Best regards
Bjorn & Family

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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

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Testimonials about MIke St. Jovite, Japan, Dubai, Maldives, Seychelles, Tahiti Specialist: Dubai 

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