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Madrid, Salamanca & Toledo - Riviera Travel
The cities we visited were fascinating and we felt there was a good balance between organised walks and talks, and free time to do our own thing.
The tour was well organised and ran like clockwork.
by Ms G Corck-Adelan
Barcelona & the highlights of Catalonia - Riviera Travel
Thank you so much for our holiday 'Barcelona and the highlights of Catalonia'. Our tour guide, Paul, was excellent; he took care of everyone without being patronising and was knowledgeable about the places and customs.We would certainly choose to travel with him again.
by Mr & Mrs Wilson
Classical Spain - Riviera Travel
I have just returned from the Classical Spain Tour and I must say it really was an excellent tour. It was well organised with a good balance of trips and free time. The hotels were good although we were not so keen on the hotel in Granada! I think above all it was the work of our Tour Manager, Paul who really made the holiday. He was informative, engaging, helpful and polite. We felt totally secure with him - if the other tour managers are like him I am sure I will be booking with Riviera in the future! Thank you Riviera and Paul! Also musn't forget to mention the driver - Jose! Excellent!
by Sue Furby
Classical Spain - Riviera Travel
Give that man a medal - Paul Richardson is the best organised, most knowlegeable, wittiest tour manager in the whole world. Really enjoyed our tour of classical Spain. Keep doing what you're doing and don't change it and we'll come again.
by Jill Bourne
Classical Spain - Riviera Travel
We have recently returned from our first Riviera group holiday, having previously been independent travellers. Though initially daunted by the size of the group, we are totally converted to the format, principally, I suspect, thanks to the excellent group leadership skills of Paul Richardson. Within the framework of the schedule of the Classical Spain tour, he showed great organisational abilities, attention to detail above and beyond the call of duty, and not just good humour, but the wit of a stand-up comedian! His knowledge about, and enthusiasm for the country was infectious. We hope to experience Riviera again, and if the leaders are all of Paul's quality, I think you may have converts for life. I have already passed your website on to 3 friends!
by Diane Glanville
Classical Spain - Riviera Travel
I have just returned from your Classical Spain tour -25th April - 1st May. Our guide was Hanny - I wanted to feedback what an excellent tour this was and how helpful/informative/interesting/fun Hanny was. She gave the tour focus with all her knowledge and we felt very well looked after. She has a great sense of humour as well. This was the first time my partner and I have been on an arranged holiday - we will certainly be using Riveria again. We felt things were very well organised, including the travel between destinations, with the right balance of guided tours and free time. The hotels were comfortable. We also felt it was good value for the cost. Thank you.
by Jane Dodds
Splendours of Spain, Granada and Seville - Newmarket Holidays
I was extremely pleased with the organisation of the holiday and the tour representative Lynda who was 'professional to her finger tips'. If Lynda is typical of your resort staff, then it speaks volumes about your company. I addition, I would like to thank all the staff 'back at base' who did so well in looking after us when the airports in Southern Spain were closed due to the volcanic ash.
by A Phillips
Gardens & Architecture of Andalucia - Brightwater Holidays
Timing of visits was very well planned so that a great deal was fitted in without undue sense of rushing. Balance of gardens and architecture was admirable. We enjoyed the whole holiday very much indeed and would very much like to travel with Brightwater again
by Ms Moon
Classical Spain - Riviera Travel
I have recently returned from the Classical Spain holiday and am writing to thank you so much for a wonderful holiday. It certainly lived up to expectations and I shall recommend it to friends and family. We particularly enjoyed our stay at the Don Paco hotel in Seville and found the staff extremely friendly and welcoming.
I would also like to praise our tour guide Anne as one of the best we have come across. She was very knowledgeable and professional as well as being very friendly and warm. I particularly appreciated her concern and support for my disabled father-in-law, who, despite his difficulties found the holiday hugely enjoyable. Many thanks once again.
by Ms B. McPherson-Jones
Classical Spain - Riviera Travel
Our final praise goes to our courier whose care and attention to our needs was exemplary. Her cheerfulness each day and her knowledge of the historical and topographical details of our journey made the holiday so relaxing and entertaining.
by Don & Ann Lindon