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What past guests have said about their adventures

There's no better reference than a testimonial from someone who has actually taken a trip.

Here are comments from past travelers about their Alyson Adventures vacation. Many have given us permission to provide their phone number to others who might like to travel with us. Please contact us to talk directly with a few past guests about their recent experiences.

"Without a doubt, one of the best vacations I've ever taken. I was a bit nervous to take a"packaged tour" with a group of strangers no less -- but this avaporated 15 minutes into the trip. The camaraderie was great."
—Kevin Walsh, Atlanta, Ga., on Wild Kiwi

"An intimate discovery of an intimate part of france. My best vacation ever!"
—James West, Dallas, Tex., on The Mistral

"What a trip!!! It is truly one of the most beautiful spots on earth."
—Chris Baena, Atlanta, Ga., on Wild Kiwi

"I said that our previous trip with Alyson was the best vacation we've ever had. I lied. This one was."
—Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska, on Down Under

"Best vacation I've ever had. I completely forgot about work and recent ex-boyfriends. The bicycle is the perfect vehicle for getting to know this beautiful countryside, filled with vineyards and charming unspoiled ancient villages."
—Tom Chatt, Redondo Beach, Calif., on The Mistral

"Wild Kiwi was amazing, beautiful country and adventurous activities. Two of the best weeks of any vacation I have ever been on."
—Scott Bulfin, Tampa, Fla., on Wild Kiwi

"The best vacation I've ever had. The combination of Physical activity, wonderful sights & the company made this a trip that I'm looking forward to repeat in the near future."
—Jose Sampedro, Bay Harbor Island, Fla., on The Provencal

Wild Kiwi: Adventure travel in New Zealand

The Mistral: Biking in France's gorge country

"Without question, the best vacation I've ever been on."
—Daniel Buker, Carlsbad, Calif., on The Mistral

"It was the single most perfect vacation I've ever had!"
—Steve Murphy, Alexandria, Va., on Tuscan Trails

"The BEST vacation I've ever taken!"
—James Barrett, Chicago, Ill., on Big Loire, Little Loir

"If there's such a thing as a perfect adventure vacation, I just had it! Bravo Alyson!"
—Russ Walter, San Francisco, Calif., on North of the Moon

"I have been on a number of dive vacations and this one was, by far, the best one yet! Great diving, wonderful boat and crew, and a fantastic group of guys."
—Jonathan Bregman, Durham, N.C., on Down Under

"This trip ranks as the best guided tour I have taken. This is saying a lot since Iceland was my 42nd Country and I travel several times a year fot the last 20 years!"
—B. S., , on Vikings, Volcanoes and Trolls

"Not having taken a tour/adventure trip of this type before, I didn't quite know what to expect. It turned out to be the best vacation I have taken."
—Walter Pulkkinen, Minot, Me., on Big Loire, Little Loir

"Great biking in a beautiful part of the world with a great group. Thanks for the best vacation I've ever taken."
—Jason Walthall, San Francisco, Calif., on The Provencal

"The trip with Alyson Adventures exceeded my greatest expectations. We had a blast together exploring the county and doing all the well planned activities. Exceptional tour!"
—Brad Dalton, Houston, Tex., on Wild Kiwi

"Thanks for the best week of my life. I can not wait to do it again."
—Steve Cooper, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., on Edelweiss

"This was my second Alyson Adventure - and a second "once n a lifetime" experience. Everything was amazing!"
—Blaze Gusic, Philadelphia, Penn., on Wild Kiwi

"It was a surreal experience, the new and thrilling activity among other gay people in a truly accepting community, it was as life should be!"
—N. O., Appleton, Wisc., on Butch Cassidy Days

"I would do it again, in a heartbeat!"
—M. N., New Orleans, La., on Rainforests & Rainbows

"Being with gay "friends" in such an awesome environment was an amazing experience!"
—R. K., New York, N.Y., on Vikings, Volcanoes and Trolls

"My partner and I agree, this was the best vacation we have ever had together."
—A.Y., Summit, N.J., on The Provencal

"Exceeded all my expectations! My best vacation ever!"
—Darrell Mazura, Chicago, Ill., on The Provencal

The Provencal: Cycling in Provence, France

Joe: A gay adventure tour in Costa Rica

"Every Tour guide for all the activities gave so much of themselves - - and shared many wonderful insights /details in Costa Rica - - Very enjoyable!"
—Randee Hilton, Alexandria, Va., on Joe

"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."
—Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif., on The Provencal

"This trip was everything I hoped for and more! Good people, gorgeous scenery, and very enjoyable activities made it a terrific week! There was a perfect balance of activities and time off. I can't wait for my next Alyson Adventures trip!"
—Mitchell Sendrowitz, New York, N.Y., on Butch Cassidy Days

"I've done more than 200 dives in various places in the Caribbean and Saba, by far, is the cleanest and the best. It truly is The Unspoiled Queen."
—G.O., Howard, Fla., on An Octopus's Garden

"An absolutely perfect vacation. Proud to be known as an Alyson biker babe."
—Carol Bohumolski, Columbus, Ohio, on The Provencal

"It couldn't have been a better way to spend our 20th Anniversary. Wonderful people in an amazing country."
—Rod Massey, Studio City, Calif., on Honah Lee

"It couldn't have been a better way to spend our 20th Anniversary. Wonderful people in an amazing country."
—Charles Price, Studio City, Calif., on Honah Lee

"Great way to get away from it all. Baja moves at a different pace. Great weather, great snorkleling, great kayaking and great companions."
—E.B., Portland, Ore., on Paddles

"Alyson Adventures, consistently delivers high quality vacations at affordable prices & attracts the kind of travelers I want to vacation with."
—Allan Oster, New Hope, Penn., on Joe

"I always trust my vacations to Sasha. The combination of bicycling and seeing an incredibly beautiful area with the best touring company around is unbeatable."
—Martin Harris, Scottsdale, Ariz., on The Provencal

"The Mistral trip was a perfect blend of cycling, seeing many places of interest and getting to know a great group of guys. The food, wine and bread were outstanding, too!"
—Jonathan Bregman, Durham, N.C., on The Mistral

"Tuscan Trails is a great introduction to all that Tuscany has to offer; great art & architecture, superb food & wine,and beautiful landscapes. I want to go back to explore some more of this interesting region."
—Rick Bourre, Boston, Mass., on Tuscan Trails

"This was a trip of a lifetime! I would recommend Alyson Adventures to anyone."
—B. H., Loveland,, Col., on Tuscan Trails

"AWESOME SKIING, BREATHTAKING SCENERY, WONDERFUL PEOPLE, TERRIFIC ORGANIZATION - A TRULY EXCELLENT HOLIDAY!"
—Ray Wenzel, New York, N.Y., on White Solstice

"Easily the best vacation I've ever had."
—Jon Godfrey, New York, N.Y., on The Provencal

"The best vacation I've taken."
—David MacGregor, Basking Ridge, N.J., on The Provencal

"This was the best birthday present I ever gave myself! Turning 40 on a bike in France sure beats turning 40 at a computer in Boston!"
—Bill Barnert, Cambridge, Mass., on The Mistral

"It was the best trip any of us had ever taken."
—Bill Buyok, Los Angeles, Calif., on The Mistral

"Absolutely one of the best trips of my life. I look forward to taking another and another."
—Richard L. Harris, Denver, Col., on The Mistral

"It was the best vacation of my life."
—Andy Kaiser, San Diego, Calif., on The Provencal

Paddles: Sea kayaking in Baja, Mexico

The Flavors of Tuscany: Bike in Tuscany, Italy

"The best trip of my life. Everything including the weather was perfect."
—Bill Venne, Minneapolis, Minn., on The Flavors of Tuscany

"I had high expectations going into the trip and Alyson exceeded every one of them. This trip has spoiled me for all future vacations, because the bar has been raised so high."
—Jeff Welshans, Harrisburg, Penn., on The Flavors of Tuscany

"Not just the best vacation I've ever had,but one of the most amazing trips I've ever taken: What a gift to be far from civilization for 8 days in such a spectacular setting is truly majestic."
—Bob Tuschman, New York, N.Y., on Splash!

"Provence beckons bikers and Alyson Adventures answers the call."
—William Knuths, Lake Oswego, Ore., on The Provencal

"It was a hundred times better than I had hoped it would be."
—Merle Peek, Denver, Col., on Big Loire, Little Loir

"What a great adventure! I did activities I never would have tried if I had done this trip on my own."
—Philip Oxman, Minneapolis, Minn., on Wild Kiwi

"I did things that I never imagined I'd do - such a wonderful assortment of activities at a comfortable pace. I'm ready to do it all over again!"
—Harvey Zuckman, Minneapolis, Minn., on Wild Kiwi

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