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 | Very well organised tour. The depth of info on field trips was good and all the tour guides were good.
Our tour Direction (Jone) was amazing. Date of Posting: 04 January 2016 Posted By: Peter and Robyn Sicily and Sardinia 2015 |
 | We were most impressed with the organization of the tour. The program was varied and interesting, the local guides excellent. Jone was an outstanding leader and her knowledge added so much to our experience. Date of Posting: 08 June 2015 Posted By: Trevor & Beryl Sicily & Sardinia, 2015 |
 | In my opinion, this was a wonderful trip. I enjoyed it very much indeed and Jone Gaillard is competent, friendly, warm, a good leader (firm) and the best thing I’ve known since sliced bread! I will recommend your trips to anyone I know Date of Posting: 29 October 2014 Posted By: Colleen Music Festivals of Italy, July 2014 |
 | Mark – Thank you for offering this superb program (and for choosing Hugh as Tour Leader – professional in every way, and totally dedicated to his role, caring for everyone and always good humored, calm and good company!).
The hotels were well chosen, with excellent locations, good facilities, substantial breakfasts and more than adequate lunches and dinners, especially when local cuisine was the specialty.
The guides were delightful, well informed and intensely proud of their country’s history and heritage in every place/village. The group melded together with generally good humor, looking after one another as much as possible, at meals and in the bus seating, as well as street walking. I wish you every success with your plans for Golden Compass.
 Date of Posting: 28 October 2014 Posted By: Rita Eastern European Discovery, September 2014 |
 | Excellent Tour – Carolyn an excellent leader. Martin proved an excellent guide. Overall a tour to be recommended. Date of Posting: 20 October 2014 Posted By: Eddie Adriatic Discovery, May 2014 |
 | Carolyn was a delight and always extremely proficient and accommodating, not to mention patient. She went out of her way to make sure we felt welcome.
I thoroughly recommend it to anyone considering doing the trip Date of Posting: 28 July 2014 Posted By: Margaret Adriatic Discovery, May 2014 |
 | We both have very happy memories of our fascinating time with you (Hugh Morgan), which gave us a taste and an insight into the Baltic States, which we could have had no other way. We learned much, enjoyed the company of our fellow adventurers who were themselves an interesting group, and your light hand on the reins made for an altogether most enjoyable experience for us both. Date of Posting: 19 July 2014 Posted By: Alan and Barbara Discover the Baltic States, May 2014 |
 | Carolyn Burns exceeds all expectations as usual. Date of Posting: 25 June 2014 Posted By: Maureen Adriatic Discovery, May 2014 |
 | Overall a great trip and Louise (Program Leader) was extra special –organised, full of information- very warm and concerned for all. Date of Posting: 18 June 2014 Posted By: Jan Vraie France, May 2014 |
 | A big thank you for Vraie France, we thoroughly enjoyed it all. Great programme - intelligently and thoughtfully set up, first rate accommodation, wonderful food, and the wine/s of course were excellent.
Louise (Program Leader) exceeded our expectations, and that was no easy task, as we had received extremely favourable comments about her from fellow travellers prior to the trip. She's a gem. Date of Posting: 18 June 2014 Posted By: David and Sylvia Vraie France, May 2014 |
 | Loved the itinerary and the hotels and meals were of a good standard. Highlights of this tour for me included all the Impressionist paintings in France and Holland, the wonderful fountain display at Versailles and the peaceful meandering along the canals in the floating gardens at Amiens.We had a lovely group and I think everyone would consider using Golden Compass again. Date of Posting: 18 June 2014 Posted By: Merryn Golden Age of Art & Gardens, May 2014 |
 | (Dr Jone Gaillard), she proved to be an excellent leader. Very efficient, and her knowledge of Italy and its language made us all feel comfortable. Date of Posting: 01 November 2013 Posted By: Margaret Italian Intermezzo & Undiscovered Italy, September 2013 |
 | Very enjoyable, my thanks to you (Mark Goodwin) and Jone (Dr Jone Gaillard), both, for the efforts you put into making it so. Date of Posting: 01 November 2013 Posted By: Ron Italian Intermezzo & Undiscovered Italy, September 2013 |
 | Just to say again how much I enjoyed the trip  Date of Posting: 01 November 2013 Posted By: Julie Italian Intermezzo, September 2013 |
 | I enjoyed the whole experience, Golden Compass does themselves proud. Date of Posting: 31 October 2013 Posted By: Del Italian Intermezzo, September 2013 |
 | Mark and his team have created some great bespoke itineraries with us at West Wollongong Garden Club to visit the best, as well as the less known gardens, of Spain, France, Italy and Croatia. Date of Posting: 05 October 2013 Posted By: Beryl Wood Past president, West Wollongong Garden Club, NSW |
 | Really appreciated the several days in each place and then doing day trips out. Date of Posting: 01 October 2013 Posted By: Wendy Italian Intermezzo, September 2013 |
 | Mark Goodwin provides a very professional operation. He has many, many years in the travel industry offering Educational holidays to clients from all over the world. I can not speak highly enough of his quality of service and ethical standards in all facets of the travel industry. Date of Posting: 11 September 2013 Posted By: Sue Ross Australia |
 | Thank you so much for the big surprise cake and champagne last night. The meal was outside on the terrace, the weather good and the surprise was complete! The trip has gone really well, we have enjoyed every minute and the company, guide and driver have been great. The hotel in Dubrovnik is stunning! Cheers from Dubrovnik.” Date of Posting: 09 July 2013 Posted By: Kay and Ian Adriatic Discovery, May 2013 |
 | We had a wonderful holiday. All hotels were excellent. Food, the scales tell me that was great and far too much of it!! We really enjoyed all the field trips and the information printed and from each guide was good. Tena was, apart from good fun, very knowledgeable and caring … Sasha was apart from a reliable driver very aware of our needs and just a really nice man … Yes I think we definitely got value for money … Once again thank you for a great time. Date of Posting: 09 July 2013 Posted By: Bonnie Adriatic Discovery, May 2013 |