Testimonials
A small selection of testimonials:
“The University of California has for years enjoyed the excellent services of Forocio in organizing trips to Andalucía for our students studying at Madrid universities. I have nothing but praise for the professionalism of Forocio, the selection of sites to be visited, hotels to stay and restaurants to eat. The guides they provide are a cut above what one would expect and the overall experience has been noted in glowing terms by our students and professors alike.”
Giorgio Perissinotto – Professor and Director Centro de Estudios de la Universidad de California – Facultad de Ciencias Políticas y Sociología – Universidad Complutense de Madrid (Somosaguas)
“Everyone is still talking about the trip and the outstanding experience it turned out to be. My deepest thanks to you for supplying us with wonderful guides, excellent hotels, exceptionally dependable coach drivers, great destinations and, most important, beautiful weather. You and your representatives did a great job for the group and I am most appreciative… Once again, my thanks for providing The Masterworks Chorus with such a wonderful and well-planned tour.”
Dr. Robert Sharon – Masterworks Chorus – Miami
“I have to say that I believe that the trip was a major success… I could not have been happier with the arrangements that you made for us and everything went incredibly smoothly…I would also mention that your services were just what we needed. As an art group, I’m sure that our needs were not standard, but you did a tremendous job in accommodating us, and it’s greatly appreciated. I hope we will be working together again next year. Thanks again for all of your help and hard work.”
Jason Guynes, MFA – Professor of Art – Chairperson, Department of Visual Arts – The University of South Alabama
“Forocio es la agencia de viajes de Estudio Sampere desde hace muchos años. Contratamos viajes, excursiones, billetes y todo tipo de servicios especialemente diseñados para nuestros estudiantes. Forocio ofrece un servicio profesional, personalizado y a la medida de nuestras necesidades.”
Juan Manuel Sampere – Director General de Estudio Sampere
“FOROCIO does a wonderful job programming activities and trips for our students. We share their aim of integrating American students into Spanish culture, and facilitating contacts with non-American students, preferably Spanish students in Madrid.”
Anjouli Janzon – Resident Director of New York University in Madrid
“Como directora de un programa de study-abroad, me encanta trabajar con Forocio. Frank y su staff dan un servicio personalizado excelente. Siempre puedo contar con ellos para ayudarme a organizar cualquier viaje para mis alumnos y, trabajando con ellos, sé que los viajes van a ser de buena calidad a precios muy razonables. ¡Yo recomiendo Forocio a todo el mundo! “
Melanie Swisher Resident Director Alcalá Program Institute for Study Abroad – Butler University UAH – Alcalingua
“From transportation and hotels to guided visits, Forocio offers quality excursions at competitive prices. Frank and his team are exceptional, and Forocio’s customer service and willingness to adapt to our program requirements has resulted in first-rate travels throughout Spain and wonderful memories for our students. Indeed, even with a program as large as ours (80-100 students), Forocio has provided excellent accommodations, comfortable and spacious motor coaches, exceptional guides in both Spanish and English, and does it all while maintaining quality and an economical price. And, to top it off, Forocio makes sure that everything is taken care of for you by making all arrangements and staying in contact at all times. This is an honest and trustworthy company that is genuinely interested in their client. Higly recommended.”
Chad M. Gasta – Director, Western European Studies Program – Iowa State University
“Forocio has been organizing CAPA’s (Centers for Academic Programs Abroad) trips for the past 6 years. I’m impressed at how professional they can be and how they can add culture and a lot of fun for the students and faculty. They are extremely flexible and have been very accommodating when I’ve had to change dates and even locations upon last minute requests. CAPA students also enjoy going on the trips they organize as they get to meet many students from all over the world. Thank you Forocio for your hard work and making CAPA’s trips so successful! “
Marisol Garcia – CAPA Spain, Resident Director
“FOROCIO realiza un gran trabajo ofreciendo a nuestros estudiantes, sobre todo, una variedad de viajes a un precio muy asequible. En nuestro caso, también han sabido adaptar algunos viajes a las necesidades específicas de nuestro grupo, manteniendo un buen servicio y profesionalidad”
Alvaro Carredano – Director Residente – University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC, Madrid)
“Creo que he ido absolutamente a todos los viajes que organiza anualmente Forocio y todos han resultado excelentes. Tanto a nivel organizativo, servicios incluidos como extras ofrecidos, y siempre los responsables del grupo han ayudado a crear un ambiente muy cordial y de diversion en el que involucraban a todos los presentes, de todas las edades y nacionalidades. Siempre he vuelto a casa enormemente satisfecha y con ganas de más. Tanto a nivel personal como profesional… “chapó”.”
Alejandra Simón – Madrid Student Services Coordinator – CEA
“The transportation, accomodations, and tour guide services provided by Forocio are consistently of the highest quality. The staff is knowledgeable, responsive, and reliable. They do an excellent job in selecting moderately priced services well-suited for student and faculty groups.”
Angela Diettrich – Office of Study Abroad – University of Kansas
“Estamos encantados con los viajes que Forocio organiza para la Universidad de California año tras año. Se trata de una agencia sumamente profesional, con un excelente conocimiento de España, de su gente y de su cultura. Tambien, entienden mejor que nadie la mentalidad y las motivaciones de nuestros estudiantes, quienes siempre recuerdan estos viajes con un gran cariño. Tampoco se olvidan de las fiestas que organiza Forocio en el Palacio de Gaviria. Son memorables! Siempre hemos estado satisfechos con los hoteles y los autobuses que nos ha facilitado Forocio. Los guias que lideran los viajes o las visitas son los mejores que hay en este negocio. En fin, es un placer trabajar con Forocio y tienen todo nuestro agradecimiento.”
Jean-Xavier Guinard -Director, Education Abroad Program of the University of California in MadridP]
“No tengo dudas, yo trabajo con la gente. FOROCIO es un grupo eficaz que trabaja rápido y se ajusta a lo que necesito pero sobre todo es un equipo que funciona, que te devuelve la llamada, que cuida su trabajo, que sabe cuidarnos. Un mensaje es igual a una respuesta. No quiero otra cosa, atención, eficacia y, ¡si además te regalan una sonrisa! …¿qué más se puede pedir?”
Rocio Alvarez – Vanderbilt University / Ciudad Universitaria / Madrid
“Having collaborated with the staff at FOROCIO for almost 5 years, I can honestly say that their commitment to quality and service combined with their professional handling of your needs and competitive prices make this company a clear choice for all your travel plan needs.”
Victor M. Gonzalez – ACCENT Madrid Center Director
“Another successful ISU trip in Spain! Thank you for all that you do for us.”
Howard Van Auken, PhD Bob&Kay Smith – Entrepreneurship Fellow Professor of Management Iowa State University
“Intrax Education Abroad, one of the leading North American providers in faculty led study abroad programs has been working successfully with Forocio International Friends for a number of years. Over the past year we have seen an increase in our group offerings to Spain due to the excellent work of the Forocio team. With out exception, every student group that we have sent to Spain with Forocio has been extremely satisfied with their attention to detail and high level of customer attention and service. Our organization works with tour operators all over the world and Forcicio stands out head and shoulders above all!”
Joseph Roma – Operations Manager Intrax Education Abroad – San Francisco
“Trabajar con FOROCIO ha sido siempre y sigue siendo una experiencia muy gratificante…. FOROCIO desde hace muchos años es la empresa de nuestra confianza que se encarga de organizar estos viajes, fiestas de intercambio en la ciudad… El servicio que recibimos por parte de esta empresa ha sido siempre excelente, puntual, eficaz y de gran calidad, de modo que los viajes de nuestros estudiantes sea el destino que sea siempre resultan un éxito total… Trabajar en estas condiciones es para nosotros un signo de calidad y tranquilidad. …Las evaluaciones de calidad que realizan nuestros estudiantes resultan muy satisfactorias a la hora de analizar el trato recibido por parte de FOROCIO.”
Carolina Osinaga Apezteguía – Coordinadora de los cursos de español de CFE (antiguo Eurocentres)
“Back from Sevilla, I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you and Forocio for organizing the trip for us. Everything went well… We all had a great time: the hotel accommodations were good, and the hotel food was good too. I want to especially commend our guide Pablo Carbajosa, who is an excellent guide, and a very lovely person. We truly enjoyed his sense of humor, his knowledge, his kindness, as well as his impressive linguistic abilities. I hope we can have another trip with Forocio, if not this year, then next year. I am going to give your address and information to the next Field Directors, who may contact you even before they get here next yeat. Best wishes, and once again, thank you very much!”
Eva Bueno – St. Marys University