Testimonials from 2007,2008,2009 & 2010
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May 14th, 2007- Trip to Positano/Isola Li Galli
"We had such as wonderful time!  We can't stop
thinking about it!  Thanks for being part of such
wonderful memories!  I hope to see you again.  
Keep in touch." -Lena (Maryland)
"Hi Faith, for what you did for my clients.. I'm going to make sure every TOP agent knows about you...Just so you know the agents that I work and
associate myself with only work with high end vendors....
When you get back to NY in November we have to meet up and have a luncheon with a couple of top agents...
Just wanted to let you know that I have referred you to a TOP AGENT in New Jersey... He books only upscale hotels and does really unique itineraries.  He
does have a celebrity clientele with major football players etc...
EB
Have a great summer!"
Elena Borrero Travel Services, LLC. - (Saddle River, NJ)
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May 29th, 2007- View of Meta Sorrento from
La Selva Agriturismo
June 1st, 2007- Carie & Greg the happy honeymoon
couple from Eden, Utah
"Thank you ! We received the ceramics a couple of
weeks ago.  We LOVE them and look forward to
purchasing more"  : )
June 1st, 2007- Clients decide to cliff-dive
June 11th, 2007- Canadian clients at Villa Michelina are invited
for dinner with the family
"Hi Faith:  Just a quick note to say that we are back in Canada
and had a wonderful time at the Villa.   I loved the Amalfi coast
and although we did stay in Rome & Naples (at the end of our
cruise), never had pizza quite like Michelina’s.  
Stay in touch."-  Marietta (Calgary, Canada)
"Thanks Faith, we’re still talking of how great a time we had in
Pariano.  Hope to get back soon!"
2007 Boat Tour of Positano.  Clients from
Maryland, USA
June 29th, 2007-Clients visit the Cathedral of Saint Andrea in Amalfi and the Villa Cimbrone in Ravello

"Hi Faith, I wanted you to know how impressed we were with your services. Having an American guide as well as a
local guide made our tour to Ravello and Amalfi very special. Thank you for telling us so much about the area, the
people, and their way of life. I've told so many people about how your boyfriend's father pays his accountant with
lemons!  
We wish we could have booked some other tours with you but the dates just didn't fit into our schedule. Good luck
with your business. We would love to go back some time in the future.
Take care." -Angela (Manalapan, NJ)
May 28th, 2007-Private Cooking Lesson with Chef Michelina.  Clients from Saddle River, NJ
August 2nd, 2007- Trip to Capri/Anacapri & Baia di Ieranto for some diving Clients get ready to enter the famous Blue Grotto for the first time.
"Hi Faith, We have often thought of our wonderful
stay in the Amalfi Coast.  Both Lorenzo's parents as well as the kids have such wonderful memories of our stay.  Just recently I was
speaking with a friend who is embarking on a trip to Italy this summer.  I passed on both your name as well as the web site for Villa Michelina.
Faith, have a wonderful Christmas and a New Year full of joy."
Sandra- (Ontario, Canada)
August 30th, 2007- Cooking School with Michelina...The Walsh Family enjoys an evening in Praiano learning to cook various Mediterranean dishes.  

"Hi Faith-We just wanted to write you a note to thank you for planning a wonderful night of cooking with Chef Michelina. The cooking class with Michelina was a wonderful night with
lots of delicious fresh Mediterranean food and wonderful company. We have already tried to replicate many of the recipes that Michelina showed us! Please thank Michelina and her
family for us. We hope to see you again soon in Italy! "
(Winchester, MA)
August 15th, 2007-in Amalfi
"
Hi Faith, Thank you again making our second year trip to the Amalfi Coast with you so enjoyable.  We loved everything, and we often think
of our sailboat ride during these cold months.  We will be sure to keep referring your services to our friends.  Keep up the great work!"
Debbie (NJ)
August 15th, 2007- Clients enjoy the beautiful views of Villa Cimbrone in Ravello
Chef Michelina prepares her garden for
another cooking class with Amalfi
Vacations
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Hi Faith,
Please pass on our thanks to Michelina and Umberto again for a wonderful evening at their house, and thank you also for being so helpful and friendly while we were with you - having a skilled interpretor so
close to hand was really good! We promise to have learnt a lot more Italian before we return though.
Best wishes, Martin and Moray- (East Haddon, Northamptonshire England)
2008
May 25th, 26th and 27th 2008- Santella Family enjoys a private tour of the Amalfi Coast including Capri, Positano, Li Galli Islands, Conca, Minori and the town of Amalfi (Westminster
Maryland & Hanover, PA)
"Faith, I can only say that we all had a wonderful time.  You're such a wonderful individual it would always be such a pleasure to tour with you. You can rest assured we will recommend you
every chance we get.  We'll definitely return to the Amalfi Coast again and use you as our exclusive tour guide."
Swimming at Li Galli
Stop for desert at De Riso Bakery
Our Captain
May 30th & June 1st 2008- Adena & Tom, the honeymoon couple, enjoy a trip to Amalfi, Ravello & Capri (Brick, NJ)

"Faith, You were a pleasure, answered all our questions - and it was soooo nice to be with an American who understands us perfectly, but who was also able to navigate us through Italy so easily.  It was
comforting to be with someone from home.  You also know the lay of the land so well, and what type of transportation to take and when to take it!"
The Mills join Amalfi Vacations for a full week tour from June 2-9th, 2008 (Lawrenceville, NJ)

"Faith, When I first saw the info on the web I was skeptical but after spending a week with you I am your biggest fan.  We had an extraordinary vacation.  Seeing the Amalfi Coast by boat was such a
treat and your itinerary was perfection.  The towns we visited, the sites, the food and the company were all amazing.  Thank you for making our week so special.  We are so grateful and we will never
forget it.  Grazie and Ciao. "
2007
Capitano #2
Clients from Delaware and California join us for a full week
tour from June 22nd-29th
Clients enjoy a cocktail at the beautiful Villa Cimbrone-Ravello
A day aboard the Sailboat
A visit into the Emerald Grotto
Getting ready to visit the blue Grotto in Capri
"Faith, words cannot adequately describe the beauty of the Amalfi Coast.  The views from the top of Anacapri and the gardens of the Villa Cimbroni in Ravello were spectacular  We thoroughly
enjoyed the quaint towns of Positano and Amalfi and many return visits via bus during our stay.  We were so glad that we added extra days to the trip which allowed us to explore Praiano, Pompei
and spend an entire day in Sorrento – the shopping was great!
Faith, you made the trip a memorable event that we will look back on for years to come.  Your knowledge of the Coast, your charming personality and your attention to detail made this an even more
enjoyable experience.  Every time we look back on our time on the Amalfi Coast we will think fondly of you.  I highly recommend experiencing the Amalfi Coast with you."
Loretta and Chuck (Claymont, DE)
Carol and Ed take a swim along the Amalfi Coast
A visit to the paper mill in Amalfi
Dolphins
Blue Grotto, Capri
Ravello
Fred with a Star-Fish
Swimming at Li Galli Island
Our captains dives for star fish and sea-urchans
Cheers!  To our 6 day 7 night tour
Our Farewell Dinner
Clients from Mississippi spend a week at Villa Michelina
(Sept. 13th-20th, 2008)
"Our Amalfi vacation was absolutely wonderful.  Unlike other Amalfi Coast tours, our tour was done by boat.  The personal attention was
unsurpassed.  We couldn't have asked for a more friendly and knowledgeable tour guide then Faith Manna.  She was more that willing to make changes as we went along to accommodate our needs.  She
made us feel like she was on the vacation with us.  Our Amalfi vacation was one of the best vacations ever. Thanks Faith for a wonderful time, we wish you nothing but the best."  
Carol & Ed- Aspen, Colorado
"Dearest Faith,

How we miss you! We cannot tell you how much we enjoyed meeting and
spending time with you. You were so helpful to us during our stay at Villa
Michelina. You were waiting for us upon our arrival and you were there when we
said our sad farewells! During the week, you answered so many of of our
questions and always guided us in the right direction. You shared so much of
your knowledge of the Amalfi Coast and the Italian customs with us, and we
learned so many things. You are truly a joy with your precious personality. We
will recommend your services time and time again. What would we have done
without you when the passports were lost??? We hope to visit the beautiful
Amalfi Coast again one day, but a trip wouldn't be the same without you guiding
us. We wish you the very best life has to offer and wish you would visit us in
Mississippi. Please give Michelina, Umberto, Luna, and Michele our love and
again thank Michelina for the delicious food and lovely flowers and thank
Umberto for helping us grocery shop and driving us to Positano.

Love, Betty and Donnie SmithJane and Tom Beasley"
Reunion with clients from Maryland in Princeton, NJ

"Dear Faith, Thank you so much for the photo and holiday sentiment. JoAnn and I, along with our Family,
wish you and yours a very blessed, healthy, and wonderful holiday season. May the years that are yet to
come bring you all of the good things life has to offer. Keep in touch ----
we'll think fondly of you always. God
Bless." JoAnn & Steve Santella
"Faith,
I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.  We are still talking about our fantastic trip."
Loretta and Chuck
"Dear Faith, How are you?  We think about you a lot and love to tell about how a Jersey girl started
her own business on the Amalfi coast. Bob and I fell in love with the area and it was definitely in our
top 3 vacations.  I hope we will be going to Italy next year again.
Merry Christmas and happy New Year!Hope all is good."
Angela
"Faith, Hope all is well with you and yours. Best wishes to you for Holiday Season, and the coming
New Year.We are planning on returning to Amalfi in May of 2010. God Bless You!!Thanks. "
Robert (Bob) Deckow
"Last summer, my husband Fred and I, along with our friends Carol and Ed Allen, vacationed in Italy.  We had never been to southern Italy before and had long dreamed about seeing the Amalfi Coast.

We spent a week in Rome and vicinity.  It was very, very hot.  The language was a great challenge, so even though we enjoyed Rome, I was very happy to move on to Amalfi.  The Hotel Tritone in Praiano
was beautiful.  The next morning we went down to the dock - and there in the water was a boat waiting to greet us, with a Captain and a woman waving at us.  What a beautiful sight to meet the beautiful,
joyful and charming Faith Manna.  It was love at first sight for all of us!  Faith made it our very special private tour.  She paced it according to our needs and desires.  An extra special treat was meeting and
spending time with Michael - Faith's one and only.  

If you don't see the Amalfi Coast looking up from the sea, you never really see the Amalfi Coast.  On the other hand, if you don't see it by walking through the towns and gazing down, you also never see it.

This trip was spectacular - not just the scenery, but especially to see it through Faith's eyes.  Ciao!!!
Judy"
2009
Teresa from Washington spends a full week in May visiting the
Amalfi Coast after following the Giro d'Italia
"Faith, Steen and I tried our hand at making Limoncello, came out not
too badly. Not as good as Michelina's, but then perhaps it was just
the great company that we enjoyed while sipping on it. Hope
everything is good in your part of world, certainly looks like it is.
Take care!"
Australians join Amalfi Vacations for some great times, lots of laughs, and wonderful memories on the Island of Capri
June 10th, 2009
"Thank you for a wonderful day, touring Positano, enjoying lunch at the Three Sisters, and then an afternoon out on the boat.  Everything was perfect and we couldn't have had a better day or better
hosts.  Our stay at Villa Michelina was so unbelievably amazing.  What a beautiful part of the world, and a gorgeous place to stay.  Everyone was so wonderful to us, we will never forget the experience,
and hope to return again soon.  Wish we had made it to Capri when we were there. Maybe next time?"
Sue, Steen, Stephanie and Emily Larsen (Vancouver, Canada)
"Our Dearest Faith, Thanks once again for a wonderful day in Capri and for sharing with us a part of your wonderful world.  For me, I will be leaving a part of my heart with Praiano.  I have fallen in
love with your little village. I thank you once again for one of the most wonderful days of our lives, you were an absolute joy to meet and share a day with Faith. Your recommendation of the
restaurant for our last night…brilliant and with the most beautiful night views of Positano. There is not a day go by that I do not think of Praiano. I have poached the postcard I sent to my team and
have it sitting at my desk so that I can see the little Marina each day. You live in a beautiful little part of our world, I only hope one day we will return..
Take care, enjoy life, you will always be in our thoughts………………
Hug and kisses Debbie and Dean Stanton
Cheers or should I say ciao to we meet again."
Debbie (Adelaide, Australia)
"Hi Faith,
"Thanks for a wonderful relaxing week on the Amalfi.  Your personal attention was really appreciated.  It looks like I had perfect timing.  My flight was actually delayed an hour b/c of the rain.  You
probably heard the winner of the Giro actually had a huge crash on the wet granite stone road 1 kilometer from the finish in Rome.  I actually got to see Lance at his team bus after the race.  
Again it was a great trip and I will remember it for a while. " (Theresa, WA)
Anna Marie takes her daughter Stacy on our full week tour as her graduation gift from the University of Delaware!  
These girls really know how to have fun!
"Dear Faith, Thank you so much for an absolutely amazing trip!  You made this by far one of the best vacations I've ever been on!  We hope to keep in touch with you and wish you continued success and a
wonderful life with your fiance!  Thanks again, Stacey & Anna Marie" (Kennett Square, PA,)
Clients from Canada, now living in Scotland, join us for the week at Villa Michelina and a trip to Li Galli Island & Capri
Faith, you rock!  Loved the boat ride-thanks again!  Amazing fun with you!  Come to London!!  
-Jim Mason
The Girls from Kansas City join Amalfi Vacations for the full week.
"I did my week long tour of the Amalfi Coast last month.  It was hands down the most amazing trip I’ve ever been on!
Faith Manna with Amalfi Vacations played a big part in that.  Faith had all the arrangements taken care of for us from start to finish so we had no worries all week.
She’s very attentive to her clients needs/wishes, she’s so knowledgeable of the area including the history there, and she has an amazing/fun personality that by the end of the trip you’ll feel like you’ve
been friends for years. Touring the Amalfi Coast with Faith and by boat is absolutely the only way to go!  In addition to the personal attention you get, you also get the unique opportunity to experience
the area by land and by sea…its absolutely gorgeous!!  We got to see things that week we wouldn’t have normally gotten to see if we had booked a bus tour with a large group. I’m not sure if you are
planning on staying at the Grand Hotel Tritone but I would also highly recommend that.  The hotel and staff were very nice and the views were breath taking.
I promise you that you will not be disappointed if you book this tour!  It’s is completely worth it!" - Suzzanne (Kansas City, MI)
"From the moment we met Faith, we knew our trip would be fun and fantastic.  She started our trip with hugs, bites of chocolate cake and sips of homemade orangecello.  Faith
rearranged our schedule to accommodate some rough seas and rainy weather yet still include all of the trips we had planned.  There can be no better way to take in the beauty
and atmosphere of the Amalfi Coast than Faith's tour.  She includes just the right mix of meals, sites, shopping, boat trips, swimming and free time.  She is truly concerned about
the comfort, safety and wishes of her clients.  Faith doesn't rush you through areas of interest but rather gives you the time you need to take in the shear beauty of the views, to
lounge on the boat, to shop 'til you drop, to photograph the architectural highlights, to jump off the boat and take a refreshing swim.  Her taxi and boat drivers are so polite and
helpful, slowing down or stopping when you want to take a picture or to show you a grotto.  In addition to all of the professionalism Faith possesses, she is also full of fun and
energy and makes you immediately feel like a friend.

The Hotel Tritone is just fabulously beautiful; every room and every public area has a great view.  We loved the beautiful tiles and our room was kept impeccably clean.  The trips
down the two elevators and the walk through the tunnels to the beach area are so cool, but allow at least ten minutes to get there (it's a long ride down to the sea).  The beach
area has comfortable lounge chairs, bar service, rocks for climbing on and around in the water and a dock for easy access to and from the boats.

The Amalfi Coast is absolutely gorgeous!  Anyone who has visited only one of the towns has truly not experienced the true Amalfi lifestyle.  You need time to take it all in.  There
is no description and no photograph to do it justice.  It is more than just the breathtaking views; it is the ambience, the light, the air, the food, the wine, the people.
And Faith Manna presents it all in the most delightful way imaginable."

Anna Marie, (Kennett Square, PA,)
"Pizza & Totani / Cooking School" with 5th year returning clients from Sweden, to Villa Michelina
"Hey Faith,  Sebnem and me, we had one of our special days today, even if we know each other only three weeks and we did not have hundreds of those special days together yet, we are sure that many  
will follow - but our day with you will always be one among us!  We want to tell you, that we have been lucky that we get to know you - it was really fun, on Sebnem`s birthday - THANKS!
Be blessed, with lots of love.  We will meet you in New York in December!"
"Faith, you made it into the Vancouver Sun for
Saturday, Aug. 22 in the travel section. A woman wrote
in to the Travelwise column, looking to visit the Amalfi
Coast, and the columnist recommended your web site.
If she hadn't I was going to email her..... to tell her Sue
Larsen, (Vancouver, Canada)
They were naturals at Fishing!!!
Dan from London, surprises Katie on a 4 week long honeymoon starting the first week on the Amalfi Coast!
"I couldn't imagine a more perfect honeymoon than sailing up and down the magical Amalfi Coast. Faith, you were excellent company, an expert and efficient guide and you showed us the best of everything
the Amalfi Coast has to offer -crystal clear waters for snorkelling, the best restaurants where we could taste the local specialities and some of the less well-known gems such as the villas in Ravello. We'll
treasure every moment of our holiday with you and we hope to return one day soon. You do a brilliant job - thank you so much for everything." Katie and Dan x (London, England)
Russian clients spend 2 weeks at Villa Michelina and join us for a trip to the Island of Capri
Returning Clients from NJ, join me on the Amalfi Coast for a two week tour!
Clients from Santa Barbara, CA join us for a full week
Amalfi Vacations tour September 20th-27th, 2009
"We had a wonderful vacation on the Amalfi Coast thanks to Amalfi Vacations.  Faith Manna was fantastic in making all arrangements and taking all the guess work out of the planning.  I had
always wanted to see the Amalfi Coast , and seeing it by boat exceeded all my expectations.  I have always disliked large bus tours, and the ability to vacation with a small group, primarily by
boat, was really nice.  The accommodations were great, and the trip was well planned.  Faith was very accommodating to our needs, and was able to make last minute changes to suit our
requests.  Besides her efficiency and attention to detail, Faith was a pleasure to be around.  By the end of the vacation week, everyone in the group considered her more of a friend than a guide.  

I would highly recommend this vacation to anyone who wants to explore one of the most beautiful places on earth with a small group in a relaxed, friendly environment. "
Buzz Moran (Santa Barbara, California)
Friends from California, Canada and Washington DC in Capri
2010
Dear Traveler:

My wife Renee, our dear friend Jan and I just returned from a most remarkable holiday.

After spending two days in Rome, we took the train to Naples. Faith Manna, Founder and President of Amalfi Vacations had arranged for a driver to meet us at the train station. As would be the case
throughout this vacation, her logistics were "spot on". A professional, uniformed driver welcomed us and led us to our luxurious transportation for the exciting ride down the Amalfi Coast Road to the
Villa Michelina, in Praiano. Faith was there to warmly greet us...a very comforting start.

After relaxing a couple of days, Faith personally conducted our selected tours: Positano/Lil Galil Island, Conca dei Marini/Minori, Capri, and Amalfi/Ravello.

What is most unique about Faith's excursions is her use of the Mediterranean, allowing the visitor to explore each new place, from an awesome perspective...the sea. Faith's water transportation
separates her Company from the traditional bus tour operators. The sheer beauty, as seen from the sea, is inspirational.

Additionally, Faith's English/Italian skills make for a fun, comforting experience. She narrates the trip in an unobtrusive way. She informs, but also allows her clients the opportunity to discover and
enjoy this magnificent Coast for themselves, without unnecessary chatter. She's knowledgeable and passionate about this gorgeous region, and you quickly appreciate how fortunate you are to be
there...with her.

This was our trip of a lifetime. We hope you get the chance to have Faith show you the Amalfi Coast. Its a very special place...a place which we now know and love.

Dan & Renee Reimer      and   Jan Saunders
South Carolina, USA               Connecticut, USA

"What a better way to enjoy and learn about the Amalfi Coast than relaxing boat rides on the Mediterranean Sea! Spending a week with
Faith, we were introduced to the everyday life in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. In a very short time, we grew to love the
people and their customs. It was difficult to say goodbye, but what wonderful memories!!! We love Amalfi Vacations!"
Carol, Downingtown (PA)- USA