Just a quick note about our wonderful, life-changing experience with the RS "Venice/Florence/Rome tour last month (Oct. 10-21, 2025).
When our fabulous guide, Beatrice, told us we would all "become a family," I'll admit to being a bit dubious, since this was our first group tour ever. I've never been happier to be wrong. It was a wonderful, fun and fascinating nine days. The logistics were impeccable, the hotels were great, our guides - especially Beatrice - were extraordinary and our fellow travelers were the best group of folks we could ask for. The group activities (cooking class, wine tasting and more) brought us all together in a special, fun-loving way. Of course, the wonders of Italy had a lot to do with it as well!
On our last night together, I found myself choked up in leaving my travel "family." I came to love all of them. If you're at all hesitant about spending the money for an RS tour, just do it. I cannot overstate how amazing and unforgettable it all was!