RECENT TESTIMONIALS
Just a word of thanks - now that I have been back a while and had a chance to reflect. I thought the ....tour was a wonderful concept. The company, the food and the daily tours were of the highest standard. ... The tour was well organised: I was impressed.... Your efforts were much appreciated and I shall keep an eye out for further interesting tours in the future. DP (SA) 2008
The tour absolutely fulfilled my expectations….The trip was fantastic and I have passed on your details to so many since I returned. It was everything I wanted it to be plus more. GM (VIC) 2007
I've been telling everyone how fantastic the trip was.....the highlight for me was feeling that I was seeing Tuscany with an insider.... I actually started the trip with an "is it too good to be true" feeling. I was so pleased that the actual trip managed to surpass my expectations.......I'll confess that I did baulk at the price initially but I feel that it was money well spent. TL (OS) 2010
Thank you very much for organizing such a good tour – from the morning we met…..to my reluctant parting from our group, I enjoyed it all very much and I enjoyed your company and that of our companions. I do like organized people and I could see you had put a lot of time and effort so things ran smoothly. Everything was tasteful and pleasant. The villa certainly was what I always expected a villa in Tuscany to be and I loved it. Paradise or close to it. JM (NSW) 2008
There were many highights, but a special day on a lovely old sailboat exploring the NW coast of beautiful Sardinia, plus lovely lunch on board in a sheltered cove. Driving high up Mt Etna in Sicily, a very active volcano, and exporing the results of recent eruptions was a memorable day for me. .... the tour was very well organised. Mardie is an excellent leader who knows Italy extremely well. DS (QLD) 2010
I am always a little nervous with single accommodation… but I was thrilled with my beautiful room - comfy, large, beautifully positioned, chosen with thought and care. …The tour more than fulfilled my expectations – having travelled frequently I was surprised, and enjoyed the little coffees and gelatos and little personal things we shared, as if travelling with friends – not on a conducted tour… I could not think of one thing you could have done to improve our holiday. JB (WA) 2007
Did the tour fulfill our expectations? Absolutey! Well organised..... we can't think of any improvements! MR (NSW) 2010
Mardie, it was the holiday of a lifetime. I throughly enjoyed every minute.... excitement, thrill, amazement, indulgence. An utter delight. It exceeded every expectation. Grazie!! GM (QLD) 2010
Highlights were the varied programme, good company, good food. Villa accommodation was palatial….information (before commencement of the tour) was accurate and adequate. Tour leader great, cooking great. Full marks for organization. Mardie knows her Italy. BM (QLD) 2006
There were so many highlights.... the villa and the people on the tour, the restaurants, the food both at the villa and when we dined out. Eating and meeting B... and his delightful family ... that was very special...In every way it (the tour) is just how I had dreamed of for so many years. Thank you so much Mardie. LS (SA) 2008
The whole time in Florence was fantastic – not that everything else wasn’t, but I had no idea it was so beautiful. The most memorable meal was Valentina’s – the broad beans, pecorino and that bread! Organization was top notch….. the tour more than fulfilled my expectations. We all had a wonderful time. I think the mix of being busy and having relaxing time was perfect. All in all it was the best holiday we have ever had and we are looking forward to doing it again. LT (WA) 2007
The tour exceeded my expectations as much thorough homework and planning had obviously been done to ensure a smooth, unhurried and yet event/activity packed experience. All up – an experience that has one hankering for more. I can imagine that many who participate in a Ciao Bella tour will return time and again. Grazie tanto Mardi for a special life experience. VL (VIC) 2006
One of the special things…. was dinner with P..’s family – to be able to go into a local’s home and enjoy a wonderful meal around a table that was full of local produce was amazing. The way you organized the tour really suited us and your ability to speak fluent Italian together with your knowledge of the areas we visited added to our enjoyment…. The villa was quite amazing. MK (VIC) 2006
Loved all of it… the pace was great which let us see plenty, shop and relax. It was a real holiday. Loved dining with an Italian family in their house – what a wonderful introduction….. accommodation was excellent…..the tour more than fulfilled my expectations. Anon 2007
The tour was extremely well organized – attention to detail was great. (it) actually exceeded my expectations…..especially enjoyed small out of the way places: all places had something special…. Not too rushed- time to absorb…..really enjoyed the company…will highly recommend. ML (VIC) 2007
Thanks for all your attention and helpfulness – and the beautiful food!! TR (WA) 2007
Everything was a highlight: wonderful company, many laughs, and great memories, especially the dinner at Locanda del Moro. The tour in Florence was great, as was the tour of the markets and the Chiant wine tour. (The accommodation) was marvellous, clean, well positioned and very comfortable. It (the tour) was very well organised without being too strict, very relaxed, wonderful. It more than fulfilled my expectations. I was surprised and delighted everyone got along so well. Wishing I could afford another tour: saving madly. HJ (VIC) 2008
The villa and the Tuscan countryside were highlights of the tour.....(organization) was excellent.... it was everything we hoped for... everything was so enjoyable. Anon, 2008
I just loved every moment of my holiday and the way in which you conducted everything. J (WA) 2007
We enjoyed every moment of the tour. An excellent mix of places, food/wine and accommodation. Very well thought out and presented. Omit nothing! CBD (NSW) 2008 |
