Quotes of
Jazzdagen Travelers
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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Andrea and Corky Gabbert
What a fantastic trip Portugal was ! We were in awe of the scenery, the orchards and fields, museums and churches. As usual the music was top notch.
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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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Maiya Penberthy - Pasadena, CA
I have enjoyed all of your wonderful jazz trips and appreciate greatly the many extra things you do for our comfort and entertaintment. Pieter's tours, music and great knowledge of art give an extra dimension to the whole experience. You are a great team.
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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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Dr. Edward & Rosalee Tank - Portland, Oregon
Danube Cruise This trip could not have been better, although every trip we have done with you has been wonderful.
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Dr. Stacey and Naomi Lloyd - Florida
Iceland Cruise Thank you for the cool Iceland trip and thank you for all that you did to make it so
enjoyable. Also we greatly appreciated the kindness and concern that you show to everyone.
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Fred and Roberta Wise - Sun Lakes, Arizona
Tahiti Cruise You out did yourself
with this trip to paradise, Tahiti. The post cruise stay in Moorea was fabulous, the unplanned extra you arranged provided a delightful ending to a wonderful trip!
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Tom
& Fran Harders - Simi Valley, CA
Amazon
Millennium cruise “Just
a note to express our appreciation for another wonderful trip. Our
Amazon adventure exceeded all expectations".
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John
and Ann Mason - Ojai, CA
Rhine cruise “As
always, a perfect trip”
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Jim
Fitzgerald, leader Kinda Dixie Jazz Band
Las Vegas, Nevada
S America Cruise Crystal
Harmony through the Panama Canal “Just
a note to thank you so much for the most sensational working vacation
I’ve ever had.”
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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.”
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