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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Belize & Guatemala adventure holiday, independent reviews
 Reviewed 27 Mar 2008 by Michelle Conway |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The people in the group (all 15 of them), the city, the jungle and the beach! Bit vague but I just loved it all.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Don't expect 5 star, and be prepared to accept other people as they are - warts'n'all.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
I felt that I was putting my holiday money into small business rather than multinationals, which I prefer.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
5 star experience! But I missed my kids and would probably take them with me next time as the tour operator and the guide made me feel confident and secure.
| Reviewed 26 Aug 2007 by Tim James | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Visiting the rainforests and seeing all the wildlife which was fantastic. In particular seeing the giant sea turtles laying their eggs at Tortuguero
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Not to take travellers cheques - no one wants to cash them and if they do they put heavy charges for doing so. Debit cards are probably the best. The banking system is a complete nightmare - the local use it like a social networking opportunity - you can easily stand in line for an hour. Also be prepared for the roads - they are in a really poor state - our minivan broke an axle one day
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, the operator seemed genuinely committed to both causes. We used local rather than chain hotels which were charming and well presented, as well as being good value
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A fantastic experience with lots of variety. The locals are very friendly and enthusiastic about their country.
| Reviewed 2 Jan 2006 by Petra Ribbens | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Probably the visits to the Maya ruins in Guatemala - and, more in general, the meeting our interesting co-travellers!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Difficult to add anything to the great tips the operator had given us on forehand already. Maybe: don't hesitate to take plenty of USD cash with you from home as opposed to having to run to the local banks all the time.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, though even more efforts could be done to that extent.
4. Any other comments?
Great choice of holidays, a bit of everything, not too active but even for physical activity-junkies like ourselves still very enjoyable. Thank you for your outstanding services.