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-----Original Message-----
From: Linda Jxxxx [mailto:xxxxxxxxx@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 10:48 PM
To: <info@laurustravel.com>
Subject: An Awesome China Travel Adventure

Hi Julius,

We are watching the closing Beijing Olympic Ceremonies. As visitors to China just a few days before the games started, we too were swept away with the energy and excitment as China was so proud and honored to hold the games. Beijing was artfully decorated with bright flowers and gardens. As visitors we felt welcomed from the moment we arrived through our 25 day stay. It was especially heartwarming on occasions when children would shyly step forward to say hello. We felt safe at all times.

We had just a small group which was especially awesome. Each guide did their very best to enhance our travel experiences. Amanda met us
in Beijing - setting the focus and giving us insight into Chinese culture and history. Next Michael met us in Xian. He continued to extend our itinerary and he insisted in staying with us as we used every available time to learn more about China and experience wonderful meals and see incredible Chinese performances. Our guides throughout the trip were punctual and knowledgeable. Having local guides was especially good as each knew their city and surrounding areas very well. Our trip to Tibet was awesome. We have an understanding of both it's challenges and successes. We were welcomed always.

Our accomodations throughout our travels was the best in the city. In Tibet we checked out of the Lhasa hotel for one night with a return to
the same hotel a night later. The manager made a point to keep both of our rooms for us. I had left a small item behind and it was waiting
for me when we returned!

We have traveled around the world and to every continent. Each of us consider this travel adventure to far exceed our expectations. Laurus Travel is by far the best tour company that we have ever used and highly recommend you. Communication between Laurus and our group
was available at all times. I felt fortunate to have a small handheld Internet iPhone with us and remained in touch with Laurus responding immediately to my messages. All hotels had internet services.

So we hope to return to China. We would like to see both the North and Southwest at another time. For now, we thank you for giving us an
experience of a lifetime and a great love for China.

Most Sincerely,

Linda, Larry, Tiffany and Carlos
La Quinta, California

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-----Original Message-----
From: Fronda Cxxxx [mailto: address hidden]
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 5:21 AM
To: info@laurustravel.com
Subject: Re: China Trip Feedback

Dear Julius and friends at Laurus,

Our China Odyssey trip was ding ding how! Amazing adventure in an amazing country. Amanda's humor and lively spirit along with her professionalism made our trip even more special. Amanda took great care of us every step of the way, going beyond the itinerary to add surprise stops and finding special places to meet individual interests of the travelers in our group. She gave us not only a great perspective on the people, history and changes in China, but was able to help us better understand life in modern China. She always had a suggestion on how to use our free time (and how to get there). Peter, our city guide in Guilin, was exceptional. You rarely find such a knowledgeable guide who can address subjects from the impact of diverse ethnic minorities in China to the impact of the U.S. dollar on the Chinese economy -- without sounding as if he's reading from a textbook.

Our group was diverse, interesting, and up for trying everything - even if it wasn't on the official itinerary -- out of the way museums, strolls along the Spirit Way, navigating the Shanghai subway and Maglev, a relaxing foot massage in Beijing, a trip to the rice paddies in the countryside. Being in a small group let us really get to know each other, and with travelers from the UK, US and Canada, we had an interesting, congenial group. The itinerary was well paced and allowed us to see a lot without feeling as if we were racing past everything. One suggestion would be to add a little more detail to the final itinerary. Several travelers had specific places or shops they wanted to visit during their free time, and it would be helpful to be able to plan that in advance. Also, there was too much time in Chongqing (which I suspect is a result of flight schedules and the time we could board the cruise ship), but we were really stretching to fill the time. Maybe when the Three Gorges Museum opens it will be better.

The team at Laurus makes travel easy - any question was answered promptly by phone or e-mail, our visas arrived in one week, a last minute request to rent a mobile phone was no problem. All this at a time when we're sure there was much rescheduling due to restrictions on visiting Tibet and the recent earthquake in Sichuan province.

Thanks to all for making this one of our best travel experiences.

Fronda and Richard O.
Baltimore, Maryland

-----Original Message-----
From: barbara sxxxxx [mailto:xxxxxxxxxx@hotmail.com]
Sent: May 29, 2008 1:21 PM
To: info@laurustravel.com
Subject: RE: China Panorama Tour in May

Dear Julius,

Our trip was amazing and we appreciated all the extra service. Steven is simply amazing and made the trip 7 stars. We would highly recommend your company and if you need any recommendations we will be glad to speak with people...

Thanks again,

Barb S.
Scottsdale, Arizona

-----Original Message-----
From: Len Fxxx [mailto:lxxxxx@shaw.ca]
Sent: May 26, 2008 2:45 PM
To: info@laurustravel.com
Subject: More Satisfied Clients!

Dear Julius,

Len and I wanted to let you know that our Tour of China was an amazing experience and we were happy and satisfied with the entire trip. We returned to Vancouver on May 18th. We are savouring our memories and enjoying sharing our photos and experiences with family and friends.

As you probably know, our Tour Guide, Steven Shi was terrific. We feel that we made a new friend and we look forward to seeing him again, perhaps even here in Vancouver.

Steven was with us up to day 15 of our 21-day tour. His professionalism, knowledge and sincere manner were qualities we appreciated and valued throughout the tour. We learned so much from Steven and we thoroughly benefited and appreciated seeing China through his eyes.

Our hotels were 1st. class, tours well-scheduled and varied, meals were delicious and everything went off without a hitch. We would not hesitate to recommend highly your company to our friends.

Thank you so much.

Yours truly,

Len and Penny F.
Vancouver, British Columbia

-----Original Message-----
From: PETRA Hxxxxxxx [mailto:PETRA.Hxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.ca]
Sent: May 14, 2008 8:54 AM
To: info@laurustravel.com
Subject: China Tour

Hello Julius.... luxury china tours from san francisco

Both David and I wanted to express to you how much we enjoyed our vacation in China. It was more than we ever expected. Everything ran so smoothly. We also fell in love with Amanda on day one. She, without a doubt, made our trip even more special. She is an absolute sweetheart PLUS extremely organized and right on top of everything taking extremely good care of our group and made sure we were also happy. Her command of the English language was excellent and we never had a problem understanding her as she always understood us as well.

She mentioned to us that she will be visiting Vancouver at the end of May for 2 weeks. David and I along with Sharon and Dave Hxxx (they may have already emailed you on this) would absolutely love it if Amanda could break away for an overnight and come visit us on Vancouver Island. She is more than welcome to stay at either of our homes and we would show her as much of our Island as possible. We would be happy to help with her fare to and from the Island as well.

Thank you again for doing such a fabulous job of putting together your tours and we look forward to more trips in the future through your company.

Have a great day!

Petra H.
Nanaimo, British Columbia

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