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Holiday: WC01 - WALKING the CINQUE TERRE Apologies for not getting back earlier but work and life has just been hectic. We had a marvellous time and thoroughly enjoyed our exploration of the Ligurian coastline. Our holiday in Sestri Levante was enhanced by your excellent and very detailled walking guides. We used public transport - trains and boats and found all your guidance very helpful. Many thanks, Vivien Vivien Kelly, Ireland.

Holiday: WC01 - WALKING the CINQUE TERRE Hi, Susan, Currently relaxing on a balcony overlooking Lago di Garda, digesting yet another good meal and nursing a badly-swollen foot - the result of an insect bite and the only negative thing about our entire week in the Cinque Terre! Typing this on a Blackberry mini screen and will email you properly once home, but all very positive, plus which your suggestions for train transfers to Bardolino worked very well! Thanks for it all, Janice Janice Menzies, Scotland.

Holiday: AA02 - SUMMER ACTIVITY BREAK From the moment we arrived in Genova, we knew from Mike's friendly enthusiasm that we were going to have a good time. For us one of the best things about the holiday was going to some beautiful places off the beaten track, which visitors would never know about, with a real local, who was English speaking. This gave us the best of local knowledge but with ease of language. All the activities were great fun, from swimming in river pools to exploring the area on bikes. The trusty Defender took us through valleys and hills, getting to some quite remote places. I loved the flexibility of Xtrallusion, in that we could add extra days, do different things. Our last day was spent in Pisa, enjoying this beautiful city. Mike had told us that it was like a big village, which we couldn't understand until we got there, and it really was. We have all had such a fantastic time and I cannot imagine there being another company which could have allowed us such a relaxed, friendly, flexible, but well organised holiday. Pam, Lyndsey and Pieran. Post Script: Everything went great in Pisa. I didn't like having hundreds of tourists around though after the other Italy that we had been experiencing earlier in Liguria. Hotel was really good. We really weren't expecting the quality of hotels you booked for the price. Don't know how you do it !! It is quite warm here so didn't feel too bad when we got off the plane. Nice to be home in some ways, but wanted to see so much more of your area, which is stunning. Thank you again so much for really making our holiday special. I am so glad that I stumbled on your web site. I wish you every success with the business, as long as you don't expand so much that you lose that infectious enthusiasm and personal touch. The extra things that you put in such as the off road experience and the long way home so we could see more of the area, were appreciated.(despite the sickness !)We all felt you were our friend, not a holiday company. Thanks Mike Pam, Lake District.

Holiday: ER003 - PONENTE RIVIERA TOWNS & the CINQUE TERRE Nice to meet you in person in Laigueglia. On our last day an old man was able to confirm the place I thought could have been San Georgio Hotel in 1965 was indeed it. Now apartments. Yes we had a lovely time - just great. Especially loved family hotels in Laigueglia and Manarola, but will give you more feedback on our stay later. Walked the Cinque Terre from Levanto to Riomaggiere. Dympna especially loved Manarola - she would like to send you the testimony. I especially liked the personal service provided, including meeting up with you on that first day in Laigueglia. A most enjoyable stay. It only remains for Australia to beat Italy, progress further, and knock England out of the World Cup !!! Thanks again, Tom Tom McCann, Tasmania, Australia

Holiday: WC01 - WALKING the CINQUE TERRE I had a great time in Italy it was just what I was looking for. I liked the fact that the region isn't particularly geared up towards the English speaking tourist but most Italians spoke enough English for me to get by and their English was certainly better than my Italian! The Hotel was nice and comfortable and the staff were pleasant. The part of Sestri Levante that the hotel is situated in couldn't be much better both in terms of the views and access to the town. Sestri Levante itself is probably one of the best places to stay as its very picturesque but also big enough to be interesting for a weeks stay (or longer). The itineraries were really good and more than enough walks detailed to fill a weeks holiday. The Cinque Terre was a fantastic part of the world the walks were great and the five villages quite stunning in an old world quaint way. They were very busy with tourists and I can imagine that it would get a little crowded in the peak summer months. The other walks in the itineraries came as an added surprise and really did add to the holiday. Places like Portofino, Camogli and Santa Margherita and the coastal path to Punta Manara were all breath-takingly beautiful places to walk & see. In fact considering how well all the little resorts are served by the coast hugging railway you really could promote the whole stretch of coastline as worth visiting - helped by the cheapness of train travel there. As it happens my only gripe would be the train times. I found that sometimes even with the timetables included it was difficult to understand when or if a train was running and to which destination. And the screens on the platforms didn't always make sense. That said I didn't have any major problems. Tony. Tony, London.

Holiday: ER002 - PISA & the CINQUE TERRE We have had a great holiday and most informations provided were accurate and some needed confirmation. We Will certainly return to Cingue Terre. Thank you for all the arrangement and organisation. Lian Yee Lian Yee, Stafford, England.

Holiday: KM02 - VALTELLINA SKI SAFARI I'd always wanted to ski a number of good ski resorts in a single holiday - kind of a 'reccy' for future trips. To have done this with all the arrangements taken care of, including transport, was just what we were looking for. The fantastic local food each evening in a relaxed and extremely friendly environment was the icing on the cake. Thanks and let us know as soon as you have a ski touring holiday on offer. Mr & Mrs Brock, Oxford, England

Holiday: FC01 - LEVANTE RIVIERA CHRISTMAS Now, what did we think of our stay in Italy? The best bits: Being met at the airport was great and did away with all of that finding taxis bit. I would be quite happy to make my own way now, though, having 'mastered' Italian trains. The location, ambiance and service at the hotel was wonderful - what a great find... everything was A1 and all the staff were delightful. The town was an ideal location both as a base and as a little resort in it's own right. If we didn't want to go far there were still lovely strolls and more interesting walks on the doorstep. The itinerary was so useful. Just to have things like what to do at the station and how to ask for tickets was really helpful and certainly gave me confidence on my first foray into Italy for hundreds of years. We tended to take the pages we needed out of the book each day so as not to carry too much. This also meant that it could be folded up and away in a bag so we didn't rely on following it and miss what was around us. The trip out to the Cinque Terre was, for me, the best bit. I would love to return and do the whole walk one day even if I have to wait until I retire! It was very good to know that you were available on the end of a phone to iron out any problems - even doors which refused to open! We did find that dinner in the hotel was a bit 'rushed' in comparison to, say, French meals. I'm sure this is a cultural difference, though, as every aspect of the service and the food was just great. We just would have preferred to take more time between courses and so on. Having said that I thought the food was delicious and managed to put on 4 pounds to prove it! Thank you so much for making our Christmas break so memorable. I have loads of lovely photos to keep me going until I find the time to return to the area. I would definately use Xtrallusion again and have already recommended it to friends who are becoming bored with me going on about the holiday! Good luck with the company. I hope 2006 proves a good year for you all. Ciao, Margaret & Elsie Margaret Beswarick, Flintshire, UK

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Enjoy relaxed, independent walking holidays in Italy along the Italian Rivieras using self-guided itineraries. Explore the beautiful mediterranean countryside and coastal mountains by foot taking in some of the regions most famous and magnificent towns and coast - the Cinque Terre, Portofino, Genova (Genoa), Santa Margherita, Rapallo, San Fruttuoso, Camogli, Chiavari, Sestri Levante, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore, Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia, Portovenere, Savona, Spotorno, Noli, Finale, Alassio, Imperia, San Remo and it's national parks to name but a few.

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