From Our Travelers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------May 11, 2001

Hi Sirma,

We're back and everything was easy getting here

For the entire trip we had all said that you had pulled out all the stops to give us the very best! That is what I want to convey to you. Everyone was extremely complimentary and happy with all the arrangements and guides you set up. I've never heard of a trip where everything went so well. We also appreciated your calling and checking on us from time to time.

All of your guides have you in highest regard and appreciate your attention to detail and efficiency. That's why your trips succeed. I'm afraid we were a lot more trouble than we should have been, especially with so many emails ahead of time. Yes, we've learned a lot and now can Iook forward to the next trip which should be a lot easier on you --and on us.

No need to reply to this, but I had to say thank you for all your hard work over the past two years to say how wonderful it is to have you for a friend.

Fondly,
Diane Tyler
Portland, Maine / USA

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------May 09,2001

Hi Sirma!

I can't believe our trip is over and I am back in the USA. Thanks to all your hard work, we had an absolutely great trip. Turkey has 12 new supporters. Your people welcomed us and treated us with such hospitality. The highlight for a lot of us was Termessos - we never expected such a place after our climb. We conquered what Alexander the Great could not. What a spot! Sirma, you have a beautiful country filled with wonderful people, and we will surely encourage those in the USA to experience the wonderful places we did on this trip.

Again, thank you so much for all your hard work. If you ever are close enough to us here, we would love to get together with you. Just let us know and I am sure we could make some arrangements.

Thanks again for all you did for us. Take care of yourself.

Fondly,
Judith Conley
Portland, Maine / USA

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------May 07, 2001

Dear Ms Gulgul,

Just wanted to send you a very quick "Thank you" for a wonderful trip to Turkey. We both enjoyed every minute of it and want to express special thanks for all your efforts and arrangements. Everything worked out perfectly. It was truly a worry-free trip and my wife, who had been apprehensive about going to Turkey, also was very glad.

Thanks again.

David and Anita Grossbard
New York / USA

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------May 01, 2001

Now that we are back from our first visit to Turkey, we are delighted to say that we wouldn't have changed a thing. Your guide and driver in Izmir were excellent. The guide was intelligent, well prepared, and careful of our needs. The driver was very helpful. It was a pleasure to stay at the Kismet Hotel. Kismet and the visit to Ephesus were the high points of our trip. I hope any return visits will be as good.

Your driver in Istanbul was also timely and helpful. All in all, it was an experiment in a new culture that worked quite well. I will certainly recommend your tour group.

Marjorie Wolper
New York / USA

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------April 20, 2001

Dear Sirma,

Now that I am safely home, I have the time to thank you appropriately for your unique personal and professional approach to our travel plans. Never have I felt so secure with my travel agent. It was like having a Turkish sister looking out for me.

I was truly amazed when you called us at each phase of our trip just to check in to see if everything was to my satisfaction. The trip to Turkey exceeded my expectations as did your service.

Thank you so much, again. Please feel free to give any client my name as a reference

Sincerely,
Paul Berger, D.D.S.
Florida / USA

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------April 16, 2001

Emre,

Gail and I have returned to Dallas and settled into our routine now. We both want to thank you for the wonderful tour you arranged for us, both in Istanbul and the Aegean. They were outstanding, well-paced tours that included all we wanted to see with lots of personal attention. In particular, we appreciate the extremely fine guides you arranged. Reha was knowledgable and attentive, assisting us in many ways. Ayse Durak in IZmir was one of the best guides we have ever had in any country. She was very professional and intelligent about her presentation, adding many insights on the life in ancient times and modern day. Her knowledge about ancient female gods was a treat for Gail and me. We gained much info about relationships between the pagan and modern religions that added significantly to our appreciation of Asia Minor. She really bought the importance of Anatolia in biblical times to our appreciation.

We hope you continue to use the truly expert guides as they make the trip worth-while. (The driver in Izmir also was a treat-careful driver and provided many personal attentions for us) Thanks again for a fine introduction to Turkey.

We loved the trip.

Jim and Gail Smith / USA