Totally Spain Customer testimonials

I used Totally Spain for my trip to Spain and Portugal and it was a wonderful trip. Ken selected the hotels , restaurants , tours, guides and transportation and they were all first class. I wanted to add a tour to the trip and I emailed Ken on a Saturday and he immediately added the event. I would highly recommend Totally Spain.

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I trace part of my family heritage to Northern Spain and my wife and I decided to take our two teenagers to Spain this summer for a two week vacation to see some of their family history. I started trying to plan the trip myself and was lost. There is so much to see and do in Spain, I didn't know where to begin. When I reached out to Belen, she took the time to get to know what my family like and does not like to do on vacation and I felt like she truly worked with me to plan the perfect trip for everyone. She suggested places I had never thought of going (San Sebastian in the Basque Country and Llanes in Asturias) and she took care of all the logistical details that made the trip run smoothly and which I had not thought of (advanced train tickets to Toledo, rental car, and a driver from the Madrid airport to our hotel and to the train station in Madrid where we picked up our car). The accommodations she booked for us were great and kept our trip in budget. I think one of the biggest highlights of the trip for everyone was the food tour in Madrid and the pinxtos tour in San Sebastian. They were informative and included amazing food. I highly recommend Totally Spain to help you plan a trip to this amazing country, and will be reaching out to Belen again when we decide to return!

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Belen Encinas and Totally Spain created a fantastic, 12 day vacation for us in northern Portugal that included exceptional hotels, interesting cities, outstanding guided tours, and door-to-door transfer services. Totally Spain handled all the details, and this allowed us to have a completely stress-free holiday.

We will definitely use Totally Spain on our next trip to the Iberian Peninsula!

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The trains, planes, boats and walks are finished. All the clothes washed and put away but the wonderful thoughts and memories remain. Sandy and I are more than pleased! Totally Spain made it happen. But it was you Belen that listened, understood and incorporated the things we wanted to do and see. Without exception, the people you chose to help guide us through the travel maze were all first class! Sandy and I are grateful to have our paths cross theirs. They were people that we would enjoy sitting with, talking with and sharing a meal with.Simply put hard working,caring people. We liked them!
Sandy andI truly hope our paths will in the future cross yours again Belen!!

Thank you Ron & Sandy

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Having spent 18 days in Spain in May 2023, we would without reservation, highly recommend Totally Spain to anyone wanting a customized vacation in Spain. They created a great itinerary and booked accommodations, transportation, tickets and guides for excursions, in Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, Ronda and Granada. Their attention to detail and communication made for a first-class experience. All the guides were exceptional, the drivers were very friendly and helpful and made place to place transfers worry-free.

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Loved working with Totally Spain, which booked a trip for four of us in June, 2023.

It is not an exaggeration to say that the professionalism and meticulous attention to detail of the Totally Spain team made an already great vacation something very special.  There was not a single misstep in any of their arrangements over the course of the entire two weeks. Drivers showed up on time, guides met us where they were to meet us, hotels were booked as requested, tickets were in place for excursions allowing us to bypass long lines, etc.

Also a shout-out for the quality of the drivers and guides Totally Spain employed on our behalf. We were thrilled with all of them, without exception. Their encyclopedic knowledge, their open, personable style made our time with them particularly memorable.

I would recommend Totally Spain, without reservation, to anyone wanting a customized vacation in Spain.

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My wife and I recently completed another wonderful visit to Spain, our third trip to that country booked with Belen Encinas at Totally Spain. These folks know how to plan the details for a seamless vacation: airport, train and hotel transfers, car rentals, superb tour guides, cooking classes or food tours, comfortable hotels in excellent locations and even leisure time to simply relax or wander about serendipitously.  Each time we’ve planned our travels, we’ve given Belen a rough idea of where we’d like to go and what we’d like to do and see. She then works with you to put together a custom itinerary that will more than satisfy. We would never consider another company if visiting Spain or Portugal. You will not be disappointed. Totally Spain totally rocks! Mil Gracias Amigos!

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Had a fantastic honeymoon trip! We did the "11 night tour Madrid, Andalusia and Barcelona" and our hotel accommodations, drivers, and tour guides were all fantastic. Our itinerary was very easy to follow and had a good mix of activities and leisure time.

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Am grateful to the staff at Totally Spain for working with me to plan what turned out to be a very successful trip to northern Spain, with a focus on wine tourism. I had a great time and can't wait to return. FYI - I rented a car in Bilbao and visited Basque country, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Toro, Rias Baixas, Galicia and many other places
- The hotels arranged by Totally Spain were great,
- The tour guides in all locations were terrific,
- The activities in San Sebastian - cooking class, pinxtos tour, cider making - were uniformly superb and the highlights of the trip,
- All the wineries were terrific, with a good representation of traditional and modern bodegas.
The staff at Totally Spain were very helpful in all phases of trip planning as well as being accessible once on the road.
I would recommend without reservation for anyone looking for a unique and memorable travel experience in northern Spain.

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My husband and I recently engaged Totally Spain to create a customized vacation that incorporated a Camino de Santiago walk within a broader Spain experience. We had previously researched various itineraries offered by numerous Camino tour companies but encountered inflexible schedules that did not meet our needs. In contrast, Totally Spain designed an itinerary that accommodated our desire to pace our Camino walk entirely as we wished, while allowing us ample time before and after the Camino to explore local culture, art, and history. A delight from start to finish, Belen, Managing Director at Totally Spain, provided her expertise and invited our collaboration as the proposed tour took shape, resulting in the perfect holiday for us. Once our trip was underway, Belen and her colleagues were available to respond to any questions or concerns to ensure that we were very well cared for throughout our time in Spain. We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation! It was simply the BEST! We highly recommend Totally Spain to anyone considering a custom-tailored travel experience anywhere in Spain or Portugal -- or even Italy!

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I have had the pleasure of working with Belen at Totally Spain for many years.  Never once have my clients been disappointed.  She takes the time to suggest itineraries that suit their needs and will gladly offer her opinion based on their concerns.  Hotels are chosen to meet budget and locale.  Guides are knowledgeable and always on time.  Every detail of their trip works to perfection.  When circumstances beyond her control like rail strikes occur she proactively changes arrangements and notifies the clients before they have to deal with a problem.  My clients have now rebooked multiple stays using her services and have referred clients to me as a result of their positive experiences.  If you are looking for a tour DMC in Spain or Portugal contact Totally Spain.

 You won't regret it.   

Carol Segal | Travel Coordinator
Travel Edge | 2 Queen Street East, 20th Floor, Toronto ON M5C 3G7  

Totally Spain is honoured to once again be nominated at the 2023 World Travel Awards in the category Spain's Leading Tour Operator which we won in 2022.  We would be delighted to receive your vote which you can place by clicking here Spain´s Leading Tour Operator  

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Hi Ken,

Hi Belen,

Belen an [sic] her team for putting together a wonderful trip for us to Portugal. Everything was terrific – the accommodations in Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto were spacious and comfortable. All of the guides, Elsa, Joao, Pedro, Gustavo, and Celia were an absolute delight to be with. They were all very knowledgeable and informative while not being boring. They all had great senses of humor and were a joy to be around.

It’s hard to say what was our favorite part of the trip. The Penha Palace in Sintra, the view from the cliffs near Azenhas do Mar, the library in Coimbra, the Templar castle and aqueduct in Tomar. . . were all great. The Maos winery in the Douro Valley was definitely a high point of the trip; Raphael (the owner) was incredibly hospitable to us, allowing us to sample his wines while providing us with a delicious lunch (like a 10-course meal)! I would highly recommend that you send all your visitors to the valley to his winery. I am now a big fan of Tawny Ports and white wine from the Vin Verde region. And don’t get me started with Pumpkin Jam! We liked it so much that after the tasting in Lisbon, we had Pedro take us to a store where we could buy a jar! And I have to thank Gustavo for introducing me to the White Port and Tonic (it was great and will be a nice summertime drink to share with friends).

Belen and her team did a great job and were incredibly helpful in helping me plan this trip (especially when my email would let me send anything once I got to Europe. . .all my messages that were held in the Outbox finally left once I got back to the US. I have no idea why?) I am a fan of Totally Spain and everyone who works there and will happily recommend the company to any of my friends who plan trips to Spain and/or Portugal in the future. One of these days I want to travel to Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, & Seville (& Majorca to see Raffa). . You can be sure that I will be calling them at that time for assistance!

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We traveled as a group of four from Alaska. Our travel partners researched several tour group options and chose Totally Spain because of their initial interactions.  Belen arranged a detailed package for us for 12 days in Andalusia region. This included lodging, personal tours, and transportation. The tour guide in each location proved to be unique and knowledgeable but also fun and enthusiastic. We have traveled to many locations around the world but Totally Spain helped make this one of our best vacations to date. I would not hesitate to use their services again.

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We had a wonderful time in Spain thanks to Belen and her team. Totally Spain arranged private tours from our cruise ship and two weeks of a car tour throughout Andalusia. Our private guides were all unique and amazing people, the accommodations superb and the experience unforgettable. Thanks Belen!

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Hi Belen,

Just a few lines to let you know what a fabulous time we had on our trip thanks to you!  The hotels, the guides, the drivers, the tours - all perfection. Having the itinerary at hand and being able to click on the contact to connect is a fantastic touch.  I thought 30 days was going to be too long, but when the 30th day came I could have stayed 30 more!!! Thanks again!  You should be very proud to be part of such a professional and thoughtful company. I will recommend you to everyone who is planning to travel to Spain and Portugal!  

Best regards!
Luci and Alberto

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Once again, Belen and her team put together an amazing vacation for us. We spent 18 wonderful days in Portugal and Spain, enjoying an remarkable range of experiences in Lisbon, Porto, Sevilla, Granada, and Madrid including city tours tailored to our own interests, Unesco World Heritage Sights, museums, day trips, and superb accommodations. Our guides and drivers were fabulous and made our travel both fun and easy. This is our second trip with Totally Spain, and we're looking forward to our third.

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Totally Spain has organized several 7 day tours within Spain and Portugal for groups of 24-30 people that I’ve put together for friends and myself. All three were executed perfectly and Ken and his team were a pleasure to work with. They are very professional, highly organized, have great attention to both strategy and details, and are very easy to work with.

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Belen,

I think the jet lag is behind us now.  We arrived home safely on Friday evening.  Josh and I just realized that exactly one week ago today we were enjoying an amazing paella at Maku Miku in Barcelona.

I wanted to thank you for all your recommendations.  It was a flawless trip -- everyone was on time, hotels (and buffets!!!!) were perfect, and I appreciated the great location to everything.
I'd say the Tapas Tour (American Amy - hah!)  and Toledo (Enrique!!) were highlights of our trip.  Conchi was fantastic as well in Barcelona.  Really enjoyed our time with her.  Private tours are the way to go. We'd do it all over again! 

We'd love to come back so when we do, we will reach out.  Please thank everyone for us.  
 

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Belen,

We've been back home a week now, and I have meant to email you every day to say, "THANK YOU!!" so very, very much for accommodating us in Spain! Our trip was absolutely wonderful, and Spain will always hold a very special place in our hearts. The trip was so very good in large part to your planning and "hosting" us. Our hotel accommodations were so lovely, and we were placed perfectly to see the sites in each city. The drivers were always on time and were so kind, in spite of our language differences. And our guides were fantastic - each one of them seemed truly happy to spend hours of their day showing us their hometowns, although I realize they have seen those same sites 100+ times! We ended up sharing a drink or tapas with every one of them by the end of our time together and parted as friends. We absolutely loved Spain, the beauty of the land/mountains and sea, the culture, the food, the people.....and we were blessed to celebrate the beginning of Semana Santa in Malaga. We are hopeful to return one day, and our girls are begging to come with us when we do.

Please let me know the best way to support/promote Totally Spain. I'm happy to leave reviews if that's helpful! Thank you again and again.

Until next time,
Jennifer

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Our honeymoon with Totally Spain was a dream come true, and it's all thanks to the exceptional service we received from their team. This was our first time using a travel agency, and we were blown away by how seamless and stress-free the experience was.

Our contact, Belen, went above and beyond to help us plan the perfect itinerary, incorporating all of our wants and needs. From the start, it was clear that she had valuable suggestions and insights. The guides that Totally Spain uses were simply amazing, each one a true professional who added to the magic of our journey. We couldn't be more grateful for the expertise of Totally Spain and highly recommend them to anyone looking to plan a dream vacation.

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Dear Belen,

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible trip you planned for us. It was truly amazing, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. I have already left a 5-star review for Totally Spain on Google, but please let me know if there's another platform where you'd like me to leave a review.

I wanted to call out a few highlights from the trip. Our cooking class with Leo was SO much fun. Every guide was very professional and great. I would like to especially recognize Jesus in Ronda, David in Cordoba, and Adolfo in Toledo - they were exceptional and made the trip even more memorable. Lastly, our tapas tour with Irene in Madrid was a great experience. She was such a fun and nice person and you could really tell she loved what she did and thought about every detail.

Thank you again for everything, Belen. We will be sure to recommend Totally Spain to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Best regards,

Aaron & Chelsea

I've just had a fun, wonderful, well-curated, and stress-free 9-day tour of Spain and that was made possible with the help of Ken and his team at Totally Spain who are very responsive, hand-on, and reliable. I'm also giving them a 5-star rating because they booked me in nice hotels that were all located at the heart of the cities and very close to the attractions I visited. The drivers were all punctual and made place to place transfers safe and worry-free. All the tour guides who accompanied me were all professional, knowledgeable, and pleasant. They made me appreciate the beauty and learn of the history of every place I visited even more than if I just went to those sites without them. So, if ever I will be going back to Spain or visit Portugal, I will most definitely tap their expert and reliable assistance again. I am also not ashamed to recommend them to others as I have experienced first hand the first class quality of their services.

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Belen created a wonderful itinerary for us which included hotels transportation and a bevy of well-informed guides in each city that we visited. I heartily recommend her agency for a complete package that will not disappoint.

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Wonderful trip, our third trip with Totally Spain. So well managed, the personnel on there tours are so well managed and well vetted. We feel totally relaxed with their planning of each tour. We have traveled all Spain and Portugal with Totally Spain. Where will they take us next.

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We recently did a 15-day trip in Northern Spain arranged by Totally Spain. It was perfect in every way! They provided us with an itinerary, made reservations at hotels and paradores, and arranged the rental car. Our goal was to visit as many caves with prehistoric paintings in the regions of Cantabria and Asturias as possible and Totally Spain helped us achieve this. They made reservations at the cave sites and arranged excellent guides. In addition, they provided us with helpful background information, maps and even restaurant recommendations at the places we visited. We could not have done such an interesting, substantial trip without their guidance and always available support. We hope to return to Spain and would definitely engage the services of Ken Baldwin and the Totally Spain team again!

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Belen,

We’re on the train from Grenada to Madrid. I just wanted to thank you for a magical two weeks in Spain. It’s remarkable how quickly you put the itinerary together for us when I called you in early September. I really appreciate taking into account our particular interests in photography and painting/ceramics and creating a custom itinerary that really catered to us. I was never bored or disinterested, even for 5 minutes. Every day was incredibly “productive” photographically and I could not have planned this better myself (if I had all the time in the world).

In particular, I’d like to thank the following vendors that you used:

Tour Guides: Every tour guide was a wonderful human being first and incredibly knowledgeable of their home city. 

Antonio in Caceres was a third generation son of Caceres and his grandfather was an official photographer of Caceres.  Antonio knew exactly where to take me for the views that I wanted and his love of history for his home city was so obvious. I would never have been able to get my shot of the Caceres skyline without his expert knowledge of the viewpoints and geography of the surrounding hills.

Adriana in Seville was a force of nature. I’ve never met anyone who works this hard. I have two memories of her that I won’t forget. One was when we asked to be taken to an artists colony so we could see some artisans at work. She took us there and then as we walked down the road, she tried to open every door (!!) to see if it was unlocked. We eventually found an unlocked door and met a German metal worker who allowed me to photograph him teaching his students how to melt and shape iron! Another memory is Adriana taking me to a processional during All Saints’ Day. I could not have done either of these without her. We will be back in Seville for sure and when we do, I’d like to work with her again.

David was born and raised in Cordoba and this became very clear with his incredible grasp of history. We invited him to join us for lunch just so we could hear him talk while we ate. Also a remarkably pleasant man and very easy to spend the whole day. Unlike Adriana, he was very laid back and walked slowly, and we badly needed this slower pace after (literally) running all over Seville. 

Maria Jose in Grenada was a wonderful person. We really enjoyed talking with her and my wife quickly bonded with Maria. She walked 8 miles each day as we traversed the old Jewish and Muslim quarters (steep hills!) and then used her connections at the Alhambra to help us cut in front of lines. At one point, she even found a worker who was restoring art work and got him to let me in behind a cordoned off section so that I could photograph the art work on the walls closer. Talk about exclusive access!  A lot of restaurants were closed this weekend and she was very helpful in telling us exactly where to go and the places to avoid. Maria showed up early each day and really made it easy to find ways to avoid the crowds and get the shots I wanted. Highly recommend her.

Drivers: All of our drivers were wonderful. They came with clean cars, equipped with water and were incredibly patient with us.

Almudena never tracked time and she drove us anywhere we wanted. She was very helpful in tracking down the artisans in Trujillo and in fact, one of the artists (Angel Melo) was a family friend of hers so I got extra time to take photos there.

Fran  had a great personality! His English wasn’t the best but we never had any trouble understanding him! He even found photos in tour guides that he liked and drove me around until we found those same view points. Really loved him as our driver.

Rafa was wonderful in Grenada. An utter gentleman, he dragged our suitcases for us, drove us around, even offered to wait while we ate dinner. He really knew the Apujarras region and acted as both an impromptu tour guide and a driver. He was always punctual and I could count on him to be in the lobby 15 minutes before our pickup time.

Other Vendors:

Flamenco — This was FANTASTIC! I thought we would be just watching some warm up routine. Instead, we got 45 minutes of custom performance. They even asked us what we wanted to see and whether we wanted to see performances solo or in groups.  I had the whole room to myself and was able to act as a director and photographer. I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and kindness of everyone here.

Hammam Aire Ancient Baths — A real treat given how tired we were by the time we got there. Really enjoyed the place.

Barro Azul - My wife really loved this and regretted that she didn’t have more time here. The owner even dropped off the finished pieces at our hotel two days later. Really wonderful place.

All the hotels you selected were perfect. I will never forget our room at the Parador in Caceres and we enjoyed every hotel that we stayed at. In hindsight, I think the itinerary was a bit too aggressive for Annika (next time she’d like some time to work with artists in classes (like the ceramics class) so she doesn’t feel obligated to follow me around. I averaged 11 kilometers of walking every day (about 160 km of walking during the entire trip). This was exhausting but I loved every minute of it as I was photographically very productive. 

Finally, none of this would have happened without the wonderful itinerary you put together for us. The written itinerary was detailed and I knew exactly where to go and when. Spain is one of my favorite countries and I know I will be back.

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Hello Belen,

We are back home after a fantastic Totally Spain vacation, thanks to you!

Art and I would like to express our sincere gratitude for the amazing tours and comfortable transports you arranged for us for 39 days. It was a perfect combination of travel, activities, sightseeing, education, and rest.

You provided us with safe drivers and knowledgeable, personable, tour guides. Adriana ( Sevilla), Cristina (Girona), and Olga (Costa Brava) were outstanding and their passion and love for what they do are evident in the way they conducted the tours. It was very helpful to have Esther (San Sebastián) guide us through the pintxos crawl otherwise we would not have known what to do to enjoy local Spanish cuisine.

In their own special way, all the guides made ruins, walls, towers, streets, districts, palaces, plaza mayors, cathedrals, monuments, aqueducts, museums, local shops, rivers and parks, all alive and endearing.
You could not have chosen better lodgings than what we had; all centrally located, clean, comfortable, with great views, especially the paradores in Cadiz and Costa Brava, and the hotel in Salamanca. They were conveniently located to good restaurants, parks, shops and plazas which also made daily walking a pleasure.

We learned how to ride the trains, got comfortable with taxis and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities to walk thru towns, cities, parks, winding roads and uphill trails. The fitness walk in Costa Brava with Olga and the breath -taking El Caminito del Rey are unforgettable.

The suggestions on dining choices were much appreciated. It helped us savor the “real” Spain especially cochinillo, jamon Iberico, tapas and pintxos, doused with a good glass of sherry, rioja, tinto verano, local beer, wine and mojito. Our expectations about fresh seafood, pulpo, heirloom tomatoes, sweet melon, churros, chocolate and gelato will be hard to match when we travel elsewhere. 

About the views during our road travels. Awesome, magnificent, unbelievable, beyond imagining, soul-stirring, heart-warming are just a few words to help explain what we think and how we feel as the vistas change. Sometimes, the sights and sounds are so jaw-dropping  that I hold my breath and hope that time would stand still. 

We (and the Reynolds) love Costa Brava with its unmatched natural coastline beauty.  The golden sand beaches, blue clear waters, soft shoreline waves, calm swimmable coves, interesting tide pools, cool sea breeze, cloud-tufted skies, imaginative stone outcroppings, impressive cliffs, musical surf, verdant  trees, wild flowers, quaint towns and cafes, cute cottages, stately mansions, all conjure a perfect vacation spot.  Throw in a nearby scenic (Bishop’s mountain and the Pyrenees as a backdrop), organic vineyard with delicious wine crafted by a young entrepreneural family of musicians ( Ana and Luis Perez). What’s not to love?
All of these make Costa Brava our number one place in Spain to revisit.

A close second is lovely, attractive, easily- navigable San Sebastián that lives up to its reputation as a foodie’s dream city. There are endless interesting sites to visit in addition to the expansive Playa Concha. Add the fact that you can do a scenic drive up to Basque Country coast, Sant Jean de Luz and Biarritz or a scenic drive down to Bilbao(visit Guggenheim or cruise to the Canary Islands or Azores).

I like Madrid; central, historical, elegant, mature, rhythmic.  Art prefers Barcelona; culture-laden, active, entertaining, convenient, diverse.

Toledo, Segovia, Burgos, Caceres, Merida, Santander, Salamanca, Cadiz, Ronda, Jerez,  Girona were all more than worthwhile to visit with pleasant surprises when least expected. Throughout the weeks, we learned a lot about Spain’s geography, history, conquests, old world stature, culture, people, politics, economics, music, dance, food, and resources, along with the country’s successes, failures, aspirations, and accomplishments. 

Art and I now have a broader understanding of the chronology and historical background of our native homeland (Philippines) having been a colony of Spain for 400 years. We also realize how young our adopted country is (United States), by comparison. But, we, and the people in Spain and those from other countries that we have visited, have much more similarities than differences and aspire for the same peace, health, and prosperity for themselves and their country.
We love Spain and we thank you for giving us a safe, memorable, unforgettable vacation.

We will share our experience, photos and memorabilia with friends, family, and social media and encourage them to see Spain with your guidance and help. 

Meanwhile, I will start looking at our travel dates and plan our Portugal trip with you either in the fall of 2023 or spring of 2024.

Until then, stay well, stay in touch, and best regards to Ken and Ana.

Sincerely,
Nanette

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Hola Belen,

We have been meaning to write to you since we returned from our time in Portugal and Spain, but as you might suspect, life, especially around this time of the year intervened. Anyway, we had a fabulous time and wanted to let you know that. The hotels we stayed at were great! The guides were knowledgeable and fun and extremely professional. The attractions were all interesting and beautiful. And the food and wine in both countries was fantastic!

I’ve had people ask me what were the highs and lows of the trip and I can’t answer that because I wouldn’t have wanted to miss anything we saw or did. I suppose if we were to return, we’d probably skip the bigger cities (Lisbon, Madrid, Barcelona) but the walking tour of Lisbon with Pedro was a highlight, as was the Tapas Tour in Madrid with Amy, and we were blown away by all of the Gaudi things we saw in Barcelona.

Since we retired and moved to the country from Chicago — we found the smaller cities and towns were at a pace that we enjoyed a bit more. We also loved the train travel - so different from anything we have here and if we come back (or maybe when we come back) - I’d skip the short flights and opt for a train even if that meant we added a couple of hours to the trip.

I have referred several friends and family members to Totally Spain, so hopefully you’ll hear from some of them soon. Thank you and Ana so much for all of your help, it was most appreciated.

Merry Christmas,
Kim & John Volk

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