We consistently please our clients beyond their expectations. Here are a few excerpts from the many written testimonials we'vereceived over the years:

"What a great time John and I had on the two tours we took with [PTL] in Santa Barbara. We learned so much and had a blast!"
Ann Rounseville 10/05
Charlestown, MA

"Thank you for making [our] wine tour so wonderful. I received calls from several group members who said how much fun they had and what a terrific job you did. Thanks for taking care of all the details and making everything perfect."

Meredith Plummer 10/03
29 Palms, CA

"Thank you for an excellent tour of the Santa Barbara area. [Our guide's] articulate and informed comments were most interesting and enjoyable. We had a great time in S.B. and much of this was due to you."

Fred Stines 6/03
West Des Moines, IA

"Thank you so very much for providing such a marvelous tour for the reunion group from the Princeton class of '56 … The tour was excellent! We shall surely recommend [Personal Tours Ltd.] to anyone else who may be visiting Santa Barbara."

Mortimer Chute Jr. 4/03
Garden City, NJ

"A sincere 'Thank You' for a delightful tour of Santa Barbara. We were extremely pleased with [our guide's] professionalism, knowledge and the manner in which [she] conducted the excursion. This tour was one of the highlights of our reunion. We would be pleased to recommend your services to others."

Bob Blandon 10/02
Reunion host, Lompoc, CA

"Thank you again for the marvelous tours your firm provided. All the members thoroughly enjoyed the wine tour, and also the city tour. Many have said they want to do both again next year … You are truly in the right business."

Ted Dalton 10/00
Long Beach Yacht Club

"I wanted to let you know how much everyone enjoyed the wine tasting event. [It] was a good opportunity for people to socialize as well as have fun tasting the various wines. Everyone also commented on how tasty the lunches were. We all had a very enjoyable and memorable day and I wanted to thank you for the excellent job you did in organizing the event."

Leslie Chin 11/99
AMGEN, Thousand Oaks, CA

"Our family is still talking about the tour we took in Santa Barbara! Thank you for making … our wedding weekend special for my family and friends … There is no doubt that [Personal Tours, Ltd.] provided 'the Highest Quality Guided Tour.'"

Joanne Tomblin 5/99
Germantown, TN

"Congratulations on a job well done! We much enjoyed our informative and pleasurable tour with you. We shall keep Personal Tours Ltd. In mind for future occasions. Thank you for making our holiday outing delightful."

Intec Information Systems, 12/98
Long Beach, CA

"For the past three years I have taken many of the tours offered by your firm and thoroughly enjoyed each. You have both the most knowledgeable and the most enthusiastic guides. I have fallen in love with Santa Barbara and the surroundings over and over again. Many thanks."

Mary Marley, 8/98
Jackson Hts., NY

"We had good comments about the tours and the good job [Personal Tours Ltd.] did in putting them together. The [participants] appreciated ht guide's extensive knowledge of the area. We would like to have you provide touring services for our groups in [the future]."

Marge Solberg, 6/98
W.I.T. Tours, Forest City, IA

"We received a personal note from [the leader of our client group]. He praised the tours and services he received from [PTL] highly. Thank you for representing [our company] so competently. We appreciate your professionalism."

Renee Chelew, 8/97
B.E.T.A. Destination Management

"The presentation and overall tour was delightful, charming and FUN! It was the topic of conversation all weekend. Thank you very much for making our visit a most memorable one."

Hisako Ikenaga, 8/96
Fountain Valley, CA

"My goodness, you were a hit! I have never had so many raves about one of our tours as I had about this one. They loved the presentation of your beautiful city. [Our guides] were two of the best we have ever had anywhere! I wish I could have those two show me every city in the country."

Larry Schiller, 9/95
Drake Tours, Fresno, CA

"The services we received from your company were absolutely first-class! Santa Barbara is a beautiful city and the tour that you provided was both interesting and enlightening. Our members were very pleased and appreciated the kindness and courtesy that you showed us. [What] a wonderful introduction to Santa Barbara."

Moti Gur, 4/95
FR Financial, Los Angeles

"We had excellent feedback from our VIP group of wine lovers about their Santa Ynez Valley tasting tour. They were extremely impressed with [their guide's] knowledge and professionalism. Should I have programs down your way in the future, rest assured I will be in touch."

Biruta McShane, 5/94
Meetings & Incentive Group, Cupertino, CA