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Diamond Skies made the 2026 Giro d'Italia better than I could have imagined. Thomas, our guide is the best in the business. Italy was beautiful, the food was amazing, and all of our hotel stays were top notch. Diamond Skies took care of everything for us, leaving us to enjoy the race and the company of the group. I hope to use Diamond Skies again soon!

Thanks to the careful planning and logistical support provided by Diamond Skies Travel and the top-rate steering of our guide, the unmatched Thomas Randall, we enjoyed a wonderful trip across northern Italy following the final week of the 2026 Giro de Italia. We were close to the cycling action for either starts or finishes of several stages, including the finish in Rome. Along the way, we enjoyed fine accommodations, delicious meals, and lively group conversations, as well as tours of Lake Como, the Iceman museum, the Dolomites, and the Colosseum. From start to finish, a delightful experience.

Top notch customer service and experience!
We had a wonderful holiday to Northern Italy booked by Diamond Skies Travel and it was absolutely fantastic. Lucy and Alice went out of their way to build us an amazing itinerary with the perfect blend of exploring and relaxing. The hotels were out of this world and all of the logistics worked so smoothly. The small extra touches were really appreciated, and the responses to any questions were incredibly quick and very detailed. Very helpful having a whatsapp group whilst we were travelling for any last minute issues.
I would not hestiate to recommend Diamond Skies Travel for all of your travel needs!

The slogan for the Giro d’Italia is “Amore Infinito”, meaning “Endless Love”. That is exactly how I feel about the Diamond Skies tour that followed the final 7 stages of the 2026 Grand Tour of Italy. The itinerary was built around the race stages. It included incredible viewing opportunities, whether from the side of the road or our VIP suite. We had one VIP start and two VIP finishes included.
One of the most amazing experiences we had, however, was in the small village of Fai della Paganella. We had watched the stage end in Andalo the day before and spent the night there. Thomas Randall of the Diamond Skies team knew this would be perfect for stressless spectating there and in Fai della Paganella the next morning, as the two are practically neighbors. We arrived in Fai with plenty of time to explore the village and have coffee in a café adjacent to the start line. It was incredible to see the Tour organizers finish setting up the start, place the giant cardboard jerseys for the leaders on the ground, and have the competitors line up.
Another wonderful Diamond Skies touch: conference rooms were reserved at two of our hotels to watch stage finishes on TV. It was logistically impossible to see these in-person. But we were able to watch them together as a group, in comfort from the private conference room. At the hotel in Lugano, we even had incredible snacks and drinks available to us that were included as part of the trip.
Watching cycling was not the only activity on the itinerary. Diamond Skies ensured we experienced the best of the towns and countryside that we visited. In Como we had a private boat tour of Lake Como where the boat captain showed us the gorgeous lakeside Villas, including George Clooney’s. My particular favorite was getting to stop at the Otzi the Ice Man Museum in Bolzano on our way to Alleghe. I am a history geek, so I had been really looking forward to it. But everyone in the group ended up enjoying themselves. We also had a cocktail making class on our first evening in Rome. Our bartender/instructor was very patient and even had recipes ready for our group members who didn’t drink alcohol. And I would be remiss if I did not mention that Thomas insisted on taking the scenic route between most of our stops. The Dolomites are breathtaking and we were able to make the most of our time in them.
I cannot thank Diamond Skies enough for putting this tour together, even though they were not official Giro d’Italia tour partners. The meals were delicious, the bus transportation was impeccable, and the towns/villages we stayed in were stunning. The spectating opportunities for the different stages of the race were second to none. I cannot think of a better way to enjoy the cycling Grand Tour of Italy!

Thomas was an excellent guide - he had great suggestions, adapted to our requests for changes, and was just really nice. Our accommodations were always the best. We saw everything (and more) that we wanted to see!

Our trip planned by Diamond Skies was beyond our expectations. The guides in each city were excellent, the hotels were convenient and very nice, and the visit to the winery on the way from Sienna to Rome was an unforgettable experience.

We recently returned from another amazing trip with Diamond Skies Travel. 5 days in Oaxaca City and 5 days on the coast in Mazunte. As usual Lucy and Alice were amazing with ideas and getting the trip set up and Pilar our tour manager in Mexico was knowledgable, flexible and a wealth of local knowledge. Diamond Skies makes the hard uncomfortable parts of travel such as tipping, last minute changes, dinner reservations easy. They take care of it all. As guests/tourists we get to do the fun parts. Historical Sites like Monte Alban and the Cathedral/Museum were amazing. Touring local Markets and tasting unusual foods were also made very easy by Pilar. The Crocodile experience and learning about the Alebrijes at the place that inspired them was amazing. The opportunity to release dozens of baby turtles was also a highlight of the trip. Pilar was also great at sharing her favorite little places, such as a great coffee shop that we would have never found. Snorkeling, Cocktail making and Cooking classes were also done first class and just the correct amount of time. We chose to stay in just two hotels the entire time and they were both great especially the Zoa on the coast in Mazunte. This was our second trip with Diamond Skies and there will be more.

My experience exploring Southern France with Thomas on the MS Anne-Marie was amazing. This trip was so well planned and organized. It provided the right mixture of history and culture. Every stop offered something new and unique. We explored beautiful walled towns and medieval villages along the Rhône-Sète Canal. Small buses took us to off the beaten path villages thigh above gorges, natural bridges, and cliffs that offered breath taking panoramic views. Unforgettable experience were: seeing the papal home of Avignon, the Roman ruins in Arles, the walled city of Aigues-Mortes, the church of Sainte-Marie-de-la Mer, hearing about the Cathars; a religious sect from the 13th and 14th century, learning and sampling wine, olives, and shellfish, discovering a manade, touring the salt marshes, seeing the beautiful Camargue horses grazing along the canal, the pink flamingos and the herons hiding in the marshes. In Aix-en-Provence we enjoyed the vibrant market where we shopped for ingredients before preparing and cooking our lunch with Gilles in his private home. An event not to be missed. The crew on the MS Anne-Marie was outgoing and friendly. Marc, the chef on board the MS Anne-Marie barge prepared three meals each day, from a wonderful breakfast buffet, to mouth watering three course lunches and dinners of the local cuisine. The meals were paired with the famous Rosé, white and red wines of the region. What he was able to prepare in his kitchen was pure magic. This was my first experience on a barge and with Diamond Skies Travel. I would not hesitate to go on another barge excursion. I also liked the small group size; everybody I met was out going and friendly. Thanks again to Thomas and Diamond Skies Travel for making this an unforgettable experience.

The Diamond Skies tour started in Aix-en-Provence with the group going shopping at the local market followed by a Provence cookery course ending with a lunch which we had all prepared and some lovely wine. What better way to get everybody to know each other.
This was followed by an excellent itinerary including 6 nights on a river cruise visiting so many interesting and variant places we would never have found out.
Tourist visits in the mornings followed by a perfect lunch plus wine on board prepared by a French chef while we were sailing to the next location. An extra plus was to be looked after by a fantastic crew.
Thomas was the best ever tour manager. So much local knowledge including visits to little hidden gems like the village of Minerve. Another great factor is a tour manager speaking the language whether in France or Spain. No tour will ever go completely without a few problems. If that was the case Thomas must have sorted them out without any of us noticing.
The tour eventually ended in Barcelona.
All in all a great balance between visits, information and relaxation. The Diamond Skies tour was superb from start to finish.

Cruising down the Rhine canal in southern France was every bit of a dream come true. It was an amazing trip. We had a group of 18 and our boat was somewhat smaller but that made it so nice to really get to know everyone in our group. The crew for the Anna Marie was so wonderful and warm they saw to every detail with such professionalism. The food, the food, the food 😘😘 was so wonderful. I truly looked forward to every meal!

Thomas Randall was our guide and put together an amazing itinerary. We visited so many beautiful villages, towns, markets, and even a bull farm. We had a great ratio of free time and activity time. Thomas always has a great grasp of the history which really added to the charm of what we were seeing.
I am having a hard time picking one favorite thing. But Thomas had arranged a chef to meet us at the market in Aix au Provence and then take us to his house/ranch so we could cook all we picked out at the market. What a great bonding event for us all to get to know each other and what we cooked was amazing!! I’ll never forget all our laughter and chatter that afternoon. ❤️❤️
Thank you Diamond Skies Travel for such a great once in a lifetime experience.

This trip was marvelous. The places visited were fascinating; the sights seen were amazing. Our guides were excellent. It was truly a memorable, unique experience and one of the most enjoyable trips I've ever experienced.

Brilliantly relaxing and informative tour. The balance of the program was perfect

We saw so many wonderful things. And the best part was that we did not run into a lot of tourists. The ship was very comfortable and the crew was very accommodating. The state rooms are small, but the beds are very comfortable and the bathroom had a nice shower. Everybody on board was friendly and we enjoyed meeting our follow travelers. Thomas made sure all our needs were met.

Traveling with a group of college friends, we wanted the experience to be stress-free — and that’s exactly what we got.

Lucy listened to our wishes and put together a trip that reflected our group’s unique interests and preferences. She created an itinerary that appealed to everyone! The team at Diamond Skies took care of every detail — from transportation to excursions — and handled everything with care and precision.

The accommodations were outstanding, with kind, attentive staff and incredible views. The food was plentiful and delicious, and we were able to experience the best of the local cuisine.

What really stood out was the service. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Artemis was kind, knowledgeable, and flexible — she even laughed at our jokes! Both our guide and driver were personable, professional, and caring. We never had to worry about logistics — everything ran smoothly, allowing us to simply enjoy our time together and soak up every moment.

Thanks to Diamond Skies, we have wonderful memories of our time together. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone planning a special trip and can’t wait to travel with them again!

Lucy and her staff at Diamond Skies travel planned a fabulous experience for me and 7 other ladies on a trip that was from 5/21 - 5/30. Every part of our journey was planned for us, from being picked up at the airport to transport to the various experiences that were planned. This trip was a great overview of the islands of Corfu and Paxos. Weather prevented our excursion to Antipaxos, but the captain of our boat took us on a wonderful trip and provided a fabulous lunch onboard! Every person who was responsible for the different experiences was highly knowledgeable, friendly, and personable! Even our daily transport driver, Vasilli, was helpful, kind and friendly. We had an incredible experience at our cooking school where we made and enjoyed a traditional Greek meal. Christos, our host, was patient and so enjoyable! Everyone loved it! We also toured an olive grove and learned about the history and importance of growing olives to the production of high quality olive oil. This was followed by an olive oil tasting. There was a walking tour of Corfu that we did. The walking tour host, Alice, has to be one of the most knowledgeable persons about an area that I’ve ever experienced. Everything about this walking tour was fantastic. Alice KNOWS Corfu and her history. This was combined with very humorous dialogue along the way. AThroughout our trip we had the most amazing and accommodating tour director, Artemis. Even though a trip can be planned with every single detail attended to, things don’t always go as planned. One day our itinerary was to be at the beach and catch up with each other. (We came together from various locations across the United States for this trip) The weather wasn’t going to be pleasant for beach time so Artemis was able to find a very fun and special, unique experience for us. That day was also the celebration of Corfu’s Independence. We had the opportunity to witness this historical day. From the numerous bands in the parade to uniformed divisions of their military service's, to the celebratory atmosphere of the people of Corfu. We also learned about the famous Durrell’s, of Corfu; especially Lawrence and Gerald. Corfu was the location for a series that was produced for PBS and ultimately shown through prime video about this family. A few of our women had experienced watching that and felt it would be a great trip. That’s how this trip idea was born. Artemis took care of everything for us when ‘boots were on the ground’. Sometimes directing eight women over the age of 60 can be like herding cats. Artemis took it all in stride and never missed a beat. She was awesome and after being with her for 8 days, we all were sad to say goodbye. This entire trip was planned and executed through Diamond Skies Travel. I had a wonderful, fun, blast of a time! I highly recommend this trip not only for small groups but families too could benefit and enjoy this trip. Again, I can’t say enough about our ‘Serenity in the Ionian’ experience. I am thankful to have had this opportunity. Annette Faulk

This was an exceptional trip. Met and exceeded my expectations in every way. The accommodations and meals were wonderful. Our tour guide Artemis did a fantastic job of balancing the agenda with our requested changes. On top of that, Artemis is an extremely personable, caring person, the kind you want to have for a friend. I really cannot say enough good things about her and the job she did. In addition, Alice and staff came to the rescue with some last minute changes to travel after the official itinerary was over. This was above and beyond the call of duty and much appreciated! I would Highly recommend this trip!!! Cecilia

Diamond Skies Travel Made Me Rethink Everything

As someone who frequently travels the world, my usual style is spontaneous—arriving at a destination with no real plan and letting the journey unfold. I’ve always loved the thrill of surprises. But after traveling with Diamond Skies Travel, I’m seriously rethinking that approach.

From the moment we booked, the experience was seamless. The team was incredibly informative, their descriptions were spot-on, and the customer care was next level. Our group of eight college friends came with different ideas, energy levels, and interests—but Diamond Skies handled it all with ease.

Our guide, Artemis, was simply incredible she was our private guide and we were 8 in our group. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and warmth elevated every moment. She wasn’t just guiding us—she was with us, sharing in the fun and adjusting plans based on how we felt. That flexibility made all the difference. If it rained, we pivoted. If we were tired, meals and activities were adjusted accordingly.

These weren’t your typical tours. One day we had a private yacht, another day a private sailboat. We tasted olive oils, dined on phenomenal local cuisine, and even learned to cook traditional Greek food with one of the most entertaining chefs I’ve ever met. Whether you love cooking or not, he made everyone feel included and inspired. I left with a whole new appreciation for preparing a beautiful meal.

As for accommodations—we were absolutely spoiled. Over 10 days, we stayed at two incredible resorts as we journeyed from Corfu to Paxos. One had private pools, and the other was a quiet, intimate hideaway overlooking calm, turquoise waters. I loved being able to unpack and truly relax in each location.

Transportation Experience
Our driver was absolutely fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and always ready with a smile and enthusiasm for the next leg of our journey. It made a big difference having someone so welcoming and fun leading us from place to place. There were 9 of us in total, and the spacious tour shuttle, with over 25 seats, gave us plenty of room to spread out, relax, and mingle with fellow travelers. It added an extra layer of comfort and camaraderie to an already amazing trip.

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Diamond Skies Travel made this trip unforgettable—and showed me the joy of curated group travel. I’m officially a convert. Independent travel has its place, but from now on, I’m all in for gathering my favorite people and pampering ourselves.

Huge thanks to Lucy, Alice, Artemis, and Kimmy. You’ve changed the way I travel.

Paige

Diamond Skies set up an amazing trip for us, first class from beginning to end! This was a group of 8 old college mates who traveled to Corfu and Paxos and Diamond Skies treated us to a truly wonderful experience! Our guide throughout the trip became a dear friend and handled our silly group beautifully! The accommodations they set up were awesome. The side experiences (cooking class, olive grove tour and tasting, sunset boat rides, etc.) were both educational and really fun. The restaurants varied from cute, local cafes to view-filled 5 star. All were delicious! (Especially the donuts! I still dream of the donut holes!). This is a 5 star organization!

Honestly no words could really describe the wonderful time we had in Japan for 2 weeks. The Diamond Sky team did an amazing job cultivating experiences, finding unique and luxurious accommodations, and overall supporting us with fantastic tour guides the whole time. Highly recommend making your way off the beaten path into Gujo and Yamagata prefecture as the people are welcoming and the scenery is amazing. Of course Tokyo and Kyoto are no brainers and we had a wonderful time with the cultural sites and the nightlife. We can’t thank the team enough for a once-in-a-lifetime (hopefully not) experience that our group won’t forget.

We had an amazing time! Sarah was the perfect local guide for our group and we were able to experience SO MUCH of Japan on our shoestring budget!!! Lucy and Alice really are magic! Thank you!