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Read Our June and July 2015 Best Adventures in Provence Tour GUEST RAVES & REVIEWS…
Our June and July Tour Guests give us their feedback and testimonials about their Provence Tour experience with us!
Our biggest question is always, “Would you recommend our Best Adventures in Provence® Tour to your friends and family?”
“YES! Caryl and I do not enjoy going on tour with others, BUT this tour was EXTRAORDINARY in many aspects! Our guides were fantastic, knowledgeable and fun. They easily accommodated everyone. Their patience and leadership skills were unparalleled. They truly cared about all of us, ensuring we were always satisfied and happy with all aspects of the tour. They really went above and beyond! Every town, excursion, lunch and dinner were fabulous. The constant flow of information was outstanding. The hotel was beautiful and very comfortable – all the staff very helpful. We would definitely recommend this tour to everyone and we will attend another tour in a different section in France. What a life altering experience. You will see us again!” — Eric & Caryl Pomales, Stuart, FL
“Yes, there was a diverse selection of sites, towns and foods of Provence. Loved the towns and activities. Cooking class and Cassis cruise to calanques were extra special. There were A LOT of unexpected little “extras” throughout the trip that made the trip very personalized and wonderful! Our guides were flexible and knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure a fun experience for everyone. Meals were all excellent – lots of fresh, seasonal products. This tour was very well done!” — Randall and Sharon Young, Redmond, WA
“YES! Well organized tours in a beautiful place with great food, wine and company! Food was great and cooking class was fun. Guides did a wonderful job taking care of us and going the extra mile to accommodate. Picnic was lovely, great wines throughout the trip, and the hotel was also very nice. Thanks for another wonderful trip! ” — Steve Keller and Michelle Tidwell, Los Gatos, CA (3rd tour with OTBP – 2nd time on our Best Adventures in Provence Tour)
“Yes, absolutely and we will!!! For both of us cooking class was our favorite day — that was fantastic! We enjoyed all of the activities. We also enjoyed the bistrot lunch and the walks we did. The tour guides are wonderful and obviously know and love the region well. Their knowledge of the local history, culture, food and wine was especially wonderful. The entire tour was perfect – a great experience! Thank you!” — Adam and Kristen Elkins, Plymouth Meeting, PA – June July Provence Tour Testimonials!
“Yes, I would recommend the Provence Tour because of the small group format and the expertise of the guides. Nice, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides, and a schedule of activities that makes nice personal connections with the various merchants. The food was great and the cooking class was fun and inventive. Thanks again for another great tour!” — Tim and Nina Ku, Middletown, CT – (Have done 2 Tours – 2011 Loire Valley Tour, 2015 Provence Tour)
“Absolutely YES I will recommend this tour!! It’s everything you want in a tour! Great guides who are knowledgeable and patient and with a great sense of humor, great group of guests, lots of interesting places, delicious food, fabulous wines, what more could you want. I felt that the flexibility was terrific. I am extremely pleased with this tour and am so glad you found me a spot on it!” — Linsey Tully, NY, NY
“Yes – ABSOLUTELY! Our tour guides were knowledgeable, helpful and personable. Logistics are great and guides kept the tour on schedule — we never felt rushed. Well curated choice of restaurants and experiences. We had a variety of choices for daily activities. Plenty of free time and help to arrange or visit additional sites. Our favorite things of the tour included cooking class with Chef Yvan (our very favorite experience), the day in Cassis, the picnic, the companionship of our fellow tour guests and our fun tour guides, the choice of St. Remy de Provence as a home base for the tour, the comfortable bus, the many fine meals, and the olive oil demonstration. The hotel was beautiful and clean, and the staff very friendly and helpful. ” — Andy & Jane Mallor, Bloomington, Indiana —booked on their 2nd tour with us! We’ll welcome them back in 2016 along with their friends to our June 22-27 Loire Valley Castles & Gourmet Tour.
“YES, especially for “foodies”! We loved the restaurants, guides, cooking class, van and driver. Great group of people! Sophie at hotel each morning was delightful! Our guides brought joy, amusement and knowledge to every moment of the tour!” — Jack & Helen Shafton, Chicago, IL – June July Provence Tour Testimonials!
“YES – Organization and small group allowed for personal time, as well as planned time to see so much of wonderful Provence! The tour was very well organized, nice variety of activities, timing good, great guides, and good mix of people in our tour group. Flexibility was excellent! Wonderful hotel and the breakfast was amazing. Je t’aime Provence!” — Andrew & Gail Roth, Los Angeles, CA
“Yes, we would recommend this trip to our friends and family but would suggest they diet before taking this trip, and this is NOT a complaint – We really enjoyed all of the meals! We enjoyed all of the activities also, especially the cooking class. Our guides were wonderful and ensured that we were all taken care of. Thank you for everything!” — Byron & Elva Siliezar, Santa Barbara, CA – June July Provence Tour Testimonials!
“Yes – Our guides were great, very knowledgeable, and they clearly work hard to make the trip remarkable. We saw a lot during the week. The food was VERY GOOD! We loved the Cassis day, the boat ride, the photo stops in the cherry fields, lavender and sunflower fields, the market day in St. Remy, the picnic and the excellent group of other travelers. Thank you for a fun experience!” — Gib & Diane Conover, Providence, RI
“Yes, we would definitely recommend this trip! We both loved the hotel and its staff, as well as the tour guides and driver. The lavender and sunflower fields were spectacular! We loved the villages and the time spent in them. The activities were very well planned. We used a new travel agent to arrange this tour and I will ensure to tell her what a great tour it was — small in size, great guides and activities. Thank you for a wonderful week in Provence!” — Sisters — Isabelle and Eleanor Nazha, Linwood, NJ
“Yes, we would recommend this trip! Saw and experienced many things that we would never have been able to organize ourselves. Our favorites of the tour were the meals and the outdoor dining in such beautiful and scenic places, the sunflower fields, the Cassis day and cooking class. Our guides were amazing and were very knowledgeable, and obviously love Provence and their job. Thank you for a wonderful time!” — Colleen and Patricia Cosgrove, Seattle, WA – June July Provence Tour Testimonials!
“Yes, variety of sites, great and easy way to learn a lot about this part of the world. We loved staying in St. Remy as a base and staying in the same hotel for the entire tour. We had wonderful days! In particular, we liked the choices and variety, the option for personalized touring, enjoyed the walks, hotel was very nice, and loved all the history of the region shared by the guides. All of the restaurants were excellent and each had a different flavor and ambiance. This was an excellent way to discover Provence. Thank you so much!” — Chris & Celia Lang, West Chester, PA — Booked our Provence Tour on recommendation of our 2 time returning guest Jim Butts who has traveled on both our 2014 Provence Tour and 2015 Bordeaux Tour.
“Yes – The tour was very well planned and executed, great group size and variety of activities and choices every day. The top 3 favorites for us – visiting the Carrieres des Lumieres in Les Baux, the cooking class, and the walks. Our guides were great and offered a wealth of local history and knowledge. All was terrific!” — Warren & Karen Seeto, NSW, Australia
“Yes, we would recommend this tour with your company. The company is very professional and the programming is exceptional. We liked the hotel very much – the staff was very friendly and accommodating – especially Sophie, the breakfast server. We loved the picnic, the Chef’s kitchen and the evenings both as a group and on our own. The afternoon visit of the Van Gogh hospital was great. We enjoyed our guides and their knowledge, and our group of fellow travelers was terrific. Thanks!” — Elliot & Susan Strom, Yardley, PA
“Yes…Loved the tour, the villages, knowledgeable guides whose love of Provence shines through. Walking and cooking class were an A+, and excellent hotel choice for the tour. Our fellow travelers were quite lovely and interesting, we had a lot of fun with them. Thank you!” — Gloria Feld and Alex Barbanell, San Antonia, TX – June July Provence Tour Testimonials!
“Yes, would recommend the tour. The group was very enjoyable and engaging. We appreciated the flexibility of the guides. Our favorite meal of the trip was at cooking class with Yvan. Appreciated dining on our own a couple of nights. All the meals were beautifully prepared. Really enjoyed the flower photo ops and the hotel was a very good choice, staff very helpful.” — Bill Israel and Ellie Breslin, San Antonia, TX
**Recommended by Best Selling Author!!**
- Best selling author and former tour guest PJ Adams, has released her latest book, Intoxicating Southern France, and is recommending both our Best Adventures in Provence® Tours AND Bordeaux “Grand Cru” Wine Tasting & Walking Tours to her readership, as the “tours of choice” to discover southern France.
- Having previously traveled on our small group, active tours in France, it is a great honor to have PJ recommending and promoting both our Best Adventures in Provence® Tours and Bordeaux “Grand Cru” Wine Tasting & Walking Tours as her “tours of choice” to relive the magical moments she writes about in her new book.
- And we love that she has selected Off the Beaten Path, LLC as her “tour company of choice” for tour travel to PROVENCE, BORDEAUX, LOIRE VALLEY AND CHAMPAGNE, France. Work on her 3rd and 4th books about France are underway, and will feature Paris and northern France, including OTBP Loire Valley and Champagne Tours. Click here if you would like to read about PJ Adams recommending our tours to her readership!
- PJ Adams next book Intoxicating Northern France written in collaboration with France Off the Beaten Path Tour owner, Christy Destremau, is due for release summer 2016!
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