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Tours is a California-based travel planning organization specializing in upscale
tours and river cruises in France, Spain and Portugal. We specialize in those
three countries only and, as a result, can offer strong in-depth knowledge of
all corners of those destinations. The
company was founded in 2002 and is operated by my partner/wife Carolyn and myself.
Both of us are seasoned world travelers. Our
river cruises are pre-packaged escorted programs, but most of our land tours are
a-la-carte packages with customized itineraries designed for independent travelers.
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here for details on the custom tour process. We
dedicate ourselves to providing the highest level of personal attention and service.
Our tours and cruises appeal to those who appreciate the personal touch and our
hands-on approach to the travel business. We
believe in the art of traveling well and focusing on the discovery of the local
heritage. Our programs are designed to immerse travelers in the local culture,
going beyond ordinary superficial sightseeing. Our goal is to give you rich and
authentic travel experiences that create lasting memories (not just a "trip"
but the experience of a lifetime).
I
was born, raised and educated in the French province of Brittany. As a native,
I love everything about France, of course: the history, the arts, the lifestyle,
the food, the wines and the endless diversity of local cultures. I have traveled
to nearly every corner of the country and I continue my journey of discovery every
year - sometimes two or three times a year. (If nothing else, I need to visit
my family once in a while). I have also traveled extensively in Spain and Portugal. Carolyn
majored in French in college. She first went to France on a Rotary fellowship.
This generous grant allowed her to spend a full academic year at the Université
de Haute-Bretagne in Rennes, the capital of Brittany. She discovered many aspects
of France that year, including myself! Since then, she has gone back many times
with me or with other members of her family on personal trips. For the business,
she also travels to France, Spain and Portugal regularly every year to keep herself
up-to-date on the various travel opportunities in those countries. I
am a Travel Institute-certified France Specialist and Spain Specialist. We are
both certified Portugal Specialists. |