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
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What's important to me about traveling with the World Affairs Council is the interest taken in educating guests, the variety of places traveled, and the pleasant guides. Our assigned guide, Martene was beyond fabulous. Clone her! She went way way beyond the call of duty to be informative, to help, to care for our safety.
Leslie Kayre
Fairytale France, June 5, 2022>I like the visit with the embassies/consulate that very few other trips offer. There are usually good guides and in-country experts. You get a complete view of a country - food, culture, politics, and geography.
Cathy Pringle
Legendary Turkey, September 30. 2022>The hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia was our best moment. A disproportionate number of our favorite moments — including the cave churches, the fairy chimneys, and the underground city — were in the tour extension to Cappadocia. The historic sites in Istanbul — mosques, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Place — were not to be missed. The Roman and Macedonian ruins we saw after leaving Istanbul were fabulous. Many of the out of the way stops were pleasant surprises — like the Rumi Museum in Konya. I am a museum nerd, and the archaeological museums we visited were superb. The boat rides were a nice change of pace. Perhaps what I liked best was the balance in the program — mosques, palaces, ruins, museums, cruises. They were all there.
Richard G. Stuhan
Legendary Turkey, September 30, 2022>This was our first trip with World Affairs Council. We were attracted by the possibility of a learning experience. The quality of the trip was outstanding. The boat was beautifully maintained and well designed. The entire staff — AHI and Amadeus and World Affairs Council — everyone was helpful and clearly competent and also very pleasant to deal with.
Lillian Cassel
Cruise the Heart of Europe, October 13-26, 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>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>The highlight of the tour was Marc Nathan, no question. I chose the trip for the varied itinerary but it was Marc that put this trip over the top with his global knowledge and personality. He is an articulate speaker and presenter and is way more than a Tour Director. As a solo traveler, he looked after me without being intrusive in any way. I don't want to travel on any excursion ever again without Marc!
Meredy McClure
Journey to Southern Africa, November 1 - 16, 2022>EXCELLENT! The amount of detail and care to make the experience as seamless as possible was extraordinary.
Tom and Anna Gerrity
Galápagos, November 11 - 20, 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 Wysore
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>Cruising through Tierra del Fuego. Seeing penguins! Beautiful hikes… it was magical.
Amy Sahm
Patagonian Frontiers, January 15-30>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>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>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>“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, Dutch Waterways, APR 13, 2023 — APR 21, 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>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>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>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>Learn more about Joyce's experience!
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