-Temple Grantham, Places and Pleasure Travel, TX

I thought the trip was very well planned.

Day one: I think a canal trip should always be planned.
The Rijksmuseum is an other must!
The back stage tour of the Concertgebouw was very special.

Day two: The Rembrandt House an other must.

Day three: The light show at Madurodam would not be for the most American's.

Day four: The Panorama Mesdag Museum was very spectacular!

Day five: The flower Auction in Aalsmeer is a very big must.
The cooking class was so much fun. A nice light touch for a trip!

Day six: The caves would be nice for people that had family in the War.
The American's don't think of vineyards in Holland. A pleasant surprice!

Day seven: The Kroller Muller Museum was wonderful. Palace 't Loo was the most beautiful garden I have ever seen. The talk on the new cruise terminal at Scheveningen was informative.

I personally can not stay out late an get up early, but I made it. The trip was truly a good study tour. I know you will get a lot of tours. Miranda add so much to the tour. She is so special.
Your are a very caring tour guide. Lora and I will always have fond memories of the study tour.

-Mary levine, Lake Shore Travel, IL (Virtuoso)

I wanted to take a few minutes of your time to express to you how much I truly enjoyed my recent visit to Holland.

It was a wonderful eye opener for a first time visitor, such as myself.  I feel that you gave us a true taste of Holland and only wanting more! Your knowledge, expertise and love of your homeland assures me that my clients will be very well taken care of while in your hands. 
The specialty guides through out our week were equally "the best".  I felt very welcomed by all
the hoteliers, guides, local business representatives and most of all by you and Miranda. 
The sights were amazing, from the museums, caves, gardens (both public and private), evening entertainment, canal boat tour, to the "back stage" access at the concert hall and my favorite...
the Panorama Mesdag!  I now know some history of Holland and have the confidence to sell it with no hesitation at all.

Thank you and Miranda for an exciting week in the Netherlands. 
I look forward to working with you in the future.  Have a wonderful Autumn.

-Yolanda Essig, Unique Travel, WA

I want to thank you for your wonderful study tour of Holland. It definitely gave us a chance to see al the sites and experiences Holland has to offer beyond the city of Amsterdam. The hotels we stayed at in Amsterdam, The Hague, Maastricht and Scheveningen were amazing! I truly felt I got a much better understanding and overview of the Netherlands, and it will make it much easier for me to speak to clients about traveling to your country. Thank you again.

-Frank Robinson (Executive Director), Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Va

Edwin, Thank you for all the planning and thought you invested in the 2008 Holland Study Tour. It was extraordinarily comprehensive and diverse. I was prepared for the charm and history of Amsterdam and for the awe of the master artwork. I was delightfully surprised by so much more.

First, the extraordinary architecture and its pristine condition at every destination. Seeing 13th to 17th century buildings at every turn, still being actively used, was thrilling. Additionally, seeing the adaptive reuse of such buildings, as at the Kruisherenhotel, was inspiring, and demonstrated to me a pride of heritage and creativity I have seldom seen elsewhere. So much of Maastricht reflected this incredible marriage of the old and the new - beautifully blending to create urban space, which is both highly livable and aesthetically stimulating.

Secondly, the diversity of destinations and wealth of content was outstanding. From the beauty and pleasure on music in the Concertgebouw to the fascination of Aalsmeer and its scale and mechanized efficiency! We saw so many dimensions of the Netherlands. The WWII history we absorbed through the cave visits was both moving and astounding. I am almost embarrassed to admit about how much I did not know!

The wonderful visit to Palace ‘t Loo was almost indulgent in its visual beauty, inside the Palace as well as in the restored gardens. The gardens equaled anything I have seen in France and England.

The Hague is known in the US as a modern, international city for its courts of justice, but we did not expect the blending of a royal city and medieval city, and beach resort, as well! And the charm of Delft! There is so much that should not be missed.

The Panorama was such a unique experience and artistically fascinating. The intimacy of the museums such as Mauritshuis and the Escher, along with the excellent interpretation by the guides were other highlights. And, you offered us such a selection of hotels and restaurants.

The compactness of Holland and efficient transportation minimizes travel time while optimizing experience for the traveler. The ease in which the Dutch transition to English from the multiple languages spoken also makes the country and the culture so very accessible.

Thank you for such a thorough and generous introduction to your country. We will be back - joyfully! Frank Robinson