PRESS & TESTIMONIALS

Many of ROAM's hotels, palace hotels and luxury safari lodges and camps are featured in Travel & Leisure's BEST of 2011 Awards List   

Our Safari Outfitter --Wilderness Safaris-- who operate in conjunction with our safari organizing agency Travel Beyond has again made the grade and is #4 on Travel & Leisure's 2011 BEST Safari Outfitter's list!! Yeah!!

PLEASE NOTE:
Because Africa is a "high in demand" destination, we are required to relinquish held rooms, pre-booked excursions and internal flight seats as early as 6-9 months prior to trip departures. If you don't book your safari before the 6-9 month mark of a trip departure date, we cannot guarantee that we can confirm your space on your chosen safari..

ROAM's parent company, Off the Beaten Path, LLC, is regularly featured in and recommended by:

Forbes, The New York Times, USA Today, National Geographic, The Travel Daily, The Wine Commentator, France Magazine, Wine Spectator, Travel Lady, The Telegraph, Travel & Leisure, The Dauphine Libere, OLN, Conde Nast Traveler, Luxury Living, Cultural Travels, Shaw Guides, Travel Channel, Vine to Wine, Courier Magazine, Travel Concepts, Travel Intelligence: Best of France, International Herald Tribune, Trip Advisor, CNN Traveler, Worldweb Travel Guide, Tampa Tribune, La Provence, France Guide, Food and Travel, Decanter, Gourmet Traveler and many more.

Below is a list of a few of our awards and recognitions for consistently providing Inspiring Itineraries, Superior Service, Exceptional Quality and Excellent Value!

ROAM is also a new member of -

FEATURES...

With 17 years of adventure travel leadership experience, Christy Destremau's portfolio includes raves and reviews from the following world renowned magazines, guides and journals : Forbes, The New York Times, Worth Magazine, USA Today, National Geographic, Group Tour Magazine, The Travel Daily, The Wine Commentator, France Magazine, Wine Spectator, Travel Lady, The Telegraph, Travel &Leisure, The Dauphine Libere, OLN, Conde Nast Traveler, Luxury Living, Cultural Travels, Shaw Guides, Travel Channel, Vine to Wine, Courier Magazine, Travel Concepts, Travel Intelligence: Best of France, International Herald Tribune, Trip Advisor, CNN Traveler, Worldweb Travel Guide, Tampa Tribune, La Provence, France Guide, Food and Travel, Decanter, Gourmet Traveler and many more.

In addition to her company Off the Beaten Path, LLC (website named: France Off the Beaten Path) having achieved recognition as the leader in small group active gourmet travel in France in the global press, Christy has also received many letters, emails and cards from former guests. Below are testimonials provided by women travelers who have been guests on Christy's small group trips in France, many of whom are now looking forward to joining one of her women only active adventures, safaris and tours to Africa, India and South East Asia. Scroll down to read traveler testimonials.

Testimonials from women travelers who have traveled on Off the Beaten Path, LLC France trips...

• "This was an awesome experience! We loved all of the walks, cooking classes and dinners. You will definitely see us on more trips, and especially looking forward to joining one of your new women only trips to Africa or Vietnam (ROAM Adventures for Women)! "
  Sisters : Nancy Reilly, Cape May, NJ & Ann Reilly, Los Angeles, CA
• "We cannot thank you enough for making this a special trip for us. We loved every aspect of our Provence experience! The cooking classes and walks were wonderful, and we loved being able to dine in private homes...really gave us a flavor of the region. We met so many interesting people during the trip and our fabulous guide had an expert's eye for detail. We wish you only the best in your future endeavors (referencing our recent launch of ROAM Adventures for Women). Your new women only adventures are going to be a real hit. Hope to travel with you again soon!"
  Joanna Hamnett, Raleigh, NC
• "Thank you for organizing such a lovely trip! The restaurant selections were excellent. I truly enjoyed visiting all the different villages. Cooking with Marc and seeing his castle was top of my list. Also enjoyed the flexibility of having options each day. I never felt rushed or that I had to be with the group all of the time. I love Provence even more because of you. Your website is the BEST I have ever seen. You painted a great picture of what to expect, and you delivered everything as described. I wouldn't change a thing, it was perfect! I'll see you December 2011 for the Champagne Tour."
  Leslie Santarina, San Francisco, CA
• "I had a taste of every piece of heaven that I wanted and expected in the Loire Valley! Loved it all! Great variety, great fun!! Can't wait for the next adventure with you!!"
  Natalie Spiro, San Diego, CA
• "Once again you've put together a fun experience in France!"
  Cathey Mayes, Austin, Texas (Has been on 3 Trips with Christy)
• "I did want to let you know how much I enjoyed myself on the tour and it certainly will be a highlight to remember - and look at the photos with wonderful memories. I really enjoyed the hot air ballooning, loved the history, all the chateaux were great and interesting. I liked the combination of history, food and wine that this trip offered and the good value of the trip itself. Thanks again!"
  Lisa Jarrold, Brisbane, Australia
• "Thank you for a great time this week. It was wonderful meeting everyone in the group. Loved our guide, the cooking classes, Chenonceau castle, the day in Blois and of course the hot air ballooning! I had never been on an organized tour before this one, and didn't know what to expect. I had such a fun time, thank you!! Looking forward to the next adventure with you!"
  Maria (Tessa) Meiser, Chicago, IL
• "I enjoyed the historical background in conjunction with the castle visits, highlighting personalities and drama, Socializing with our hoteliers and the chefs. Our guide was fantastic, very pleasant and knowledgeable."
  Frances Stiff, Journalist, Ranch & Coast Magazine, San Diego, CA
• "I liked EVERYTHING! The group clicked immediately. I felt like I had known everyone forever!"
  Shannon Labheart, London, UK
• "Thank you for a wonderful week! I loved the variety of daily activities and having time to relax and enjoy a glass of wine after a long day. The wine included at the meals was fabulous and a definite plus! The small group was great. I loved the walks, cooking classes and having plenty of "free time" to explore on my own. There was a an excellent balance between organized activities and free time."
  Erica Elder, Sydney, Australia
• "I loved the little villages with the great lunches and dinners, the cooking class at Badia a Coltibuono was amazing, accommodations and pool an absolute paradise and just truly enjoyed all of the hands-on experiences throughout the week, plus loved our guides, "go with the flow girls"."
  Katherine Gee, Hendersonville, NC (Has been on 3 trips with Christy)
• "Loved going to all of the local Italian places and meeting local people, shopping at the quaint boutiques, open markets and local grocery store, the gourmet dinners and different wine tastings were wonderful and I was thrilled about ringing the doorbell at Al Gallopapa! Another wonderful time with you all"
  Mary Elisabeth Camuso, Lawrenceville, GA (Has been on 3 trips with Christy)
• "It was a fabulous trip! Thank you!! Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. I loved the variety of activities, and having plenty of time to relax and explore on my own. My friend Erica Elder chose the trip, so I was a long for the experience and enjoyed every minute of it!!"
  Carol Franke, Toronto, Canada
• "I'm thrilled that I went hot air ballooning - what a great experience! I loved seeing the chateaux - just what I expected. And, all the Chefs were delightful! I had a great time in Provence last year, and since I wanted to see the Loire Valley, I decided to take another trip with your company. I had a fabulous time again and enjoyed meeting everyone in the group. Thank you!"
  Margie Krumholz, Washington D.C. (Has been on 2 trips with Christy)
• "Thank you so much for an amazing trip to Provence! You made this a very special time for Chelsie and me. We appreciate all that you did to show us such a fabulous time. We loved the fun group, the wonderful dinners, the walks and all the cultural information. And, I especially appreciate how special you made me feel on my 60th birthday!! The Champagne was the perfect touch."
  Renee Jones, Houston, TX
• "Loved everything!!! Marc's class, all of the wonderful meals, the calanques walk, the village walk, it was all INCREDIBLE!! Our guide and my over all experience was extra amazing! Thanks, it was everything I had hoped for!"
  Chelsie Jones, Brooklyn, NY
• "Just a short note to thank you for the wonderful tour this week in the Loire Valley. The variety of our activities and the fun involved, including the friendly and charming people we met, along with the warmth, ease and engaging personality of our guide, all have made this a trip I'll remember for a very long time! I'll certainly be looking at taking another tour with you in the future. Thank you again!"
  Debbie Versace, Adelaide, Australia
• "Our guide was wonderful, helpful and friendly. Thank you for helping me get a haircut! The first twi days, especially the dinners, were my favorites of the trip. Please contact me when your women's tours are posted. I would love to join one of them!"
  Arla Cohen, Long Branch, NJ
• "Thanks for this fabulous vacation in Provence. From start to finish it has been the best!! LOved the cooking classes, people and hotel breakfast.Marc's cooking class was an excellent combination of food, beauty and insight into how a family in FRance can live. Dinners were all amazing and the variation and settings were beautiful and delicious! The market and time in St. Remy was a favorite, and the calanques walk was awesome and thrilling. We had a special trip will never forget Provence and our Ameri-French guide. Thank you again for an awesome vacation!"
  Until next time... Julia Sanders and mother Lois Parry, Philadelphia, PA
• "Thanks for a truly fun week in Provence! I loved, loved Marc's home, the cooking classes and the 'village to village' hike, the daily walking in the small villages, the small group and staying in the same hotel throughout the entire trip."
  Elizabeth Creamer, Blacksburg, VA
• "I loved the Cassis calanques walk and town, they were both so fantastic and both cooking classes! This trip was more than I had expected, and we loved every minute of it. There was structure, but not too much. We always had the choice to do many different things and that created a nice pace. I could really relax and enjoy myself. The hotel was also fabulous. Thanks for an excellent week! "
  Tina Alwin, Fort Worth, TX
• "The walks were exceptional. Our guide's knowledge was outstanding, lots of options each day and the restaurants were also wonderful! Loved the group we created. Thanks for a great time!"
  Charleen Siemens, Vancouver, Canada
• "Thank you for a wonderful week in Provence! We loved meeting you and everyone in the group. We had a fun time!"
  Cathy, Christie, Cindy and Barbara (mother-daughter trip), San Antonio and Fort Worth, TX
• "This has been an excellent experience for me as a solo traveler. Our guide was warm, patient and very knowledgeable. Cooking classes were great! Thanks again for a fun week!"
  (additional email sent to us: "Got to see the testiments on the web site and they look great. Thanks again for a great tour.") Trish Ashton, Alexandria, VA
• "Thanks again for a memorable trip! I enjoyed all of the castles, the gardens, time spent in the different villages, ballooning and meeting the Chefs. Our guide was the best, first class at her job."
  Jaye Gregory, Brisbane, Australia
• "Loved St. Remy de Provence and its' market and shops! This was a great trip, thanks for everything! I'll be back!"
  Stephanie Sanders, San Rafael, CA
• "I really enjoyed the small group, cooking classes, hot air ballooning, the beautiful view from my hotel room and our guide's knowledge and helpfulness! I am looking forward to coming back for your Bordeaux harvest tour."
  Deborah Ng, Hong Kong
• "Loved the scenery, markets, walks, restaurants and seeing so much lavender! Excellent variety of activities. Thank you!"
  Jennifer Tong, Detroit, MI
• "Our guide's local knowledge and connections to local people and professionals were a real perk on this trip. Made it feel like we were with friends throughout the trip. Her knowledge of local culture, food and history of the area was brilliant. Loved all of the options and flexibility. The trip was well paced and the group dynamic! This trip was even better than anticipated, and I had high expectations. Thank you for a truly exceptional and memorable experience!"
  Jayne Gowland, Adelaide, Australia
• "Merci! Thank you so much for everything. I loved being with all of the group! I hope to be on another of your wonderful tours!"
  Linda Irey, Severna Park, Maryland (Has been on 2 Trips with Christy)
• "Thank you for a truly wonderful experience in France! I hope to return again to see the rest of this beautiful country."
  Mary Ann Dziak, New York (Has been on 2 Trips with Christy)
• "What a fast week! It was full of beautiful sights and wonderful food. Thanks for making it extra special! I have truly enjoyed all of my time in France!" Brenda Fewox, Tampa, Florida (Has been on 2 Trips with Christy)
• "It was a wonderful trip! Hope to see you next year."
  Dianne Blanke, Charlotte, North Carolina (Has been on 2 Trips with Christy)
• "Thank you so very much for a great week in France! I enjoyed the cooking classes and meeting the group!"
  Charon Willis, NYC, NY
• "Cooking classes and walks were excellent! Thanks for a wonderful week!"
  Sharon Thiessen, Vancouver, Canada
• "Absolutely thought cooking class and dnner at Christophe and Angelique's home was charming, we had a great time with them. The experience was exquisite and humbling. Damine's cooking class was also a very delicious experience. Our guide was "FAB", her knowledge of French history and the region was a definite plus. Thank you again for my birthday surprise (Ann)! We also enjoyed shopping in Blois aand the hot air ballloning"
  Kat Street and her mom, Ann Street, Maryland and Sweden
• "A short note to tell you how much I enjoyed the Provence trip and our guide. Her experience, wonderful, upbeat personality, as well as her extensive knowledge of the region made the week both educational and fun! The walk in Cassis, trying "moules frites," the cooking classes, lunch with Marc and talking about French life and culture were wonderful. I will definitely recommend your company to my friends and family, and don't be surprised if you see me on your Loire Valley trip sometime in the next year or two!"
  Barbara Teiger, Bloomfield, CT
• "Loved Cassis and having the option to go on the walk or take the boat out to see the calanques, cooking classes were each so different, and the overall travel experience was very comfortable. I loved that we didn't do touristy things! And, I really liked having a great American guide who, since she lives in France, really knows so much about the country, people and daily life. Thank you for a wonderful trip!"
  Diane Santarsiero, Monkton, MD
• "Loved ALL of it! The pace, variety, quality, sequence of events. Many thanks, you run a very professional and high quality tour. You have exceeded all of my expectations. It has been a memorable trip!"
  Amanda Croker, Brisbane, Australia
• "My favorites were Angelique's cooking class, Damien's wine and extensive cheese tasting and the hot air ballooning. Don't change a thing, it was all wonderful, loved it! I had a memorable week, thanks for everything!"
  Odette Pagan, Brisbane, Australia
• "Loved both cooking classes and the pace of the tour! The variety of activities and restaurant selections were fabulous! I had a wonderful time. Thank you so much! I hope to come back with my husband next time."
  Colleen Flynn, Fort Salonga, NY
• "Dinner with Christophe the last evening was sublime! Enjoyed the order of chateaux we visited. Loved Chenonceau, but the last day had such a lovely feel to it, saving the gardens for last. All of the Chefs were wonderful. Thanks for a fabulous tour, wonderful chateax and superb meals!"
  Kathy Hirschfeld, Brisbane, Australia
• "I LOVED it all! Thank you for a wonderful week!"
  Sarah Maxwell, Valhalla, NY
• "You did a great job! I loved all of the markets, Pascal's cooking class and all of the old villages. Thank you again for everything this week!"
  Rhonda Harvey, Brisbane, Australia
• "Wonderful group of people and our guide was outstanding. Our hotel was so luxurious and with beautiful scenery. Thanks for a memorable experience!"
  Elaine Binger, San Francisco, CA
• "Loved the markets, shopping, the calanques walk and of course the cooking classes. We had a fun time! Thanks again for everything!"
  Nelly Wong and Sue Ann Ang, Toronto, Canada
• "I really enjoyed the cooking classes and meals. I also really enjoyed going to the savonnerie. I think it is great that you offer truly off the beaten path visits to places I could not have found on my own. Thank you so much for a great time. I really enjoyed it!"
  Linda Lorenat, San Mateo, CA
• "You deserve a giant THANK YOU! People have been asking me how I enjoyed the trip, and I tell them all that you did an outstanding job!"
  Pam Lassiter, Boston, MA
• "I really enjoyed our guide, all of the chefs and spending time with the other members of the group. All were great! I also enjoyed touring the castles and lerning the history them, as well as experiencing the delicious, refined dining. Thank you!"
  Mary Haas, Washington, D.C.
• "Thank you for everything! We had a fabulous time! Had been waiting for a long time to see the gardens at Villandry."
  Jean Bloch and travel partner and friend Sonya Pancaldo, Manhattan, NY
• "I had a wonderful week here in the Loire! Thanks for everything!"
  Wendy Roberts, San Francisco, CA
• "The St. Remy market, cooking classes and making new friends was the real high point of this trip for me, Thank you! Marc's family castle and exploring Cassis was unforgettable and I loved our guide's commentary about all the places we visited. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I had the best time!"
  Judy Alwin, Fort Worth, TX
• "I really enjoyed Marc's and Pascal's cooking classes, our guide and the surprise at the end of the St. Remy walk! Thanks a million. It's a small world, we'll meet again. This was a wonderful experience!"
  Nel Bretney, Barbados
• "Thank you again for a wonderful time. Our guide had such a delightful attitude and understanding of French culture and approach to food, wine and way of life. Loved being in this hotel and the setting! The trip was spectacular! "
  Persis Knobbe, San Francisco, CA
• "Our trip was so much more than we expected, very personalized and I had such a wonderful time!! Our Guides were exceptionally knowledgeable about the region, French history, cuisine, culture and wine... I loved everything we did from the cooking class and wine tasting to all the castles we visited and the hot air balloon ride. The week was exciting and fun..."
  Linda Sites, Los Angeles, CA
• "I loved ALL aspects of the tour; hot air ballooning, wine and cheese tasting, the hotel, our guide, the different castles, the dinners! The cooking classes were especially fantastic. Don't change a thing! You really made this experience wonderful!"
  Wendy Barnett, Melbourne, Australia
• "The trip gets a 5 out of 5! My favorite thing was the extensive cheese and wine tasting with Damien. Thanks to our guide for making this trip so exceptional!"
  Marti Hyland, Arlington, VA
• "I loved the cooking classes with amazing Chefs, very high quality! Everything was so smooth, fun and perfectly executed! Thank you!"
  Melinda Ohmer, San Francisco, CA
• "Thank you so much for such a great vacation! Katie and I had such fun."
  Ann Coney and grown daughter, Katie, Stow, MA
• "Everything was as beautiful and wonderful as I imagined. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, flexible and had a wonderful personality. We loved hearing about the castles before exploring them, and there was a nice variety. Our group was the best! Thank you for a dream come true!"
  Susan Blakey and grown daughter, Shannon, Dallas, TX
• "Thank you for a great vacation! Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Gordes and Roussillon were marvelous and I especially enjoyed the cooking classes."
  Julia Holmes, Silver Spring, MD
• "Thank you for a wonderful time! Our guide was a delight; very knowledgeable and friendly. I loved the calanques, cassis village and the cooking classes. Marc was very charming and his family villa stunning. This was an excellent way to discover Provence! Thank you again!"
  Gail Janes, Washington D.C.

"Our trip was so much more than we expected, very personalized and I had such a wonderful time!! Our Guides were exceptionally knowledgeable about the region, French history, cuisine, culture and wine. We met many of our guides' local friends who are prominent chefs and wine producers. I loved everything we did from the cooking class and wine tasting to all the castles we visited and the hot air balloon ride. The week was exciting and fun, and I especially loved meeting all of the Chefs following our dinners."
Linda Sites, Los Angeles, CA

• "Thanks for a great tour!!!! The food and wine was fantastic, hospitality of Christophe and Angelique was enjoyable, friendly and educational. Christophe Cosme's kitchen experience was great, as were the castles and hot air ballooning. And our guide was informative, helpful and friendly."
  Catherine Perkins, Brisbane, Australia
• "What a wonderful trip!!! The hotel was so beautiful, and Bernard and Christine were the perfect hosts. I loved all of our meals and being able to meet the Chefs after dinner! Our Guides were flexible and knowledgeable about everything. There are too many things I loved about the trip to list them all!"
  Janet Coe, Los Angeles, CA
• "Our Guides and our hosts at the hotel were delightful. Our Loire Valley experience was a complete success! Thank you so much for making our trip such a wonderful experience! The hotel was beautiful, the food out of this world and all of the activities were exceptional!"
  Hannah Jones, Los Angeles, CA
• "I DID find this entire experience was remarkable! Our Guide was fabulous, knowledgeable, courteous and engaging! I was amazed that every walk and winery tour could be so different and exciting. Thanks for the excellent food, lots of great wine and good company, thanks for a fabulous time!"
  Lauren Sheridan, New York, New York
• "I loved tasting wines under the guidance of our Tour Guide, Antoine and Remi! We all agree that this was a wonderful trip!"
  Dr. Cathleen Dohrn, Chicago, Illinois (Has been on 2 trips with Christy)
• "Yes all four ladies (who by the way are very sweet) had a wonderful trip. Thank you so much for making their trip so special. I have to tell you that you have been delightful to work with and I hope I can send a few more clients your way. I will be seeing Marci for lunch this Thursday, so I am excited to hear all about the tour."
  Take care, Nicky Maga, Travel Agent, Los Angeles, CA
• "The variety of activities really interested me, especially having enough time for the markets. Loved the gourmet dining and learning more about cooking techniques. The hotel and it's location were perfect."
  Elizabeth Wittwer, Kalamazoo, MI
• "I really enjoyed our tour leader, cooking and eating with Erick and Madeleine at cooking class, all the restaurants and shopping at the markets."
  M. Hines, Los Angeles, CA
• "The Loire Valley trip was my first trip to France, and I would highly recommend it! Our stay at the very charming Chateau was perfect. The owners made our stay seem as though we were in the home of friends. The wine and the food was beyond wonderful. Visiting the home of chefs, Christophe and Angelique was a definite highlight. I learned a great deal while having such a fun time on this trip! The value I received for the money spent was well worth it. This was a trip I will always remember, Thank you!"
  Karen Paige, San Diego, CA
• "Thank you for a great time! It was a lot of fun getting to know the group and the different activities really added to the experience of being amidst historic castles that were amazing! I am looking forward to another trip with Off the Beaten Path"
  Monica Merkel, Danbury, Connecticut
• "Wine & cheese! Feel like I got a real understanding of the Loire Valley, its people, culture and places. Loved the variety of activities, cooking lessons, castle tours and the intimacy of the hotel and not having to move around, and the flexibility of the program was wonderful. Thank you also to our friendly guides!"
  Karin Heller, Washington D.C.
• "Unbelievable meals and wines! It was great to learn about France and the French with someone who also understands the American perspective! The architecture of the castles and cathedrals was dazzling. This was a great experience with a well balanced itinerary full of interesting activities!"
  Gretchen Heller, Washington D.C.
• "The people were the best, I immediately felt as if I were with long time friends. Bread making was an outstanding experience, and the walks and food were wonderful! Antoine and Claire made me feel like a member of the family not like a guest. Highly recommend this trip! Our Guide was perfect."
  Sandra Stranz, Chicago, IL
• "The other guests in the group were quite pleasant, and I appreciated our guide's mellow vibes and calmness. The castles made the trip and Christophe and Angelique were just wonderful."
  Kim Moritsugu, Literary Author, Toronto, Canada
• "Food was fabulous, our guide was very warm and friendly and willing to answer all our questions. Christophe and Angelique were knowledgeable and delightful."
  Janice Makhlouf, Los Angeles, CA
• "Really enjoyed our guide, Chefs, Angelique and Christophe (and his apple tart), the castles, excellent choice of restaurants, the 13th century chateau being a fabulous setting for dinner, and finally, our beautiful and quiet chateau accommodations. (following is 2nd comment sent to us) Its been a while since I returned from the Loire Valley trip. I just wanted you to know what a wonderful time my sister and I had with on the tour. I am putting my pictures and momentos in a scrap book. As I am looking at all the beautiful Chateaux we visited I am just overwhelmed by the beauty of them all. Its was positively one of the best trips I've ever taken. I absorbed so much. The food was exquisite and the people of France were so warm and wonderful. I loved our evenings with Angelique and Christophe. I bought a copper pan in which to make my tarte. I purchased it from Williams Sonoma exclusively to make the famous Tarte Tatin for which Christophe won his award. You were just wonderful. It was a very warm experience."
  Diana Pleva, Los Angeles, CA
• "I can't begin to tell you what a great experience I had last week - I've been going on and on to anyone who will listen about what a great program you and your company run. I have been looking at the Loire Valley Tour and when I come again, I would really like my husband to join me."
  Deborah Pearson, Racine, WI
• "Thank you for enlightening my view of the culture and lifestyle of the people of Provence. I will remember this trip with fond memories. Please keep me updated on your schedules!"
  Natalie Goldberg, NYC, NY
• "Thank you for a wonderful Bordeaux experience. All the hosts and guide, Claire, Antoine and Christy were great! I enjoyed all of the culinary preparation, cooking over the open fireplace every night and the Saunternes walk and winery tour &tasting."
  Susan Lee, Pittsburgh, PA
• "I enjoyed meeting Bernard &Christine and Angelique &Christophe, they were all so kind and friendly. The Goat farm was also a wonderful experience. I'll see you next year!"
  Jerry Tanner, Macon, GA (Has been on 2 Trips with Christy)
• "Everything you planned was great! I liked the history, art and all of the side stories that go along with the big picture. Shopping was fun and the balloon ride was fantastic. I also enjoyed all of the local people you involved in the trip"
  Miriam Langley, Macon, GA
• "What a friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable guide, the personalized attention was great. It was a lot of fun spending the evening with Angelique and Christophe for our cooking class and potager tour."
  Camille Zeleny, San Diego, CA
• "Thanks for the trip of a lifetime! We want to come again. Hotel was excellent, relaxing, quiet and very conveniently located, the pace of the trip was just right, loved the cheese maker's farm and the potter's workshop, the restaurants were wonderful experiences and our guide was very informative and accommodating!" Teri Foster and Harmony Rodriguez, Oxnard, CA
• "Thank you so much for a marvelous week. I had an absolutely wonderful experience! The places we visited and restaurant choices were superb. The mix of activities was outstanding. I look forward to taking another trip with your company. Our guide's love of France was infectious, Merci beaucoup for the trip of a lifetime!"
  Maria Infanger, Chicago, IL
• "Thank you for making this trip special and so much fun! Especially loved the markets, les Calanques, Aix-en-Provence and St. remy. P.S. Hope to see you on another trip"
  Marcia Slomowitz, Chicago, IL
• "Guides and group were all very polite and worked well together, group very accommodating! Liked meeting and talking with French people from the villages and other countries. Guides had a great attitude, enthusiasm and love of the country, culture and Tour de France! Merci Beaucoup!"
  Pat Perry, Houston, TX
• "Thank you for such a personal view of Burgundy. Your expertise made it a remarkable experience that my sister and I will never forget! Vive la France, Vive Off the Beaten Path!"
  sisters Bayla Silbert &Judy Schroff, Port Washington &Buffalo, New York
• "Thank you for a superb time!"
  Eunice Brock, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• "Loved the meals, Strasbourg, the private tours of the Humanist Library in Selestat and the Underlindten museum in Colmar, and enjoyed our conversations with our guide! This was a great introduction to France!"
  Leslie Rigg, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• "I loved that I could be casual and not have to see every tourist attraction but rather stroll through a town and observe Provence culture, sipping coffee at a cafe, eat courses of food and smelling the air!"
  Carol Harvey, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• "Just a short email to tell you what a wonderful time I had in Provence! The villages, markets, our hotel, the food, cooking class, the friendly people, just fabulous!"
  Beth Francell, Fort Davis, Texas
• "I loved where we stayed. The variety of activities was wonderful. The selection of castles was helpful to understand French history. I enjoyed the culinary expedition &especially the goat cheese farm!"
  Stacey Outten, California
• "Thanks so much for a fabulous experience! I look forward to another adventure with you!"
  Ellie Breskot, Chicago, Illinois
• "We had a superb overview of Paris, and our guide was the best we could have hoped for. She showed us a most beautiful city. Our days were well planned."
  Rena Beaton &sister Floy, Toronto, Canada