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Absolute Escapes Traveller Reviews
Reviews of Absolute Escapes
Fall on the Speyside Way 2015
Myself, my husband, his uncle and his elderly father (81 yrs old) all recently took part in the Speyside Way Walk. My husband and I could only complete three days as we had a prior commitment in Paris but the other two of our party completed the six day hike. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were so pleased with the accommodations as well as the delicious meals we got to enjoy after a day of walking. We will certainly be back next year ...
Myself, my husband, his uncle and his elderly father (81 yrs old) all recently took part in the Speyside Way Walk. My husband and I could only complete three days as we had a prior commitment in Paris but the other two of our party completed the six day hike. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were so pleased with the accommodations as well as the delicious meals we got to enjoy after a day of walking. We will certainly be back next year to do another walk with Absolute Escapes. They were very well organized and had wonderful people taking care of us at each nights resting point. Thank you so much.
Rating for tour operator:Absolute Escapes was able to work with us to design a walk where two people did three days and two people did six days. Everything worked our perfectly and we would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone looking to do this kind of holiday.
Thank you for your review, Allison, and for recommending our Company - we really appreciate this! It was great to hear such positive comments for the Speyside Way and we're very impressed that an 81 year old completed the trail - what a fine achievement. We were delighted to hear that you would be keen to return next year, so please don't hesitate to contact us again if we can assist. Best wishes, Andy Gabe
Incredible 9 day Soctland Adventure
Scott Smyth at Absolute Escapes planned my husband and I an incredible 9 day Scotland adventure. He included all the information we could have possibly needed to not only navigate an area completely new to us, but to also understand the history and culture around us. It was an excellent experience and we would high recommend Absolute Escapes!
Scott Smyth at Absolute Escapes planned my husband and I an incredible 9 day Scotland adventure. He included all the information we could have possibly needed to not only navigate an area completely new to us, but to also understand the history and culture around us. It was an excellent experience and we would high recommend Absolute Escapes!
Rating for tour operator:Excellent
Thank you very much for your kind words, Mindy. I am thrilled that you enjoyed your time in Scotland so much, and I hope that Rick didn't overdo it on the whisky too much! It was a pleasure to arrange your holiday for you and I'm so glad that you had such a good experience. Very best wishes, Scott Smyth
Excellent
Most enjoyable and interesting, the Outer Hebrides clearly lived up to our expectations.
Most enjoyable and interesting, the Outer Hebrides clearly lived up to our expectations.
Rating for tour operator:Our holiday would have been difficult for us to arrange in advance as we knew very little about the Outer Hebrides but using Absolute Escape it was made easy.They were very prompt coming back to us when we had questions. Their choice of accomodation was perfect, our first couple of days after a long journey was in a very comfortable hotel, then we moved onto an extreemly comfortable B&B run by a lovely lady and final, our last night in an expencive hotel, which was a perfect way to finish a most enjoyable holiday. I would have no hesitation in recomending Absolute Escapes to anybody.
Thank you very much for your feedback Rod. We're very glad that you were happy with all the arrangements, and great to hear you had such an enjoyable holiday! Kind Regards, James Fathers
Rob Roy Way
We spent eight days walking the Rob Roy Way. We added an extra day to extend the route. We were very glad we did this as we did find it the most impressive part of the walk. Absolute Escapes were very helpful in organising everything.
We spent eight days walking the Rob Roy Way. We added an extra day to extend the route. We were very glad we did this as we did find it the most impressive part of the walk. Absolute Escapes were very helpful in organising everything.
Rating for tour operator:Absolute Escapes were brilliant. They organised excellent B&Bs, bag carrying and transport where and when needed. They were most helpful and the whole operation was seamless. WE were given excellent maps and directions and a book about the walk which gave us all the information we needed to make the most of the trip. They suggested an extension to the trip which we were very glad about because it turned out to be the highlight of our time there. We were very impressed and will seek them out again for further such trips we decide to make.
Thank you very much for your review, James. We were delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Rob Roy Way, and that the arrangements went well. Thank you also for your feedback on the extension to Amulree - this is certainly something we will look to promote more fully in the future. If we can be of any assistance to you in the future then please don't hesitate to contact us again. Andy Gabe
Scotland by Train Tour
10 Day tour by train starting in Edinburgh - Ft William - Isle of Skye - Inverness - Pitlochry - Edinburgh.
10 Day tour by train starting in Edinburgh - Ft William - Isle of Skye - Inverness - Pitlochry - Edinburgh.
Rating for tour operator:Absolute Escapes put together a wonderful itinerary and selected very fine places for us to stay. They appeared to be the best accomodations in all of the places we stayed. Very well organized and thought out - and we plan on returning in the not too distant future.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review, Eric. We were thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Scotland by Train tour and that the accommodation we had selected for you lived up to your expectations. It would be our pleasure to assist you with any future holiday plans. Sine Nielsen
Barrett tailor-made holiday
The holiday was both fun and educational. We arrived in Edinburgh and went directly to Inverness for two days. From there to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. From there back to Pitlochry and then finished with two days in Edinburgh. We enjoyed the whole trip which included fishing for trout on Loch Ness, visiting historical sites, enjoying the country-side views, whiskey tasting, a ghost tour, visiting castles and shopping on the Royal Mile.
The holiday was both fun and educational. We arrived in Edinburgh and went directly to Inverness for two days. From there to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. From there back to Pitlochry and then finished with two days in Edinburgh. We enjoyed the whole trip which included fishing for trout on Loch Ness, visiting historical sites, enjoying the country-side views, whiskey tasting, a ghost tour, visiting castles and shopping on the Royal Mile.
Rating for tour operator:My tour operator, Sine Nielson, along with Andy Gabe, was the best. I asked her to come up with a personalized itinerary based on what my wife and I wanted to see. Sine produced a tailor-made holiday in no time at all with all the details needed for a stress-free trip. Then, at the last minute she was asked to change the itinerary based on recommendations from my wife. Sine was very accommodating and made the changes with no hesitation and no fuss. The trip turned out perfect. I recommend Sine and Andy for any tour of Scotland.
Thank you very much for your kind words, John, and for recommending our company - it is much appreciated by the whole team! We were delighted to hear that you had such a great holiday in Scotland and it was a pleasure to assist you with your ambitious plans. Sine Nielsen
Absolute Escapes review
We had no tour operator
We had no tour operator
The Cleveland Way - An Unforgettable Walking holiday
Walking the whole Cleveland Way from Helmsley to Filey was an amazing experience. There were plenty of bustling towns, high cliffs and desolate moors. I think that it is this combination of different landscapes which make the Cleveland Way so unique.
Walking the whole Cleveland Way from Helmsley to Filey was an amazing experience. There were plenty of bustling towns, high cliffs and desolate moors. I think that it is this combination of different landscapes which make the Cleveland Way so unique.
Rating for tour operator:They organised my holiday very quickly and sent me immediately all the information I needed. The documents I got were all very helpful during the tour. Regarding the places of overnight stay, they had made an excellent choice of accommodation which I appreciated a lot. I always felt very welcome and enjoyed my stay - even if it was for just one night.
Thank you so much for your comments. We're pleased to hear you had an unforgettable experience and that everything went smoothly for you. We do hope you will consider us again if you decide to take on another long distance walking challenge in the future. Amanda MacDonald
A walk in the park..
A fairly long walk, The West Highland Way and The Great Glen Way, at a comfortable speed in a wonderful landscape, blessed with the most surprising weatherluck in an area - Scotland - not normally known for its stable weather.
A fairly long walk, The West Highland Way and The Great Glen Way, at a comfortable speed in a wonderful landscape, blessed with the most surprising weatherluck in an area - Scotland - not normally known for its stable weather.
Rating for tour operator:Everything planned turned out, exactly according to plan, a plan, that I had ample time and opportunity to influence and familiarize myself with. Not a singel glitz anywhere.
Thank you for very much for your great comments. We were delighted that you enjoyed your 14 day walk along the West Highland Way and Great Glen Way - a fantastic achievement! Scott Smyth
Absolute Escapes review
Extremely attentive with a personal touch, accommodating to special requests and generally an enthusiastic team!
Extremely attentive with a personal touch, accommodating to special requests and generally an enthusiastic team!
Many thanks for your generous comments Emily. It is lovely to hear that you were pleased with the service you received and we look forward to hearing from you again when you are ready to do the next stage! Amanda MacDonald