Holiday Reviews
We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same trip can have different views!
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Tuscany holiday, Italy, independent reviews
 Reviewed 23 Jul 2006 by Johanna kavanagh |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Seeing Michelangelo's David, he is amazing, no man could ever live up to that!! Ach no, the whole trip was fantastic, I enjoyed every minute. The food was absolutely beautiful, our guide brought us to little country restaurants as well as to the larger more commercial cafes and pizzerias so we enjoyed a wide range of fantastic Italian food. The location of the house in which we stayed was breathtaking with panoramic views across the mountains and down into the valley. The facilities at the house were clean and adequate. The swimming pool was a bonus and what a setting!! The trips from the house were well organised and smoothly catered for all abilities and tastes. We experienced so many different things and yet it was still very relaxing!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be open to meeting new people and experiencing new things. Bring sun cream (I went through a bottle in a week!) and a hat.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
We stayed in a house owned by a family in the village and ate in many of the local restaurants bringing business to a very quiet region with minimal tourism. The delight at our enjoyment of their food was always evident!! Travelling as a small group the impact on the environment was also reduced.
4. Any other comments?
I had a great trip - thanks! I'm sure I'll be back on your website soon booking my next trip!
| Reviewed 6 Oct 2008 by Linda Marlow | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The walk along Cinque Terra... eating ice cream in the sun overlooking the sea!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take good walking shoes/trainers; be prepared for a couple of early starts and a varied itinerary.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes as we often ate in local restaurants and had food delivered from local places.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I enjoyed it immensely. The whole week was organised in a really excellent way and was varied and fascinating. The company was great and we all gelled very quickly. Our team leader was excellent and absolutely first class, besides being a really lovely lady!
| Reviewed 15 Oct 2007 by Kathy Cowbrough | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Great swimming pool at the farm cottages, freezing water but still went in every day. Lovely scenery, every day sunny but not too hot.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
If you want a relaxing time, with enough organised for you but flexiblity to do what you want , this is for you.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
To a certain extent. Local bus drivers, local restaurants.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was a good mix of beauty, activity, culture, exercise, good company and relaxation.