Martin Randall Travel Traveller Reviews

Not an obvious tourist destination, Albania has a history extending from ancient Greek and Roman times through the Byzantine and Ottoman periods to modern times. The tour took us to a number of sites associated with each of these periods: the remains of hill-top Greco-Roman towns, Byzantine basilicas, Ottoman mosques and houses. Each site was "decoded" by a lecturer expert in ancient and medieval history with the help of local guides who provided additional archaeological and cultural information. Overall, I was left with a wonderful impression of the sweep of history and given a window into cultures very different from my own

Everything about the tour was well organised and ran smoothly. The itinerary was comprehensive yet not rushed. Tour manager and lecturer were professional and very pleasant people with an obvious passion for and commitment to what they did. Accommodation and meals were all good, better than I might have expected in the out-of-the-way places we visited.

Visit to Prague for sightseeing and concerts each evening. An excellent local guide, a great hotel as were all meals.

Martin Randall are always very good but this time they really excelled themselves!

A wonderful discovery of an area (Northumberland) which was new to me. Highly qualified and most interesting tour guide. Superb hote,. Beautifully organised

Well organised, efficient, competent. Would certainly trust them with future trips

A packed two weeks of exploring the history of this most un conventional American state. Plantation houses,the history and architecture of the area, the economy of the cotton and sugar industry - and slavery - all encompassed by jazz and southern hospitality. The itinerary, the manager and the intellectual input by a Professor of American Professor of Architectural history made this exploration of the Mississippi and the Cane River area a busy but stimulating challenge. Our attendance at the annual Jazz Festival in New Orleans melted our minds and soothed our overworked psyche.......... Some swamps to explore.... no floods, no tornadoes ,no mosquitoes, but much Creole culture to appreciate including a feast of food.

Martin Randall Travel. Always reliable, always different ,always stimulating. Always with a like minded group of fellow travellers.

Outstanding lecturer and guide with a well-planned itinerary to help us see and understand the history and architecture of St Petersburg's lovely palaces, art museums, churches, bridges, canals, libraries, and many other buildings important in the history of St Petersburg and its surroundings.

Martin Randall was always helpful, quick to respond to questions, while paying careful attention to the quality of the lecturers, guides, itinerary, hotel and food, and on top of all this they provide an excellent reading list for those who want to understand more about the places.

The hotel was linked to a visit to a private garden owned by the proprietor's pareents. It was certainly not upto thedelix standards of a hotel on the Riviera.

Martin Randall is among the most highly-regarded in the business. They attract a lovely and sensitive group of travellers-- mostly kUK, which is refreshing. However, they were in the wrong place tomeet us at Heathrow and we were nail-biting, finally checking into the flight on our on.

Beautifully organised, the outstanding feature of this holiday was the quality of the lecturer. Louis Nelson is a Professor of Architecture at the University of Virginia, but his expertise spreads far wider than how to read houses. We were privileged. and then there was the choice of accommodation: separate B & B houses in historic and little visited Natchitoches was inspired. The journey was a revelation that I long to repeat.

Martin Randall Travel do not leave any detail unchallenged. From the moment one books a holiday with them to the moment one returns, all is calm and friendly. and they don't "mollycoddle" us. They treat us as intelligent adults and this is so valuable.

This holiday offered an excellent opportunity to see some rare and beautiful gardens which I would have found it difficult to see on my own. We had the services of a charismatic lecturer with a background in garden design who did her best to make sure everyone had an enjoyable time.

Martin Randall is a very high-quality tour operator. It is not the cheapest but one pays for the knowledge, experience, and attention to fine detail. I've rated it 'good' rather than 'excellent' on this occasion because as we were a small group we had only a lecturer and not the usual additional tour manager and I think a tour manager would have been useful in ironing out a few minor wrinkles.

The Villas & Gardens of Campagna Romana,. This tour looked at the gardens round Rome, giving a history of the owners and the gardens. It met all my expectations and more. The hotels and all meals were of a high standard. The bus was clean and comfortable. The tour manager looked after everyone, ensuring we had ample time in each garden. The lecturer was well prepared and knowledgable about her subject. Local guides very helpful and answered questions from the group.

I have travelled with Martin Randall Travel on many occasions, and found it to be a well organised travel company. They offer a range of interesting holidays. All staff are very helpful and knowledegable about tours. They look after their cleints very well.

I went to 12 beautiful Italian Gardens and the oldest botanical garden in the world. It was a week of heaven!

Martin Randall holidays are invariably excellent.