Our Guest Book of Happy Travellers
"Greece – Our Amazing Adventures with Carol Papaletsos
In June & July 2019, my husband Stuart and I traveled with my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter with one of the most talented ladies we have had the great fortune to meet, Carol Papaletsos. We went to the beautiful country of Greece. It was my husband’s first trip to Europe and he was a bit apprehensive about the trip, but once he saw the itinerary Carol had prepared for us, he knew that he would be anxious to see all the beautiful places Carol had in store for us to see. He is a bit of a history buff, having taught for many years, and Carol planned several historic sites on our trip.
Carol handled every detail of the trip, from our arrival to the airport in Athens to our departure home. Carol sent us a detailed itinerary of each day’s events, pictures, and the places that we would be staying during our visit.
We loved our stay in Koroni, and the beaches were just beautiful. Carol is an amazing cook and started off every day with a fabulous meal. All of our days were strategically planned so that we would have time at the beach, travel to the mountains in Stemnitsa, and back to the beaches in Rafina.
The accommodations made were wonderful and we enjoyed each of the three places that we called “home” while in Greece.
Carol scheduled a day sailing trip for us, we had a train ride, and enjoyed visiting the Monasteries as well as the beautiful museums.
We would definitely book another trip with Carol. She is well versed in speaking the Greek language and was a pleasure to travel with."
Karen and Stewart
In June & July 2019, my husband Stuart and I traveled with my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter with one of the most talented ladies we have had the great fortune to meet, Carol Papaletsos. We went to the beautiful country of Greece. It was my husband’s first trip to Europe and he was a bit apprehensive about the trip, but once he saw the itinerary Carol had prepared for us, he knew that he would be anxious to see all the beautiful places Carol had in store for us to see. He is a bit of a history buff, having taught for many years, and Carol planned several historic sites on our trip.
Carol handled every detail of the trip, from our arrival to the airport in Athens to our departure home. Carol sent us a detailed itinerary of each day’s events, pictures, and the places that we would be staying during our visit.
We loved our stay in Koroni, and the beaches were just beautiful. Carol is an amazing cook and started off every day with a fabulous meal. All of our days were strategically planned so that we would have time at the beach, travel to the mountains in Stemnitsa, and back to the beaches in Rafina.
The accommodations made were wonderful and we enjoyed each of the three places that we called “home” while in Greece.
Carol scheduled a day sailing trip for us, we had a train ride, and enjoyed visiting the Monasteries as well as the beautiful museums.
We would definitely book another trip with Carol. She is well versed in speaking the Greek language and was a pleasure to travel with."
Karen and Stewart
"We were aiming for the trip of a lifetime. We gave Carol a list of places and sites we wanted to see and she created from this an itinerary that was a good mix of activity and relaxation.
She suggested in addition several fascinating places we hadn't known about, some of which proved to be highlights of our holiday.
The accommodation we stayed in was delightful as well as comfortable, often places we could not have found for ourselves and at much cheaper prices than we could have negotiated. The places we ate at (chosen by Carol) were often in picturesque spots but always serving wonderful food (again at reasonable prices). She also knew what to recommend at each one.
Every day was supremely well organised, with regard to timings, travelling between places (often by most breathtaking routes) and lovely places to stop (and eat).
We chose to have Carol's company throughout which certainly made the holiday more relaxing and enjoyable. (She's also great fun to be with.) She knows the country intimately, and of course speaks Greek as if she were born there.
We would definitely recommend a holiday with 'Be My Guest in Greece'. One trip of a lifetime is not enough; we are determined to make another trip to Greece with Carol."
Pat & Kevin
She suggested in addition several fascinating places we hadn't known about, some of which proved to be highlights of our holiday.
The accommodation we stayed in was delightful as well as comfortable, often places we could not have found for ourselves and at much cheaper prices than we could have negotiated. The places we ate at (chosen by Carol) were often in picturesque spots but always serving wonderful food (again at reasonable prices). She also knew what to recommend at each one.
Every day was supremely well organised, with regard to timings, travelling between places (often by most breathtaking routes) and lovely places to stop (and eat).
We chose to have Carol's company throughout which certainly made the holiday more relaxing and enjoyable. (She's also great fun to be with.) She knows the country intimately, and of course speaks Greek as if she were born there.
We would definitely recommend a holiday with 'Be My Guest in Greece'. One trip of a lifetime is not enough; we are determined to make another trip to Greece with Carol."
Pat & Kevin
"In July of 2019, our family – including our two-year old – traveled to Greece with Carol. She organized the itinerary; planned all of the accommodations, meals, and tours; and thought of absolutely everything to make our trip one of the most memorable, if not the best, we have ever taken together. What I most appreciated about Carol’s planning was her attention to detail and the fact that she did everything to make our trip as comfortable and fun as possible. She was flexible in making last-minute adjustments based on our needs, and she was a delight to travel with and spend time with on the trip. Her ability to speak Greek and knowledge of local customs was a major benefit, and I cannot imagine a trip to Greece without her again.
Carol has a very good understanding and knowledge of the history and people, having made Greece her home for a number of years. From her passion and enthusiasm, it is evident that she loves the county and its people, and those feelings were very contagious for my family. It was such a nice change of pace to visit places that are favored by local Greeks and Europeans – based on Carol’s own experiences – rather than to fight the crowds and many tourists at over-popular locations and destinations.
We explored beaches, caves, mountains and visited many architectural and culinary delights along the way. Carol chartered a lovely sailboat for us, and the variety of her planning kept us on our toes but also allowed us time to relax and enjoy our surroundings.
I am very much looking forward to traveling with Carol again and hope that we can frequent Greece more often in the future."
Ashley and Stephen
Carol has a very good understanding and knowledge of the history and people, having made Greece her home for a number of years. From her passion and enthusiasm, it is evident that she loves the county and its people, and those feelings were very contagious for my family. It was such a nice change of pace to visit places that are favored by local Greeks and Europeans – based on Carol’s own experiences – rather than to fight the crowds and many tourists at over-popular locations and destinations.
We explored beaches, caves, mountains and visited many architectural and culinary delights along the way. Carol chartered a lovely sailboat for us, and the variety of her planning kept us on our toes but also allowed us time to relax and enjoy our surroundings.
I am very much looking forward to traveling with Carol again and hope that we can frequent Greece more often in the future."
Ashley and Stephen
"My daughter and I reached out to Carol for her help in planning a trip to Greece. We wanted something casual, flexible and to visit some of the lesser known islands. Carol’s expertise and connections made that vision come to life. Our time in Greece was wonderful and we have Carol to thank. I highly recommend working with her."
Nancye
"Best trip ever! Imagine having a friend who is fluent in Greek and lived in Greece for over 20 years agree to tour you through the country for your vacation; this insider experience = Carol. My daughters and I were after an authentic Greek experience (not touristy) focused on Greek culture and food, with some history thrown in. After directing Carol towards our interests, she planned our 10-day itinerary and booked adorable accommodations in Galaxidi, Nafplion and Kyparissi. She graciously did ALL the driving during our trip and took us to wonderful restaurants, even making suggestions on what to order at our request. Though we only knew of Carol casually before our trip, by the end we had made a friend. Highly recommended!"
Anna and Daughters
"Working with Carol was the best decision we made when planning our trip to Greece! She listened to our interests and then helped us discover beautiful areas we would never have found on our own. We were particularly grateful for the transportation arrangements she made for us when we arrived in Greece. What could have been a stressful and complicated aspect of the trip was made effortless and easy. Carol was not only helpful in planning our trip, but also while we were traveling. She checked in with us and was available to answer any questions we had throughout the trip. Our vacation was absolutely made more wonderful because of Carol. I highly recommend working with her on your next trip to this amazing country!"
Angie & Joe
"My daughter and I hired Carol to plan and book our 8 day trip to Greece in 2019. We had a wonderful trip thanks to Carol’s organization. She suggested we stay in a small island, Poros, and take day trips from there. That turned out to be a wonderful suggestion! We enjoyed history tours, vineyard tours, cooking classes, local hikes and fun local restaurant adventures. Athens was our last destination. I cannot stress strongly enough how much we enjoyed our trip, which is thanks to Carol."
Melissa
