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Best regards
Bjorn & Family
Testimonials about Linda Barber, Middle East, Asia, China Specialist

Dear Linda,

The trip was fabulous (no problems with entry visas!)
Our guide, Ayhem, and the driver were both great and
we particularly appreciated Ayhem's deep knowledge of
the historical sites, perfect French and mischievous
sense of humour.

All the sites were breathtaking and Christine had a
field day with her camera. We loved the people who
were all very welcoming and the food was excellenet
everywhere although the vast quantities were too much
for us. We always felt perfectly safe in Syria.

The best museum is in Palmyra.

The hotels in Damascus and Aleppo were extremely good
with Aleppo truly outstanding, it is a real gem (as is
the city). We changed the night in the bedouin tent to
an extra night in the Aleppo hotel because it was so
cold and we couldn't face sleeping in the desert!

We didn't like the hotel in Crac des Chevaliers, it is
a new monster that is not yet finished but even when
it is I wouldn't recommend it. The hotel is true
kitsch which is disappointing because the fortress at
Crac is well worth the visit.

The Zenobia Cham Palace in Palmyra would only be a 2
or 3 star in Europe, adequate but dull.

The Silk Road representatives met us on the last night
and we gave them this feedback.

Thanks for arranging the trip for us.

Best regards,
Peter
Testimonials about MIke St. Jovite, Japan, Dubai, Maldives, Seychelles, Tahiti Specialist

Hi Michael!

I hope Belize was great! Did you go to Ambergris Caye? I've seen pictures and it looks gorgeous!

Anyway, it was the best vacation I've ever been on! Dubai was fantastic (I'm so glad we were at the Ritz C) and Oman was really special. We had enough time to relax but we saw everything we could so the pace was great, and the service was better than first class everywhere we went. We loved it that we had our own driver and car and had individual attention. And, we were wisked through the airport like celebrities! That was one of the highlights - we loved not having to stand in a single airport line! It was great!

SO, thank you very much! You did a great job! And Arabian Adventures was fabulous, too! Zahara would get a 10 out of 10 if the guy in the hotel office was better, but their tours were terrific.

Now we are trying to figure out what's next :-) Any ideas for great, adventurous and first-class travel? What's "hot" now (like Dubai is)? If any great ideas pass over your desk, please pass them on!

We had a wonderful time despite the issues. I would definitely
recommend this trip to others. Without your help though I don't think
it would have been as great. We found ourselves really bummed out a few times and in a panic as well!! Luckily you were always there to take our calls and work things out. Thank you so much. You are the BEST! Private client