Small Ship River Cruising and Ocean Cruising
I specialize in upscale and luxury ocean cruises, where service is personal, every meal is a gourmet indulgence, and relaxing is done in refined surroundings. Let me plan a luxury ocean cruise vacation unlike any you’ve experienced before, where you can explore fabulous destinations around the world through intriguing excursions, while enjoying the elegance of the perfectly selected cruise ship meeting your personal preferences. I am also a Distinctive Voyages Host, handpicked by Travel Leaders to provide exceptional service and discerning travelers on board some of the finest cruise ships in the industry.
If you’re looking for a vacation that combines the ease of cruising with true cultural immersion, consider embarking on a river cruise. You’ll sail down the world’s greatest rivers — like the Danube, Seine, or Rhine — on a small-scale vessel that takes you to the heart of every destination. River cruises typically hold less than 200 passengers, so you’ll enjoy an intimate cruise past lush countryside, quaint villages, and glittering cities, stopping for excursions that bring the culture and history of your destination to vivid life. If you’re ready for a different kind of cruise, allow me to plan a river cruise vacation that completely upends and exceeds your cruising expectations.
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Reviews
113 Reviews
Notre Dane Vs Navy trip
I was so looking forward to trip to Ireland and Carol was awesome in getting my plan I chose together. I will def be returning to Recess 4 Grownups ! 5 star service
TK
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Hobart,IN
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
The best trip of my life
Several months before the trip she helped us to prepare.She suggested the essentials that will be needed.Prepared us for the Mediterranean foods and lifestyle,customs of the people living there.She thought of the last little bitty thing for us to make us comfortable and for us to enjoy this pilgrimage,making our spiritual paths stronger.I really will like to go on the next pilgrimage wirh her.She is a detailed, dedicated, loving and caring person.She did awesone.I am still glowing from all the inspirations,graces I received on this pilgrimage and Carol made this possible.She is the best.<br/>Thank you Carol.<br/>Ann-marie <br/>
Ann Marie
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Decatur,GA
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Ireland trip for Notre Dame/Navy football game
Carol kept us informed during the uncertainties of Covid affecting this trip to Ireland. Then when the trip was cancelled due to Covid, Carol battled to refund our entire deposit, including the trip insurance premium. So I highly recommend this travel agent - her customer service is excellent.
Doc
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Saint Charles, Illinois
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Amazing trip!
Carol is an excellent travel agent! I cannot wait to travel on another one of her trips. A+
Ali
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Alexandria, VA
- Traveled to Santiago De Compostela ~ Spain ~ Europe
A one of a kind trip
Carol did a fantastic job planning an unforgettable trip. Typically, I plan all the details for our family trips. I was nice to be like of my loved ones and just show up and enjoy the experience! Every detail was considered....along with a few surprises along the way. You can trust Carol to do a great job for you.
Amy
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Marietta, GA
- Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Best trip we never took
We were scheduled to travel to Ireland but because of the pandemic the trip was cancelled. Carol did an excellent job keeping us informed throughout the whole time. She made sure we received our refund once we knew the trip was cancelled. We plan to reschedule the trip when the pandemic is controlled. We were treated professionally which is why we will schedule our future trip with Recess 4 grown ups.
Tom
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Waterville, Ohio
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
We were looking forward to our trip.
I found Carol very helpful in managing the cancellation of my trip to Ireland due to the Covid virus.
Jack
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Sylvania, Ohio
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Great trip to Italy
We had a great trip, and we are already planning on signing up for the next one in 2022.
Jamie
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Marietta, GA
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Italy (Tuscany, Umbria) tour of a lifetime.
Carol was the most helpful and professional agent we have had the pleasure to work with.<br/><br/>Specifically we had a few odd interes and requests of her, and she came through perfectly<br/><br/>1)Tuscany cooking school in a rural vineyard setting, with a working vinyard as backdrop ! what fun<br/>2) we did a tour of Rome (6 hrs) (4 of us) in a Golf cart !!!!! That allowed us to places, alleys, parks, we never could have visited. We might had some wine too ! Amazing<br/>3) importantly, whenever we needed heko, she was available. I believe we have found our tour planner for life!!<br/><br/>GREECE next!
Matthew
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kennesaw
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Well organised and not a minute of wasted time.
Carol provided us with a fabulous pretrip of Italy prior to meeting our church pilgrimage in Rome. Including wine and cooking classes and a golf cart tour of Rome. Perfect group tour with so many opportunities to see so much of Italy. country.
Sally
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Acworth, Georgia
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Amazing 2021 Pilgrimage to Italy
Carol provides premier service beyond expectations. Her help in planning and preparation was most valuable. Her attention to details is remarkable. And all with such a joyous approach.
Deacon Jim
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Marietta
- Traveled to Rome ~ Italy ~ Europe
Best 2 weeks!!
This experience was fantastic. The trip was perfect and everything went smoothly. There was not one problem with the 2 week trip and it was stress free traveling. The travel app was easy to use and great to keep me organized and all travel stays were easy to keep organized. I could not have asked for a better trip or an easier trip. It was perfect!!!!
Paige
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New Orleans, Louisiana
- Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Best tour based trip I've ever taken.
Carol is a great travel agent. She was on top of everything for our trip to Spain and Portugal. The companies she chose to make our walk on the Camino that much easier were great from the luggage transfers, hotel choices and the guides that accompanied us on our walk. She also set up dinners and a few side trips that we all very much enjoyed. She even brought the Covid tests for us to do before we headed back to the U.S.
Annie
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Hoschton, GA
- Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Best planned an coordinated trips ever.
My husband and I have done two trips with Carol Rowland and they are by far the best trips we have ever taken. My husband is a retired international airline pilot and we have travel everywhere. Caro Rowland is the best!
Edith
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Kennesaw, GA
- Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
The Camino with my Camigas
I have been all over the world with Carol. She is so organized and professional. What is so special - the lovely touches she creates for each trip. She knows what a great travel experience requires, and it pleases her to provide that for her clients.
DT
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Peachtree City, GA
- Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
No trip, but travel agent was great
Carol went above and beyond what I feel would be appropriate. This was before Covid came into being. Throughout the whole process she was very diligent in keeping us informed and providing timelines for the next phases. She is very professional and would recommend her to friends and family.
Bill
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Des Moines, Iowa
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
COVID Sucks
Even though our trip was cancelled due to COVID, Carol kept communication open with us as we waited for our refund. She was friendly and helpful and I would use her again to plan a trip again in the future.
PG
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Portsmouth, RI
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
A wonderful experience.
We travelled recently with Carol and a group from the USA on a cruise to the Greek Islands. It was a wonderful experience. The preparation and planning that Carol did for the trip was extraordinary. Carol arranged meet and greet evenings so that people could get to know each other before the cruise. This gave people an opportunity to ask questions and share information with one another. As we could not attend these evenings we were sent an email with all the revelent information. <br/>Carol left no stone unturned when it came to this trip and at all times she was available if anyone needed help or had questions to ask. I would highly recommend travelling with Carol and I wish her all the best with her future travels.
Mary Mc.
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Ireland
- Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
First cruise was a great experience!
Very organized, professional and yet still very personal.
Barbi
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Norcross
- Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
A trip of a lifetime
Excellent planner, communicator and personable. A pleasure to have our trip organized by Carol
Helen and Terry
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Cumming Ga
- Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Another bucket list item completed
This was our 2nd trip with Carol and we have another scheduled. Her attention to detail is fantastic!
Debbie M.
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Alpharetta, GA
- Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Another fantastic trip
It was a real pleasure working with Carol. <br/>This was my 2nd trip with her and am already planning the next one. You couldn’t ask for a more knowledgeable and nice person to help plan your trip of a lifetime. I’d highly recommend Carol. You won’t be sorry.
Kathy
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Acworth Georgia
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Smooth Trip
Carol did a wonderful job making sure each part of the trip went smoothly. From getting to the front of every line to having our room keys available for our group at each hotel, every little touch point was handled exquisitely.
Good Conversation
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Atlanta, Georgia
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
My Italy pilgramage
Carol's attention to detail is superb! Our trip to Italy was well planned with sufficient time to absorb and enjoy the stops on our itinerary. Carol employed local guides with whom she had established relationships, and they did a great job! Our trip included daily mass (even at St. Peter's Tomb in the basilica), visits to famous locations, and free time to wander. I plan to sign up if and when Carol announces a trip to the Holy Land.
Peter
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Acworth, GA
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
An adventure of a lifetime for me!
Carol Rowland and her staff make your trip an "adventure"! Before, during and after, Carol is a part of every step of the way. She makes everyday GREAT
Deb
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Columbus, OH
- Traveled to Europe
A Very Wonderful Experience
Carol is a wonderful tour professional and very detail oriented. Pre-tour Carol kept us updated on all the travel requirements necessary to travel to Italy. We had a pre-travel meet and greet with all the other members of our travel group. A bus was chartered by Carol to take us to the airport eliminating us driving separately.<br/>While in Italy everything had been planned for us and all we had to do was show up!<br/>Carol was always insuring we all were on the bus ready to move to our next destination.<br/>We are looking forward to our next planned group travel to Poland sometime in 2022.<br/>We highly recommend Carol and Recess4Adults for your next travel experience!
John and Peggy Heider
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Acworth, GA
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Trip of a Lifetime!
Carol really put together a great 10 day trip for us! She is all about making your trip an experience you will never forget. It was a very thought out trip.
Mary
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Kennesaw, Ga
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Walking the Camino - A trip to Remember!
I have wanted to walk the Camino for many years. The views along the Camino were spectacular as we spent 6 days walking along the coast, through villages, farms and vineyards. We saw beautiful old churches and religious artifacts along the way. Carol made sure that our bags transferred every morning from one hotel to the next and that our rooms were ready when we arrived after a long, exhausting yet exhilarating day. She even planned special surprises along the way. When we arrived in Santiago on our final day we were blown away by the beautiful Cathedral and Hotel. That evening we attended the Pilgrim Mass and she arranged the spectacular use of the Botafumeiro at the end of Mass. Thank you Carol!
Lourdes
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Dunwoody, Georgia
- Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
A Dream Trip - Women Walk the Camino
Carol is awesome! I highly recommend her services.
Pam
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La Fayette, GA
- Traveled to Europe
Future Notre Dame events in Ireland
Carol set clear expectations and was very thorough with keeping us informed during the Covid 19 cancellation of travel plans. We will use Carol for our future travel plans to Ireland and Europe.
Jeff M
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Holland, MI
- Traveled to Dublin ~ Ireland ~ Europe
A true professional
2020 was the start of our bucket list going to Ireland for a tour and the Notre Dame game. The COVID hit causing our and most others trips to be canceled. Carol had great communication with us. She earned out trust from day 1. We will book with her in the future!!!
Lee
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Dallas GA
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Best travel agent I have ever used.
Our trip was a Spain to Portugal religious Pilgrimage put together by Carol and her staff. Thanks to their meticulous planning and attention to every detail, the trip was a huge success without any problems or disappointments. I have used other good travel agents in the past but I would choose Carol over all of them. For future travel, she is my first choice by far.
Barry
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Atlanta, Georgia
- Traveled to Barcelona | Spain | Europe
Top five tour.
I like having a larger group than I am use to travel with. I am getting older and can't keep up with the younger people. This tour had excursions with different levels of activity. So, I could choose a level that wasn't always rated as strenuous. Also, having two Catholic priests on tour was very enjoyable and helpful in increasing my knowledge of my faith.
Cecil
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Santa Clara, California
- Traveled to Spain | Europe
Spain and Portugal with Carol
this was our third trip with carol in eight years. they are always amazing. she is so professial and takes care of every small and large details.everything happen without a hitch.thanks carol for a fun trip. Steve Kerr
steve
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chattanooga tn
- Traveled to Europe
Great trip!
We had a fantastic trip, mainly because Carol had everything so well-organized and planned. We'd definitely travel with her again!
Melanie
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Dalton, GA
- Traveled to Spain | Europe
Travels with Carol
I have taken 4 trips with Carol. She crosses the t & dots the i when it comes to taking care of her travelers. Keeps you informed from beginning to end of
trip. Goes the extra mile to make everything perfect!
Looking forward to the next adventure!!!
Mary Bowzard
Mary
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Kennesaw, Ga
- Traveled to Portugal | Europe
Spain Portugal Pilgrimage
Carol did an outstanding job in putting together a meaningful and fun itinerary. Carol also does a great job in managing the day-to-day activities and issues as they arise. I would use Carol to build and coordinate any individual or group trip. She is literally the best and I don't say that lightly as I was a professional business traveler for 40 years as a consultant.
Rob
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Dalton, GA
- Traveled to Mediterranean | At Sea | At Sea
Wonderful Trip to Spain/Portugal
What a fantastic trip I had to Spain/Portugal with a good group of people.
Carol was instrumental in the planning and executing the various stops along the way. It was delightful!
Col
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Acworth, Georgia
- Traveled to Spain | Europe
All five trips that were set up by Carol Rowland, especially the Wind Start
All 6 trips were at a very high level and work rate at 10 Stars
VAB
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Atlanta
- Traveled to Abruzzo | Italy | Europe
Great Being with Faith Filled People
Our daily Masses and religious experiences with like minded people made it a moving and delightful trip.
Sally
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Acworth, GA
- Traveled to Spain | Europe
Much fun in the country of my ancestors !
So much fun. Saw the so much of Ireland I had never seen, as I had only been on golf trips be. My wife a loved it, as she had never been to Ireland. Saw old friends and made new friends,
Carol and her colleague, Kathy, were great in walking us through signing up and going ! Carol was with the whole group at all times ! Day night and late night. Thank you Carol and Kathy !
Frank
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Atlanta
- Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Outstanding Job !
Weekly updates regarding our trip were wonderful. Very informative and helpful. Meeting before trip we were given back pack, luggage straps, tags, water bottles, and more. Carol is extremely organized. Her morning briefs are informative, concise and cheerful. Accommodations, transportation , meals and tour were excellent! Carol is prompt at returning calls or emails!
Fan
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Atlanta
- Traveled to Ireland | Europe
We were able to see so much in short amount of tim
With Carol’s Recess 4 Grownups it’s unbelievable all the unique and wonderful places you see in a short amount of time. Plus the overnight accommodations and dinning experiences were all exceptional. Because of Carol’s network of people we had outstanding service and tour guides who took care of everything so all we had to do was sit back, relax and enjoy. Thank you for such a wonderful time!!!
Durk,David & Regis
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Atlanta and Pittsburgh Pa
- Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Ireland Pilgrimage
This pilgrimage exceeded our expectations in every way. Carol Rowland is a superb professional travel agent! She carefully planned every detail and provided continuous communication throughout the entire trip. Her personal engagement and commitment to excellence were exhibited in every aspect. We would highly recommend Carol for any of your travel plans. We certainly will rely on her expertise when planning our future trips.
Paul and Rhetta
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Woodstock, GA
- Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Our second trip with Carol
I’d call it turnkey travel. From the first offering the itinerary was set and accommodations and events squared away and accurately described. Carol took care of air travel for most of the 60 or so people on this trip, and ours was as good as we could have done it. Room keys and event tickets were always ready for our group on our arrival on the bus. Our guide and driver were lovely; forthcoming and informative. Carol was there with a smile on her face, taking (really nice) photos and ready to help whenever was needed.
I might have preferred another hotel at one stop, but let’s face it we were a lot of people to get beds for. I might have slept in a few more mornings, but we sure did see a lot on this trip. Minor gripes. It was a great trip that makes us Carol people even more than we were before.
Backothebus1
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Atlanta GA
- Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Truly a beautiful experience
Our trip to Ireland with Carol Rowland exceeded our expectations. Carol left nothing to chance and was always present to direct us. Her suggestions for free time were great… so helpful!!!!
I highly recommend Carol Rowland and Recess 4 Grown Ups.
Lynn Kessler
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Marietta, GA
- Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Ireland Pilgrimage-wonderful trip to beautiful Ire
Trip was very organized, from places we visited, masses, food and places we stayed. We got to experience many different places and highlights in Ireland. I especially enjoyed the different churches where we had daily mass. The bus driver & tour guides were exceptional & professional highlighting history of Ireland. Overall, just a wonderful trip. Carol was great at keeping us all organized and always ready to answer any questions or concerns we might have about trip. Thanks for an amazing experience!
Monsignor trip
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Socorro, New Mexico
- Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Top Drawer
Carol seemed to always be in the right place at the right time, acting as a beacon of sorts. Her choice of individual coach guides was excellent as well.
Milnor
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Marietta, GA
- Traveled to Adare | Ireland | Europe
Always a great trip!
This is my third trip with Carol Rowland. Never disappointed. I highly recommend using her and her agency Recess for Grownups!
Teresa Lane
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Dahlonega GA
- Traveled to Ireland | Europe
This trip was EPIC!
Carol truly thinks of everything!
She anticipated all our needs and gave us experiences that I will remember forever!
Carol is the best!
L
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Smyrna, GA
- Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Ireland
We had a wonderful trip with Carol in Ireland! All communication before the trip was timely, clear and excellent! Once in Ireland, the local guides she hired were excellent and everything ran very smoothly. We had nice balance of group time and free time! We covered a lot of Ireland and enjoyed every day of the trip! I highly recommend Carol for other trips!
Kathleen
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Ireland | Europe
Ireland Pilgrimage
WOW! What a trip! From the time of placing the deposit to our return trip to the States. Carol and her Team were exceptional. Every detail was coordinated and addressed with utmost precision and accuracy. Carol put her heart and soul into planning this trip. I highly recommend using Carol's services at Recess-4-Grownups for your next domestic or international trip. Happy travels!
FuninIreland
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Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Traveled to Ireland | Europe
The trip of a lifetime
Working with Carol Rowland was a real pleasure. All of the arrangements were perfect and I had a fabulous time. This was a now or never trip for me due to my age and mobility issues but I am so glad that I went. I met some wonderful people and have many wonderful memories of our time together. I can't thank Carol enough for the great experience.
Georgia Granny
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Acworth, GA
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Great Trips , Great Planning, Nothing was missed
Carol has planned 4 trips with us and is planning 2 more. She has done an OUTSTANDING job , very professional and all is first class. Very knowledgeable . Our trips could not have been any better or complete.
Happy Traveler
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Atlanta Georgia
- Traveled to Europe
Awesome trip, memories made!
Carol is so caring & easy to work with on any situation that comes up. She truly takes care of her travel group! I love that she travels with us.
Mary Bowzard
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Kennesaw, Ga
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Great trip,food, and fellow travelers
Working with Carol was great,she handled everything, it was a pleasure having her along on the trip with our group.
Mary
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Kennesaw,Ga.
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
A great trip!
We have been on several trips planned with Carol. Her attention to detail is great and she listens carefully to what kind of experience you are looking for and then offers several choices for you to choose from. She has lots of contacts that aid in her planning a great trip. I highly recommend using Carol to help plan your next trip!
Love to travel
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Atlanta, Georgia
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Waited a lifetime to visit Greece.
Carol presented the most complete well coordinated trip experience from start to finish. We were kept well informed throughout. She delivered on all of our expectations. Her use of email and phone apps was superb.
John and Judy
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Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Outstanding Trip
Our trip to Greece “Following in the footsteps of Paul” was fantastic. I don’t think I have ever met a more organized person than Carol. Every detail, from largest to smallest, was expertly taken care of. Prior to departure Carol sent out weekly emails detailing various aspects of the trip. She even provided power converters. That’s why I say everything from airport transfers to hotel accommodations, to boarding the ship, to tours, etc. were hassle free. If there was ever a glitch we weren’t aware of it. Carol has a Plan A, plan B, Plan C, and probably a Plan D in place to take care of any exigent circumstances that may arise. Our trip was wonderful, and our experience with Carol and Recess For Grownups could not have been better. Would we recommend Recess For Grownups? You’d better believe it!,
Judge John
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Elberton, Georgia
- Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Amazing Pilgrimage to Greece
This was our first trip with RFG and we were blown away by the personal touch and attentiveness from the beginning. Her professionalism and vast knowledge are evident in all of her pre-trip planning and organization. She responded promptly to questions and took the time to customize a portion of our trip to go beyond her tour dates. Her attention to detail, smooth transitions and seamless coordination was impressive. I especially appreciated the countdown emails covering everything we needed to as well as destination photos with Scripture to help build excitement until our departure. The swag bags were a nice touch with plenty of helpful items. We had a truly amazing trip, wonderful local guides and unique private Masses made this pilgrimage intimate and memorable. The Azamara cruise line was everything Carol promised, small ship big amenities, stellar service and crew, first class dining experience. We look forward to booking our next bucket list adventure with Carol and her team.
Lynn F
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
Fabulous Trip
Second Outstanding Trip that Carol planned for us. Could not have been any better.
Vinn
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Kennesaw, Georgia
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
First Time in Europe and it was fantastic
We went to the North of Italy with Carol and our experience was not less than fantastic. It was so well planned and stress free for us. We enjoyed every bit of this trip. Carol was on top of every detail and she make sure everybody in the group had the most wonderful experience.
Francy
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Acworth, GA
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Could have never done this on our own
Carol is very detail oriented which makes for an exceptional experience.
Alh
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Atlanta
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
A Phenomenal Tour of Ireland
Carol had everything organized perfectly, and all the planned activities were phenomenal. She assisted us at airport checkin when it was crazy. We saw and did everything we wanted to do. Carol was always so pleasant as well. It was a great experience.
Gailh
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Our best trip ever
It was great working with Carol, can’t wait to our next trip with her. She made everything easy and very special.
VMB
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Kennesaw ,Ga
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Italy pilgrimage
This trip was our third one with Carol as our travel agent and with each trip she has provided excellent service. With both the 2 group trips and the personalized individual trip she planned for us to Sicily, Carol listened to our desires, took care of all the details both in advance & during the trip, and included special touches that made all of our trips an outstanding & delightful experience.
Happy traveler
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Marietta, GA
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Canceled due to covid
Always kept us up-to-date on the status of our trip and the status of our refund.
Mark
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New Castle
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Loved Quebec City
We have taken 3 different trips with Carol. She is fantastic!!
Chuck
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Montreal ~ Quebec ~ Canada
Pilgrimage to Ireland
Her information prior to the trip was very helpful;. Fortunately her prediction of rain did not pan out!! She stayed in touch with us to meet up with the group in Dublin since we came in on a different flight!
Roses
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Atlanta, GA
Bucket List Trip
I watched Carol remain cool calm and collected if any bumps came along the way. She is a consummate professional!
Tootie
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Greece ~ Europe
It was a very special
It was a great she spends a lot of time to detail making your experience special
V&M
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Kennesaw Ga
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
No rain in Ireland!
Great trip! Carol took the time to discuss the trip beforehand and everything went smoothly during the actual trip.
MV
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Perfect trip
Carol took care of all the details that made our trip relaxing. Each aspect of our trip was filled with wonderful experiences and yet she planned the right amount of free time for us to explore on our own. It was "perfetto". Grazie mille Carol!
Andy
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Dallas, Ga
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Carol reserved for us the most fantastic car,
Carol went above and beyond to make our travel experience perfect! She went over the top with fantastic activities that fit perfectly into our plans.
Wine rovers
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Kennesaw, Ga
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Dream trip of a lifetime-Walking the Camino
very helpful and knowledgeable. was readily available for pre-trip questions and gave us daily updates throughout the trip. she paid close attention to details and arranged little side excursions and surprises throughout the trip. I have traveled on other trips she has organized and I am never disappointed.
Mary Higginbotham
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Dunwoody, GA
- Traveled to Portugal & Spain
Wonderful Customer Service
From beginning to end Carol was great to work with. She answered any and all questions about our Ireland trip, from booking to opportunities we would have when there and touring the area. Unfortunately due to Covid our trip was cancelled, but her service didn't stop there. She kept in constant communication with us regarding our refunds up to the day we received it!<br/>We look forward to booking a trip in the near future, once we can travel abroad again safely. Thank you Carol!!
Tim & Tami
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Lima, Ohio
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
The trip that did not happen
Being an avid College football fan and a big fan of “College Game Day” late last summer I saw that Game Day would be broadcast from Dublin Ireland and the game to be played was Navy vs. Notre Dame. I immediately researched the travel options and I located Recess4Grownups. I contacted them and surprisingly I was contacted with a telephone call from Carol Rowland. Carol spent time on the phone with me and explained many of the details of the trip and answered numerous questions. The trip and the football game were ultimately cancelled due to Covid-19. Carol worked diligently and was constantly in contact with me regarding refunds for both the trip and the travel insurance. It was very reassuring knowing the status of the cancellation and the refunding of deposits. I would recommend and not hesitate to book with Carol again.
War Eagle
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Auburn AL.
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Most helpful agent I've ever dealt with.
It was a great experience working with Carol. She was very efficient, up front and tried to answer all our questions, no matter what. She was always there for us and very personable. Even though our trip was canceled because of the pandemic, she advised us on how to get a refund from the airlines and helped with everything. We were even refunded for the insurance.
Joanne M
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Allentown, PA
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
Quebec Pilgrimmage 2018
Carol's planning and attention to detail allowed us to enjoy our tour, focus on having fun, and have zero worries.
C&D Nakahata
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Alpharetta, GA
- Traveled to Quebec ~ Canada
the only way to go...
We planned two trips with Carol : Ireland and Italy pilgrimages with local Atlanta priests.<br/>We feared that it would be a lot of work preparing to go but Carol made sure that everything was taken care of before we even left for airport. Every week before there was a check list of reminders and info pertaining to our journey from money to clothes to electronics to customs, etc.<br/>Once on the ground we had a detailed itinerary / leader that made sure we did and saw what was important.<br/>Never could have done and seen what we did on our own.<br/>We recommend her and her team.<br/>ho/lo<br/>
howard
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atlanta
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Walking the Camino - A trip to Remember!
I have wanted to walk the Camino for many years. The views along the Camino were spectacular as we spent 6 days walking along the coast, through villages, farms and vineyards. We saw beautiful old churches and religious artifacts along the way. Carol made sure that our bags transferred every morning from one hotel to the next and that our rooms were ready when we arrived after a long, exhausting yet exhilarating day. She even planned special surprises along the way. When we arrived in Santiago on our final day we were blown away by the beautiful Cathedral and Hotel. That evening we attended the Pilgrim Mass and she arranged the spectacular use of the Botafumeiro at the end of Mass. Thank you Carol!
Lourdes
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Dunwoody, Georgia
- Traveled to Spain ~ Europe
Covid ruined our trip, not our service from Carol
Carol was very helpful in very trying times. She did her best to keep us informed throughout the Covid crisis, and did her best to assist us in cancelling our trip to Ireland. The trip was supposed to be a college graduation gift for our son, and my wife's 1st trip to Europe. When Covid ruined everyone's travel plans, Carol stepped up and made certain that we were treated fairly and promptly. When the world returns to "normal" we will certainly look to Carol to help us with our next adventure.
Eric
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Middlebury, IN
- Traveled to Ireland ~ Europe
The Best Trip of our Lives
Carol goes above and beyond in her organizational skills and efforts to do something extra every day. Her consideration for the travelers shows up in small details that have big yield (like having chilled bottled water on board the bus which is something you forget yourself; more than adequate bathroom stops, keeping track of odd details for each traveler if there was a problem with the room or the needs of an elderly traveler, etc)<br/>Other daily small gifts and details too numerous to mention.
Mary
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New Orleans LA
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Outstanding Trip !
We had a very good experience in all areas of our trip to Israel.<br/>From planning,to the day to day travel and site visits, everything was first class !
Dave
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Atlanta
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
One of our best trips
This was a once in a lifetime experience that Carol put together. I feel we saw<br/>most everything in Israel and the guides were exceptional. If we were to do another trip I would hope Carol would make the arrangements because I feel she left nothing out.
Ray
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PEACHTREE COUNERS, GEORGIA
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Fun in Italy
We have been on two trips with Carol and they were both great. She has a way of packing a lot in without making the trip feel too rushed. We are looking forward to our next trip with Carol!
Sue
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Woodstock, GA
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Best trip ever
From the very beginning, Carol was extremely helpful. We have discussed numerous times with friends and explained there is absolutely no way we could have seen all that we did on our own. Just an amazing experience all the way around. We look forward to reaching out to Carol for our next adventure.
thecars
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Roswell, GA
- Traveled to Italy ~ Europe
Amazing trip to The Holy Land
I went on a recent trip to the Holy Land with Carol and a group from my parish. I was shocked at how smoothly and efficiently the trip unfolded. Every "t" was crossed and "i" was dotted. <br/><br/>Carol is the most organized and thoughtful person. I planned this trip with my sister who lives in another state and she felt so included and ready with all of the communication that Carol provided beforehand. Carol is extremely professional, makes sure the little things are already thought out, and provides an excellent experience for a great value. <br/><br/>I was very impressed with Carol's ability to bring everything together and I will absolutely travel under her direction again. The trip to Israel was a "10 out of 10".
CBA
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Atlanta
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Always wanted to visit Israel
I joined the Holy Land Pilgrimage with Carol Rowland because of a Flyer with all details-Itinerary, Inclusions, Pricing, etc. Then about once a week, I received information about Israel; preparing, money, hotels, phones, packing, shopping, medical services, weather, clothing, luggage, passport, and many other tips and instructions.<br/><br/>Once we arrived, an Itinerary with Scripture relevant to where we will be that day was provided and nicely bound.<br/>Comfortable buses were provided for transport from one city/hotel to the next. We took lots of pictures and after arrival at home, a Goggle service allowed picture sharing.<br/><br/>On the trip, I needed some extra help on some long walks beyond the bus drop. Carol and some of the others were avail to help.
Jim Duhig
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Sandy Springs (Atlanta), Georgia
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Great Travel Experience
Carol did a great job organizing and escorting our group of over 65 on our Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. See made sure our requests were honored and wad available anytime. Her proactive communication skills made for a stress-free trip.<br/><br/>I highly recommend Carol.
Chris
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Socially Delightful, Spiritually Magical
This was the first arranged group pleasure trip that my husband and I have taken. Carol far exceeded our expectations. Carol thoroughly prepared us prior to the trip and she took care of every level of detail required for the trip itself. Every meal, tour and excursion was excellent. AND Carol added little personal touches that made our experience even more special and enjoyable! Thanks, Carol.
Bluebird
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Smyrna, GA
- Traveled to Canada
Unforgettable pilgrimage to the Holy Land
We went on a pilgrimage with Carol to the Holy Land. Carol made it extra special by ensuring everything was seamless, exclusive and memorable. She spared no expense to put an extra touch on everything. She thinks of things before you even ask for them. She works very hard to ensure you have nothing to worry about except enjoying yourself. We will use Carol for all of our future trips.
Thrilled traveler
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Roswell, HA
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
The trip ran as smoothly as could be expected
Carol did an awesome job planning and making the trip run smoothly. She went with the flow and made adjustments when needed. She was really fun and had the right mix of planned activities and free time. Her itinerary was top notch.
A. Doyle
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Atlanta, GA
Awesome trip!!
Carol was amazing!!! Very detailed, very thoughtful, she added so many <br/><br/>little extras.. Carol made this my trip of a lifetime!!! I still think about it <br/><br/> every day!! She worked sooo hard....don't know how she does it..<br/><br/>One thing I regret is not taking the extra 2 days to go to PETRA!!<br/><br/>I must say....the other travelers on this trip were so nice. Could not ask for a nicer group...<br/><br/>THANKS AGAIN CAROL!<br/><br/>Love ya,<br/><br/>Nickie
Nickie
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PEACHTREE CORNERS
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Holy Land Trip for our 25th anniversary
Carol was incredibly well organized, highly communicative and a pleasure to work and travel with! Her trip was a perfect mixture of spiritual and historic sites and her choice of local guides could not have been better.<br/><br/>We hope to travel with her again in the future!
Michael
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Best travel agent ever!
Carol did a fantastic job organizing and coordinating this trip. She preplanned and took care of every possible detail - even things I would never have thought about! She is incredibly organized (and fun).
COR
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Fascinating trip
Carol is a delightful and thoughtful leader. She filled our trip with special, thoughtful gestures and was so tuned in to details. When (seldom) something was slightly off iternaey, she rolled with the punches, did not panic and got the mix-up fixed! Our guides were wonderful and filled with great historical facts. The scheduling must have been very involved on our Israel trip yet it worked like a charm. I would recommend Carol as both a trip planner and leader and would love to be in her company again. <br/><br/>B. Hanson
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Smyrna, ga
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
Exception job!
Carol did an exceptional job with our trip. She was incredibly organized in terms of pre trip info and emails as well as keeping us informed while we were in Ireland. I would definitely travel with Carol again
JWD
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Atlanta
Long anticipated and enjoyable trip.
Carol and her team were available, helpful before, during and after our trip. Her pre-trip planning and advice made sure everything went smoothly. She made sure all were satisfied during the trip and is a pleasure to be around.
Chris
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Quebec City ~ Quebec ~ Canada
The best trip of our lives!
This was a trip of a lifetime and your attention to detail can't be topped!!
T. Stoughton
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Tel Aviv ~ Israel ~ Middle East
She was awesome
Carol could not have been a better person to plan our wonderful trip to Ireland. She did everything perfectly down to adding in a few fun surprises. Would definitely use her again.
L. Berg
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Atlanta
Ireland came alive with Carol's tour!
From a pre-planning party to telling us goodbye at the airport, Carol was helpful, informative, cheerful, and made sure our trip went seamlessly. She met us at the airport with a smile on her face and off we went in a luxury bus. Hotels were great and food was superb. She planned extra surprises which made our trip even more fun. We were on a pilgrimmage and all the places we stopped were meaningful and inspiring. She made sure to meet everyone and always was in a great mood. From how much money to bring to what clothes to pack to a complete itinerary, Carol was organized and detail oriented. Thank you, Carol, for a memorable journey through spectacular Ireland.
Marcia
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Atlanta, GA
Quebec Pilgrimage
Carol is delightful to travel with. Always knowledgeable and well researched. She has a lovely demeanor and adds a personal touch to her tours such as travel goody bags.
Maddy
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Quebec ~ Quebec ~ Canada
Cool, Calm, and Collected
Jill and I are quite happy with our personal experiences with you. Not only are you exceptionally well organized and attentive to detail, your demeanor during the trip was exemplary. You never visibly showed the stress that you must have felt when the circumstances were not what you had planned. You handled the redirection in Petra without missing a beat. Those of us traveling with you never saw you get flustered or anxious. Thank You! You directed us well and we would not hesitate recommending Recess 4 Grownups for travel in the future.
Richard
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
This was a terrific experience
Everything was well planned out, even with the additional spur of the moment additions. The pre trip emails and gathering was extremely helpful and gave needed guidance.
Connelly's
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Atlanta
The Holy Land Pilgrimage
Carol was on top of everything from the planning, pre-trip information, to being there and on top of any unexpected event on the trip. Her personable nature made the trip a joy. <br/>She went above and beyond to make sure that we were pleased and comfortable. I’m looking for another trip to take with her.
Jan
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Atlanta, GA
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
A great visit to The Holy Land
Carol,a trip to the Holy Land has been high on my list for years. Your trip had it all for me, from Nazareth to Bethlehem and of course Jerusalem .Planning, execution, the first class buses, the guides, the places we saw and the dine arounds. Especially enjoyed the Golan Heights and Masada. I am still talking about the Friday evening at the Western Wall and our Shabbat dinner. <br/>I am the world’s pickiest eater and you found good food at every stop. Thank you for all the extras, especially the wine at dinner, hope we did not break the bank drinking your wine.<br/>I came away a very happy traveler, thank you for everything.
KPQ traveler
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Alexandria , Virginia
- Traveled to Jerusalem ~ Israel ~ Middle East
Transformative trip
Carol made our trip exceptional because of her endless enthusiasm, sensitivity, and attention to detail. It was a "seamless" trip, despite the fact that she was herding 66 people in and out of numbers venues. Each of our destinations was significant and woven into the narrative of our pilgrimage, following the footsteps of Jesus. Carol provided many "extras" that either enhanced our experiences (mud at the Dead Sea!) or eased our manya travel logistics (navigating airports and borders). And Carol's genuinely friendly personality helped a bunch of strangers all mix and mingle and get to know each other.<br/>I would go on another trip with Carol in a heartbeat!
Adair
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Atlanta, Georgia
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
The trip was everything I had hoped for!
Thank you Carol for organizing this wonderful trip to Israel. You did an amazing job and we all had such a good time. The spiritual and informative activities you planned were just the right mix. Your attention to detail is unsurpassed! Thanks again! Jeanne
Jeanne
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Atlanta, Georgia
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
A great visit to The Holy Land
Carol,a trip to the Holy Land has been high on my list for years. Your trip had it all for me, from Nazareth to Bethlehem and of course Jerusalem .Planning, execution, the first class buses, the guides, the places we saw and the dine arounds. Especially enjoyed the Golan Heights and Masada. I am still talking about the Friday evening at the Western Wall and our Shabbat dinner. <br/>I am the world’s pickiest eater and you found good food at every stop. Thank you for all the extras, especially the wine at dinner, hope we did not break the bank drinking your wine.<br/>I came away a very happy traveler, thank you for everything.
KPQ traveler
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Alexandria , Virginia
- Traveled to Jerusalem ~ Israel ~ Middle East
Loved every minute
This trip far exceeded our expectations. We feel that every day we said was the highlight of the trip, but then the next day was just as fabulous <br/><br/> The trip was filled with so many exciting destinations, that, when we got home, we felt that we had not missed out on one thing.<br/><br/>It appeared that every single detail had been covered. We would definitely consider another trip with Carol if the destination was on our bucket list.<br/>
Meg Valz
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Atlanta
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
We saw it all!
Carol was wonderful to work with before, during and after our trip. She provided us with a lot of very useful information starting several months before we left. Because of her organization and research of the places we saw, we felt totally prepared for the trip. She had every stop on our itinerary planned to a tee and included several cool surprises like a bucket of mud at the Dead Sea, a vow renewal ceremony at the site of the wedding at Cana and little tokens for us as reminders of the places we had been. She packed so much sight seeing into our days, I can't imagine it being any better! She also took tons of pictures along the way. I would recommend her to anyone planning a trip!
Deb and Dan
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ALPHARETTA, GA
- Traveled to Israel ~ Middle East
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Her information prior to the trip was very helpful;. Fortu...nately her prediction of rain did not pan out!! She stayed in touch with us to meet up with the group in Dublin since we came in on a different flight! Read More
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We planned two trips with Carol : Ireland and Italy pilgrim...ages with local Atlanta priests.
We feared that it would be a lot of work preparing to go but Carol made sure that everything was taken care of before we even left for airport. Every week before there was a check list of reminders and info pertaining to our journey from money to clothes to electronics to customs, etc.
Once on the ground we had a detailed itinerary / leader that made sure we did and saw what was important.
Never could have done and seen what we did on our own.
We recommend her and her team.
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Carol and her team were available, helpful before, during an...d after our trip. Her pre-trip planning and advice made sure everything went smoothly. She made sure all were satisfied during the trip and is a pleasure to be around. Read More
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