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GLOBUS
“…Our Tour Director was so knowledgeable, not just about the tour highlights but about the people, the politics, the culture and the history! Our accommodations were wonderful and with all arrangements having been made ahead of time, we had more time to enjoy our trip. We could not have done it without Globus!”
            -- Mary Jane, Latham, NY
 
“My first Globus tour was a spectacular adventure. The itinerary was varied and the optional excursions were fabulous. The Tour Director was exuberant about New Zealand and Australia, which made everything more enjoyable. This will not be my last Globus tour!”
            -- Vanna Jean, Eatonton, GA
 
“Well-organized! Evenly paced! Superbly chosen stops! These descriptions parallel those describing the guide who was unflappable, knowledgeable and friendly.” 
            -- Janet, Madison, WI
 
“I can’t wait to take my next international tour with Globus. We found the airport experience free from hassle. Globus was right there to meet my special needs. They made the check-in secure and easy.”
            -- Barry, North Ridgeville, OH
 
“As a single traveler, I have found Globus to be a reliable, accommodating and reputable tour group with a great variety of optional excursions. I have toured with Globus to six continents over the last 20 years...”
             -- Linda, Lowville, NY
 
“This is our third Globus trip out of the country. Globus simply makes it so easy to travel. Before the trip you can read up on your destination, or if you are too busy at work, just pack your bags and go! The Globus Tour Director will provide all the information you need.”
           -- Laurel, Chesterfield, MO
 
COSMOS
“As a single traveler, Cosmos offers me a way to meet other people as I travel. The tours are convenient, comprehensive and at a good price, especially compared to other tour companies. I just took my sixth trip with Cosmos and recommend the company to friends.”
            -- Ronald, Atlantic City, NJ
 
MONOGRAMS
“For me, the best part of my Monograms experience in Rome was having the time to get to know the destination on my own, while still having a Local Host to turn to for advice and tips when I wanted it. I was able to rent a scooter and explore the city one day and take an iPod walking tour another day, but I still had the guidance and support you look for from a tour operator. Plus, the half-day tour of the city was incredibly informative. That alone would have made for a great trip.” 
           -- Kenneth Shapiro, Los Angeles, CA
 
“The trip was amazing! Doing the monograms tour is totally the way to go! We were greeted at the airport and didn't need to worry about transportation to the hotel. The hotel exceeded my expectations and was a wonderful location for us to stay. We were within walking distance to the subway which helped our ability to do independent exploring. Our guide was awesome! He was very helpful and funny! He was at the hotel in the lobby when we arrived back from a day out on our own. We were able to ask him advice and to find out hot spots in town. Overall, I would recommend this vacation to everyone I know. It was a great experience!”
            -- Trish Tesar, Denver, CO

“I would totally recommend Monograms.  It is the best way to see a foreign country if you don’t have a lot of time to spend there to figure things out for yourself.  It provides you with enough structure and service to quickly immerse you into the local environment but doesn’t restrict you to a one-size-fits-all group tour.”
            -- Andrew, Southlake, TX
 
“My husband didn’t want to be with a group of people when we traveled to New Zealand, so Monograms was wonderful. There were a lot of people that we saw at different locations but at the same time you weren’t tied to everyone.  Additionally, our Local Host in Auckland was fantastic – he changed his whole schedule to personally take us around the city on a different day than we had originally planned.” 
            -- Marlene, McKean, PA
 
“Being met at the airport was wonderful.  When you get off into a strange place and there is someone there to meet you, it’s extremely comforting.  Monograms helped us with our bags, answered all our questions and got us acclimated to the area. The Local Host also gave us tips on where to meet local people and where to go that was not so touristy. Traveling with Monograms for the first time and not knowing what to expect, we felt like VIPs. That really stuck out in our minds.”
            -- Floyd, Zumbrota, MN
 
AVALON WATERWAYS
“I recently returned from Europe with my wife after experiencing a cruise on the Danube with a Bucharest and Budapest extension on land…The cruise ship, Avalon Artistry, was the best river cruise ship I ever sailed [on] (I had been on four other river cruises in Europe before, operated by four different ship lines).”
            -- Kurt, Elmont, NY
 
“Recently, I returned from sailing on the Avalon Poetry on the Magnificent Europe cruise tour…As it was my first river cruise, I did not know what to expect…Sailing on the river is very interesting for historical viewing. The cruise staff was very friendly and eager to please and [the Cruise Director] was very knowledgeable and available for anyone to ask questions or just to chat with…I appreciate the opportunity to experience this kind of travel.”
            -- Carol, Longwood, FL                                
 
“I recently went on a European river cruise with my husband …It was absolutely a great cruise! The Avalon Poetry was a very nice boat – cabins were very good and quite roomy…Service on the boat was very good too – cabins were always cleaned thoroughly and the staff was always smiling.”
            -- Sheila, Murfreesboro, TN