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4.7 out of 5

Reviewed April 2013

MOUNTAINS & VILLAGES OF EVIA

A holiday that ticked all the boxes for me. Some wonderful scenery which came alive through the enthusiasm of our guide.

Most Inspirational Moment

Not sure inspirational is the right word but the highlights were: The panoramic views atop Mount OchiThe springtime flowers and the heady scent of Orange blossom - April is a fantastic time to travelA different Taverna each evening so a real range of cuisine and all so local and fresh

Thoughts on Group Leader

Thanos is outstanding as a group leader. I know he has led this trip many, many times before but his enthusiasm for the island, its history and people is infectious and undiminished. He delights in recounting tales of the mythology asociated with the island, interspersed with more modern accounts of the tragedies of the German occupation.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Athens on the free day is well worth the journey especially if, like me, you haven't visited beforeSpringtime is beautiful on the island with perfect temperatures for walkingUse the supermarket for presents - much cheaper than the boutiques around the squareAsk for a seaview - there's always something going on to watchA bit of prior reading about the Greek Gods will help you appreciate Thanos' renditions

Reviewed April 2013

MARRAKECH & THE SAHARA

Better than I imagined.The trip notes don’t do this trip enough justice!!!

Most Inspirational Moment

Two hour camel trekking into the Sahara and spending the night in a Bedouin camp under the stars. Running up the sand dunes to see the sunset and sunrise and another camel trek back again. Loved it!!!!Ait Benhaddou was awesome!!!!

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was an absolute star. He had a sense of humour, was friendly and was there for us all the way :)

Advice for Potential Travellers

Enjoy...Enjoy...Enjoy, that is all.

Reviewed April 2013

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

Awesome, a wonderful expierence captured in my memory to last for a lifetime. The wildflowers, the scent of citrus, lovely catus and just the overall panoramic views of the islands. I felt inspiredd and energized after walking the most scenic places on earth.

Most Inspirational Moment

The group leader was dynamic, very experience . He used his judgement in keeping us safe and at the same time ensuring that we enjoyed our vacation. Lovely guy and personality. He also has a wealth of knowledge of the islands.

Thoughts on Group Leader

My advice is to follow the trip notes and walk with all of the items listed. I will also suggest wearing long pants for the mountain walks as some places the bushes are overgrown.

Advice for Potential Travellers

A very satisfied customer and will difinetly do crete in the near future.

Reviewed April 2013

PETRA & WADI RUM TREK

A fasinating Jordan experience, covering a visit to Mount Musa where Moses had brought the seven tribes of Israel, seeing 3000year old Mosaces, walking in the rocky desert of Waddi Rum, climbing up and over two natural rock bridges, while camping in the desert and being fed Bedouin food reliving the area where Laurance of Arabia assisted the Arabs with their Gurilla war on the railway line.Then it was time to move down to Waddi Musa, first time to clean up from the desert with a Turkish Bath, Scrub Down and Massage, refreshed we experienced Petra by night, followed next day with plenty of time to explore in daylight.All this in our six days in this friendly country, by the way I am 66 and looking forward to my next trip to walk the great walls of China this September aged 67. I am having the time of my life, I recommend making the most of these experiences.

Most Inspirational Moment

Petra by day.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our leader Salah a Jordanian was friendly, helpfull and extremly knowlegable and happy to share it with me.

Advice for Potential Travellers

For extra comfort when sleeping in the desert take a camping mat to spread the weight over the open cell foam matras for a better nights sleep.

Reviewed April 2013

WALKING IN MADEIRA

We enjoyed long hikes and beautiful scenery. It was especially nice because each hike went to a location that was completely different from the other hikes. Our guide was knowledgeable and attentive. The people of Madeira were warm and friendly.

Most Inspirational Moment

The morning we got up early to have a hike and watch the sunrise. We were on a mountain peak with clouds at our feet and waited to watch the sunrise. It was beautiful. A moment we won't forget.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was very knowledgeable. He advised us when we needed to take care and kept an eye on the entire group and assessed each of our abilities. He was a pleasure to listen to and answered all of our questions. He had a great personality and was easy going and had a great sense of humor. We all enjoyed him very much. Also, he was very accurate on telling us the length of hikes, the time it would take, what we should wear or have in our backpacks (just in case), etc. He was also always willing to suggest restaurants for lunches and dinners. When hiking, if he saw other groups, he was good at keeping us either ahead or well behind them. He was always able to find us a quiet spot for our picnics on the hikes.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be in shape. Take snacks for your hikes since the box lunches provided by hotels aren't very good (unless you like a lot of bread). You can buy great fresh fruit, veg, nuts, crackers, etc., at local stores. Layer clothing, in the mornings you may be cold, but once you hike, you warm up. Also, depending on if you are on the north or south sides of a mountain, you might be in sun one moment and then shade the next. Also, breezes cool you down instantly. We all had backpacks and found ourselves switching clothes quite regularly on each hike.

Reviewed April 2013

DUBROVNIK & THE DALMATIAN COAST

It was a really good way of getting a flavour of the Dalmatian coast and Croatia without the hassle of researching and organising it myself.

Most Inspirational Moment

I had no idea how lovely Dubrovnik is - until I got there.

Thoughts on Group Leader

The group leader was an experienced and well-informed guide who never imposed but was always there when I needed information or help. He also had a good sense of humour!

Advice for Potential Travellers

It is helpful to know that the season in these parts doesn't begin till May. In April you will miss the crowds but lots of the restaurants and tourist attractions are closed.

Reviewed April 2013

CYCLE SOUTHERN INDIA - COAST TO COAST

A Brilliant holiday , well organised and with good accomodation. We stayed in two really amazing places and the rest of the accomodation was good. The holiday has a lot of riding and is low on bus transfers. We visited lots of temples, a tea factory and wild life park and all added to the experience.

Most Inspirational Moment

The most amazing day was the ride through the tea plantations, the sun was shining , the women were out picking the tea and the whole area looked perfectley manicured. There were also some numerous undulations which made a great ride.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Peter the leader was absolutely great. Our trip was the second one run and he was continually tweeking and asking for feedback.

Advice for Potential Travellers

It Can be very hot for the April/May departure, a camelbak is usefiul to keep hydrated. If you feel you might be suffering from het exhaustion don't be afraid to use the airconditioned bus.Using hand gel before eating and for after loo stops wise. We had no serious stomach problems despite all the roadside snacks we sampled.Lots to photograph on the way so a camera that fits in the pocket is much more useful than a SLR ATM,s were a bit haphazard and sometimes it was necessary to try three before getting any money. Probably useful to have some hard currency just in case. In Kochi the palace and symague are closed Friday /Saturday so if you want to visit go Thursday, when you arrive.

Reviewed April 2013

WALKING THE PICOS DE EUROPA

A superb walking holiday, with great daily walks – and a brilliant guide!

Most Inspirational Moment

It's difficult to say one inspirational moment. I think it was all of the walks, each dealing with varied terrain - but, always led by Alvaro, a guide that couldn't be better.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Superb! Alvaro really loves the Picos de Europa; he knows a lot about the area and was always happy to share his excellent knowledge of local flora and fauna. Also, he had a very good sense of humour so there were a lot of laughs!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Going in late March can result in inclement weather. It was forecast to be wet all week, on and off. However, we did have 4 excellent, mainly dry (and quite warm) walking days. Our 'day off' in Llanes was very wet - and our last walking day - lots of snow! Potential travellers should be aware that walks are not always as advertised; they have to change due to weather, particularly early or late in the season. The optional activities for the day off may change, too, according to the weather - for example, our only (and preferred) option was a day trip to Llanes on the coast. If you are likely to get travel sick, avoid the back row of the minibus - the winding mountain roads are likely to bring on nausea if you are susceptible.

Reviewed April 2013

A TASTE OF CUBA

A really fantastic trip in so many ways. Although only a week we packed so much into it that it felt like longer! It truly provided a great taste of Cuba.

Most Inspirational Moment

Every day there were inspirational moments - the beautiful Vinales valley, swimming in the Bay of Pigs, the stunning architecture in Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Havana, our guide reading a letter from Che to Fidel as we drove to Santa Clara to visit Che's mausoleum - just to mention a few. And of course the dancing (which we participated in!) and music everywhere we went!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Our guide, Tony, was also inspirational. The perfect combination of professionalism and great fun. He was always willing to organize any extras for us and shared so much knowledge about his wonderful country.Our driver, Alex, also deserves a mention. Not only was his driving excellent but also his salsa dancing!

Advice for Potential Travellers

Change more money at the airport than you think you'll need. I certainly managed to spend a lot. Perhaps it was all the mojitos!

Reviewed April 2013

WALKING ON THE GREEK ISLANDS

After the cold UK weather an ideal break at this time of year, warm and mostly sunny, a mix of pleasant walks, fine food, a touch of sightseeing and not too crowded this early in the season.