Martin Randall Travel Traveller Reviews

The holiday centred on the second String Quartet Biennale held in Amsterdam. It consisted of 11 concerts given by a number of top and emerging string quartets alongside guided cultural visits within Amsterdam. The holiday, though short, had the "wow" factor, with 4 excellent lectures to enhance the musical experience given by a local composer and musicologist.

Martin Randall Travel is an operator that pays attention to the smallest details that make a real difference to the experience of their clients. Their cultural holidays are second to none.

We had a holiday in France visiting medieval monuments primarily, but also some later ones en route, with especially beautiful and fertile landscape. We have had other Martin Randall Travel holidays in other countries, usually in summer but also in wintertime. We like to focus on art, architecture, and history., but have also greatly enjoyed their well-planned music holidays as well.

We have been on perhaps ten Martin Randall tours in the UK and on the continent. Each has been admirably planned,. The hotels range from luxurious to comfortable, always clean, well located. The lecturers have all been excellent with one exception who was not re-hired (even that one had many good moments). The itineraries and travel arrangements are carefully managed, including stationing staff throughout a town during the Bach festival to see that we all reach the music venues. This is definitely the travel agency of choice for people who enjoy cultural travel. We have found almost all our fellow passengers to be people with whom we would enjoy ongoing friendships, and some have indeed become friends. We have recommended MRT to many others who have been grateful to us, and of course, also to MRT.

Looked at museums and churches with excellent lecturer. Had private views of parts of Doges Palace, St Mark's Basilica, went to Padua for the day. Stayed at excellent hotel, went out for delicious meals.

Martin Randall made the whole trip unbelievably easy. They organised everything. One did'nt have to make decisions or take responsibility for anything!Mrs

We stayed in Muscat, Jabal Akhdar (the mountains), Wahiba Sands, Sur and Salalah in five and four star acccommodation. Whilst there, Sultan Qaboos died and there were three days of mourning, so sites and museums were closed, but other activities were arranged at short notice to make up for this. The only part of the tour which I was disappointed with was the Desert Nights camp. I found the staff surly, compared to the friendliness and professionalism at all the other hotels. People have taken to ridiing quad bikes until the early hours of the morning, so this meant a very poor night's sleep. The best hotel was the Anantara in the mountains - pure luxury. Unlike other parts of the gulf no buildings over 10 storeys are allowed, so the country still has a human feel to it. I would love to go back in, say, five years.

MRT are always excellent. Especially, when last minute changes are required which are out of their control.

A brilliant tour of Venice and Padua to appreciate the art and architecture of this great city. Incredibly knowledgeable guide who lives in the area and gave up her Christmas afternoon and free time to take us on a walking tour to parts of Venice we would not otherwise have covered. Excellent hotel at the centre of the city and brilliant food in up market restaurants. We experienced Aqua Alta as well, an added bonus that did not affect our itinerary, and allowed us to experience the resilience of the Venetians. High tide in the morning in St Marks and 3 hours later drinking coffee in the same square. Amazing.

Very well organised tour with Martin Randall: excellent hotel in the centre of Venice, lovely choice of restaurants and variety of food. Excellent art specialist as our guide who knowledgeable on Venetian art and history and living near Venice knew the city exceptionally well. Good value for money.

A one day magical experience of advent choral music in three interesting and different Church venues in London.

Martin Randall take care of everything. I've been on another of their tours and find their attention to detail really good. they are a first class company and I would trust them for any other tours I might take.

Wonderful string quartet performing four concerts from the 19th and 19th centuries. Very informative pre-concert talks. Comfortable hotel, excellent food.

Very efficient.

A weekend in a country hotel to listen to Chamber Music played by a String Quartet

As always with Martin Randall a great weekend at a fine hotel with beautiful music. Well organised and run with an excellent speaker and great quartet.

Superb organisation from the start - beyond excellent lecturer, couldn’t have been better from start to finish.

Efficient. Professional. Friendly. Reliable.

A wonderful tour of North Western Sicily visiting food producers, eating and drinking and sight seeing. We spent four night in Palermo and three in Marsala. My experience on Italian food and wine was taken to a new level with the help of out lecturer and tour manager. There was a brilliant combination of different activities and free time and excellent travel and accommodation arrangements.

Martin Randall Travel ruins you for any other tour operator.