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"A group of five of us attended the USA Track and Field Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon this past summer. If you have ever tried to watch track in “Track Town USA”, you know how difficult good tickets are to come by. Ludus Tours not only found better tickets than what I could run down through my many contacts, they found what I would classify as 40 yard line seats. Being a track snob, I was in heaven. Not only did this complete my Trials experience, it will keep me coming back to Ludus Tours in the future for other events with which they are affiliated."

Tim Yount
USA Triathlon
Chief Operating Officer (COO
"In preparation for Pan Ams, my parents and I didn't know what to expect. I wasn't concerned about my own travel since I would be with Team USA, but my mom was pretty uneasy about making all of the arrangements for the trip due to the fact that it was a different country and many things are different there than in the United States. I told her about Ludus Tours and once she spoke to them, saw that everything was taken care of for you, and the Ludus guides are with you as needed, she was sold. Once she and my dad were signed up with Ludus, her relief was apparent and the excitement for the trip set in. For a while, I wasn't sure if she and dad were more excited to come watch me compete or go on the side trips that the Ludus guides had planned! During competition and after, I had an entire Ludus Tours cheering section! It was an awesome feeling to have a group of people excited for me because the guides were just as excited as my parents! My parents were very happy choosing Ludus Tours and were impressed with the quality of their trip-planning. They only had wonderful things to say about the guides and will continue to use Ludus in the future."

- Alicia DeShasier, 2011 Pan Am gold medalist in javelin

Leo Manzano
"Photo courtesy of Luis Acosta"

“I work with many Olympic level athletes. All are full time professional athletes, some are Olympic gold medalists and world record holders. All these athletes require the best of services and support and the least of worry stress and hassle particularly when we, the athletes., their coaches and their families travel. That is why when a vitally important event like the olympics (or world championships) come around we need the help and services of the highest and most reliable level- that is why we rely on Adam Dailey and the team at Ludus Tours.

They take care of all our international accommodation and related needs at the events. I trust them to do the things that need to be done for our athletes , families , coaches and friends. Both myself and my athletes demand a high level of service and Ludus’ delivery is better than anyone. They are reliable, professional and get the job done. I place the trust of my Oympic Gold medalists with them and they do not let me down!

I wish all my business connections and the related services we use operated a well as the way Ludus does!”

Peter Stubbs
Sports Agent
Leo Manzano

"I think Ludus is a great idea! Travel can be very confusing and scary but having someone that already knows the lay of the land and has everything planned out makes it easier on everyone!"

-Leo Manzano
Track & Field Olympian, WR Holder Indoor DMR
(Leo's family joined Ludus in Beijing 2008)



"Ludus provides a unique service that caters to travelers' specific needs. Having backgrounds as former athletes has given LUDUS the opportunity to cover events like the Olympics with professionalism and passion."

- Craig Masback, Chief Executive Officer
USA Track & Field



"We don't refer just anyone to Ludus - we ask them to work with the families of our Team USA athletes, who deserve the insiders' understanding and individual attention that Ludus offers."

- Mike McNees, Interim CEO
USA Track & Field



"Ludus Tours brings a level of customer service that other agencies don't. Their staff is always reaching out to make sure your experience is good one. They do all the little things that make a difference."

- Tom Jackovic, USATF Foundation
USA Track & Field

 
Summer Games
Thank you to all your staff for a most memorable experience at the Athens Summer Olympics.

Our family of 6 used booked through Adam & Jessica Dailey who were the greatest from start to finish. They arranged Hotel rooms, tickets to events and suggestions on what else to do while we were there.

On arrival in Greece Jessica had researched transportation from the ship to Athens and given us three options, recommending the best she thought for us, emailed us pictures of our hotel and its rooms and directions to get there including greeting options. As we travelled through Europe by train Adam kept us abreast by email of happenings in Athens prior to our arrival and was there to greet us at the Hotel when we arrived.

Your on board staff in Athens took us in as adopted family and made our teenage kids feel very much part of "the group". The event tickets were superb and if we needed anything your staff jumped and accomodated every request.

Social time helped us from day one to connect with other familys and we have
created newand lasting friendship with other athletes relatives.

We look forward to Beijing in three years and do a more extended tour with your help.

Sincerely

-Chris & Mary Cooper and Family
Grand Rapids Michigan
“(The trip) was just what we wanted, and still can't believe that you got us right on the racewalk course. You delivered everything you promised and then some. Any time you need a reference for someone like me who asked for one before we did business, I would be honored to comply.. Everyone walked away completely happy with that experience.

Thanks for keeping track of us

Many thanks

-Tom Eastler
Father of Olympian

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World Cup

“From the moment we touched down in Berlin to the moment we departed was amazing, designed to the infinite detail from where to drink, eat, have fun, and more importantly make the most of the sporting event of the decade. The friendliest people, the right places and overall professionalism from a small group intent on making sure you had a good time. We would highly recommend Ludus Tours to anybody and look forward too using them in South Africa 2010, if not before!”

-Mark & Ian, Essex,
England

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Winter Games

“Ludus Tours provided our family with a trip of a lifetime experience in Torino, Italy. We are very thankful for the informative tours they provided throughout the city as well as the dinner events they gave for their guests. I would definitely recommend Ludus Tours to everyone and will use them again in my future travel plans.”

-Eileen Eneberg
Nashville, TN

“Great Value, Great Service, Great Staff, Great Times

Thank You for the making my trip to the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino (Turin) Italy a worry free experience. The accommodations were comfortable, and the location strategic in making mobility to the venues and the City very easy. The staff treated me like family and were always available and helpful. I really liked the personal touch.

See you in 2010 in Vancouver, Canada, as well as many future Winter Olympics.”

Grazie,
-David L. Reedy
Dallas, Texas
“The Ludus team had an excellent knowledge of Torino that made getting around in a foreign city a lot easier. They knew all the ins and outs and best places to see which really helped us get the most out of our trip. I would definitely use them again!”

Thanks,
-Beth Trainor

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Oktoberfest
“Ludus Tours evokes everything that is great about the hospitality industry. Their friendly and informative staff made our stay in Europe absolutely unforgettable. Oktoberfest was planned perfectly and Ludus provided an exceptional blend of enjoying the festival and providing the history behind beautiful Munich. The hotel arrangements and tours were first rate, and to be honest, I would have never been able to do better myself or with another tour group. (Believe me I looked!) Thank you Ludus Tours for creating memories that will last with us for a lifetime.”

- Todd Conrad
Orange County, California

“ Ludus Tours was our "reconnaissance team" for the Oktoberfest 2006 festival and the Munich/Bavaria area! They surveyed and worried about all the stresses of a trip beforehand for us so that all we had to do was figure out how much partying we were going to do! Their tour package offered an awesome agenda of events which walked us through the entire trip yet allowed us to be as flexible and spontaneous as we wished! Their staff (except for Ann, HA!) were so accommodating and nurturing to any questions, concerns or worries we had, which made our trip stress-free and thus awesome! Ludus Tours did all the research for us (directions), got us the best deal on hotel accommodations and even partied their hearts out with us at Oktoberfest! In the end they were more than just our guides, they were friends. We’ll definitely have another tour done with Ludus, we would be foolish not to! ”

- Joe “Guam” Pereira

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Pamplona Running of the Bulls    

"We had a great time! You guys did a great job of showing us all the great action in Pamplona! The pictures all look great! Thanks for sharing them with us and sharing your time with us. We had an absolute blast while we were there. Our girls loved hearing our stories of the wild and crazy people that we saw! Thanks!!!!"

- Cheryl & Keith Varnando

"The San Fermin Festival in Pamplona is one of those occurrences that can only be “experienced”. The group at Ludus Tours not only afforded us an opportunity of a lifetime, but also made us “feel” like we were a part of it all. Truly something we will remember always."

- Ray and Amy Vybiral
London, England

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Other Events    
“All of us are grateful to Ludus Tours for the brilliant idea of hosting a viewing balcony in a beautiful hotel, complete with champagne, etc. to watch Lance Armstrong make history. It was so memorable and the day had a perfect ending. The energetic and friendly staff at Ludus only made it better. We will definitely keep your group in mind for future travel and will recommend you to our friends.

Thank you!”

-Debby Dyer
Tour de France Client
"Ludus tours truly knows how to take care of its customers! From the moment we landed, the professional and courteous staff made us feel like honored guests. When I travel to another large-scale sporting/adventure event, I want Ludus to show me the experience of a lifetime."

-Captain CHARLES B. TOTH



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(Ludus) treated us first class. You were there for us if we had any questions. I really enjoyed how well we worked together.

– Coach Frank “Gags” Gagliano, Former USA National Coach
 
   
   
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“I think the tour organization was extremely good and I got more benefits than I expected. Wish I had stayed longer. The tour staff was terrific. Thanks for a wonderful time.

–-Doris Edwards
 
   
   
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Our Olympic Program was a great success. And, through it all, I was highly impressed with your responsiveness and professionalism. You are a class act. I’d certainly recommend Ludus Tours to anyone. Thanks for the great work.

–Paul Thurk
ARCH Venture Partners
 
   
   
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