Martin Randall Travel Traveller Reviews

The Bach Journey with Martin Randall gave us the life-enhancing opportunity to hear Bach’s music performed by exceptionally gifted musicians in a series of private concerts given in the places where Bach lived and worked. The musicians all gave deeply felt and moving performances, with a sense of real commitment to their audience. experience was supported by a series of lively and informative talks given by an eminent musicologist who was also an excellent speaker. The accommodation was of excellent quality and was chosen so as to cater for four different budgetary requirements. I enjoyed the quiet family-run hotels, each in a convenient central location, all providing varied and delicious breakfasts. The menus for the included meals were also varied and excellent. The whole tour was run with superb organisation and meticulous attention to detail. The festival staff worked hard so as to provide as enjoyable and comfortable an experience as possible: they were always friendly and helpful, without ever being obtrusive or over- managing. Even the festival booklet was generous, beautifully produced and full of information. Altogether this was a holiday where no corners were cut and which surpassed all expectations. Consequently, to say that the holiday experience provided value for money would be an understatement.

The tour operator clearly had a commitment to providing a superb holiday experience. Planning and execution were clearly carried out with attention to every detail. I would especially commend the imagination and sheer hard work that powered the whole project. Even the cancellation of our return flight by British Airways at the last moment was superbly handled - we were booked onto a new flight that day from a different airport - the whole process was as smooth, seamless and comfortable as it could possibly be..

Martin Randall Festivals' Bach Journey. One (very busy) week starting in Frankfurt and ending in Berlin taking in multiple locations important in the life of J,S. Bach.

Very well organised. Not a cheap holiday, but very good value nonetheless.

It was a journey in the footsteps of the composer JS Bach through the places where he lived and worked in little known Thuringia in North Germany. The countryside was beautiful, the transport comfortable, the hotels and meals perfectly hospitable and appetizing but the greatest delight was the concerts we heard in wonderful venues . The musicians were of world class and there were hours of sublime performance for which we had been well prepared by talks from an eminent musicologist.

Attention had been paid to every imaginable detail so that participants would be well prepared and confident from beginning to end. A team of expert young people guided us discreetly, tactfully and efficiently through every part of the journey, coming into their own at the end when a BA cancelation could have spoiled the last day and left a sour taste. Instead, through energetic re planning and imaginative improvisation they managed to turn a misfortune into a pleasure for us all.

Walking to Santiago de Compostela over 11 days was an experience that unfolded gently and very satisfyingly. We were led by two experts who were considerate and astute, tuned in to the needs of their clients. There was no sense of being on a cookie cutter experience.

Martin Randall are true pros. They get the details right and the tone and standards of their planning sets them apart.

We visited a variety of beautiful chateaux of the Loire valley whilst based in a splendid former chateau - now hotel - in Charge. The visits included time for the gardens, time to recover and time to enjoy delicious evening meals and wine.

Martin Randell is an extremely good tour operator which has (again) provided an excellent holiday. The lecturer was first class and the accommodation was also excellent.

W enjoyed an expertly-led and comfortable tour over a week with 9 outstanding concerts in 5 days. Excellent and expert commentary from Sir Nicholas Kenyon.

Martin Randall Travel offers cultural tours and visits world-wide, led by experts. Outstanding hassle-free organisation.

4 organ recitals during the day in 4 different historic churches.

It was supremely well organised, and with a delicious lunch.

Excellent throughout. Expectations fulfilled. MRT's description in its brochure was accurate as to what was actually provided.

First class at every point. Superb lecturer and most helpful and very approachable and helpful tour leader.

Looking at art, mosaics and architecture

Good quality accommodation and tour guides. a wide and interesting range of holidays. Very helpful head office staff. An excellent range of holidays throughout the world with an emphasis on all the arts.

Four days in Ravenna & Urbino with an art historian - bliss!

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