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Strange But True – Amazingly Said:

Oct 9, 2009

In the world of travel, the journey is often more interesting than the destination. Having served over 5000 passengers on worldwide tours over the last decade, we have been a part of some amazing experiences with some amazing people. In preparation for so many tours, we encounter many phone calls, emails and letters with a variety of questions, needs and curiousities. Some of these are heartwarming, some funny…and some just utterly unbelievable.

The names have been changed to protect the guilty, but all comments below have been attested to, verified and personally experienced by yours truly and or/the rest of the Amazing Journeys staff.

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Debbie from Chicago stated after taking a Caribbean Cruise with us: “The last time I visited this island it was very sunny and pleasant – not like this. I’m not going to travel with your group any more. My last group had much better weather!” –

In Nova Scotia our guide was wearing a kilt – David from Boston asked, “Do you know where I can pick up a kilt like this?” Guide answered….. “For $500.00 you can pick up mine!”

Martin from Los Angeles asked, “Should I get some money exchanged before I leave for Alaska?”

On the first day of a 3 night Caribbean Cruise R.P. walked in on her roommate who was naked with a guy! R.P. said “I’m not really comfortable with this.” Her roommate responded “Oh come on…Its a singles cruise!”

Exchange between J.T. and Amazing Journeys:
JT: “I’m assuming our group is mostly American”
AJ: “Yes”
JT: “So I don’t have to worry there will be bathroom stops along the way?”
AJ:”Yes, we do stop for bathroom breaks but I’m not sure what being American has to do with it”
JT: “I just think it is a cultural thing”
AJ: “I wasn’t aware of that so thank you“

Another exchange between a passenger and Amazing Journeys:
KAREN: “Hi, I’m taking the duffle bag as my 1 piece of luggage . In your letter of 11/11, you mention TSA approved locks. Where can I purchase them? Many thanks, “

AJ: “Hi KAREN; You can get them at Brookstone, any luggage store, at airports, and probably at Target or CVS Pharmacy”

KAREN: “Hi again. I don’t know how to lock the duffle bag for the trip, which you said was mandatory. The only part that could be locked are the 2 zippers that join to close the bag.”

AJ: “Hi KAREN,You will need to bring the 2 zippers together, insert your lock and click it together. Good luck!”

Strange But True – Amazingly Said:

Oct 9, 2009

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