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Very good value for the money. Sicilian chef had a varied menu for each meal. We are vegetarians and had something different for each meal which is a rarity! Unlimit...
Skip this cruise - not worth it
My husband and I went on the Treasures of the Mediterranean Isles Trip jn October 2022. This was our third Tauck cruise with Ponnant but our first post covid and the...
Pay for a 4 star trip and get 2 star food
My husband and I took the Treasures of the Mediterranean tour two weeks ago. The food off the ship was very good. The food on the ship was subpar (2 stars out of 4 ...
The worst trip ever
Totally disappointing journey, the worst experience I ever had while travelling. The agency' support and guidance are simply non-existent; they outsource all the act...
We had a wonderful trip!
We had such a wonderful time on a tou! Excellent hotels, a lot of activities and interesting guides, fast paced adventure with some free time that was really nice an...
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Do not use this company.
A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse...
Perfect combination of support and freedom
This Untour was the perfect combination of support and freedom. We were able to have the experience of ""living"" in Paris, with no agenda but our own. Exactly what ...
A most wonderful journey
My friend, who has travelled with Untours multiple times, recommended it to me. I sent her a thank you note as soon as I got home. Now, I'm telling people about the ...
Poorly planned and executed experience
We traveled to Morocco with A+R earlier this year and had a very poor experience. Our guide was generally indifferent (did not keep the group together on walking tou...
Loved going to the Embera Village.
Excellent host and local guides. Got to know that there is mor...
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Melanie Delworth was also very helpful.
I just really thought the trip was very good. This was our second Alexander and Roberts trip, and we have been impressed each time. I highly recommend your company t...
Panda's were great
The Panda's were great and the overall trip was handled very professionally. The Guides were excellent, and took us right to the Airport, got our tickets for us, no ...
The tour guides were fabulous
The tour guides were fabulous and the hotels were first class. We...
Just about everything was great
Just about everything was great. Our guide Leo was excellent! A+R needs to ensure that all guests are capable of taking care of themselves and their excess bags and ...
Amazing
Amazing. Highly recommend South Africa and Victoria Falls with the Chobe exten...
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It was awesome!!!!
We did Machu Picchu + the Galapagos Cruise April 6th and it was awesome!!!! Our guide in Cuzco and Machu Picchu, Jackie, was a Perfect 10! She was clear, informativ...
Truly enjoyed the Yangtze river cruise
Truly enjoyed the Yangtze river cruise. A magical journey with a wonderful tour director!
I had a wonderful time in Panama
I had a wonderful time in Panama. It was an amazing and educational trip. Learned about the history of the canal and I got to see how the canal locks work. The Journ...
It was a really great trip
It was a really great trip. We enjoyed the boat ride on the canal from one ocean to the other ocean. Then taking the train ride back along side of the canal gave us ...
The trip through the Panama Canal was very interesting
The trip through the Panama Canal was very interesting. The visit to the Embara village was wonderful and the day of visiting the Old Panama museum and the Biodivers...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary.
Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Travelstride features over 2,000 reviews on trips to France. You can sort reviews by highest, lowest, oldest and newest rated with further refinements by tour company.
Try starting with the highest rated reviews - they can be inspiring! Is it a trip to France or a multi-country trip that includes France? A river cruise or self powered by bike? A culinary or castle adventure? Just a quick scan of the review titles will get you on your way. They’ll also highlight some watch-outs; for example, how challenging it can be to ascend Mont Blanc.
Guides - Indeed, some guides are good but quirky, some rub people in their group the wrong way and in a few cases, are simply unqualified. As you’ll read in so many reviews though, the vast majority love their jobs and are eager to share their passion for the region, its history, culture, food, etc. Read the most recent reviews on the tour company and the trip you are going on.
Tour Company - Again, read the most recent reviews on the tour company. The majority of 1 and 2 star ratings are a few years old. They also tend to reflect experiences from just a few tour companies.
Reviewers are quick to point out if they felt the trip was “worth every penny” or just the opposite: the trip was not as advertised whether it was the food, accommodations, attractions or other aspects of their experience that lacked in quality. Make sure the company is responsive to all of your requests pre-trip as this will likely reflect their level of responsiveness during the trip.
Service Level - Tour company reviews will give you insight into service levels. Unexpected costs seemed to pop up often in poor reviews so ask your tour company if you should expect any.
Poor to no communication with the tour company whether pre-trip, during or post-trip was also mentioned in several of those rating at the 1 or 2 star level. Three star reviews are largely recommendations for the tour company and trip but they lack descriptives like: “trip of a lifetime,” “outstanding,” and “unforgettable.”
Itinerary - Some reviews commented on the itinerary being too packed. This was often the case in multi-country tours. If considering a walking tour, note that there is a high likelihood of different pace levels.
This can sometimes be a challenge, particularly if you prefer walking in a group and find yourself walking alone at a much slower or faster pace than the rest of the group.
A few reviewers, in fact, felt like they were in a military boot camp. If considering a hike in the mountainous regions of France these can be strenuous, so be honest when it comes to your level of fitness.
Accommodations - ask about the size of the rooms if this is important to you. By American standards, European accommodations can be cramped. In most cases, expect to pay more for larger rooms.
Early booking sometimes means better room allocation so this is something you may wish to consider/inquire about. Also, you may wish to confirm that accommodations are within reasonable distance to the sites and attractions on your itinerary. More budget minded trips might mean a bit more travel to and, or more basic accommodations.
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