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This e-mail was originally sent by Bob & Bev Russell to Paolo Fanti, my associate in Florence, who organized all the tours for them.

Paolo,

Just a short note to thank you for the wonderful drivers and driver guides you provided to us.

When we arrived at Milan Malpensa, Davide was waiting for us. He took us on the short 2 1/2 hour ride to Santa Margherita pointing out a number of landmarks along the way. It was a delight talking with him, and his discussion of his home on Lake Como made us want to come back to Italy to see that area.

All three drivers were waiting for us at the pier when the ship arrived in Naples, Civitavecchia and Livorno. Angelo in Naples was superb. The drive along the Amalfi Coast with Angelo's running commentary was great. He even took us by his primary school in Sorrento, and we lunched at one of his favorite places. Before he left us, he secured tickets for the hydrofoil to Capri and told us when to catch the hydrofoil from Capri to Naples. Great guy!

Paolo in Civitavecchia/Rome was the best guide we've ever met. He seemed to know everything about Rome and was able to answer every question any of us had. His grasp of historical facts (including dates) was astounding. He showed us things one doesn't find in any guidebooks and took us to a great restaurant we'd never have found without his assistance. He was superb!

In Livorno/Florence, we had the pleasure of meeting Giuseppe. Great guy! His love of Florence was apparent from the very start. One could not help but leave Florence with a much deeper appreciation for its magnificence and beauty after spending a day with Giuseppe. Fantastic!!

We all agreed that your drivers and driver guides really made our vacation the wonderful experience it was. I can assure you that we will be telling everyone about the great experience we had with your company, and we'll be back! Thank you!

Bob & Bev Russell

 

The Russell Family at the ruins of the Imperial Palaces.