Martin Randall Travel Traveller Reviews

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!

Martin Randall is the best.

I just retired from teaching art and Spanish in the New York City public schools. I used to travel by myself but at this stage of my life I cannot arrange the visit of ten sites in fifteen days. The trip was a gift to myself to celebrate my education and career. The hotels and pools were beautiful.

This is my second Martin Randall tour. There is an overarching sense of civility and culture. I feel that I would be taken care of should I become sick, although I am in very good health! I plan a third trip w them in October.

We toured with a small group through Moorish Spain learning about the more important events of the period and the places where they occurred.

Very experienced in all aspe ts of his subject as well as having great knowledge of Spanish restaurants and food.

We saw all the key archaeological and historical sites which could have been fitted in within the time available, whilst having sufficient time at each to appreciate them. The academic input from a fully qualified professor from SOAS was a very important part of the experience, as was also the local input from a local Iranian guide who was extremely informative, and who answered patiently all our many questions about ancient and modern Iran. The time of year was most apt, as there were relatively few tourists at even the popular sites.

Martin Randall took immense trouble to provide comprehensive pre-tour information as well as useful notes and extensive input for the actual holiday itself, plus extensive contributions on the tour from a very well qualified British academic, and an extremely knowledgeable local guide who spoke excellent English, and who answered all questions fully. There was also invaluable hep with the difficult process of getting a visa. All the arrangements - hotel, travel, meals etc. went like clockwork. Excellent and magical holiday all round.

Exceptional lecturers and guides. Top rate hotels. Tour Managers who take as much care as they would of beloved family members......

Can't be beaten

This was a one-day event at the National gallery, consisting of 4 lectures on Italian Renaissance painting, given by Dr Michael Douglas-Scott. From an academic and lively presentation, I learned a lot about the subject, so that I feel inspired to learn more.

Martin Randall provides an outstanding service, taking personal care of clients and ensuring high quality lecturing at the cultural venues chosen.

Our holiday began on the day we arrived with a visit to the Capella Gozzoli in Palazzo Medici-Ricardi for the Magi frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli. We then had 6 full days of visits to selected places in Florence which included the familiar like the Uffizi Gallery to the less familiar San Miniato al Monte. The Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, another of our visits, houses originals of sculptures and reliefs from the Baptistry and the Campanile. We were guided throughout by an expert lecturer all expertly organised by a tour manager. We stayed in the Santa Maria Novella hotel. Our room was very comfortable and efficiently air conditioned, the staff on reception and at breakfast were friendly and helpful. We travelled from City Airport to Florence and then transferred to our hotel in the centre of Florence by coach. The holiday included four dinners and one lunch. The tour manager selected restaurants for our independent meals which we could join or not. All the restaurant choices were good. Taxis were organised when necessary. Our group was small, less than 20 people which was perfect for couples or single people. We spent 6 nights in Florence.

The tour was managed by Martin Randall Travel. Our experience is that Martin Randall groups are smaller. The group is accompanied by a tour manager and lecturer. The tour manager always speaks the language of the country visited, the lecturer has specialist knowledge of the subject of the tour, whether is is gardens, architecture or art. This is our fourth Martin Randall tour to Italy or France. We have also experienced London Days. We would recommend Martin Randall Travel.

An excellent antidote to the grey post Christmas days. MRT organise their tours meticulously and the hotel chosen for the venue (~Castle, Taunton) is a well run privately owned comfortable place to stay.

All tours are very well planned and contingency for any difficulties thought out in advance. As on previous occasions - we cannot fault them. It is also impressive that Martin kRandall himself was present for the weekend and every present to engage with the 'clients' The mood of the weekend is always a sociable one.

Excellent hotel and travel arrangements. Skilled tour manager and knowledgable lecturer.

The tour manager was indefatiguable in meeting the needs of the members of the group.

We went to Naples with Martin Randall. The lecturer & tour manager were excellent.

The office staff organise holidays meticulously. They set high standards for themselves at all levels.