Quotes of Jazzdagen Travelers

Carl & Gerry Ferri
Congratulations to all Jazzdagen staff on a terrific cruise on the Zuiderdam, thank you !!

Starting from the reservation, fielding my ????, arranging the ship transfers,
selecting a terrific ship ( a great crew !), your excursions especially getting us on the last one (you saved me from the dog house),
music was great especially the Jam Sessions and of course HIGH Sierra.

You all have a healthy & Happy New Year, until we see you again!


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Fran and Tom Harders - Simi Valley,  CA   
Alaska Cruise 2012
First of all thanks for another great Alaska cruise and activities in Olympia. You are still the best at planning all the extra's that make your trips so much fun.

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Margaret (and Larry) Bennett Fairbanks, Alaska
Asia 2011 Cruise
Hi Alida, Pauli, Tanja, and Pieter (for the band)...I have been meaning to get a note off to you with these attached photos ever since we returned from that splendid trip to Asia with Jazzdagen Tours...

You truly out did yourselves with that entire trip! The cruise itinerary was ambitious but how we enjoyed it all. From the sobering poverty of Cambodia to that glittering view from our cabin window in Shanghai, it is all so memorable. Elephant rides, river cruises, great food, museums, interesting traveling companions, excellent music. Fantastic!

I must say that the personal tour by Pieter of that fine Miho Museum was a real highlight...only sorry we didn't have more time there. Of course we have always appreciated and admired Pieter for his musical talents, but to hear his enthusiasm about the museum collection was truly special. If that possibly could be topped, surely the Carillon-Jazz Concert at the Misono did it! Not only was the size of the audience quite unbelievable, but the reactions of that audience to High Sierra's up-beat brand of music were marvelous to watch. I have a choice photo of a row a grim-faced Japanese; then I took the same shot after the music got going. They clapped, they smiled, they cheered, they danced.

It's surely true that music is the universal language; certainly the High Sierra Jazz Band should be applauded for bringing their enthusiasm and talents to Japan. The special numbers by Howard (who can ever resist Howard?), and Brian and Pieter, using arrangements of tunes familiar to the Japanese was a lovely, thoughtful touch. Such talent in that band! Bravo to the Band and Pieter, especially; so many thanks too for sharing the experience with us. Unforgettable!

I suspect you will have a hard time topping this, Alida, but I know you will try with some upcoming trip. Meanwhile, our best regards to all of you.

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Bon Voyage, Madaline Larsen
It's The Joy of Travel or the Triple Threat of Travel when you find a fabulous variety of music, great cruise package destinations and hundreds of wonderful friends all put together just for you. I found Jazzdagen Tours sixteen years ago and taken so many trips with them. I've lost count. Alida and Pieter Meijers and their great staff are the brains, talent and hosts that make the world travel experience the best available. As a single lady who loves music, and the opportunity to dance around the world, I wouldn't trust my travel planning to anyone else. Pick your cruise destination, your favorite band and top notch musician line-up, and your travel budget requirement and get out there and have a fabulous trip. You'll have your friends going with youon the next one.

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Fred Prescott, Vista Santa Rosa/Thermal, CA
Congratulations for persisting to find new venues, new groups, and new individual musicians for all of us to enjoy. Your service is impeccable. I cannot go on a vacation without you as you and your great staff handle everything and as you know I have traveled all overthe world with you and Jazzdagen - Europe - Multiple times, Italy, Brazil, Tahiti, Mediterranean, USA Mississippi River.
 

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Dave Swartz and Katrina Smathers - Los Altos, CA
Mexican Riviera Cruise "A wonderful trip!!" Can't think of any improvements, just perfect!

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Tom and Francesca Douma - Maui, Hawaii
Mexican Riviera Cruise You and your staff made our very first cruise so memorable! From the wonderful bands you brought together, to the choice of the cruiseline, everything was better than we anticipated! You take such good care of your guests, and we look forward to travel with Jazzdagen again.

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Dominique and Mary Jane Ruggieri - Shingle Spring, CA
Caribbean Cruise Jazzdagen does it again. Thanks for a wonderful cruise and the extra effort you both took setting up jam sessions that I could also play.


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Ron Jobe - Melbourne, Australia
  Alaska  Cruise  “Just a note to say “thank you” for a great tour.”
 
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Don Jones, owner of "The American Rag"
“Traveling to  Europe with a European like Alida (Dutch) is like being escorted through heaven by God Herself.”