Testimonials

Dai was AMAZING, today was definitely our favorite day so far. Dai was very easy going, funny and friendly - he introduced us to laver bread and shared so much information about the area.
Mr & Mrs Collins, USA

Dear Jan and Robin, we had a truly memorable tour of South Wales! Fiona took great care of us and showed us many hidden gems. She added much to our expected itinerary and was so accommodating in tailoring our trip to our interests. We want to thank you both so much for arranging everything so capably.
Mary Lane, OH

Dear Neil! Thank you for making our trip the best!
Mia and other members of the Green Guide tour group from Sweden

Thank you Neil Redler for some wonderful days and co-operation.
Christina Högardh-Ihr, The Green Guide, Sweden

Dear Robin, we greatly appreciate all of the time and resources you provided in order to arrange our travels in Croatia in July. We are sending along some local produce found in the Northern Sacramento Valley where we reside. Thank you again.
Barbara and Tom Burkett, Chico, CA

Hi, Jan. Your taxi to the airport was the best suggestion. Driver was a retired policeman... We chatted the whole way and it saved me the stress of trying taxi plus train or trains to get to Manchester. Never thought any tour would exceed WHW 2009, but the last two weeks have been the best experience ever! Cymru am Byth! Dymuniadau Gorau to you Jan.
Karen Conley, Quarryville, PA

We are very much enjoying Wales… We love the room. And the wine. Thank you! Also, given the temp of high 80s, it was perfect timing to get a room with air conditioning. Oh almost forgot. Our tour guide/driver for Snowdonia and more was Carl. He is terrific!
Mr & Mrs Weaver, USA

Every trip exceeds the one before with special moments, surprises and individualized care all within our budget!! Thanks Jan and staff for making each trip “the trip of a lifetime”!
Bonnie Bollwinkel, Monterey, CA

Thank you for all you did to ensure this was a pilgrimage, not just a trip. We love you!
Carol, Dirk and the mighty band of pilgrims, Los Altos, CA

Thank you so very much for arranging such a wonderful and special trip for us to Paris! Though it was a short visit, we kept very busy - had a truly lovely time. The hotel was spectacular, the dinner delicious and the Eiffel Tower breathtaking.
Amy & John Beyer, Long Island, NY

Your enthusiasm for experiencing the beauty, culture and history of Wales is contagious. We really enjoyed our trip and appreciate the role that you and your company played in making it great!
Mr & Mrs Kennedy, OH

E-mailing you to say what a wonderful job you did for us on our tour of sixty, I heard wonderful things from the folks who went on the extended tour of Scotland, though they had less to say than I might have expected! You had the patience of an angel with our group...
Pamela Myers (Cor Rehoboth) Delta

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“My tastes are simple. I am always satisfied with the best.” - Oscar Wilde

Dai was AMAZING, today was definitely our favorite day so far. It was pouring for the first part so we didn't get to do much walking around in the a.m., but by the time we got to St. David's the weather was pretty close to perfect (for October). Dai was very easy going, funny and friendly - he introduced us to laver bread and shared so much information about the area.

Mr & Mrs Collins, USA (October 2019)

Dear Jan and Robin, we had a truly memorable tour of South Wales! Fiona took great care of us and showed us many hidden gems. She added much to our expected itinerary and was so accommodating in tailoring our trip to our interests. She has given us many wonderful memories. Thank you both so much for arranging everything so capably.

Mary Lane, OH (October 2019)

Dear Neil! Thank you for making our trip the best!

Mia and other members of the Green Guide group from Sweden (September 2019)

Thank you Neil Redler for some wonderful days and co-operation.

Christina Högardh-Ihr, The Green Guide, Sweden (September 2019)

Thank you, Janet, for helping us enjoy our wonderful Wales trip. I will never forget Wales!

Cynthia Ann McDonald, Broken Arrow, OK (August 2019)

Dear Robin, we greatly appreciate all of the time and resources you provided in order to arrange our travels in Croatia in July. We are sending along some local produce found in the Northern Sacramento Valley where we reside. Thank you again.

Barbara & Tom Burkett, Chico, CA (August 2019)

Hi Jan. Your taxi to the airport was the best suggestion. Driver was a retired policeman from Norfolk via North London and also had a career in the Army. We chatted the whole way and it saved me the stress of trying taxi plus train or trains to get to Manchester. Never thought any tour would exceed WHW 2009, but the last two weeks have been the best experience ever! Cymru am Byth! Dymuniadau Gorau to you Jan.

Karen Conley, Quarryville, PA (August 2019)

We are very much enjoying Wales… We love the room. And the wine. Thank you! Also, given the temp of high 80s, it was perfect timing to get a room with air conditioning. Oh almost forgot. Our tour guide/driver for Snowdonia and more was Carl. He is terrific!

Mr & Mrs Weaver, USA (July 2019)

Every trip exceeds the one before with special moments, surprises and individualized care all within our budget!! Thanks Jan and staff for making each trip “the trip of a lifetime”!

Bonnie Bollwinkel, Monterey, CA (June 2019)

Thank you for all you did to ensure this was a pilgrimage, not just a trip. We love you!

Carol, Dirk and the mighty band of pilgrims, Los Altos, CA (June 2019)

Thank you so very much for arranging such a wonderful and special trip for us to Paris! Though it was a short visit, we kept very busy - had a truly lovely time. The hotel was spectacular, the dinner delicious and the Eiffel Tower breathtaking.

Amy & John Beyer, Long Island, NY (February 2019)

Thank you very much for sharing your expertise as you helped us plan and execute our visit. Your enthusiasm for experiencing the beauty, culture and history of Wales is contagious. We really enjoyed our trip and appreciate the role that you and your company played in making it great!

Mr & Mrs Kennedy, OH (October 2018)

In 2017, we organised a concert tour of the UK for the Starfire Singers from California.

Thanks for a wonderful tour experience. You're so good with details! I look forward to many more adventures with you.

Janice Maggiora, CA

Thank you for blessing us with your infinite creativity (and surprises) and for taking such great care of us. I am in awe of the fact that this trip was COMPLETELY different than four years ago, even though we visited many of the same places. I am humbled by your kindness and patience and hope that I get to travel with you more in the future. Thank you for all that you did to make this experience what it was.

Hillary Caudle, CA

You have outdone yourselves this year. This tour has been my favourite ever. Thank you for putting your heart and soul into your work.

Dylan Damonte, CA

Thank you for this wonderful amazing tour of the UK. Even so, I'm not sure which I have enjoyed the more, the tour itself or getting to know you. You have such a connection with this group it's been a great experience that I will always remember. The river boat dinner cruise was awesome. You have shown us the UK and the people of the UK with the kind of attention and detail that comes from an experienced insider point of view. Thank you.

Karen Groseclose, CA

You are the best, Jan. I wish you were my mother!

Caden Gaviria, CA

Thank you so much for everything you did to put this trip together for us, my experiences these past two weeks have changed my plans for the future and enriched my life.

Nicholas Trautman, CA

You have supplied us with such joy, great experience and visions into your wonderful country and history. Thanks for putting up with us all and for all your special surprises! The river tour was a highlight for me. Something I would probably never do on my own.

Bill Golden, CA

You are amazing! This trip has been an unbelievable journey filled with memories I will treasure forever. Thank you so much for all your hard work, patience and love for all of us. I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us four years from now.

Trevor Caudle, CA

Just some of the many other thank yous we get each year:

Two weeks ago Susanna and I returned from a fantastic and hassle-free mother-daughter trip to the UK, topped off with an epic 48 hours in Paris. It wouldn’t have been nearly so perfect without the genius of my dear friend, Janet Redler. If you’re dreaming of a once-in-a-lifetime trip, a trip designed just for you, Jan is who you need. Seriously. She’s amazing.

Connie Bergquest, Nashville, TN (August 2018)

Wales was amazing and in large part to the services you arranged for me. I really enjoyed our time with Sian (we're a foodie family!) and Dai was absolutely fantastic. His pride for Wales shows through in the best way possible. I can't wait to plan another trip to go up North or out to Pembroke and the coast. Can't thank you enough for everything and I look forward to meeting you when you're in NYC.

Josh Novick, NYC (February 2018)

Everyone loved the preparation and bookings you made for our Sacred Isles Trek. They are all home and back into their routines by now. Needless to say, my wife and I are eager to return after our lovely month in Scotland and Northumbria!

No need to mention the weather, as we have experienced first hand! "No such thing as inclement weather, just inappropriate clothing!"

Nile Norton, La Pointe, WI

The Wales culinary adventure was an eye opening journey into a remarkable cuisine and culture. Thanks again for taking great care of us all during the trip to Wales.

Chuck Berardi, Chef, Philadelphia, PA

Dear Helen

We had a safe journey back to France last Friday and we were welcomed by particularly hot weather. I just wanted to thank you for the fabulous stay you have organised for us in Shropshire.

Because you are such a considerate, warmhearted and efficient person I have appreciated every single moment on the Shropshire paths and across the fields, even when walking up the hills was a bit of a challenge for me.

Meeting your friends was also very pleasant and i will remember John's welcome in his "Little Eden". I will be glad to see you all again one day.

Marlène, Tarascon, France

The group had a wonderful time! Thank you so much for everything you and Nick did to make this program exemplary!

Aleksandra Matic, Art Institute of Chicago

Thanks ever so much for your help in getting my diamond back to me. It took a while but I got a Fed Ex delivery today making me a very happy lady!

Our whole trip was wonderful, thanks to you and your team. We enjoyed every minute. Both Hotels were nice but if I had my way I would make the Imperial a 10 star. The men who were on duty in reception the night I lost my stone were very helpful - they looked all over the dining room and bar on their hands and knees without success, but said they would have the chambermaid to do a “hand sweep” before vacuuming. It worked!

My only regret was it ended too soon. If I ever save enough money I’ll contact you to show me around again. I was so impressed with the friendly people.

Thanks again Jan, I really appreciate your sending me my diamond!

Jeannene A Tylee, Cleveland, OH

Thank you so much for handling three generations of women with such grace, humor and a most pleasant manner.

I wish we hadn’t had such a short time in Wales. I will certainly recommend to anyone else to allow more time to enjoy your beautiful country. We do so appreciate you sharing your knowledge and wit.

Julie Adams, Boston, MA

Please excuse the inexcusable delay in writing to tell you what a wonderful time we had in Great Britain! The Cornish walking trip, weekend in London and Wales!

Please accept our sincere compliments when we say that you MADE the Wales portion our trip. Wales is indeed a beautiful and fascinating country but your professionalism, working knowledge of your homeland and unmistakable pride in your heritage made Wales come alive for us. Despite the sometimes dreary weather, your contagious enthusiasm kept our interest keen and our spirits up. You made us feel welcome from the first minutes of our meeting and time spent in your delightful company will always be a treasure memory. (Plus, the preparation for Tom of riding in the backseat with a woman driving on the “wrong” side of the road was invaluable in later coping with my 80 year old Irish cousin who drives like a Formula One race car driver! which was truly unnerving on one way country lanes.)

We indeed enjoyed your company and appreciate all the work that the staff at JRTT did to prepare our wonderful trip. I have no difficulty recommending your company to any of our friends - we will return.

Jean & Tom Penny, St Augustine, FL

Family and friends often ask us, ‘what was the best part of your trip?’ There is no single answer to that question, as all facets of the experience met or exceeded our fondest expectations.

Perhaps the most beautiful country-side and seashore were to be found in Wales; the most emotionally moving visual experiences at Omaha Beach and the adjacent cemeteries; the most awesome environments at Westminster Abbey and Notre Dame, or maybe be the bases of the Eiffel Tower, or maybe the magnificence of the Crown Jewels... And definitely for out and out atmosphere it had to be the tine town of Honfleur. Nick you were right on with your recommendation!

The funniest experiences had to be Lolly and me trying (and succeeding!) to divine the complexities of the Paris and London subway systems. Parenthetically, we found - without exception complexities of the Paris and London subway systems. Parenthetically, we found - the French and Brits who we asked (or who volunteered!) for direction or other help to be kind, helpful and courteous. We remain very impressed about that. For example, I had occasion to seek minor medical help at a hospital in rural France and was afforded attention and care as though I were royalty. Incidentally, the cost for TWO emergency room visits were a total of $80 US equivalent! Try that in NYC.

The tour guides assigned to us were each professional, knowledgeable and accommodation. To be singled out an extra-ordinary was Janet (herself) Redler who sheparded us about Wales. She was an absolute marvel personally and professionally. She also had the rare ability to “read” our preferences and anticipate our needs.

Among the hotels which we particularly enjoyed were the Villa Lara Hotel, Bayeux and Gwesty Cymru in Aberystwyth. Each was different in its own way, but each was also staffed by helpful, kind and intelligent personnel.

There were absolutely no transportation glitches, missed appointment or related inconveniences, except for the afore communicated canceled flight O’Hare to Green Bay.

By the way also thank you for the weather which was uniformly gorgeous, with almost no rain and what little of that there was not inconveniencing. It didn’t even rain on our last night in London.

On to Italy in a year or two - we hope.

Our thanks and gratitude to you.

Laura & Jim Lambert, WI

I have been on at least 5 trips with Janet Redler Travel and Tourism and I can tell you that each one has been a tip of a lifetime! I have been with 90 youth or 50 adults or on just a personal vacation. Jan has made each trip memorable with special touches and goes out of her way to meet our travel needs. She is sensitive and caring very knowledgeable about travel all over UK and Europe and is unflappable! She is our “go to” person for all our travel needs!

Bonnie Bollwinkle, Los Altos, CA

We looked after a Welsh adult choir of 60 from Delta, PA, in July 2013...

E-mailing you to say what a wonderful job you did for us on our tour of sixty, I heard wonderful things from the folks who went on the extended tour of Scotland, though they had less to say than I might have expected! You had the patience of an angel with our group...

Pamela Myers (Cor Rehoboth) Delta

From the minute until the very end you have given all the energy possible - sincere thanks for filling our cups to overflowing with pleasant memories in Scotland, Wales and London.

Lena Lansinger

It has been a truly superb trip and fun, looking after 60 of us must be hard work!

Anne Knepley

Thank you for giving us a wonderful trip, well planned and organised

Ann Hinton

Thank you so much for a wonderful trip, fun and special truly appreciate your guidance.

Barbara Hoekstra

Thanks for making our tour so special! Everything ran so smoothly, we have been pleased with the services which we have received from all the staff at JRTT. Their replies are prompt, pricing fair and the quality of the vacation was exceptional truly exceeded our expectation.

Janice and Arnold Greenwood, San Diego, CA

"iMewchas Gracias!" Many thanks as any proper Texan cat would say.

My sister and I enjoyed our visits to all the Wesley sights that you arranged for us, your service and attention to detail was excellent. Thank you also for all the extra help you gave me.

Minne Williams, Houston, TX

I just wanted to thank you for all your work on our trip, we all had a wonderful time and can’t wait to come back to Europe everything was so well arranged as always.

Christina Ianzito, Washington DC

I expect to be a return client this has been all it promised to be and more...

John Jack, CA

How to say thank you.... that is a difficult thing.

We are so thankful for your gentle yet commanding spirit,

your kind nature that’s offered to all,

your nurturing heart,

your deep love for Starfire,

your support of our vision,

your care for our journey of justice,

your hugs that speak volumes,

your laughter that gently covers us

and your wisdom and evidence.

Thank you also inviting James into the Starfire family - now you have someone on your side of the pond who truly understands how your heart feels.

Know how much we love you and continue to bless our lives.

Carol, Dirk and Starfire Singers, Los Altos United Methodist Church, CA

JRTT do a fabulously sophisticated tour - it was great. Excellent hotel and food. The 'surprises' were wonderful. The schedule was perfect six weeks in Europe - everything from skate fishing off Oban, deer stalking at Pitlochry, salmon fishing on the Wye, Canal ......., Limoges and its specialist shops, boating on the Poitevin, Poitou-Charentes and its cognac vineyards.

We will always remember James.

Connolly Family, NSW Australia

We are home after having a wonderful trip to France. Thank you so much for all the arrangements and suggestions you made for us. I can't thank you and Nick enough. The hotels you booked were great, much nicer than the ones we booked ourselves. I am going through my photos and will send you some soon. Normandy was wonderful we loved the Hotel Villa Lara. The Langs really enjoyed going out to Honfleur and driving along the coast. We had a great time in Paris... a great time everywhere. Definitely want to go back and perhaps spend more time in one area and not so much traveling around.

So glad we took the train down to Provence... the driving and tolls were much more of a hassle than we expected so that saved us a lot of grief. The Langs were very concerned about the connection time between the two train stations in Paris, but we made it with time to spare. No problems at all. I so appreciate your advice and counsel on this. A lot of the places would not accept our credit cards... even one with the "chip" that the Lang's had. The cards worked in most places just not at the toll booths and gas stations. Sometimes they would take cash but sometimes not... so that was more of an inconvenience than we anticipated, so not having to drive to the south of France definitely saved us a lot of time and hassle. And I loved the train ride. We met some great people on the train and enjoyed the ride.

O’Neil and Lang families, Sunnyvale, CA