Dear Jose
You are right of course. Your tours are always a much better value than A and K and the Smithsonian tours. G. Leonard

Several trips over a decade

We loved the Christmas greeting email - We think of you and our great trip to the Dalmatian coast and Greece. Can't wait to see what you do next year. Stan sends his best regards too. As always,

Marie Fisher

Dalmatian coast and Greece 2007

The best organizers of culture travel in Europe

Houston Ballet Cecil Conner

In the Footsteps of Nureyev 2007

Dean and Jose
In looking back on the trip, I remember our most wonderful times.  There were many more great experiences that bad ones. I am most  grateful to have gone. I am very interested in Italy next year and my  mom, ala Alda and Vetta, is also interested in going.

Sherry Hendrickson

Chile, Argentina and Brazil Tour, April 2008

Dear Jose, Thank you for your warm thoughts sent in last week's e-mail. I want you to know that we have had some of the most wonderful experiences of our lives with you. The very first trip, White Nights in St Petersburg, was absolutely magical and there have been many more exhilerating evenings of opera, ballet, art museums spontaneous picnics etc. Additionally, we have eaten our way through many countries - sometimes at sublimely fancy places and sometimes at impromptu stops like the outdoor place you, Jim, Mike, Nicolai and I tried as the kitchen was closing. I still use the spice that was on that chicken We both appreciate your talent for being able to create such special experiences. Creative talent like yours needs lots of detail people to "keep up". Thanks for everything - we wish you continued success with your endeavors.

Mike and Joan Weltzien

Several trips in over a decade

My first trip with the ARTE Travel was last summer when we explored the Austrian Empire.  Nine operas in 15 days! That has limited appeal but it was my kind of trip!  I must say you are making my retirement more fun.

Judge Mike and Nancy Mayes

Spain 2005

Last night we had a reunion of sorts for the participants in the trip to northern Spain. All but David and Lori and Robert were there while Ro and the other David were joined by their spouses. Nancy and I had a great time. All were in good spirits. We has an exceptionally agreeable group. Hope to see you again soon. Keep working on interesting trips.

Tom Daly

Northern Spain