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This trip was magical! Gwen and group planned many days for us in Vienna with fabulous tour guides. Do not shortchange your time in Vienna….there is so much to see. The roof top of St. Stephens cathedral was spectacular. One of the tour guides found a grave of a college friend and made sure that we found it—all from a copy of find a grave. Lovely city and people!

I travelled with my teenage daughter for a long weekend to Berlin for a music festival. It was a last-minute trip that wouldn’t have happened without Gwen. Gwen planned a trip for us that combined time at the music concert with tours of Berlin. She recommended a perfectly located hotel. The best part of the trip were the tours. We had 2 different tour guides that provided fascinating details not only about their city but also about their personal experiences growing up on both sides of the Berlin Wall. Talk about making history come alive!

We hope to plan a longer trip exploring more of Germany with Gwen soon. Thanks Gwen and thanks to Wendy Perrin for recommending her!

This was our third trip with Gwen, so we knew we were in good hands even before we got to Budapest. She put us in a lovely hotel—the Matild—and arranged for a great guide (Julia) who was also a Jewish history expert. A highlight of the trip was the pinball museum, which Gwen had recommended might be fun on our arrival day because it could help keep us awake. We had a few issues with communications early on in the planning process, but as the trip grew closer Gwen and her team were very prompt with their responses. I would happily use her again for a Central European trip.

Michelle Price and her family in the Strahov Monastery's library, Prague, Czechia.

Michelle Price and family in the Strahov Monastery’s library.

Gwen organized another amazing trip for me, my husband and son to Central Europe. This is our second time traveling with her. Our destinations included Krakow, Prague, Perast (Montenegro) and Dubrovnik. We were happy with all the hotels, tours and guides, and drivers.

Krakow: We stayed at Hotel Indigo Krakow, a smaller boutique hotel just outside the Old Town Gates. It was a convenient location—near the lively Old Town but quiet enough. We explored Old Town and also did a food tour where we tried Zapiekanka, soups, pierogies, and typical Polish dishes.

Prague: We stayed at Aria Prague, another boutique hotel within walking distance to Old Town. Our room was spacious and cozy. I suggest visiting the rooftop terrace for stunning views of Prague. A highlight of our trip was visiting the Strahov Monastery where we had a special, behind-the-ropes tour of the library. Most books were from the 10th to 17th centuries. And a great surprise was a monk showing us how the book wheel worked and a glimpse into two secret staircases. The three of us loved Prague and want to visit again.

Montenegro: We stayed at Heritage Grand Perast, a beautiful hotel right on the Bay of Kotor. The food, rooms and staff were great. We had a problem with the AC not going low enough. The hotel couldn’t fix it during our stay but offered us a second room for my son to stay in. Our skipper picked us up from the hotel dock and we had a full-day tour of the bay. A tour guide accompanied us and it was wonderful having him along. We stopped in Little Old Town where we walked through the ancient city and had lunch near the main marina. We also entered an abandoned submarine tunnel, by boat, which was eerie and fascinating. I don’t know how he navigated such a tight space.

Dubrovnik: We stayed at Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik. Our short time there included a walking tour of the walled city. And another trip highlight was a WOW Moment, which was a sailboat tour around the coastline. The sea was a bit rough that day but the sights and time on the water were enjoyed.

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