Testi-moan-ials

    "I see myself as a somewhat seasoned travel and believe these are the best tours I have been on. You have to understand that when you have a group of people traveling you are not all going to share the same views and values. The fact is the Dracula Tour and the GHOSTour get a lot done in a short amount of time. These are not sitting around restful type vacations, which is frankly why I like them. I personally think Charles does a great job trying to keep everyone happy, which is an impossible job in its self. I recommend them to anyone who asks. I have some very cherished memories from both my tours, not to mention some lasting friendships."
    Heather Poole,
    Nashua, NH

    "I found the entire journey beyond my expectations, and one I would recommend to history buffs and vampire lovers of all ages."
    Sandra-Rose Fleming,
    Spring Valley, CA

    "We would like to say a big Thank You for an unbelievable, unforgettable, and fantastic Summer 2007 DracTour! We were celebrating my 60th birthday, and had the time of our life!
    Highlights: Almost Everything!!
    Down Time: None! There was virtually no down time during the 7 days. We were always on the move and the week went incredibly fast! Too fast!
    Countryside Scenery: from the coach was beautiful. Hills, meadows, villages, abandoned Citadels, Carpathian Mountains, plateaus, Borgo Pass, and on and on. We didn't sleep once during the coach rides. The scenery was too great to miss (a lot different than LA!).
    Tour Guide: Radu made the trip enjoyable and entertaining. His knowledge of the country and the history were remarkable, and his insight expanded the tour to a different level and added so much more. The fact that he knows 5 different languages and can communicate with everyone made our lives so much easier.
    Tours Stops: 10 Stars! Snagov Monastery, Castle Bran, Restaurant Craiasa Muntilor (interesting Romanian dinner!), Brasov (unbelievable!), Sighisoara (even more unbelievable), Bistrita and the Coroana De Aur (Robber's Steak), Borgo Pass/Carpathian Mountains (OMG!), Hotel Castel Dracula, the MASQUERADE BALL of the Century, back to Sighisoara and the Witch Trial & Gothic graveyard, the Sunday village fair at Biertan, Sibiu, the Cozia monastery, and the castle ruins at Poenari = the BEST part of the tour! (as some of us said, "How many other people can say they have stood up here, seen what we've seen, and felt what we've felt touching the stones?), then dinner at Dracula's Restaurant...
    Our Tour Buddies: the Absolute Best Bunch in the Whole World! We couldn't have hooked up with a better group of folks for this tour! From age 14 to 74 years young, our group got along super great, looked out for each other, and we all especially had a great time at the Masquerade Ball! Bawk! Bawk!
    With 10 being best, we would have to rate this tour as a 15! Again, we had a great time and we'll recommend this tour to anyone!
    Dave and Pat Henry,
    Huntington Beach, CA

    Words just can't describe how much fun we had. Alan was a great guide.
    Denise Herman
    Baltimore, MD

    "Greetings Fellow Immortals,
    Wow, I have to say this was one of the best weeks of my life! The Romanian/DracTour was amazing, to say the least, and having such a small group of immortals made it even more personal and enjoyable. While there we created an 'American Gypsy' and a 'Romanian Redneck' (lol -- you know who you are!).
    Every sunrise brought new thrills and excitement to the day, and each Romanian town had an atmosphere and charm of its own. Highlights were Snagov, which holds the tomb of Vlad Tepes, and Poenari Castle with it's 1,500 steps to the top! Ah, but the entire trip was a highlight that will never be forgotten!
    I highly recommend this tour to any Dracula, Vlad, Vampire or Horror movie buff! I shall return again! And also come on the next Ghost Tour!"
    Steve Keiser,
    Bronx, New York

    "Four years prior I had my first 'taste' of 'the Land Beyond the Forests' and I swore that I would return one day ... well, I have kept my vow, and the DraculaTour produced and provided everything hoped for their 110th Stoker Novel Publication Anniversary Tour (even more so with the hotel accommodations this time). Once again I swear and attest to the undeniable fact that the New York City Greenwich Village Halloween Parade has got NOTHING to compare with spending Halloween in Castle Dracula, traveling through the Borgo Pass and gorges of the Carpathian Mountains, walking through the same streets that Vlad Dracula himself strode, and sharing the fun and knowledge of history and folklore with the other members of the tour, who were just as friendly and fun to be with as possible! Our Tour Guides Radu and Raz were as knowledgeable and entertaining to be with as could have been wished for, and our drivers negotiated the twists and turns of the roads with the finest of skill! I certainly hope that all the school kids at Castle Bran enjoyed and will never forget "the English Vampire" [or "Mr. Dracula," as they called me!] with long black caped overcoat, black top hat, red-tinted spectacles and gleaming fangs! The Halloween Party at the Hotel Castel Dracula was (for me) one of the most exciting and memorable of all time, and our "Jonathan Harker/Robber Steak" dinner at The Golden Crown at Bistritia was most enjoyable. My four-year wait was worth it ... maybe I shall return once again in a few more years or even sooner if a special "anniversary" having to do with either the historical or fictional Dracula is planned?"
    Tony Scheinman,
    Forest Hills, NY

    "The Romanian trip was terrific. Thought it would be good, but had no idea it would be THAT good. Couldn't have imagined a better time, a better mix of people, a better foreign guide (Radu), or a better tour organizer (you guys).
    The planned things were terrific, the last minute ideas were fantastic and the whole trip was unforgettable.
    Thanks again and Happy Trails."
    Kathryn Felice,
    Mayslick, KY

    "I wanted to thank you all for providing such a terrific trip! I had a great time and I wasn't ready to go home. I travel a lot and this was the best trip I have made. Romania was beautiful and I loved hearing about the history. Our Romanian tour-guides and historians Radu and Raz were wonderful, and special thanks to tour-host Charles, who took such good care of us and made sure we had fun."
    Beth Riley,
    Baltimore, MD

    "What a GREAT trip. I loved every minute of it. It was much more than I expected -- and I expected to have a good time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone even if they aren't a Dracula or horror fan. It was a great week and you especially helped to make the week more fun. Thanks for all you did at the Halloween party. I wish you had other trips available in other countries. I'd definitely go! What's your next adventure? "
    Nancy Gaubatz,
    Boston, MA

    "DREADFULLY WICKEDLY MORBIDLYICIOUS!
    Was a 'thriller' to see and read our report (the funk of 40,000 years). I felt the pulse of Dracula out for a bite. Suddenly many memories were right back -- it made me miss being there in that strange and romantic land I am still haunted by.
    Nice goretraits! Thunderous rounds of Multzu Mesc to you and the Ghosts for your deep kindness. The Dracula Tour was a vessel to 'cross oceans of time' to be together again.
    We owe you eternally for having had the time of our death!

    "Putting the ROMANCE in ROMANIA."
    The Bloomndoomers,
    Curtis & Andrija Bloom,
    Alta Loma, CA

    "We travel a lot and we both agreed that you gave us the best experience so far. We look forward to the GHOSTour.
    Tom and Bev Roberts
    Birmingham, Michigan

    "Thanks for a wonderful time. I was totally impressed with every aspect of the trip. Everything was meticulously planned. Radu was the perfect tour guide. He has a passion for his country and it shows during his discussions.
    Hope to travel with you again."
    Penny Whitaker,
    London, KY

    "I have to tell you how much my husband, Tony, and I loved this trip - it was the experience of a lifetime. We had a hunch it would be great based on the previous tour reports, but I must say that experiencing all of this in person was even better than I had anticipated... words cannot express what an incredible journey this was for us... the most amazing Halloween we've ever had.... the most amazing anniversary and birthday I've ever had!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!
    Kudos to you and Radu for making this such a wonderful trip. The fact that you were able to enthrall people from such diverse backgrounds speaks volumes, I think. Radu is a genius, and I could listen to him for hours. It was such an honor to learn about Romania from someone as brilliant and passionate about his country as he is. And you, Charles, sure as hell know how to throw a party! You were born with a gift for making people feel comfortable AND highly entertained. I thought that the balance between humor and history, between the very American love of Halloween and the respect for authentic Romanian culture, was delivered in an amazing alchemistic blend ala the both of you.
    And what a great group we had to travel with!! It was such fun to hang out with such diverse people - and we got along so well - it was amazing. I don't think I've ever heard of a tour group bonding so well! So thank you again for making this experience even more amazing than I had bargained for, and please sign Tony and I up for the ghostly reunion in London!"
    Rita Bellanca Kay,
    Seattle, WA

    "I've been on such a high since I got back and I keep replaying the memories and smiling. And I've been having the most vivid dreams! They seem to be a continuation of our adventures. (One week was not enough!)
    Now that I'm back everyone around me seems so, well... ordinary. Several people have told me how jealous they are that I went on this trip. So I recommended it to them! When I'm talking about it, it's almost as if the sites were secondary, "Yeah, we saw Vlad the Impaler's grave but the PEOPLE were so much fun!" I miss everyone!
    Until the dawn,
    Jansen Fernald,
    Boston, MA

"I wish I was back in Romania running with my new found family ("pack"). The wolf howl at the ruins was priceless! From the top, middle and bottom you could hear our "family" communicate. I miss them all. Radu, our tourguide, included. He was by far the best anyone could ever hope for. He went way above and beyond to make that trip memorable as did our host Charles."
    Scott Goodall,
    Providence, Rhode Island

    "Hello Boils and Ghouls,
    This is a message to let you know that this boy has made it back to the States. All went well considering I got bitten by a vampiress on Halloween night. My memory has cut out a little so I do not know if I have fed yet, but I can feel the changes taking place. The sun is starting to burn my eyes and I feel more alive at night. Soon I will have to feast on blood. I was able to conduct a gypsy band on Halloween night outside Dracula's castle (photo by Dorota "D"), using a sparkler as my rythm stick and a skeleton clacker to count beats. I met many interesting creatures on this trip from all over the world."
    Kurt Van Ulmer,
    Denver, CO

"Not even the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade can favorably compare with spending Halloween in Transylvania with such a fantastic tour director, guide/translator, driver and group of people as were on the tour! Had the time of my life(!) in Dracula Country and can't wait to do it again .... maybe next year?"
    Tony Scheinman,
    Astoria, New York

    "I want to thank you and all your staff who made the trip so fantastic. I had an amazing time and have made some really wonderful friends that I can't wait to see again. I cannot begin to tell you what this trip has meant to me. I hope that maybe my son and I can do it next year but if not I am so looking forward to a reunion.
    Romania was everything that I expected and more. The people are so nice and the place so amazingly beautiful. It has such an interesting history that Radu made come alive. I again appreciate all you did to make a trip of a lifetime possible."
    Ellen Arnold,
    Arlov, Sweden

    "Thank you for what will remain with me a most unusual adventure. I was particularly moved by the magnificent monastaries and countryside. Of course, the dark side was so interesting and fun. I met some curious and some interesting and some quite memorable personalities. And I count them all as a blessing. Accommodations were fine, food was fine, all the prices were more than fair. All in all it was a great value. Thank you for egging me on to the 1500 stair march (up to the ruins of Vlad’s Castle)…I did it!
    I'm recommending the trip to everyone!"
    Melinda Sharp,
    Glendale, CA

    "I have had the pleasure of taking this delightful trip twice!! I was in the summer group last year and this year! This is the most incredible vacation I have ever been on! Both groups were filled with an amazing variety of mortals, and I know I've made some good friends for "life" (so to speak)! I love remembering the great time I had on both of these trips!"
    Cheers,
    Kitty Burns aka Mina Harker,
    San Francisco, CA

    "I wanted to say what a great time I had. I have done a lot of solo travel, but on this trip I never felt like I was alone. I have also been to many weddings, but this one was by far the most fun. Thanks to everyone who let me hang out with them. I am planning on going on the GHOSTour."
    Heather Poole,
    Nashua, NH

    "We just wanted to write you a quick note to tell you about how wonderful our trip was to Romania, full of adventure and suspense. Our trip started in the South of Romania in Bucharest, before we headed North to the Transylvanian Alps. The Carpathian Mountains in Romania were absolutely extraordinary. It’s hard to believe that there are still such places left untouched by modern civilization.
    The Romanian people were all very friendly. They always waved to us in passing. We felt rich using their currency system in which our dollar equals 29,000 lei. We also felt very fortunate for all that we have, and for the trip we were on. Seeing how poor other countries are makes you really appreciate how great the USA is.
    One adventure was visiting the ruins of Dracula’s real castle, which entailed climbing some 1500 steps up a hilltop. Superb view from the top. Another adventure was when we went to Snagov Island by means of row boat (a few at a time) where the tomb of Dracula lies in the Monastery. That was very cool. We also visited Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad Tepes (Dracula); we saw the house he was born in, and a 13th century Sighisoara citadel. It was pretty impressive. It really put us in a medieval mystical place upon entering the citadel. Bran Castle was great to visit also.
    Along the way, there were some skeleton bones which surfaced (see photo below).


    We stayed in Dracula’s Castle one night. It was very isolated from modern civilization besides a few farmers and construction workers. That is where we had a fantastic Halloween party. We were kept awake by the dogs howling all night long.
    The tour guide Radu was very knowledgeable and nice. The tour bus driver was very skillful and polite. They guided us through their country and made our visit really special.
    Our special guest Butch Patrick aka Eddie Munster was a funny, candid, and very personable guy. I was happy to have met him and hang out with him. Everyone we toured with was fun."
    Craig & Marge Murphy,
    West Hartford, CT

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