Martin Randall Travel Traveller Reviews

This tour was a demanding but immensely satisfying exploration of Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic sites in India. Every site we visited provided something new and of interest however if I had to pick the ones of particular note they would be the days spent in Varanasi, Khajuraho, Sanchi and Ajanta. In these days when religious intolerance appears to be a part of much of the unsettling violence in the Middle East and elsewhere it was fascinating to explore other times, when tolerance was more the norm.

I have undertaken a number of tours with Martin Randall Travel, exploring 'old stone' and 20th Century architecture so far and on three continents. Their attention to the details, be it the scheduling, the resources, particularly the lecturers and the logistics have always met and exceeded expectations. I trust I will be able to continue to explore my interests through travel and with their assistance.

We had a delightful holiday in Vicenza from where we visited various Palladian villas. Our guide & tour operator were very knowledgeable and efficient; our coach drivers were charming. Great care was chosen choosing local wines and regional food for us. We were well looked after throughout from meeting us to catch the plane & getting us back to England.

Martin Randall was efficient from booking to escorting us throughout the tour.

The tour, entitled 'From Bilbao to Bayonne' gave an extraordinary insight into Spanish (especially Basque) art and gastronomy. The leader, Gijs van Hensbergen, is not merely deeply knowledgeable about Spanish art, history and food, and an acknowledged expert,but a passionate lover of all these subjects. He lived the experience in a way we have never previously encountered with a tour group leader, and made us feel that we were experiencing it in the same way. The travel and hotel arrangements were first class and the other travellers formed a congenial and interesting group.

The organisation was first class in every way and could not be bettered. Martin Randall are the best tour operator we have encountered. They treat their clients as individuals, and intelligent individuals at that.

Title "In Churchill's Footsteps". A manageable group of 19 participants, all keenly interested in Winston Churchill. Visits to several places of importance in his life such as Blenheim Palace, Ditchley Park, the Houses of Parliament and last but not least to his beloved home Chartwell. We were admitted to the Churchill museum and war rooms where we had a behind-the-scenes tour followed by an excellent meal. I would recommend Martin Randall Travel to anybody who is interested in culture and the arts.

Martin Randall Travel is a company that organises many musical, artistic and cultural tours of varying lengths and in a wide range of countries. The staff are very knowledgeable and dedicated to providing an unparalleled experience to all participants. Tours require a fair degree of agility but are organised so that participants have the opportunity to make the most of the experience. Accommodation, travel and meals are all beautifully organised and excellent value for money.

I FEEL SO FORTUNATE THAT I FOUND MARTIN RANDALL. EVERYTHING ABOUT THE TRIP WAS BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED, THE DAYS WELL PLANNED WITH LECTURES, MUSEUM VISITS AND CITY WALKS AND GAVE ME MORE APPRECIATION FOR THE TWO CITIES AND TIME PERIOD THAT I EVER COULD HAVE FOUND ON MY OWN. THE GROUP WAS A PERFECT SIZE. THE LECTURER BRILLIANT AND FUNNY AND TO A PERSON EVERYONE ENJOYED HIM. THOUGHTFULLY CHOSEN HOTELS AND EXCURSIONS ADDED TO THE OVERALL PLEASURE OF THE TRIP.

I WAS BOOKING WITH A NEW COMPANY AND FROM THE U.S. FROM THE BEGINNING I HAD EVERY CONFIDENCE THAT MY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WERE BEING ADDRESSED. THIS ATTENTIVELNESS WAS AGAIN SHOWN THROUGHOUT THE TRIP. THE LECTURER AND TRIP MANAGER WERE ENTHUSIASTIC, ENJOYABLE TO SHARE THE TRIP WITH AND FOSTERED A COHESIVENESS IN THE GROUP. THEY HANDLED THE DAY TO DAY DETAINS SEAMLESSLY SO WE COULD ALL RELAX AND ENJOY THE TRIP.

We walked the battlefields,accompanied by knowledgeable and lively lecturers and a trumpeter, who marked our progress.

Martin Randall travel provided its usual high level service. We have been travelling with this company since the 1980s and are impressed with the way standards have been maintained over the years

Great combination of luxury boat, first class music and good company.

Everything was arranged perfectly. Staff were extremely helpful throughout.

This proved to be an excellent holiday and a wonderful experience, combining musical culture (with private concerts of a world class standard held in historic venues of great beauty and interest) with active and energetic walks through some of the most beautiful and idyllic countryside. Highly recommended.

Excellent organisation, with everything planned to the nth degree and nothing left to chance. The Tour manager who accompanied us could not have been better at her job, or nicer.

We had a very well constructed programme which included superb concerts a well placed hotel with friendly staff first class food and and visits to places of historic interest.

Martin Randall aims at the highsest standard with proficient tour managers to lead a group and lecturers who are not only very knowledgeable but able to convey this to a less well informed group. The hotel was of a high standard and the restaurants chosen all very much in the 'fine dining' league. It all contrubuted to make for a most enjoyable holiday.

A feast of excellent Bach music performances, supported with stays in very comfortable hotels.

A logistical challenge that was very well organised. The operator's experience was evident.