Spain Hiking Trail: Doñana – Famous National Park in Spain

 
 
 
 
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 Shoobha Daftary 
 
June 3, 2025
 
 
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Carmel Trail is an amazing company and especially Angela who I contacted initially . She listened to us and what we wanted out of the trip and followed through and stayed within our budget. That was only the  beginning .... when our trip started she and /or Paloma would message us everyday as to our plans and if we needed additional help . There were a few times when we asked for additional help and they were right on it .
I cannot recommend them enough . This was the first time we have used anyone to plan our trip and if they would do more countries , i would use them every single time .
We truly enjoyed our trip and it was stress free knowing that things were taken care of.
Thank you, Angela and Paloma and rest of the Carmel Trail Crew.
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 craig cohen 
 
September 29, 2022
 
 
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Angela set up a wonderful trip to Spain for us in September 2022.  The planning of the trip was painless and Angela listened to our requests and incorporated them into our itinerary.  We were all over Spain, and the local guides that Caramel Trail uses were wonderful- both very knowledgeable and accommodating as well as good-humored.  Nearly all our transfers  went smoothly. The vehicles were very comfortable and the drivers professional.  On our last pick-up for our flight home, the driver was not there at the planned time.  A text to Angela got a response within  a minute or two and the problem (driver had the wrong time) was immediately rectified. The smaller boutique hotels were all in exceptional locations for visiting the areas and for dining.
Both Angela and Paloma were always available to us by phone or text and their responsiveness was amazing.  We would highly recommend their services for anyone considering a trip to Spain.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 William Beck 
 
November 27, 2022
 
 
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Caramel Trail is an amazing company to work with. The owners Samuel and his wife Paloma, are hands on from beginning to end. Their services, are just what you want - top notch.We used them twice in the last 3 years and would use them again. If you are considering traveling to Spain, Portugal or Morocco we highly recommend reaching out to them - you will not be disappointed!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Wayne Cole 
 
June 16, 2025
 
 
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This is the second time we have dealt with Samuel and Paloma, and both have been exceptional. They were in constant contact with our guides, making sure nothing went wrong. If we decided to alter plans in the middle of our trip, no problem.  I would recommend them to all.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 AJ Holmes 
 
July 8, 2022
 
 
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We have worked with Carameltrail for 3 trips (so far), and Samuel and his staff are the best travel company we have ever used.  They have consistently exceeded our expectations at every level.

A true measure of the commitment to excellence is not when things go well, but when there are problems.  One of the dinner shows Samuel booked us to suffered a kitchen fire the day we were supposed to attend.  As soon as Samuel heard the news, he didn't just alerted us.  No, he got us reservations at an excellent restaurant, personally met us and walked us to it, and ensured our transportation was organized.  I would hazard to say we enjoyed the evening more than if it had followed the original plan.

Carameltrail is the benchmark to which we compare other travel companies.  But we have yet to find another travel company that even comes close to the attention to detail of Carameltrail.

Seriously, our only complaint is that we can't talk them into booking our trip to Greece! 🤣

Looking forward to trip #4 to Morocco!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Phillip Patrone 
 
October 21, 2025
 
 
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Angela and Carmeltrail once again designed a wonderful and flawless trip for us!  Further, her team stays in touch with you throughout the trip to ensure that things go smoothly and jumping in to correct course in the highly unusual circumstance that there is a small deviation.  Cheers to Carmeltrail and we look forward to traveling with them again!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rick 
 
May 27, 2025
 
 
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Carameltrail did a terrific job planning and organizing our trip to Spain and Portugal. All the hotels, meals, guides, drivers and activities were excellent. Paloma and Angela always answered our questions promptly and checked in regularly to see how we were doing. We could not have been happier with the experience.

We particularly enjoyed our trips outside of the main cities, especially our bike ride at Guadarrama National Park, our hike through Donana National Park, our visit to Douro Valley and our sailboat cruise from Cascais to Lisbon.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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February 28, 2024
 
 
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My friends and I recently had the pleasure of booking our trip with Carmeltrail in Madrid, and the experience exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived at the airport to the last day of our trip, all of our travel needs were met.

The itinerary crafted by Samuel (the Owner) was nothing short of exceptional, we worked together and he understood right away what we wanted to do, he gave us great ideas of places to visit incluiding Cuenca, Avila and Segovia, We also went to the beautiful Toledo. Every detail was meticulously planned, offering a perfect balance of must-see attractions and hidden gems. Their local knowledge of the guides  (all of them!!!!!!!!)made my journey in Madrid and around Madrid truly memorable.

What impressed me the most was the personalized attention I received by Samuel and his wife Paloma, when we were in our trip they replied to our texts within the minute, any queries or concerns were promptly addressed, they also helped us make reservations to restaurants when we ran out of ideas and we couldn't find a place to eat.. The recommendations for restaurants ,were the Best!
Pancho our driver was the best, he was very kind, and kept up with our group of 4 girls that wanted pictures everywhere, He always had a smile even though sometimes we were not on time in the morning or were late when we had to come back, (sorry Pancho)
In summary, my friends and I had a blast, we would hire Caramel trail again and again. I was happy when Samuel told us he can also arrange trips to Morocco and Portugal!!!!
We are coming back!!!
Thank you Samuel!
pic of us with our guide in Toledo (JuanJo) the best!
Roxana Iannarelli
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Michelle Varhol 
 
October 3, 2025
 
 
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Booking our trip with Carameltrail was a no-brainer after our first trip to Spain. It was an incredible trip. This time we traveled to beautiful Portugal. They created a custom itinerary that perfectly balanced sightseeing, culture, and relaxation. Everything was so well organized—transfers, tours and accommodations all went smoothly.

We loved how they included authentic experiences, like a guided food tour in Porto, a day trip through the Douro Valley wine region, a stop in a small historic village and time to relax along the Algarve coast before heading to Lisbon where we enjoyed a city tour that was custom to what we wanted to see. We ended our trip with an amazing day trip to Sintra and Cascais with a sailboat trip back to Lisbon-definitely a highlight and a perfect way to end our trip. Each recommendation felt thoughtful and tailored to what we wanted out of the trip.

What impressed us most was their attention to detail—they provided tips on local restaurants, hidden gems, and even other sights we might want to see if we had extra time. We never once felt stressed; we could just enjoy Portugal’s beauty and culture.
This trip was unforgettable, and we definitely recommend Carameltrail for your next adventure!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Mike Gosline 
 
June 16, 2022
 
 
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Caramel Trail is amazing!  We've taken two trips that the Caramel Trail team organized and they've both been perfect.  The first trip in 2017 was six weeks in Spain and the second trip in 2022 was six weeks in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain.  Both trips were excellent.  Samuel and Paloma know how to take care of every detail to ensure a great experience is had by everyone.  They really work hard to ensure an amazing trip and it shows.  I feel very lucky that we found them to help us plan unforgettable vacations.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Rick Saul 
 
November 19, 2023
 
 
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We thoroughly enjoyed our Moroccan experience!  We are returning clients having used CaramelTrail previously for a trip to Spain.  Every aspect of the journey was well planned despite some unanticipated last minute changes due to the earthquake.  For us, one of the most unique aspects of this trip was having a single guide and driver for the duration of the tour.  Our guide, Abdou, was exceptional and attentive to our likes and dislikes.  As one small humorous example, after telling Abdou that I played pickleball at home, and was certain that no one in Morocco had ever heard of it, he drove us to a very active court in Casablanca and shot a short video so that I could send “proof” home to my friends.  Satisfaction (and long lasting memories) in travel is often in the details.  We loved all the classic Moroccan experiences such as meandering through the medinas and relaxing in a beautiful riad, but also treasured a day hike near Essaouira (which we highly recommend) including a visit to a Berber home. Our thanks to Samuel and Paloma for helping to make this a great experience.
Rick & Carol
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Michael Dougherty 
 
July 4, 2025
 
 
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Carameltrail travel specialists were absolutely fantastic! Samuel did a great job of helping us plan our trip. They coordinated everything from hotel reservations, transfers, tour guides, car rental and train trips. Paloma provided excellent assistance during our stay. She helped us out when we got lost driving, making train schedules and even finding medical service. We would highly recommend them for your travel needs.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Greg Schertz 
 
April 7, 2026
 
 
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We had an absolutely fantastic trip to Spain and Morocco, with every detail handled by Carameltrail, specifically Angela, and then also Paloma during the actual travel.  We loved working with Angela, going back and forth to fine tune our itinerary.  She asked the right questions to make sure the itinerary matched our preferences for tours, hiking trails, photo ops, types of lodging, guides, etc.  She handled every detail to perfection, making hotel reservations, plane and rental car reservations, drivers... everything!  The lodging they set up for us was spectacular and memorable with unique and friendly boutique hotels.  And when we had questions during the actual travel, Angela and Paloma were always available, at all hours!!!  They even surprised us with special tips during the travel so we were able to enjoy some of their local favorite eats and activities.
We highly recommend Carameltrail and will use them again!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Fay Minert 
 
May 26, 2023
 
 
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What a fun way to travel!  Samuel and his staff planned our visit to Spain and it was perfect down to the last detail!  Our transfers were worry free, with drivers picking us up at every location and taking us back and forth to the wonderful activities they had planned for us.  We really got to know each city through bike and segway tours, food and walking tours,  cooking classes and a flamenco show.  Everyone was kind and friendly, accommodating minor changes with grace and answering all our questions.  We’re so looking forward to traveling with you again, it was such a pleasure!  Thank you!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Linda Pettes 
 
May 17, 2023
 
 
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I had the most amazing time in Spain Caramel Trail design the trip just for us.  It met all our needs and more.  If you want to customize a trip for Spain, Portugal, or Morocco, Caramel Trail is the place.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sailor 7575 
 
October 9, 2022
 
 
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I can't say enough about my experience with Caramel Trail.  Samuel and his staff allowed us to have a "worry free" vacation.  Their entire team helped us plan a phenomenal 2 weeks in Spain.  Their attention to detail, professionalism, and customer service are top notch!  Always accessible throughout our journey and leaving us with experiences that will last us a lifetime. We are already planning our next trip and we will definitely be using their services again.  If you like seamless planning and wonderful experiences ...Caramel Trial is for you!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Maghan Barber 
 
October 2, 2022
 
 
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This company was recommended to me through my family. I am typically very picky when it comes to trips and accommodations but everything was planned perfectly. I am using them again for our next trip in January. Highly recommend.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Arlene Zonni 
 
October 3, 2024
 
 
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Angela and her associate Paloma at Carameltrail did an amazing job for us!  I wanted a completely custom 12 night tour of Spain and Portugal. This was late August & early September of 2024.  I went in with no particular ideas.  After a series of questions to get to know what my family did and didn't like, and only about 4 exchanges back and forth, Angela had created a completely custom, amazing and unforgettable trip for us!  The trip included hotels, transfers, train tickets, entry tickets, tours, guides, and so much more!!  Every person that represented the company did an amazing and very professional job.  We did not have a single issue!  Here is the bulk of what we did: Land in Barcelona for three nights and stayed a great hotel in an amazing location.  We did wine tasting, food tasting (ask for David!  He had us in stitches!), flamenco show at the concert hall, and an Gaudi tour (with guide and driver) in Barcelona.  They booked us the high speed train (around 5 hours) to Seville.  Once again, amazing hotel in a great location for 3 nights.  We did a guided walking city tour, a different flamenco show, and day trip to Costa de la Cruz (with guide and driver). Seville was just wonderful!  Then one of their drivers drove us to our next destination in Cascais (a beautiful beach city just outside of Lisbon).  We stopped at lovely Evora on the way. Once again, the hotel in Cascais was topnotch!  The next day we had a driver and guide take us around Lisbon.  So lovely and so much to see!  If Florence Italy and San Francisco had a baby, it would look like Lisbon.  I love that city!  Next day we had a driver and guide for Sintra.  You DO NOT want to miss the palace in Sintra!   It is just breathtaking!! And that evening they booked us a private sailing on a catamaran in Cascais.  Sooooo relaxing and beautiful!!! Leaving Cascais, we had a driver that took us to Porto with a religious stop in Santarem (for the eucharistic miracle there) and Fatima.  Both were my request, and they fit it in wonderfully!  If you are Catholic, you have to visit those two places in Portugal!  Final stop that day was Porto.  Again, loved he hotel in Porto for the 3 night stay.  We were right in the hubbub near the train station.  We did a lovely city walking tour with a guide in Porto.  We enjoyed an AMAZING cooking class there and did a full day of wine tasting too.  You CANNOT miss the wine tasting in the Duro Valley.  These are views that are some of the most outstanding vineyard views you will ever see (puts Tuscany, Italy and Napa, CA to shame).  We loved learning about the port wines too!  I think that's a wrap.  It was an absolutely amazing and unforgettable trip. Carameltrails made all the dreams come true, and only in handful of messages and phone calls.  They are professionals through and through.  I would highly recommend their services.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Michele Sussman 
 
September 19, 2022
 
 
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We wanted something completely different when we began to reschedule our canceled March 2020 Portugal trip. Friends of ours spoke so highly about their two vacations planned by Samuel Rojo of Carameltrail that we decided to use his services. We have traveled extensively but have always made the arrangements ourselves. The vacation Samuel organized for us was so much more than we could have imagined, including many experiences we would never have had the opportunity to know were available! We spent ten days in Lisbon and five days in Porto — with day trip excursions from each of those cities, all arranged by Carameltrail. Every detail of our trip was perfect. Our two hotels were first class — located in the best part of each city. Each tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind. Our only regret is that Carameltrail doesn’t arrange trips everywhere! Samuel and Paloma spoiled us — thank you!
Michele and Marc
Baltimore, Maryland
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Douglas Gadsby 
 
August 2, 2025
 
 
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I have used Carameltrail twice for two separate trips. One in 2017 and just recently in June of this year(2025). Both times we have had incredible trips that we will always remember and cherish. In 2017, we visited Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, and Malaga. Our hotels were great, our tours and tour guides were excellent and we were treated very kindly wherever we went. The trip was planned by Samuel Rojo and his team and we were so impressed with Spain, we wanted to visit there again for our 10th anniversary. Samuel recommended Angela and Paloma to plan our trip to Northern Spain and they also did an excellent job of doing so. Again, it was a trip we will remember for the rest of our lives. We visited the lovely towns of San Sebastián, La Rioja, Ribelsella, and Getxo, near Bilbao. Everything went like clockwork. We were always picked up on time by our courteous drivers and treated kindly. The tour operators we educated and knowledgeable. So much to see and do. The weather was also very nice this time of year, averaging 75F during the day and 60’s at night. A nice reprieve from the very hot weather of Florida this time of year!  Two thumbs up Carameltrail!  And thank you!!
Doug and Lisa Gadsby
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bernardo De la Guardia 
 
June 28, 2023
 
 
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Samuel, Paloma and their team, always attentive and ready to respond with any questions. Very well orchestrated tours, great guides and first class service. Great experience!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tom Boehnke 
 
October 19, 2025
 
 
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Caramel Trail is the gold standard that we rate other travel planners when we travel outside of Spain, Portugal or Morocco.  I'd give them six stars if I could.  Rating by: best hotels in best locations, pre-planned activities and the best private guides, quality drivers, food, rental cars, other recommendations, and SERVICE.  Wonderful people that go out of their way to ensure the best of all holidays.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Cynthia Heredia Esparza 
 
February 28, 2024
 
 
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My three friends and myself travel to Spain for a week last week and we used Carameltrail services to tailor some culinary, flamenco and city experiences around Madrid and to some nearby cities since we wanted to fully enjoy the capital without wasting too much time traveling by car. Samuel’s suggestions of Segovia, Toledo, Cuenca and Avila not to mention the tour guides selected for us were extraordinary. Our driver Pancho, who drove us to and from the airport and to the cities mentioned was the best! Puntual, respectful, responsible not to mention very patient with four women who sometimes wanted to stretch the time for extra pictures or some last minute shopping. Samuel and Paloma were also superb, very attentive to our needs via text and always helpful either with a restaurant reservation or with some recommendations for our leisure days. We had the best time in Spain largely because we chose them as our luxury travel specialists… and they certainly are!!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Brooke Carroll 
 
December 28, 2024
 
 
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Samuel of CaramelTravel organized four day-trips for my family during our 2-week visit to Spain: two in Barcelona, one in Madrid, and one in Toledo. For each trip, our tour guide was excellent! The guides were experts in the topic of the day and the region, friendly, helpful, and kind. In planning our trip, Samuel offered many options and worked with us to create just the right excursions. During our trip, Paloma stayed in close contact, ensuring that we had a resource in case we needed anything. I can't speak highly enough about our experience with CaramelTravel- the service was outstanding! Thank you!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Stacie Cargill 
 
August 18, 2025
 
 
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I cannot speak highly enough about our experience with Angela and Paloma  with Carameltrail.  We traveled to Spain for our anniversary.  Angela created a dream itinerary.  It was very clear that she listened to our goals for the trip and gave us a superb experience. My very favorite part was that once in Spain, we didn't have to really think about anything. She handled every detail and both Angela and Paloma were available and extremely responsive via a WhatsApp chat set up for the trip when we had questions. I tell everyone who will listen that if they are ever traveling to an area where Carameltrail can handle the plans that they should reach out.  I already have one friend who has set up a trip to Portugal with them and she is extremely excited!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Patricia 
 
October 20, 2023
 
 
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Just returned from a fabulous trip to Spain curated by Caramel Travel. The accommodation were wonderfully chosen and well placed in each city. Our tour guides were the bomb! Experts in the areas we were touring and helpful in answering any questions. The food, the tours and the people exceeded our expectations. I will absolutely use Caramel Travel again.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Iori Suzuki 
 
January 7, 2025
 
 
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We asked Carameltrail to create a private 16 day tour for my wife and I to see and experience multiple cities and towns in Spain and Portugal. The team, led by Angela and Paloma, delivered on all of our high expectations.

Starting with Angela's extensively detailed itinerary, they arranged all of the logistics for hotels, shows, transportation (mix of train, limousines and rental car), and tour guides. Their experience in planning and execution paid off, for this turned out to be the least stressful and most enjoyable travel experience of our lifetime.

Much credit also goes to their hand-picked guides who led us on a private tour of each of their home towns. They were all prompt and thoughtful, sharing local knowledge that added greatly to our understanding of the rich history and culture of each region.

We also appreciated Carameltrail's care and responsiveness to our needs. There were many times we needed last minute restaurant recommendations and reservations, and Paloma in particular would always come through, regardless of the hour.

Lastly, we saw from the special way in which hotels, restaurants and vendors treated us, that Carameltrail's reputation and influence carries weight. Whether it was a free room upgrade or front row seats at the most popular flamenco show in Madrid, we felt like royalty.

We will definitely be reaching out to them for an eventual return visit.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 William Pearce 
 
February 19, 2024
 
 
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Great travel agents!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Olga Belotserkovsky 
 
September 14, 2024
 
 
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This was our second trip to Europe using CaramelTrail and working with Samuel Rojo.
We wanted to visit Portugal, spend some time by the sea in Spain and have a short visit to Morocco while in Spain. Sam took time to talk with us a couple of times, gave us great advice on creating a manageable itinerary and planned a number of activities/adventures for the kids.
CaramelTrail personnel was great (checking on us every day to make sure we are all set for the next day), everything worked perfectly, everyone was on schedule: drivers, tour guides, etc.
It was a great trip, all of us had a wonderful time in Portugal, Spain, and Morocco. Thank you very much CaramelTrail team! Muchas grasias y hasta luego!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Fred Clemens 
 
November 9, 2023
 
 
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Angela and Paloma put together a fantastic itinerary for my wife and I. All venues, hotels, restaurants, and guides were outstanding. All travel arrangements went off without a  hitch, and they kept in touch constantly to insure that all was well. Would highly recommend Caramel Trails to anyone visiting Spain.