About AHA
Roma
Welcome to Art History Alive!
AHA is a boutique travel company focusing on art, history, and cultural immersion for very small groups.
My name is Cynthia Quist and I live in Capitola, California. I started Art History Alive in 1998 to bring art and history to life, for those travelers who want to be immersed in culture. For those who do not want to see the sites from a bus window, who on foot want a guide who loves nothing more than sharing knowledge about a subject that he or she is absolutely passionate about. Because our groups are 4-8, in size, we are able to move intellectually curious travelers up close and very personal with all aspects of a culture.
My passion for educational travel was actually born out of frustration. While visiting China with my two sons years ago, I was unable to fully understand our tour guide and missed much of the history he was sharing. That was the last time I ever visited a foreign country without studying it myself.
Since that time I have traveled to France, Italy, England, Switzerland, Fiji, Malaysia, Thailand, and Korea, in addition to having lived in Australia and Hong Kong.
For twenty years I have been immersing myself, my extended family, friends, and many guests in wonderful cultures.
Our Style of Travel
This is a very simple recipe, however it has taken many years to discern and land on ?our style? of travel.
- Our groups number 4 to 8. This is micro-group travel and allows us total flexibility everyday.
- We take it easy. We do not try to see or do too much.
- We do most of our exploring on foot at a meandering pace.
- We take our time in order to catch the spirit of each place.
- We are flexible with our itineraries, and with our clients. Breaking away from the group is a great way to explore.
Because of this travel style we are able not just ? to see? but simply ? to be? in a place. A very different experience I can assure you.
This is why you will notice that our trips are about 8 days. We all have a saturation point and this is about it. One can keep going but less and less is being absorbed. Our itineraries expose our clients to thrilling art and architecture everyday, as well as lovely long lunches and dinners that require time to enjoy. By day eight clients are beginning to think about home, and life beyond their vacation. Perfect timing. Simple style.
Our Promise
Art History Alive takes pride in the level of personal attention given to each and every client from your first contact with us. AHA takes care of everything for you from the day we meet at our destination until the day we bid goodbye. There will be nothing for you to concern yourself with beyond, say, which wine to enjoy with lunch. You can look forward to a wonderful camaraderie that is born when a small group of six, like-minded folks embark on a great experience together. This is the best way to travel!
Art History Alive presents Italy on DVD.
Roma
Welcome to Art History Alive!
AHA is a boutique travel company focusing on art, history, and cultural immersion for very small groups.
My passion for educational travel was actually born out of frustration. While visiting China with my two sons years ago, I was unable to fully understand our tour guide and missed much of the history he was sharing. That was the last time I ever visited a foreign country without studying it myself.
Since that time I have traveled to France, Italy, England, Switzerland, Fiji, Malaysia, Thailand, and Korea, in addition to having lived in Australia and Hong Kong.
For twenty years I have been immersing myself, my extended family, friends, and many guests in wonderful cultures.
Our Style of Travel
This is a very simple recipe, however it has taken many years to discern and land on ?our style? of travel.
- Our groups number 4 to 8. This is micro-group travel and allows us total flexibility everyday.
- We take it easy. We do not try to see or do too much.
- We do most of our exploring on foot at a meandering pace.
- We take our time in order to catch the spirit of each place.
- We are flexible with our itineraries, and with our clients. Breaking away from the group is a great way to explore.
Because of this travel style we are able not just ? to see? but simply ? to be? in a place. A very different experience I can assure you.
This is why you will notice that our trips are about 8 days. We all have a saturation point and this is about it. One can keep going but less and less is being absorbed. Our itineraries expose our clients to thrilling art and architecture everyday, as well as lovely long lunches and dinners that require time to enjoy. By day eight clients are beginning to think about home, and life beyond their vacation. Perfect timing. Simple style.
Our Promise
Art History Alive takes pride in the level of personal attention given to each and every client from your first contact with us. AHA takes care of everything for you from the day we meet at our destination until the day we bid goodbye. There will be nothing for you to concern yourself with beyond, say, which wine to enjoy with lunch. You can look forward to a wonderful camaraderie that is born when a small group of six, like-minded folks embark on a great experience together. This is the best way to travel!
Art History Alive presents Italy on DVD.
