“The Normandy trip was a trip of a lifetime. Coordinated to perfection by Christoph! The trip was so organized, pleasant, the accommodations were superb, the people fantastic. Each day we were treated to another amazing set of Normandy historical places, all narrated by the knowledgeable Colonel Hall. What a trip! Wonderful food and a fantastic experience.”

— Sally Jo Z.

“If you want to visit exotic and distance places, but feel like you are staying with family, then this is the tour company for you. Taunya and Christoph took care of every detail and we were not disappointed. Each day included the most memorable experiences – many of which we never could have planned or known about in advance. Plus, they made our entire family (from 7 to 60 years old) feel welcome and included. There was fun for everyone – what other tour company offers excursions that suit any age? They even helped us arrange our pre-trip excursion. We always felt safe, relaxed, and pampered beyond our expectations. I will definitely use them for our next family excursion. Thank you, Dressler Detours!!!”

— Tabitha B.

“This was truly a ‘dream trip’ and delivered on every detail promised. The Ravesi Hotel was paradise. The grounds were exquisitely landscaped, the accomodations perfect for an island resort, the infinity pool overlooked two of the islands, Panarea and Stromboli. Our day trips to the surrounding islands for swimming and exploring were delightful. Our local guide, Elena, gave us a great introduction to the Aeolian Islands leading us to the small but well curated museum on Salina. Our ‘mythological happy hours’ with Randy were so much fun and instructive on how these islands shared the spotlight on mythological stories written in past millennia. The value for the cost was incomparable.”

— Kent D.

“We really enjoyed our time in the Aeolian Islands with Taunya of Dressler Detours, our kind and competent leader, and Randy Stewart, our resident expert on Greek mythology. We learned and experienced so much from/with them...as well as from/with our fellow travelers. We very much appreciated the casual vibe and information-filled, fun itinerary. The organized meals were varied, fresh, and delicious. (Taunya even made sure that my gluten-free diet was taken into consideration. Thank you, Taunya!) A highlight of the trip was the opportunity to view Stromboli's active lava flow from the boat at night. Stunning! The mythology happy hours in a beautiful outdoor setting were especially informative and fun. All together, it was a great trip that we would highly recommend.”

— Darla G.

“Before the Aeolian Islands adventure with Dressler Detours I knew nothing about capers. But after a wonderful stay on Salina and numerous boat trips around the islands, I learned so much about capers and about Aeolian people, culture, history, mythology and geography. All this plus a super-great time equaled an outstanding holiday for me and my children.”

-William D.

“It was amazing! I would highly recommend. We saw so many amazing sights and ate lots of delicious food. I felt like I really saw every corner of the Aeolian Islands. But we we not rushed at all, and we still had plenty of free time to explore on our own. It was a perfect introduction to international travel for me.”

-Beatrice D.

“It was the best trip I have ever taken in MY LIFE. Doing a tour on our own wouldn’t even come close to the Sicily tour. Taunya and Randy were a great team and they made this a once in a lifetime awesome experience. We loved making new friends, the cooking class, happy hours, our hotel and their breakfasts, and I could go on.”

-Sue F.

“The Aeolian Odyssey was a great adventure. Incredible sights, delicious foods, and an enchanting hotel which was our home base for daily excursions to explore the many islands. Taunya planned a good balance of group activities and free time. We were exposed to so many fascinating things - Greek mythology, caper farming, island history, and preparing a meal with a Michelin chef, to name a few.”

-Ann R.