Testimonials Page 3
April 19, 2007 - Jennifer Ackerson, Farmingdale, NY
"Hi Isabelle
My husband Philip and I took your tour with Jenny on this past Sunday. When I called to reserve you were upset that I asked for the Katrina tour vs. another tour in your brochure which focuses on the beauty of New Orleans vs. the destruction.. Having a career in tourism and living in New York, I understand the feeling because 9/11 is a similar situation for us. Visiting the World Trade Center site is the most popular tour request also.
The reason for my e-mai... As much as you would like people to request the other tours, I must tell you that I feel EVERYONE should have to take your Post-Katrina tour. There is no way to possibly imagine what has happened there without visiting. I will be in eternal disbelief. The average visitor who just visits the French Quarter and Bourbon Street don't really 'get' it and the media certainly does not portray it accurately. It is shocking what we learned and saw. My husband and I were extremely moved by the tour and Jenny's vast knowledge and information. Anger is my strongest feeling along with sadness, disbelief at our government's bureaucratic bs, and finally despair. Hope is what I would like to end up with.
We will do what we can to get your message out and appreciate your tour! I find it unbelievable that our Congress representatives have not visited in greater numbers and would like that website that Jenny mentioned of who has visited and who has not. I will be writing to them and telling them to get their butts down there and fast. The nonsense with the insurance companies is unbelievable.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the New Orleans people and we wish you the miracles you need to put this behind you and make changes in our country so things like this never happen again anywhere in our country."
Thank you, Jennifer
April 23, 2007 - Jo Ann Davis, Delaware
"Great tour. Loved the fact that tour guide shared personal experiences."
Cheryl Rogers, Delaware
"Wonderful, informative tour. Only way to understand the scope of the devastation and rebuilding necessary."
Lynn Ratener, Tucson, AZ
"John was a veritable fountain of information and intelligent commentary."
April 21, 2007- Mike Cichello, Washington, D.C.
"Very informative and moving tour - makes me ready to volunteer in rebuilding because the government won't be the solution."
April 12, 2007 - Susie Burdick, Seattle, WA
"This was amazing; this was educational and inspirational. It also motivates us to get involved. Rock on New Orleans! We're with you!"
April 6, 2007 - Susan, Joel, Savannah and Jesse Wade, Santa Cruz, CA
"Really great tour, nice folks, fun stories - beautiful country, too! Thank you - Merci!"
March 27, 2007 - Pamela and Ben Boal, New York
"Diane is an absolutely outstanding guide! This is the most worthwhile tour we've ever been on. Heartfelt thanks for showing us the real story - which CNN didn't!"
March 17, 2007 - Trustman Family, Santa Cruz, CA
"Thank you so very much for this tour. There are so many lessons to be learned here. The more we see the better we can understand and help. We need to help and continue to remind others that New Orleans is still in desperate need. This tour was very educational. Thank you for bringing this information to the rest of us."
March 15, 2007 - Elena Mayer, Seattle, WA
"Thank you for providing these tours... I can't think of many more important things I've ever done."
Hannah Kreiger-Benson, Belmont, MA
"Thank you so much - you provide an immediacy and an incredibly real point of view, and I will never forget it, or the people here."
March 12, 2007 - The Eyers, San Diego, CA
"You are doing a great public service with your tours - how can we help?"
March 10, 2007 - Cindy and Phil Shear, Pittsburgh, PA
"We were so impressed with how much knowledge our tour guide had. We learned so much about the history of this old and vibrant city. Thanks much!"
Dick and Susan Keller, Frankfort, IL
"Hello - My wife and I have returned home after our annual visit to New Orleans. Last year we took a tour through the flooded areas on Grey Line, which was well done. This year we wanted to do a "one year later" tour and selected your company. Tours By Isabelle was by far superior - much more personal and much, much more informative. I'm sorry to say I've forgotten the name of the driver/guide. We took the tour last Sunday afternoon and she had done the morning tour as well. She was from France (Danielle?) and did [a] truly outstanding job. If anyone we know is visiting New Orleans and looking for a tour company we will not hesitate to recommend yours way ahead of anyone else. Keep up the good work. We were terribly saddened by the devastation Katrina wrought and want to let you know our hearts are with you. We always spread the word about the tragedy there, the government's response, and the spirit of the people. Good luck to you all. Will see you next year . . . ." (guide was Muriel -ts)
February 27, 2007 - Andrew Munse, Bristol NH
"I teach 8th grade social studies and I plan on teaching the material covered in the tour! Thanks!"
January 31, 2007 - Dave and Jane Haskell, Tilbury, Ontario, Canada
"You are doing such a great job explaining. We never realized just how bad it is. People told us we should not come - I'm so glad we didn't listen to them."
David Wilson and Lorna Day, Toronto, Canada
"Simply the best tour I have ever taken. The depth of knowledge and human empathy is exemplary."
January 13, 2007 - Beth, Rick, Eric and Colette Kent, Seattle, WA
"Loved the history, stories, and gators!"
January 3, 2007 - Candice Sauza
"Rose makes the history of New Orleans really come to life, and her command of facts and figures is impressive. I am going to use the images and information from this tour to tell everyone I know in New York to come down here and do whatever they can. God bless."