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Chile

Susie:  The expedition cruise, 4 days, on the Stella Australis was the perfect cap to a great trip.  This 300 passenger ship was designed to access the fiords, going through the Magellan Strait and landing on Cape Horn.   I felt like I was taking a part in the dramatic history of the worlds development.   Imagine the passages through the Magellan Strait, all the ships lost going around Cape Horn which is considered to be the most hazardous journey of the day.   A must do for anyone going to Chile and or Argentina.  

Sometimes the place we stay becomes a memorable part of the trip.   Such is the case of The Singular in Puerto Natales, Chile.  This property is a converted sheep slaughter house.   The hotel is the original building including the machinery, the woodwork, dock, and so forth.   The dining room is so good none of us wanted to venture out to other quality restaurants in Puerto Natales.  If you go there don’t forget to check out the museum.    

Throughout the southern Patagonia region we saw glaciers even the Canadians and folks from Alaska found impressive.   While on the cruise we went through Glacier Alley which takes your breath away.  Imagine watching these from the luxury of your cruise drinking the obligatory scotch.  Each glacier is named for a different country.  As we passed by they served us hors d'oeurves representing the various countries.   Fun and well within the spirit of the moment.    Roberta

Cape Horn (2 photos above)

The Singular, Puerto Natales, Chile

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Grand Velas, Puerta Vallarta, Mexico

Hi Susie:  You've done it again. Grand Velas was AMAZING!!!!!!! It was the perfect long weekend getaway. The hotel truly is amazing. The pool was pristine, the food was great and the staff was so nice. We loved every minute of it and immediately told my parents that they should consider this for a family trip over Thanksgiving next year. We really had the best time.  Thank you, Margo

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Turkey and the Greek Isles

We booked our 30th wedding anniversary trip through Susie Mammel at Art of Travel. Everything was fantastic; flight seats, being picked up and delivered to airports, incredible hotel accommodations and tour guides, the best room on the ship! We have never felt so pampered and taken care of. Our trip was amazing, start to finish.
Thank you Susie and Art of Travel for creating such a memorable trip for us!

Sandy & Richard

Hagia Sofia 

Basilica Cistern

Santorini, Greece

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Galapagos Cruise

I’m here in the Galapagos relaxing with my friends the Sea Lions.  This indeed a trip

of a lifetime!  I felt so at peace and at one with nature, as it was meant to be. Up close

and personal.  I loved every minute of this trip, a life changing experience.  

Sandy

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Alaskan Cruise

Susie, 

Attached are some photo's taken during our 50th anniversary Alaskan cruise. The trip far exceeded expectations...sightseeing was awesome!...weather very pleasant!...shipboard life offered something for everybody-the kids LOVED it!...we did it all -ziplining, dogsledding, kayaking, rafting, float planes to watch bears catching salmon, etc.

Best of all...wonderful family togetherness, and lot's of great memories. This was a PERFECT venue for a family trip. Lot's of fun and just the right mix of activities and family time.

Mike & Nancy

Mike & Nancy

Bear & Salmon

 At a cabin on Kenai Peninsula

Preparing for a speedboat excursion

    

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Iceland, Copenhagen, & Sweden

Dee,
Thank you so much for making our trip absolutely wonderful- we really appreciate your help and wonderful suggestions. We will call on our next trip!
Dave & Gena

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Iceland

Susie,  Thank you for arranging our trip to Iceland this summer.  The Ponant cruise line is amazing, and Tauck Tours provided fabulous lecturers and guides and as usual took great care of us.  Iceland is a fascinating destination.  We felt like we were traveling into the beginning of geologic time.  The country has a vast, fresh wildness about it.  And where else can you dine on fermented shark followed by a shot of a beverage called "black death"!  That was definitely a "once in a lifetime" experience for us!  

Again, thanks for organizing an excellent adventure.

Reg and Joris

Fred and Elizabeth