come true, visiting the Tuscan region of Italy.  Julio and I felt it was magical and it happened because of the sharing spirit you both have.

 

Scott, I am so glad you were there.  Julio would not have enjoyed his first trip so much if it were not for you.

 

Ning, you put together a world class tour and I don't know how you found some of these places but they were great.  I would do it again.  I can't wait until the next trip!

 

Itza & Julio Rodriguez

Arizona

Tuscany & Umbria Tour- All Adults Tour

Sept. 2006

 

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Hi Ning,
Just want to let you know that everybody in the group truly enjoyed our trip despite our hiccups on flight delays. Grazie!

 

I would like you to have the following, whether you use it or not in your website...
 

Our group consisted of 11 Albertans (from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) who took the 16-day tour to Italy on Sept. 24-Oct.7, 2006.  This group has traveled together before in some parts of Europe and China on group tours as well, so we had set expectations even before we started the trip. 

The 16-day tour of Italy that Well Arranged Travel has arranged for us definitely exceeded our expectations.  The hotels we stayed in were not only centrally located but had their own unique charm.  The included meals were well planned and, almost always, offered us the chance to enjoy the local delicacy.  (My husband and a friend tried the horse and donkey meat in Verona!)  The pace of the tour was just perfect because each day we had time to do own thing (exploring more museums, go shopping, or simply taking siesta).  The local guides were most impressive both in knowledge and good looks. (Who can forget Alessandro in Rome?) We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the little towns that were not accessible to the big tour groups.  Ning Bond looked after every little detail to make our trip memorable and worry- free.

Our conclusion:  Well Arranged Travel has set the bar too high for our future travel plans.  This trip is certainly one of the best that we have taken so far.  It was a totally different experience.  We wouldn't want to go with the big bus tours again!  And we recommend Well Arranged Travel to anybody who wants to get excellent value for their money.

Ciao,

Lou & Bien E.

Canada

Custom Private Group Vacation - Italy

Sept. 2006

 

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Dear Ning and Scott:
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour, and we are still basking in the vacation "after glow".  We find ourselves extending our Italian experience by exploring Italian wines in our local wine stores, sipping cappuccino whenever possible, and buying Italian deli goods at a new Italian Food Centre that recently opened in our city. It is not quite the same thing as the real Italy, but it keeps the memories alive.


We wanted to extend our thanks for a well arranged travel experience that show cased a wide range of experiences and sights. We really appreciated the guided tours, which added an important dimension to the trip since we are both very interested in learning as we travel. We also wanted to pass on our warm regards for tour manager Max. We found Max to be very professional, conscientious, helpful and very keen to make sure that the group needs were met.

We sincerely hope that there will be future opportunities to travel with you again. I have also forwarded your web page to a number of my single female friends who may be interested in exploring some of your Women's Tours.

We both wish you all the best in your future travels,

Marie & Terry

Canada

Custom Private Group  Tour - Italy

Sept. 2006


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Hi Ning,
My sister and I are back in MI. Just wanted to let you know what a great time we had. We really enjoyed our last two days in Venice. We followed your advice to "get lost" and discovered some wonderful neighborhoods. Venice was probably my favorite (I love the water), but all of Italy is so beautiful it's hard to decide.
You planned a fabulous trip, it couldn't have been better. Your attention to detail makes everything run so smoothly. Our hotels, the dinners you planned, the tours, and of course our group were all outstanding. I enjoyed meeting you and Scott and Bonnie and hope to travel with you again. Thanks for everything. 

Lee K.

Tuscany & Umbria Tour - Women's Tour

Rome & Venice Tour
Sept. 2006

 

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Ning,

 

I've been in a whirlwind of work since I got back.  The day with Angelo was amazing.  He is so knowledgeable and complete about everything.  My mom and dad have just raved about their experience.

 

All the best,

 

Sally M. - Denver, CO

Custom Private Tours - Paris

Sept. 2006

 

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Dear Ning,
I want to say thank you for a great trip to Rome and the Amalfi Coast. The trip was thoroughly planned. The hotels were fabulous and the food even more fabulous! I was a little nervous about going on your women's trip by myself but you made it so comfortable for me by sending me helpful hints on how to prepare for the trip. I did everything you told me to do and I didn't need a thing when I got to Italy.

I had a bad experience 2 years ago, losing my wallet. You promised I would have a great time and you lived up to your promise. For that I say "Thanks".

The women in the group were so nice, it was like we had been friends for a long time. The only time I was alone was when I wanted to. We mostly did things as a group even if it was on our free time. This was good for me as I didn't want to do things by myself. You were always there for us. The tours you planned were to the most exciting places and were very informative.

Your people were also great. Our tours were always done with professionals who never hurried through with their information. The guides were knowledgeable and very informative. Our drivers were always on time and treated us like royalty.

You put me at ease on our first meeting in Rome. I had the best time. Everyone thought I was nuts to go on a tour by myself but now that I have come home and told them about my experience, they are jealous!

I am now planning on a fall trip with you.

Sincerely,
Marilyn Bolt
Ohio
Rome & The Amalfi Coast Tour - Women-Only Tour

March 2006


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Hello Everyone,
I so enjoyed traveling with our Well Arranged Travel group. What an amazing trip. Ning's extra efforts and planning were evident.

I'm going through Italy withdrawal - Kate, espresso, room service Italian cuisine (and lots of it), wine...

Rhonda
Rome & The Amalfi Coast Tour -Women-Only Tour
& Custom Vacation to Tuscany
March 2006
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Dear Scott and Ning,

We want you to know how much we appreciate all that you did to make our trip so wonderful. It was so much like just having more family members on our trip (only these family members took care of everything). We loved the time we spent with you and Arlene and J.

I told everyone that we'd laugh about lost luggage and hot weather and so we can now.

Ning, you and your "staff" did an outstanding job getting us places, hiring great guides and oh, the meals! What terrific food we ate and ate and ate.

We especially loved the last day at San Gimignano and Siena but especially the farm. You must keep this on all your trips. It was magical.

Again, thank you so much for the "well arranged travel". We'll remember it and your great company for a lifetime.

Warmest Regards,
Peggy Kaster

Ohio
Custom Italy Tour - June 2005

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Ning and Scott:
Both you and Scott did a wonderful job! I really enjoyed your company too. I was happy that we were able to keep it casual and you and Scott both have a very good sense of humor. In fact, Scott fit right in with the boys!

I really miss Italy and the both of you too. I think we all felt close like family and didn't want to see our time in Italy end. The flight home was relatively problem free with the exception of Air France ruining several of our pieces of luggage. We now refer to the airline as "Air Chance".

I hope we all keep in touch. We also enjoyed Arlene and J, Steve and Susan. Miss you all. Maybe another trip next year?

Affectionately Yours,
Eric
Ohio
Custom Italy Tour - May 2005

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Hi Ning,
I just want to let you know we had a great time in Italy. Everything was perfect. What a great vacation! Too bad we decided on just a quick tour of Florence. By the way Gresi was extremely knowledgeable and certainly made our time in Rome more amazing than we ever imagined. Definitely the best guide we've ever had.

We appreciate your energy, knowledge and enthusiasm. Thank you for planning everything perfectly.
 

Darryl, Elsa, Helene
Fremont, California
Custom Italy Tour - Nov 2004
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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