Testimonials from previous participants
in Windy City Saga Tours
"The Windy City Saga Tour totally exceeded my expectations! My daughters and I talked about it all the way home, reviewed all the events, and tried to narrow it down to our most favorite parts. That was difficult because it was all so well planned and special. You made this a time together that we will talk about over and over! THANK YOU!!"
~Beth
"I had the absolute best time at the World’s Fair Christmas in Chicago weekend and it is a trip I will always remember! Jocelyn put together a wonderful program for us and there was no stress involved since she had planned everything out so perfectly! Whether you’ve read her books or not (but if you haven’t, you really need to fix that!) it’s a truly spectacular trip that you don’t want to miss out on!"
~Shannon
"As a person who grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, I have been to the city many, many times, but even so, I enjoyed the atmosphere of being in the Loop at Christmas with all the beautiful decorations and lights. I am amazed how much I learned about the city, the World's Fair, Marshall Field's store, and the Palmer family, and I visited places I had never been to before, such as the Glessner House, the Marquette Building, Prairie Avenue, and the Midway. It wasn't necessary to have read the book in order to enjoy the weekend, but because I had read the book, I had a better understanding of the history that was shared in our tours and by the interpreters. For me it was both a learning experience and a nostalgic visit to familiar and loved places."
~Marcia
"The Chicago World’s Fair Christmas exceeded my expectations! I love history and historical fiction, so it was a natural fit for me, but my husband, who is primarily an action/adventure reader really enjoyed the trip too. He read Shadows of the White City before the trip, but I think that anyone who enjoys learning about history, or the history of a city would enjoy this trip. Many of our excursions had tie-ins to Jocelyn’s book, but visiting and learning about Chicago’s beautiful and historical buildings and dwellings would be of general interest to non-readers too. I’ve visited Chicago before and seen several of the main tourist attractions, but everything on this tour (except Macy’s) was new to me. The Jane Addams and Bertha Palmer historical interpreters were very informative and taught me a lot about those ladies’ lives and contributions as well as more about the history of Chicago. Bill, our Glessner House guide, and Kevin of Wild Onion Walks were both very knowledgeable in their areas of expertise and kept us informed and entertained. This trip was a visual feast with the many beautiful buildings and their amazing architecture and artwork, and Christmas decorations on top of that! Chicago has a dangerous reputation, but most of our time was spent in and around the Palmer House and other historic areas accompanied by our group and drivers/guides, and I never felt uneasy. I also appreciated having some free time to either rest or spend time in areas of personal interest. All in all, a very enjoyable experience and we would go again."
~Elaine
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