I had always wanted to thank my mother for being who she is with a wonderful tour of her favorite country, Italy. I knew I wanted her to have the best experience ever and I would have to plan everything so nothing could go wrong. I also wanted her to experience Italy with the freedom of traveling solo...
...My mom had nothing but kind words to say about Shahla. My mother is very precious to me and Shahla took very good care of her while in Italy. She has truly made me very happy. I thank you again Shahla for the experience you provided for my mother.
Carolina & mum, Elisa, from Chicago, USA
I am not a "large tour , get on a tour bus every morning" type of person so when I heard about Shahla's tours I knew this was for me. Our small group of four met in Rome. Our accommodation was great - Fantastic location with heaps going on the area if you wanted to wander off and explore alone. The hotel owners in both locations were friendly, approachable and very good to us...
...Thank you Shahla. It was a fantastic holiday. I feel I was lucky to have found you and your Tour.
Best wishes From (your friend) Ann, Wellington, NZ
Since my return from our fantastic holiday together I have simply raved to all who will listen about what an incredible time I had in Italy and what a perfect host you were. Truly - you were...
...Thanks so much for your expertise and professionalism in getting us around all the best that Italy has to offer Shahla - you really were a wonderful host. Lois and I have continued to happily chat about our experiences over our weekly Friday lunches at Leuven - including all the funny little episodes that happened.
Best wishes always,
Jean
I can’t tell you what a wonderful experience it was for me Shahla to be shown such beauty and history by someone with the passion you have for Italy...
...It would be lovely to have you to stay with us sometime and I look forward to that.
Thank you for the trip of my life!
Helen
What a wonderful time we all had! Thank you so much for everything you did to make our trip to Bella Italia such a memorable trip. We certainly felt that we were farewelling a dear friend when we flew out from Roma.
Enjoy the rest of your stay Shahla and I look forward to seeing you back in Wellington.
Thank you sincerely,
Jenny
Wellington, NZ
Thank you for providing me with the opportunity to visit Italy. Touring with your group was absolutely the best way to visit a new country. I was astonished when I arrived home, read my notes and saw the photographs at how much we achieved in that seemingly short space of time. I could happily stayed much longer...
...The best aspect of the tour though was the small number of people involved, it was easy to travel around, we could please ourselves whether we walked or caught buses and we could eat when we felt like it. [As opposed to a regular coach tour].
If I ever have the opportunity to travel again, my first enquiry will be with you.
Thank you once again and best wishes for your future tours.
Carilyn
My one month tour of Italy with Shahla - NEVER A DULL MOMENT!
It was a very lucky day when I read Shahla’s advert in the Next magazine. I could not have asked for more in a tour guide and a travelling companion. I hope to go on trips with her again before too long...
...Whenever we had a spare moment Shahla taught me some Italian vocabulary so I was able to order our food and drinks, as well as impress my friends in NZ by including a few Italian greetings in my texts!
The trip was all that I wanted and more. Not only have I had a great holiday, I’ve enjoyed the time to unwind and reflect on the past and decide and firm up my future plans. It’s amazing how much clearer things become when you go out of your day to day life and stresses and your normal surroundings, and step into a neutral environment. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my one month tour of Italy with Shahla and strongly recommend it to other women.
Felicity McGrath
New Zealand
The Road to Roma and Beyond
A series of serendipitous events led me to Shahla Motadel and “Women Tour Italy”. A planned holiday to Europe with a girlfriend had fallen through and I was wondering whether to cancel also. As I flicked through Next’s February issue Shahla’s colourful advertisement caught my eye. In 2004 a manic bus tour of the continent had whet my appetite to return. I knew I wanted to avoid being herded around with, “Tuesday it must be Italy!” and “Everyone, please follow the giant pink sunflower!” Yet, I did not want to travel alone. Shahla’s tour promised everything I was looking for - a personalized holiday with flexibility, companionship and fun. Perfetto! A quick investigation of her website and several emails later I was booked on a 12 day adventure. . . .
. . . Shahla’s organization throughout the tour was superb. Nothing was too much trouble and she went out of her way to accommodate my interests and needs. Her knowledge and command of Italian and her many local contacts meant I was able to experience and be fully immersed in the Italian vibe. Shahla’s sense of humour and the love for what she is doing made this a unique journey which I will always treasure.
Nicki
New Zealand
If you have any interest in a holiday in Italy which includes great coffee, walking, hearing stories, discovering history, practising your Italian however few or many words you begin with, good conversation, shopping, finding some of the best delis and cafes, meeting local people, staying in special private hotels and apartments, discovering unexpected delights, eating authentic Italian food, with a charming, funny, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable travel companion and guide, choose Shahla.
Diana Jones
Wellington, New Zealand
"Travelling in Italy with Shahla was one of the best holidays I have ever had. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough to anyone wanting to see one of the most captivating countries in the world."
Katrina Bowker, London, England.
"Shahla, you won the hearts of the Italian people we met and enthusiastically shared your love of Italy with me. I truly wish I could accompany you on your inaugural tour with ‘Women Tour Italy’ in 2009."
"My trip to Italy was perfect. I attribute that to Shahla’s expert organization, attention to detail and her flexible approach.
It was a fun and relaxing holiday, meeting and sharing time with local Italian people and really getting a feel for life in Italy.
Our daily programme could be altered to allow us to enjoy the unexpected, be it a great entertainer in a charming piazza, a wedding ceremony in a glorious church or an inviting pasticceria in a little hidden away alley."
Ciao bella,
Ann Rees, New Zealand.
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