Testimonials
"We spent our last night at a Bed & Breakfast about 100 KM east of Paris. Sandi and I always say to each other when we leave of a trip that we are off to another adventure. This trip to France with Dave and Sue Sweet from New Zealand was the first time that we have gone on a planned trip. Sandi and I usually fly somewhere, rent a car and travel where Rick Steve's Travel Book says to go, what to see and where to stay.
We have done that in France, Spain, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. This time, because of the itinerary that Dave and Sue had planned, we saw so much more, met more of the French people and went to places that Rick Steve does not know about. We saw caves, parks, churches, medieval towns, castles, perfume factories, restaurants where only the locals go, wine museums, wineries and even saw the Marquis de Sade's castle (that is being restored). We did not have one bad day or one bad meal. French food is so good and they do not load your plate with more than you can eat.It really was challenging because we were going to spend three weeks with two other couples that we did not know (nor did they know us). We spent two weeks in Southern France using a farm house as a base and traveled in a van together every day. There was not one problem because Dave and Sue and the other New Zealand couple, Will and Margaret are such classy people. They were all fun and very considerate. The last week we drove about 200 miles north per day, sightseeing and stopping at French B&B's (Chambres d'hôte) each night.
I don't know of anything that Dave and Sue could have done better in organizing and orchestrating the whole three week trip.Pat & Sandi."
"My husband and I took the 2004 trip to France with Dave and Sue Sweet, The French Connection. We can't even express what a wonderful trip that was!
We have been on numerous other tours and never experienced anything like this. We felt like we were family and Dave and Sue took wonderful care of us. We toured Châteaus and stayed in a farm house in the Dordogne area.
This was a small group. Imagine yourself being on a tour with a small group of friends that just happened to know everything about where you were going. The language and all of the places that you would pass by if you were on your own. No situation arose which wasn't handled with experience. We have friends here in Calif that are planning on joining them on their next tour of France. This is definitely a MUST for anyone who wants to experience France and see the beautiful countryside!Dianna and Jim Peterson, San Francisco, California"
"If you want a holiday treat,
TRAVEL with Sue & David Sweet!
I would regard my travel with you both as a fitting 70th 18 day birthday celebration gastronomically - never have I eaten so much wonderfully fresh & tasty food washed down with so much great wine. Please thank David for his exemplary display of driving throughout the tour . . . this enables passengers to be relaxed enough to enjoy what there is to see.
Betty, Auckland, New Zealand"
"Thank you, thank you, thank you a thousand times for giving me a such a wonderful trip, holiday, change of scenery and outlook on life. You both really gave me a fantastic experience and it is really special to see it all in reality and not just on TV. Your knowledge and skills with the language etc. really amazed me.
Sue, Marton, New Zealand"
"This trip told me two things: 1 - Travel now while I'm still in shape to do it
2 - Go with you!Not only do I know that I do not want to try any of what we did alone, but going with you all was great fun. You are the greatest tour guides, sooo patient with everyone, I loved the fact that it was only 8 of us, and your trips are so imaginative. You gave me some wonderful memories!
Pam, Indiana, USA"
"The first 10 days were spent in a rented Château on a 35 ha private estate surrounded by forest. With a rental van we explored the countryside, visited famous attractions, ate at restaurants, picnicked by the Dordogne, shopped or enjoyed a meal by our swimming pool back at the Château. From there we spent every 2 nights traveling back up towards Paris staying at Châteaus along the way exploring the Loire Valley, villages and towns. The advantages of having 2 people that spoke French were getting to know the locals, being able to shop and order food, going into non tourist areas and stopping to visit an area that we spotted and wanted to explore. By paying for an “all inclusive” holiday, apart from personal items, it was just that. As hosts the Sweets are brilliant and couldn’t have done more to ensure the most memorable holiday. Would we go again with the Sweets – absolutely.
Carol & Francie, New Zealand"
"This is just to say how wonderfully you looked after us, and how much we enjoyed being with you - you really are excellent hosts, and were much appreciated. I shall never forget that wonderful countryside and the multitude of castles (even more than we have in Wales), the beautiful little villages, and the excellent food - both Chef Sweet and the French chefs!
Mrs Suzanne Hunter, Wales"
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