Testimonials

If you haven’t traveled with the World Affairs Councils of America, you’ve missed some truly memorial experiences. Now that COVID seems to be receding — at least for those of us who are vaccinated — we’re are able to head out to distant lands once again.

Dr. Joyce M. Davis

  • Traveling with World Affairs was great- the program was well constructed and led. We met so many interesting people and made new friends.

    Mark Caplan

    Machu Picchu to the Galapagos, JAN 23, 2024 — FEB 07, 2024
  • The lectures were fantastic. I could have listened to them longer. But, really, I have to say, Natasha, the tour director was the highlight for me. She is organized, flexible, accommodating, knowledgeable, well-connected, and fun. She's everything I want in a tour director.

    Leslie Brunker

    Cuba and its People, DEC 01, 2023 — DEC 08, 2023
  • Exceptional tour, wonderful tour guides, wonderful staff, great cuisine. Everything was great!

    Paula Kinney

    Romance of the Douro River, September 26 - October 7, 2023
  • The lectures on the Renaissance and the trip to The Last Supper with the accompanying lecture were wonderful. I also thought Valentina was an excellent tour leader. I loved the cooking lesson and gourmet meal. I enjoyed the natural beauty and the architecture everywhere we went. I loved the hotel and not having to repack and move every day.

    Paula Thompson

    Italy's Magnificent Lake District, SEP 12, 2023 — SEP 20, 2023
  • The tour guide Margrét Einarsdóttir was excellent and gave us a real flavor of what Icelandic life was and is all about.

    Karen Decker

    Exploring Iceland, JUL 25, 2023 — AUG 04, 2023
  • My 9 year old daughter and I have never experienced a more amazing trip in our lives!

    Angela Pfeil

    Cruise the Rhine & Moselle Rivers: A Family Journey, July 3-14, 2023
  • Excellent trip, top to bottom. Wonderful host, interesting speakers, and well planned itinerary

    Fred Esplin

    The Charm of the Amalfi Coast, MAY 17, 2023 — MAY 25, 2023
  • I had a lot of fun on the Inside Washington trip and enjoyed all of the speakers we got to hear from. The hotel that we stayed in was lovely, and the World Affairs Council staff were very helpful whenever we had a question.

    Charlotte Little

    Inside Washington, MAY 14, 2023 — MAY 19, 2023
  • “This was one of the most well-planned trips I have ever taken. The staff was excellent as were the excursions.

    Zeda Blau

    Dutch Waterways, APR 13, 2023 — APR 21, 2023
  • It was the best of best: from organization, details, hotels, guides, information, and traveling companions and for sure a beautiful country.

    Bill and Betty Reiter

    Insider's Japan, March 29 - April 10, 2023
  • Our Egyptian tour leader, Ayman, was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt and was able to speak knowledgeably about archaeological theories and changing understanding as new discoveries are made. He was clearly well educated in Egyptology and also clearly continues to learn and incorporate new findings into his presentations. He was also very open about modern Egypt. He spoke about the challenges and what needs to be improved as well as what is beautiful. He clearly loves his country, but he sees it clearly and presents it honestly. He really is a treasure.Our Egyptian tour leader, Ayman, was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt and was able to speak knowledgeably about theories and changing understanding as new discoveries are made. He was clearly well educated in Egyptology and also clearly continues to learn and incorporate new findings into his presentations. He was also very open about modern Egypt. He spoke about the challenges and what needs to be improved as well as what is beautiful. He clearly loves his country, but he sees it clearly and presents it honestly. He really is a treasure.

    Lillian Cassel

    Egypt & the Eternal Nile, February 10 – 24, 2023
  • The guide tour, Ayman, is the best tour guide I have ever had. He not only knew everything about Egypt but he was always aware of everybody's needs at all times. A truly kind human being.

    Josefina Longoria

    Egypt & the Eternal Nile, February 10 – 24, 2023
  • Cruising through Tierra del Fuego. Seeing penguins! Beautiful hikes… it was magical.

    Amy Sahm

    Patagonian Frontiers, January 15-30
  • The whole small ship cruise itinerary was the highlight. Its every stop in Portugal, Spain, France, and London was of interest. The new prosperity and historical elegance of Portugal was an eye opener. The Normandy stops with David Eisenhower and the laying of the wreath was a poignant reminder of war. The sail up the Thames River to anchor in the heart of London was the "piece de resistance"!

    Harriet Isom

    European Coastal Civilizations Cruise, June 8, 2022
  • The many activities were varied, interesting and well paced. The guides were pleasant and knowledgeable. Although this can’t necessarily be planned, we had a wonderful cohesive, caring group of travelers.

    Kit Wysor

    Patagonian Frontiers, January 15-30
  • Every part of the trip was first class, and the tour director was fabulous and was able to share his expertise about every aspect of the trip.

    Joe Dwyer

    Moroccan Discovery, October 14 – 27, 2022
  • It was a marvelous trip- great country, great preparation, great guides, great locations. l felt safe and every moment was well planned.

    Patricia Wynne

    October 14 – 27, 2022

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