A Rare and Awesome Blend of Knowledge, Professionalism, and Care - My experience with Corfu Ways TS could not have been better thanks to Maria’s deep knowledge of Corfu’s roads and resources, incredible responsiveness, and genuine care and concern for her clients. My family was picked up from the airport and taken to Kassiopi on the north shore on July 23. By the evening, a fire spread through the mountains, lightning up the night sky. Maria texted me that night and over the next 48 hours, sending updates, and checking in to make sure my family was safe and informed. To minimize the stress of this uncertain and risky time, she helped craft a back-up plan for escaping the fires (what a relief!). Fortunately the fires subsided, so our group of eight went on a 6-hour tour of Paleokastritsa, Aggelokastro, and Lakones.on the north west coast of Corfu. This included tremendous vistas, a hike around the Monastery of Paleokastritsa, a visit to a specialty shop with an informative presentation of local foods, a delicious lunch at a restaurant with a jaw-dropping view of the Ionian Sea, and a dip at the Agios Spiridon beach before our return to Corfu City. Maria not only navigated the twisty roads and cramped parking lots with smooth expertise, she listened to our interests and attended to our needs seamlessly, shifting the itinerary to make the best use of our time. In particular, one unnamed party left their passport back at Kassiopi. Maria dealt with the family upset (quite the drama show) like a calm and trusted advisor by contacting the necessary parties and crafting a plan to return the passport to Corfu City. Maria’s considerable capabilities and interpersonal skills handled every situation with graceful professionalism. Maria is one of those people who excels at what they choose to do. She’s also one of the rarer types whose integrity and compassion leave an impression. Did I mention that Maria spent her evenings as part of an emergency fleet of volunteers who rescued stranded tourists and residents. Thanks for keeping our trip to Corfu pointed in the right direction despite its many twists and turns.