From Our Travelers

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------October 11th 2005

Sila,

Just wanted to say thanks for organizing a great tour guide for me and for being so hospitable while I was in Istanbul. Here is the picture as promised, unfortunately, it looks like your office mate may have had a little too much caffeine!!! (just kidding)

Cheers,
Mike Wunder
Washington/ The United States

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------October 11th 2005

Hi Sila,

Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you—work and life has been very busy.

We had a wonderful time in Turkey and have shared our special memories with all of our friends. Very few people in the U.S. are aware that Turkey has so many wonderful rich cultural sites to visit. Everyone has enjoyed seeing our photos.

Thank you again for organizing our trip to Turkey. We have lovely memories.

Allissa Delman
The United States

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------October 11th 2005

Dear Ilgin…

What a great time we had and mostly due to you and the very special guides and drivers that you found for us. Meeting you was a special treat.

We are in Venice and leave for Rome in the AM, I will stay in touch.

Fondly,
Maile Busby
California/The United States

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------October 7th 2005

Dear Sila,

We had a wonderful time in Turkey- met Turkish people, went to market days, enjoyed the food, comfortable accommodations, and tried every form of public transportation. Even tried to learn a few Turkish words-not easy!!

Would recommend visiting Turkey to our friends.

Regards,
Paul, Eva, Judith & Eden
The United States

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------October 5th 2005

Hi Ilgin,
just wanted to drop you a short note to tell you how much I loved our trip and special thanks to you for your “extra” tour helping. I cannot say enough great things about Credo… the itinerary was very good, our guides, especially Kenan and Tunc, were wonderful…bottom line I cannot say enough good things about Credo and its staff. I have already recommended you and Credo to friends…hope something comes of it. Drop a note if you have a chance…

P.S. Give Kenan a hug and a kiss… I think the two of you should come to Chicago!!!!

Marge Bellock
Chicago/The United States

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------October 1th 2005

Dear Ms. Kilinc,

My partner Rob Arnold and I very much enjoyed Bihter(Betty), our tour guide. If we ever return, we would ask to have her guide us again. Thank you for arranging a wonderful vacation in your country.

Sincerely,
Tom Reynolds
California/ The United States

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---September 22nd 2005
Hi Sila,

It was a pleasure meeting you. My only regret is that we did not take a photo of you…if you have one that you can e-mail, I’d appreciate it. I am putting together a slide show of our trip and it would be complete with your photo!

THANKS TO YOU, WE HAD A WONDERFUL TRIP! My friends ask me what was my favourite part of our vacation and I have to say that it was the Turkish people and their wonderful hospitality. The great Turkish culture along with a beautiful countryside, history and good food makes Turkey a special place in the world. I feel honored to have gotten to meet so many nice people and both Victor and I would love to come back again.

You made our trip great! We have nothing but good memories. Thank you again for doing such a good job with the arrangements and always being there for us via your cell phone ( I am still very sorry for waking you up in the morning…!)

• Our guides were very knowledgeable and they knew all the answers to our silly questions! They took great care of us.
• Also, we always felt safe with the drivers, even in the thunder storm after arriving in Izmir late in the evening.
• Cappadocia-We will always treasure our stay at the Sacred House and we highly recommend it to all our friends… great atmosphere, very nice owners and the cooking was delicious! This is one of the most memorable hotels that we have stayed in.
• Selcuk- Our hotel was simple and clean- The best thing is that the hotel is located close to Ephesus. It was nice not having to travel far that day. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and the hospitality of the hotel employees.
• Kusadasi/Kismet- At first, the hotel reception wanted to give us a garden facing room, but we told him that our reservations called for an ocean facing room. Within minutes, he changed our room. What a wonderful view of the harbor and the town.

Thank you again and perhaps we will see you in San Diego?

Maria Koter
San Diego/ The United States