Clare G. - BC, Canada
10 Nov 2002

Dear Rina and Suleyman:

Arrived home last night feeling a little sad that it all had to end but brimming with wonderful stories to tell our friends and family.

We loved our time in Turkey - the tour plan was perfect for us and we can't thank you enough for all your care and concern in ensuring that we had a memorable trip. It's conscientious and dedicated people such as yourselves who make the difference and you sure made a difference with us. I guess what has happened is we consider ourselves to have made two new and dear friends and that is definitely one of the highlights of our trip. As I mentioned earlier, I will be passing along your name to anyone else we know who wants to explore Turkey as we have. Next time, a gulet cruise and the Mediterranean coast sounds just right!

After leaving you we toured the Peloponneses area of Greece and had a wonderful time. I had found a little stone bungalow in a small fishing village on the Mani peninsula for us to rent and it was perfect. Quiet time of the year so we had the beaches and little villages all to ourselves with lots of yard so the boys could work on their soccer skills. So much history and such nice people!

So, in closing the tours of Istanbul and Cappadocia were fantastic - you put together a plan that allowed us to really experience the culture and history of these areas and we plan on recommending you to everyone. We found the Hali Hotel to be great and in a perfect location to allow us to explore the city. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the breakfasts very nice. The Gamirasu Cave Hotel was like a dream come true and again we have only praise for the staff's friendliness and kindness during our stay. Suleyman was wonderful - is it something to do with the name? He thought the family room might be a little crowded for us so gave us two rooms instead which was nice. The food was fantastic and the location perfect for giving you a true sense of the lifestyle of the people of this area. I would highly recommend both places to anyone heading your way (as I would highly recommend Insight Travel). If you want us to write something that you can include on your web site, just let me know. Will do it gladly.

Best of luck with the business and we would be honored if you would visit us the next time you are in the Pacific northwest (and the boys would be doubly thrilled to see you again.) Thanks again for everything and take good care of yourselves.

Love, Clare Francis Teresa and boys