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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Family activity holidays in the Ardeche, independent reviews
 Reviewed 4 Sep 2008 by Ruth Riley |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
All the activities and the locality were superb. We all enjoyed ourselves and have returned refreshed (and fitter and healthier). This was a quite different holiday experience as we were not corralled into a group and transported around to a timetable as you might be on most holidays. Instead the local staff suggested activities, advised on the best places to go and organisations to use, and then drove us there!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Check out details about the accommodation you will use e.g. location of hotel, size and quality of rooms.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
We travelled by train from Shropshire to Avignon. We then travelled short distances around the holiday area by minibus, on foot, by canoe and horse. We used a local hotel and ate local food (and enjoyed local wine). I believe that we had a minimal impact on the environment and supported the local tourism industry.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very good. The activities offered and the local staff were superb. Lots to do locally - something to suit everyone from the lazy to the super active.
| Reviewed 11 Aug 2008 by Louise Harrison | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Canoeing down the Ardeche river.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take spare clothes and shoes because you will get wet. Also, good walking boots are most comfortable on the walks as the terrain is stoney.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, mostly, though we did consume vast quantities of water and I don’t know what happened to all the empty bottles. We left them for the hotel to dispose of - we hope, responsibly. The hotel we stayed in belonged to and was run by a local family, so we benefitted them directly. The activities enjoyed were, likewise, operated by local people.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very good. Lots of fun, very well organised. I would recommend it.
| Reviewed 31 Aug 2009 by Lisa Kossoff | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Kayaking.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Think very carefully about the accommodation. Don't try to squeeze into too small a place. We suffered without air con although we were there during a freak heatwave!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We had a great time and met some kindred spirits!