They who travel with us, speak for us
(Letter published in International Travel News)
We booked our tour through Raj at Exotic
Journeys, Inc.
We combined our 15-day tour "Adventure in Nepal"
with a 9-day "Palace on Wheels" plus three nights
in Varanasi.
Everything ran like clockwork on the trip.
We could fault nothing.Ann
and Ed Stalcup,
Malibu, CA
(Letter published in International Travel News)
In 1988 Exotic
Journeys, Inc., arranged an independent itinerary
to India for my wife and me.
Since that trip was so successful, I again contacted
Exotic Journeys to plan another trip in February-March
, 1997.
Our itinerary took us to Darjeeling, Sikkim and Bhutan.
For attention to detail and a smooth, worry-free
itinerary, I heartily recommend Exotic Journeys, Inc.Dr Donald Goodman
Pepper Pike, OH
Hi Raj :
Thank you for arranging such a perfect trip. The
"Palace on Wheels" was a nice way
to travel. The tours were interesting and well organized, each day was better than
the preceding day. Tiger Tops was a good way to end our trip. We especially enjoyed
the elephant safaris.
Also, Willie in Kathmandu and Eftkhar in Delhi were outstanding in their effeciency
and friendliness. They made us feel welcome .
Thanks again,
Sincerely,
Marilyn Fisher
EVA TRAVEL (part of Travel Experts)
Mt Kisco, NY
Dear Exotic Journeys :
The country (India) is fabulous ... may be the best trip of my life.
Stern
Annapolis,
MD 21403
Dear Mr. Raj :
Thank you
once again for the arrangements for our trip to
India and Nepal. The journey was really incredible and all of us are very happy
that we were able to see all these marvels of India and Nepal. Our daughters were
enchanted since it was their first trip to India. I and my wife could enjoy our
trip even more than during the first time travel in 2003 since we knew what to expect
and in general the accomodations were better then previously (even in the same hotels).
Thank you again.
With best regards
Marek Kaminski, M.D.,Ph.D.
Liberal, KS 67901
Dear Raj :
Our trip to India, thanks to you and Avinash Anand was a dream. The hotels
were great, Kingfisher Airlines is brilliant and we were met and guided everywhere
with punctuality, skill and kindness. What a wonderful trip. We hope it will be
the first of several. I am now taking a course in Hinduism at New School University
to learn more about this incredible culture. I did buy Indian music in India and
am having a wonderful time listening to Zakir Hussain, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia,
Kayhan Kalhor and Shujaat Husain Khan, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, and Ravi Shankar,
of course, among others.
Having dinner with Mr. Anand and Bushra, with some of your
extremely interesting friends on the night of Republic Day was a highlight of our
trip. They were so welcoming and so cosmopolitan, and, of course, the food was delicious,
and not, as Avinash pointed out, flavored with restaurant type masala.
With warm regards,
Peggy Gold
New York
Dear Exotic Journeys :
Hope
you got our message about our great trip to India.
We want to go back and have more time. Thanks for
all.
Keep us posted on what becomes available.
Thanks again for a wonderful trip.June Fletcher
with Travel Center Inc.
Dear Raju / Exotic Journeys :
Barbara and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on the trip through Exotic
Journeys, and would very much like
to return to India in the future. The colorful sites
in all the places we visited were captivating, and
the people extraordinarily friendly.
Our tour agents were extremely helpful and well organized.
At no time, were we concerned about our itinerary.
They handled everything smoothly. We would also like
to compliment your organization on the tour guides
that were provided to us, especially Aman Chowdhury
– Varanasi, Subash Jadhav – Aurangabad,
Ajay Singh – Udaipur, Mr. Chandela – Khajuraho
and the gentleman in Jodhpur. These individuals were
enthusiastic, animated and quite knowledgeable the
sites we visited.
We would also like to acknowledge Mr. Suchandran,
our driver from Jaipur to Delhi and Agra. He was an
absolute gem! Very patient, good driving skills and
very funny to talk to. Anyone who gets to have him
for a driver would be very lucky. We definitely learned
about the 3 things needed for driving in India (good
horn, good brakes and good luck) Mr. Suchandran definitely
has these 3 things under control.
Thank you again for planning such a lovely trip. I
look forward
to returning to India soon.
Cheers,
Ms. Hicks
Hello Parvez Khan / Exotic Journeys :
I want
to thank you for the cordial, friendly, and professional
treatment extended to me during my recent trip to
India and Nepal.
All the services rendered were totally acceptable.
The driver your provided was excellent....a very good
driver as well as a very
nice person. The guide in Delhi was top quality...the
best in any city I visited.
Best regards
and best wishes,
Howard Sutton
Hello
Sharon! Exotic Journeys :
I apologize
that this thank-you is so belated, but I wanted to
tell you how incredible our vacation was and how much
we really appreciate all your help -- especially after
the fiasco with our passports getting lost.
Hope all is well
Deanna Mari
Dear
Usha / Exotic Journeys :
I received
the refund check for the unused portion of my Nepal-Delhi
flight
last week and I wanted to thank you so much for all
of you time and trouble
in making that happen. I hope you are well and that
business is
flourishing for you. I often think of our fabulous
trip to India - I will certainly recommend Exotic Journeys to anyone I know
who might be planning a trip.
Many thanks
again,
Barbara
Mr.
Ahmed / Exotic Journeys :
I found
India to be endlessly fascinating and I would not
hesitate to recommend Exotic Journeys to anyone.
Thank you for your superb service. It was obvious
you took a great deal of care in planning the trip.
With best regards,
Katherine Peters
Dear Raju / Exotic Journeys :I would like to let you know that our group had a
perfect vacation in India.
We were met, transferred, toured and very well taken
care of the two weeks that we were in India.
I cannot think of anything that you could have done
better.
I will be more than happy to recommend you to anyone
who wants a wonderful trip.
Shirlee Baughman,
Sierra West Travel
Porterville, CA 93257
Dear Raju / Exotic Journeys :
We wish to tell you that our trip to India was a most
enjoyable experience and we express our gratitude
for your professional guidance.
Most of all we would like to commend Parvez Khan (New
Delhi) for his thoughtful and skilled handling
of many situations involved in a trip such as ours.
He was pleasant and made us feel safe and looked after
at all times.
I would consider him a great asset to your company.
Last but not least, I would like to thank our driver,
Anil, for a safe journey over the roads of India.
There was never a doubt to our safety and he was most
competent behind the wheel.
Again, let me thank you for a most enjoyable experience. Van
and Corinne Heywood
VanCorHey@aol.com
Dear Usha / Exotic Journeys :
We are writing you from Delhi - fourteen days into
our journey.
We wanted to take a moment to commend you and Exotic Journeys, Inc., for our wonderful family vacation.
We have truly enjoyed the treasures of India - the
people, the palaces, the art and of course, the delicious
food.
We also want to let you know the superb job Mr. Parvez
Khan has been doing as a tour manager.
He has made our journey to India very comfortable
and pleasant and has been a good and trustworthy companion
as well.
We think of him highly and are grateful to him for
his kind and knowledgeable services.
We would enthusiastically recommend Exotic Journeys
to our friends.
Blair and Mary Brewster
blair@zlink.net
Dear Sharon / Exotic Journeys :
This note is to thank you for arranging an outstanding
tour for my wife, carol and I.
We enjoyed our stay in India and Nepal and were impresses
with the efficiency and helpfulness of your companies.
We would particularly like to mention Mr. Basant
Sharma, who was exceptional in every way.
We have shared our experiences with others that we
know are interested in such a trip and have recommended
Exotic Journeys as a thoroughly professional company.
Thank you, again, for your efforts.Charles Phleger
Andover, MA 01810
Dear Exotic Journeys
:
This is a note to tell you how pleased we were with
our group tour with you.
This was our first trip to India. You made our trip
THE BEST EVER!.
Every one in the group commented on your total interest
and attention to every detail. It surely made my job
easier.
This kind of personal services is what every travel
agent hopes for, but seldom gets.
We are certainly glad that we contacted Exotic Journeys, Inc.
and hope to do more business in the future with your
company.
Marilyn Caska
Star Travel
Largo, FL
Dear Exotic Journeys :
Just a note to tell you that you run a smooth operation.
Every one was there when he was supposed to be.
They were wonderfully cordial, helpful people. We
enjoyed every one of them.
They made the trip both interesting and fascinating.
We wanted you to know how much we appreciated your
arrangements for us. They were perfect.
Thank you,
Lillian Allen and Carolyn Gray
Pittsburgh, PA
Dear Exotic Journeys :
Great Job! Thanks!
You went all out and the results are outstanding!
This was our best trip (our third) to Nepal.
Thanks to you. Both of us agree on this.
We are planning another trip for a whole month. Of
course we will come to you to arrange our trip!
We thank you so much for making this trip so satisfying.
Karen and Dick Hechler
Chicago, IL
Dear Raju
/ Exotic Journeys :
The southern India trip was an outstanding success !
The tropical setting of Cochin, complete with graceful
palm tress and even more graceful fishing nets was
delightful,
especially when viewed from the deck of our backwater
boat trip.
Nancy and I loved the drive through the lush and green
rubber, tea and coffee plantations of the hill country.
The temples of Mahabalipuram, Belure and Halebid were
magnificent.
Seeing exquisite carvings of Belure was the highlight
of the trip.
All our hotels were marvelous.
We especially enjoyed the Lalitha Mahal Palace, Mysore,
the individual cottage at the wonderful Spice Village
in Periyar,
the hilltop Taj Garden retreat at Madurai.
We were always met by knowledgeable and helpful guides
and drivers.
Another great trip, Raju.
Thank you so much for your help, suggestions and patience
with our ever changing itinerary.
Candace Kromer
Pasadena, CA
Dear Exotic Journeys :
The trip was very rewarding.
The most memorable part of the trip had to be the
coordination of your city representatives
and the desire of the local guides to make sure that
we came away from the experience with
an understanding of the history and culture of the
region.
We had no problem with their English though the speak
"Queens English".
It was, overall, one of the most informative and enjoyable
trips that we have taken.
And we were very impressed with the coordination that
was evidenced throughout the entire journey.
Thank you.
Stephen Prouty
Riverdale, CA
Dear Exotic Journeys : Chris Benson and I wish to thank
you profusely for providing us with a wonderful tour
and especially the tour people.
All in all, we can't rave enough about your services.
We will gladly tell all our friends and acquaintances
about you and hope,
if they go to India, they must take advantage of everything
Exotic Journeys has to offer.
Ginny Schuette,
Professional Bridge Group,
Riverwoods, IL
Dear Exotic Journeys :
On behalf of Dr Vern Hagen and all
the American students from our university who visited
India from October 17 to 29, 1996,
I would like to congratulate for doing an excellent
job in travel arrangements.
The hotel arrangements every where were super.
We did not realize until we went to India that India
has such nice hotels.
The meal arrangements were beyond our expectations.
The tour guides were very cordial, helpful and straight
forward.
Everything we heard after we came back was nothing
but positive.
All our students have indicated that they will remember
this trip for rest of their life.
Once again let me thank you for doing a good job in
travel arrangements.
We like your services so much that we are asking you
to make our travel arrangements for next trips.
Moin Ansari, Ph.D., FACN,
Chairman, Board of Nutrition
Professor, Physiology / Biochemistry
Palmer C. University, Davenport, IA
Dr. Vern Hagen: "I was deeply impressed with my trip to India.
Travel arrangements were excellent."
Kareen Oosterhardt :
"India, a land of beauty, pride and joy, that is reflected
through its people."
Rachel Smith : "Indian people were celebration of life
that can not be restricted to words."
Terry Greenslade :
"Our trip to India was absolutely incredible"
Tina Habbab : "Every one treated us exceptionally well during our
visit."
Robin Hollister :
"What a trip! I have been back almost a week and I
feel like it was all a dream. I can go back there in
a heart beat."
Brad Key : "Treasure
that would remind us of memories that time could never
erase. Perhaps the greatest possessions that this country
of India could boast is its people"
Dear Exotic Journeys :
John and I arrived home from our trip last evening. We had a wonderful time and
want to thank you for the excellent services. I particularly want to single out
a few of the executives and drivers for commendation. In Delhi Mr. Khan was very
helpful and it was there we met our excellent driver, Sanjay Sharma
(I think that's the way to
spell his last name) and his helper, Harry, who became
our friends and companions throughout much of the trip. We felt very comfortable
with them and they were always available to take us where we needed to go. In Mumbai,
the guide, Douglas was really excellent. We were tired and almost wanted to stay
in the hotel that day to catch up on our sleep for the long trip home. I'm very
glad we didn't because Douglas made our trip. We were also lucky to arrive in Mumbai
(at 2:30 am) in time to see some of the Ganesh festival. They were just closing
down on their final night.
All the hotel accommodations were of a high caliber and
we were quite satisfied. Once again we thank you.
Sincerely,
Jane Andrich
Dear Exotic Journeys :
I just wanted to say that I so much enjoyed the trip to India - all the locations
were very interesting / hotels were very good. I had to get used to the spicy food
but by the end of the trip I really liked it. Our tour guide - don't have the card
at work - was so pleasant. My only suggestion is that perhaps you could cut some
of the bus rides-instead perhaps fly instead - otherwise loved the trip. I would
love to do southern India if you offer that sometime.
Thanks again
Air India was
very nice .....
Pat Dickey
Los Gatos Travel
Dear Exotic Journeys :
Mandy and I really enjoyed the India
trip. The itinerary was varied enough to give us a taste of the big city as well
as the more rural areas. Some scheduling of the internal flights could be improved
but overall the itinerary was well planned. Our favorite Taj hotel was the Taj Mahal.
Varanasi was the most amazing place!
We now have a better understanding of your
country and will be recommending Exotic Journeys to our clients.
Thanks for your
help in arranging such a great Fam Trip.
Barry Holt
Skyline Travel
Dear Exotic Journeys,
Had an unbelievably wonderful time. I had
a great driver Suchandran from Exotic Journeys, every city had great tour guides,
the accommodations were lovely especially the Hilton in Jaipur across from the Palace
in the Lake, I bought a great rug there. All the hotels gave me great rooms in Agra
facing the gardens in Jaipur facing the lake and in Delhi on the executive floor.
My guide in Delhi has a son getting married next month in California I brought back
his invitations for his wedding on my flight and I'll be attending his wedding.
I've never been to an Indian wedding, I'm
looking forward to it!
I will definitely
recommend your tour to my colleagues and please let me know if your traveling to
India on American Airlines I know people who fly it that can make your flight more
enjoyable.
Thanks again.
Leslie Shea
Dear Tina/Exotic Journeys
:
Tina, Just back from India and wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team
for organizing a fab trip! Everything was amazing and I am totally in love with
India;not withstanding the poverty of course. Everyone was charming and totally
professional, The tour guides were amazing with their attention to detail and knowledge
and the driver Suchu was patient and protective over us. A huge Thank you!
I will
of course pass your details to my staff in Edinburgh for anyone else wishing to
travel India; hopefully they will organize in plenty of time unlike me!!
Carolyn Sellars
Dear Exotic Journeys :
Hope you got our message
about our great trip to India.
We want to go back and have more time.
Thanks for
all.
Keep us posted on what becomes available.
June Fletcher
with Travel Center Inc.
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