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“My wife and I toured Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon starting from Flagstaff with David, including a half-day of horseback experience among the monuments with a Navajo guide. David went out of his way to be sure we had the best the region had to offer, and not only were the accommodations wonderful, David’s knowledge and passion for the area, its rich history and geology, and his ability to explain what we were seeing made the trip one of the best we have ever taken.

David has a kind and professorial nature, like your favorite graduate teacher, he was patient and very familiar with the surroundings. He was willing to take us out of the way to see and teach us special things from petro-glyphs to perfect sunsets, meals to geologic theory, and science to anthropology. He also had flawless weather prediction capabilities! We found we simply could not wear him out! His enthusiasm and patience, foresight and planning, even his snacks made us feel very well considered to the most minute detail.

David is flexible, friendly, and particularly helpful with tips on photography. He miraculously showed up to take photos of us on several occasions on the horses, and has a lot of insider knowledge of this gorgeous area. He has stimulated a great urge for us to return for more! Our next trip will be longer and involve more parks; it will not be with anyone but David!  We had a fantastic time. You are the best!! ” -Jeffrey Rose, MD, Clayton, MO

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"The tours were great. We really enjoyed our time in all the parks.  Private tours certainly enhance the experience.

Ron was especially knowledgeable. We appreciated his extensive experience in the area. It was particularly nice of him to hike around with us in the snow and cold!

Thanks for arranging everything for us. I will definitely recommend you to any clients I have who are planning trips to the Southwest." - Sherry Riggs, Travel Solutions, Louisville, Kentucky

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"Coming from Australia to ski in Colorado, two friends and I decided we also wanted to see some of the true America.  We had spent more that 20 hours on the Internet researching and getting nowhere.  However, our luck changed, when we came across David Menne's website.  After two phone conversations, we decided David was our man...and he was.

We went to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley in the Navajo Nation, Canyon de Chelly, the Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert.  Instead of flipping through guide books, missing the scenery and points of interest, we sat back in comfort, while David showed us so much more than we could have found ourselves.  As we traveled, David picked up on our interests such as architecture and drove us to the extraordinary hotels of Mary Coulter, someone I'd never heard of previously but now I'm a huge fan.

After two weeks of the best skiing we'd ever had, four days in the national parks could have been a letdown.  However, we completely forgot the skiing and were totally immersed in a relaxing, fascinating, educational experience.  This was due to David's preparation, his wide knowledge and very pleasant personality.

Thanks David for a really memorable experience!!" - Catherine Ward, Sydney Australia

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"David, I am now back home with all the usual day to day issues to distract me. Despite this my mind does drift back to the fantastic 4 days we had with you in March. I feel compelled to write to thank you for such a great trip through North Arizona and all its wonderful sights. The obvious preparation & planning you put in ensured everything went smoothly. Your knowledge of the area gave us an insight & understanding of both the natural & personal history.

Thank you again & look forward to the opportunity to travel with you again." - Paul Ward, Sydney Australia

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"Our family of three – two grandparents and a teenage granddaughter – spent six days in January touring Utah, Arizona, and Nevada with Tour the Southwest.com.  We were a little concerned that we had chosen to visit this part of America in the winter, but how wrong we were! Certainly, the days were cold, but there was no wind, and the snow highlighted rather than hid the wonders that we saw. It is difficult to say what was the most impressive, the sight of the incredible rock formations etched with snow set against brilliant blue skies, or the expertise and consideration of our guide.

Thank you, David, for making our holiday so memorable. Your planning was flawless, your vehicle perfect for our needs, and you were good company at all times. Your vast knowledge added enormously to our experience. We can not imagine any way in which the tour could have been improved." - Joy & Bob Wilson, Kensington, Australia

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"VISIT TO ZION NATIONAL PARK, BRYCE CANYON AND THE GRAND STAIRCASE OF ESCALANTE WITH DAVID MENNE

We spent a truly wonderful few days with David. We were extremely impressed with his professionalism. He tailored the tour to meet our needs exactly and was prepared to work every minute of the day from pre-dawn until after dark to ensure that we had the maximum benefit and enjoyment from our trip.

David is clearly a gifted photographer who has an amazing ability to see and compose a special photograph and he made the effort to take us to some outstanding locations unknown to most tourists. The most important aspect of the trip was that David was prepared to share and teach his skills, pointing out features which enhance the shot such that we learned a lot from our tour and returned home with many interesting photographs.

Many thanks David – we hope to see you again some time." -Alan and Linda Battersby, UK

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"Just wanted to let you know that our trip to Canyon de Chelly met all expectations and more.  Your guides were outstanding.   Wish we had a week to spend with them.  You can be sure we are planning trips back to the area... The Navajo guide...was also outstanding.  It was a perfect day, perfect trip, with such wonderful and knowledgeable people.  Thanks so much for arranging this for us.  We walked away with memories that will stay with us always." - Maureen L., Falls Church, VA

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"We had a wonderful trip!!  We plan to return in October.  Our guide was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed his commentary very much.  We would go with him in a 'New York Minute'.  Thank you for all your assistance." - Arlene and Norm Tucker, Sun City, AZ

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"We recently enjoyed a tour of the Grand Canyon with a terrific and erudite guide. He has a vast knowledge of the area, the population, the history, and the flora and fauna.  I feel as if I gained post-graduate credit on that one-day journey (I happen to be a college professor!). I have recommended him to my parents as well as others.  You can look forward to hearing from more of us. Thank you very much!" - John and Lisa Hader, Chicago, IL

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"Before another week goes by, I must write to let you know what a wonderful day we spent with our guide.  Our tour through Monument Valley was everything we had hoped for, and more.  His knowledge of the culture and geology of the area, and his joy in sharing it made the day one we will rank as a highlight in all of our travels.  We feel our lives were enriched beyond measure in those hours we spent with him.  We would not hesitate to recommend TourTheSouthwest.com to anyone who might be interested.  We look forward to future opportunities of touring with you again.  Thank you most sincerely." - George and Kay Wiggins

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"I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the outstanding tour to Monument Valley that TourTheSouthwest.com led for our family - your breadth of knowledge about the area was impressive, informative, and made our day in the Valley the absolute highlight of our Western trip, and your love for the land made a deep impression on all of us.  We will most certainly recommend TourTheSouthwest.com to our friends and neighbors traveling to Arizona, and when we come out there again, as we most certainly will, we hope you can lead us on another tour.  It was a wonderful experience to have as a guide someone who not only knows the region, but who so obviously loves it. Again, our thanks." - Steve Hirsch, Phoenixville, PA

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"Thank you for organizing such an excellent weekend.  James and I both enjoyed our time very much and we learned a huge amount from our really wonderful guide.  He left us both convinced that we had only scratched the surface of the wonders to be seen in Arizona, and we both intend to return." - Anton Kearsley & Dr. James Whitby-United Kingdom

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"Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how much we enjoyed spending three days on tour with you last week.  We have been to Arizona and the Southwest before, but you made it very special for us this time.  We received a real education. It was thoroughly enjoyable.   You were the real highlight of our trip and enabled us to really "see" Northern Arizona for the first time.  We'll be back for sure." - Daniel and Nora Cardone

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"Near the end of August we booked a tour of Monuument Valley for myself and the kids. I just wanted to write and let you know that everyone enjoyed themselves and learned a great deal to boot." - Linda Bennett, Irvine, California

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"Wanted to let you know everyone is still raving about our Labor Day Weekend trip to Monument Valley.  Everyone has commented that they knew we would have a good time, but this was beyond all expectation! Our tour guide was magnificent.  He was kind and considerate and very knowledgeable about the area and the native cultures.  We especially liked Coal Mine Canyon.  We also enjoyed visiting the Hopi village.  We appreciated the places he took us to eat. Daniel and Jerome were amazing Monument Valley tour guides.  We thoroughly enjoyed their humor and their knowledge.  It was heavenly when we sat around the rocks and listened to them play their music and sing their songs.

I could go on and on forever.  It was truly an unforgettable vacation. We have lots of pictures and will treasure the memories.  Thank you so much for working with me to make this a memorable event.

I hope to do business with you again in the future." - Kaayla Taylor, Scottsdale, AZ

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