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Phillip
Oct 2022
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Cycle Canal du Midi
I really enjoyed the rides and the pace of them. The length of the rides was suitable for all on the trip. The routes were nice and particularly enjoyed the beach da...
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Alan
Sep 2022
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Cycle Canal du Midi
A good holiday with only minor disappointments.
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Simon
Sep 2022
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Cycle Canal du Midi
The trip is in a beautiful part of the world, and the tour guide Erwin did a fantastic job of accomodating the trip to the needs of the guests. I was definitely expe...
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Anne
Sep 2022
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Cycle Canal du Midi
The group leader was excellent in every way. He gave us advice support instruction. He was sensitive thoughtful, predicted problems and solved them. He coordinate...
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Claire
Jul 2022
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Cycle Canal du Midi
Cycling along the canal to Carcassone, visiting Carcassone and the cycle to the other castle. People should be made aware though parts of the ride aren't with the to...
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Vernon
Nov 2024
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A Taste of Southern France - Bordeaux to Toulouse
Erwin as our tour leader and the group were great company. The tour was a combination of visiting amazing places together with a foodie experience. Throughout the w...
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Bryan
Oct 2024
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A Taste of Southern France - Bordeaux to Toulouse
Excellent Leader(Erwin) Great food & wine (especially lunch at Arcachon)
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Diane
Oct 2024
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A Taste of Southern France - Bordeaux to Toulouse
This was our first Explore trip and we were very pleased. Our tour leader Erwin was personable, knowledgeable and consistently making sure everyone was accounted for...
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Sally
Oct 2024
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A Taste of Southern France - Bordeaux to Toulouse
Excellent itinerary and leader. Couldn't have been better. From medieval castles, to delicious food, to exploring an underground cave with a river in it...just magic...
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Jennifer
Jul 2024
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A Taste of Southern France - Bordeaux to Toulouse
Great experience and insight into the food and area of ...
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Brittney
May 2024
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A Taste of Southern France - Bordeaux to Toulouse
Really enjoyed my travel experience with explore. This was my first international trip post Covid so I was a little nervous, but my trip leader and small travel grou...
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Jennifer
May 2024
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A Taste of Southern France - Bordeaux to Toulouse
The booking communication was not straightforward but the tour was excellent. The...
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Judith
Apr 2024
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A Taste of Southern France - Bordeaux to Toulouse
A fabulous holiday - full of interesting information, great tas...
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Just Wow, reason why it's a Top 5 trek
This trek (early July '18) was phenomenal. this is my first real trekking holiday and I have to tell you, I am converted now. the scenery all along the way is sp...
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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