I Don't Do Big Groups!!

Tired of the large commercialised groups and want to steer in a different direction to the norm?

Have you had enough of the packed tour buses, crowded hotels, endless lines, confusing instructions, and not remembering which mascot on that long stick belongs to your tour guide!? Sounds like a bit of a nightmare doesn't it!?  How about possibly sharing a room with someone you don't know!? And Oh....those single supplements...Ouch!!

This is the reality of post pandemic travel, and it is not a pretty sight, believe me...!


Moving Away From Mass Touring...


The crush of cruise ships descending on a tiny port and island, where the visitors outnumber the residents two-fold, and that's on a good day! Selfie posers hogging those highly sought after instagramable views (is that even a word?) 

Suddenly, small group travel sounds really great!  The benefits are endless! At SS&L a small group means maximum of 16. Only a private group with their own group escort who has requested my services, may add a few more of their own choosing.


The Promise...

As an experienced Tour Manager and Group Organiser, guiding tours in Europe for the past 36 years, I will select the best times for visiting venues, when the big tour groups are not there, when the cruise ships have sailed away. when it's not so hot!  We might even get a sunset at the Acropolis (time of year dependent). Our hotel selections are not big chains, but family owned. I keep away from touristy entertainment sites with fixed menus. The choice of restaurants are where locals like to go, in their neighbourhoods and villages.

My ultimate goal is to bring you authentic experiences in an enjoyable, and much less stressful touring environment. Connecting you to the people, the land, the history, with ease, accessibility, and sensitivity.


Think About It...

Imagine the difference a designer trip is to a copy and paste tour for the masses.  There is simply no comparison!