Chile

Quotes and Feedback from our customers

October 2010

"I was delighted wit how comfortable I felt travelling around and meeting people".

"It exceeded all my expectations."

"The accommodaion was of a high standard, espcially for "single rooms" which were often doubles."


March 2009

"I felt this day was brilliant, the commitment of the industry of the Vineyard owners to achieve greater things was brilliant"

"I have very much enjoyed of this experience, I really learned a lot. It’s left me feeling very proud to be part of the Fairtrade process"

"Meeting the people from the Vineyard was an excellent experience. Everyone was friendly. At the end of the evening it was as if we had been friends for years"

"Meet the people´ was fully realised and we return enthused o spread the word"

"It was brilliant to meet the producers, hearing stories about how Traidcraft premiums helps so much in raising people out of poverty"

"The producers were inspiring for me, I will never forget them or their life stories"

"The Sagrada Famiila were so welcoming and generous, by the end of the day we all felt like members of their family"

"Meet the people´ meant just that, and we have had an amazing time meeting many interesting people and hearing some moving and inspiring stories, which as each us inspired and encouraged in our work for Fairtrade"

"The hospitality of the local people was absolutely brilliant, enjoying this tour is one to remember forever, if felt we made true friendships"


March 2008

"Once again we have had a holiday that exceeded all our expectations and we have come home with memories that will last far beyond the photos and souvenirs"

"Very well organised tour with so much to see and do. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there"

"The food in the restaurants was very good but it was wonderful to have so many meals cooked and served by our hosts. They dud a fantastic job of introducing us to local dishes, all of which had a wonderful array of meat or fish and vegetables"

"Visits to the producer groups were memorable because of the people we met and their commitment to their projects... Every visit was a learning curve and filled us with admiration for what was being done and the attention that was paid to detail"

"No one else holds a briefing day and gives so much information. It is much appreciated. You know what you are getting and what to expect and also advice on doing as much or as little extra preparation as you wish"


March 2007

”It was a most memorable experience, and all the arrangements went according to plan. I can't praise `Julie, Lidia and Javier enough for their care and attention to detail”

“We learnt so much, visited so many interesting places and organisations, heard so many encouraging stories and ate too much!”

”We all feel more informed about Chile and the attempt to improve lifestyles for some through fairly traded products. Let's hope it will expand”

“It was a fantastic experience”

"I found that all my preconceptions about Chile were wrong and I came away with a very favourable impression of the country"

"A thoroughly marvellous tour, with a fine balance between Fairtrade projects and tourist visits - I shall never forget the Remembrance Tour"

"The highlight was going to the homesteads in the out of the way places, and see how women have really pulled together to earn an honest living. The welcome from these homes was overwhelming and their generosity was so sincere"

"The whole trip was very well planned and organised. It was obvious that a lot of thought and hard work had gone into the planning of the trip"


February 2007

"Another excellent producer presentation, it was lovely to visit the beekeeper family"

"The wild fruit collectors seemed a classic Fairtrade project. The equipment the premium has provided was simple, effective and easily maintained locally"

"All moving beyond words - each one special in its own way, inspiring, absolutely wonderfully animated characters"

"Julie is outstanding – pre-empted our every need, willingly goes that extra mile, and fun!"