Palio :: whoweare

Spyns (pronounced ‘spins’) is an active travel company based in Whistler, British Columbia (Canada) and Beaujolais, France. We specialize in luxury tours for small groups of 8-12 people with an emphasis on unique and personalized service. We’ve been organizing adventures in Europe since 2003 and have grown to become a leader for tours to Italy, France and Spain. But enough with the details, let’s talk about why you should travel with us.

One word: service. A former client referred to our customer service as “relentless” and that suits us just fine. We know our clients and understand that you want to experience Siena's festival and still get a good night’s sleep. Of course we take care of all the little details before you get to the Italy – hotels in Rome and Florence, rental cars, and train tickets to name a few. The Spyns van meets you at Siena’s train station, we get you settled in your hotel room, and after that the sky’s the limit. Stay with your guide or simply explore the Palio on your own. Whatever makes you happy. Whenever we ask former travelers to describe the Spyns difference, they smile and insist they’d never travel to Italy with anyone else. It’s hard to find the right words so they talk about all the things we can’t explain. It’s the little things they mention, the intangibles. The surprise birthday cake in a 300-year old wine cellar in Chianti, champagne on our balcony before the race, your contrade scarf waiting in your hotel room upon arrival. It’s these little details that make Spyns different. It’s was makes us better.