Martin Randall Travel Traveller Reviews

It was absolutely perfect. Great accommodation, delicious food, and the musical experience was grand.

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The Journey to discover the architecture of frank Lloyd Wright was undertaken backwards - we started in Pittsburg viewing his late masterpiece Falling water and then via Madison - Talliesin - and Milwaukee to Chicago to see his earlier domestic "prairie Houses."What a genius he was - and what an interesting man. we stayed in great Landmark hotels in four locations and ate some great food - but not american portion sizes!. Our Lecturer - Tom Abbot ( full of knowledge, enthusiasm and bonhomie )was quite superb and the Tour leader catered unobtrusively for our every need - including mosquito bites!. I would grey recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in discovering more about the greatest American architect of the 20th century as well as some of his contemporaries . A busy schedule brilliantly executed. I would go so far as to say that it is a must for anyone aiming to understand 20th century architecture emanating for the USA

MRT runs the most professional organisation with a wide range of tours for those interested in Art , architecture and music. The stuff are very pleasant and the lecturers and tour leaders of top quality I have travelled with them many times and will continue to do so.

The holiday was spread over 12 days and was centered on Pittsburgh, Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. We had a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable lecturer and a very efficient traveling tour manager with us throughout. We visited very many buildings,being able to enter the vast majority, some of which are not open to the public. All of these buildings and their backgrounds were the subject of lectures and detailed discussion before, during and afterwards. All costs including gratuities were covered except lunches and a couple of dinners. These arrangements worked extremely well and established a secure and favourable atmosphere for the whole tour.

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It was a well planned and executed study tour of English Cathedrals which visited ten medieval cathedrals in nine days.

Martin Randall Travel run meticulously planned and well designed cultural tours in the UK and abroad.

The tour included many of FLWs seminal buildings in a number of cities, as well as buildings by those he followed and who followed him. An excellent lecturer made the most of the various visits. Good planning, comfortable travel arrangements, made this well worth while.

Martin Randall specialises in Art and Architecture, plus music. They pay close attention to details. Tours look costly until you realise that almost everything is included, and they take care to ensure expert lecturers and kind, efficient tour managers.

I was forewarned about the physical challenges but exhilarated that I was able to complete the walks. I also think my level of cultural awareness improved. I enjoyed the meals and the companionship with the others in our (small) group. The administrator and guide were both charming and also very much a part of the group.

This was my first experience with Martin Randall but given their commitment to excellence I would definitely consider travelling with them again and recommend them to friends.

An excellent experience led by a team who worked tirelessly on our behalf. Responsibility moved seamlessly from from one to another of the 4 person team. The walking was gentlest varied from one walk to another, through varying landscapes. The walk leader new the area very well. The tour manager was a gem, nothing too trivial to deal with and always anticipating our needs. The lecturer, never didactic, led us on journey of discovery, and clearly had a deep knowledge of her subject. Transport by bus was faultless, safe. The two hotels stayed at were excellent. All in all a very good experience worth the money.

Martin Randall assembled an excellent team to run the holiday. Also the administration throughout was exemplary.

Once again Martin Randall provided a memorable experience, exceeding all our expectations. Accommodation and food very good. Programme, lecturer, breadth and uniqueness of locations all exceptional.

Outstanding communication beforehand. Dealt efficiently with an unexpected change initiated by us. All the travel, accommodation, dining details handled without a hitch adding substantially to oue enjoyment of the tour. Exceptional lecturer/leader. Surprising venues with remarkable content. No shopping or time fillers. First rate by every measure.

A relaxing but busy tour visiting family properties and museums in out of the way places which would have been tiring to organise and drive to independently Carefully selected Lecturer and Tour Manager who worked well as a team and did their best to ensure that our holiday was enjoyable .

Reliable, well organised and imaginative itineraries. As an independent traveller I feel secure with their arrangements and attention to detail.

This seven-day holiday took a small group of art enthusiasts to the green heart of Italy, walking in the footsteps of Saint Francis, leading us through beautiful, undulating, Umbrian landscapes and to spiritual places of worship and devotion, the culmination of which was our visit to Assisi's Basilica, approached on foot through the leafy Bosco Francesco. Our eyes were also opened to the beauty of Renaissance art on our visits to Sansepolcro's Museo Civico and Cattedrale to learn about Piero della Francesco's frescoes. Visits to Arezzo, Monterchi, Cortona and Spello allowed us to view more of his and others' works, all enhanced by the insightful and inspiring commentaries of our expert guide. No tourists spoiled the tranquility of the small towns of Montefalco and Bevagna where we enjoyed more frescoes and mosaics. Our final morning, en route to Rome, was spent at Montegiove and Buzzi's extraordinary theatrical complex cum surreal folly. Throughout the holiday, not only did we experience Umbrian flora and fauna on our walks and the beauty of Renaissance art but we enjoyed the varied cuisine and wine of the area. A holiday to remember, indeed.

Friends had extolled the virtues of Martin Randall and I knew that the company had a very good reputation for taking small cultural tours to Italy. However, I had not experienced such a holiday until this year. I can only say that they are superior to any other company I have travelled with in terms of their administration, organisation, efficiency and professionalism. The tour guide we had was exceptional - cultured, knowledgable and inspiring - and the Italian tour manager was energetic, good humoured and an expert on all things Italian. He and the tour guide worked exceedingly well together. I would certainly recommend the company and would definitely consider travelling with them again.