I do want to say that our stay in the chalet was absolutely 5 *****. We were cared for beautifully in a warm and friendly ambiance with delicious, generous and creative meals, including wine. There was plenty on offer at the chalet....tv, games, hot tub. Our guide, Bruno, was fantastic. (more)Denise Hellier

The views from the walks was the highlight. (more)Geoff Wright

In one word 'excellent'. (more)Julie Whyte

The walk and talk team, the other students as well as the beauty of the area and the good. Our accommodation was great. (more)Jayne Quinn

The lessons were excellent, clear and very absorbing. The time flew by! The walking was varied and the countryside and mountains are beautiful. Panes is a lovely little town with some good restaurants and bars. (more)Sue Wickenden

Beautiful hikes on the Asturias coastline and meeting great people was the highlight. (more)Lorna Rouse

The wildflowers and the views were especially memorable. (more)Angela Nichols

The wild spring time flowers were absolutely amazing. Beautiful vibrant colours everywhere we walked. Local scenery was spectacular, with great (and somewhat challenging) walks. (more)Ken Ellis

The highlight was walking the mountainside amongst the wildflowers watching the varied bird life. We saw a different bird species every day. These included lesser Kestral, Sardinian and sub alpine warbler, black, black eared and common wheatear among others. (more)Kathleen Revell

Truly great value and the fact that most of the guests had been before and one set I think 12 times makes its own point. (more)David Edmonds

The beautiful countryside, great food, wine and company. Our hosts Carolyn and Peter were great fun, interesting conversationalists and they run a lovely home. I walked my legs off and swam in the pool every day. (more)Mairead Ryan

The most memorable part was the hospitality of the hosts. (more)Elaine Overnell

Wonderful scenery, great food, best company (more)Michaela Brinkhaus

Having a great variety of walking experiences was wonderful - from full-on snowshoeing to walking over ice and snow with cleats/microspikes on our boots to gazing across from the mountain tops at the Med (more)Angie Polkey

Excellent!!!!! This vacation had so many wonderful moments...each and every moment spent there was memorable (more)Bernadette Russo

I had a fantastic time, enjoyed the wonderful walks, the natural environment and the great company! (more)Alex Pooley

Excellent. I will be back next year! I would not hesitate to recommend to a friend. (more)Violet Holley

The scenery was the highlight. Especially the views from the peaks over 2000 metres. (more)Linda McDonald

Two days walking, one day wine tasting and one day kayaking (1 week) plus add on (3 nights) of two days walking and one day white water rafting. Walnut Valley walk was our favourite in the first week and white water rafting was our favourite in the add on (more)Malcolm Hill

Fantastic vacation. Amazing place and lovely people! There are some lovely walks, a chance to see and sample the local culture and the incredibly diverse flora and fauna. Plus abundant opportunities to swim! (more)Rosie Smith

Seeing fantastic landscapes & wildlife was memorable. Really great. (more)Ingrid Beveridge

Tres bien! Liz and Mel took good care of us and went above and beyond our expectations to ensure our vacation was great. Good value, too! (more)Holly Evans

The variety of the walks and scenery - and loads of wildlife. Marmot, chamois, vultures, various birds. Level of challenge was set just right for the needs of the group...Great - would do it again! Really good value for money. (more)Patricia Grey

Memorable parts? Reaching the top of Gros Piton. Tips? Go for it! Local benefits? The whole issue of environmentally friendly tourism is a complex one. In many ways there are benefits in that local people get much needed employment and sometimes improved amenities and infrastructure. But these changes don't always benefit those most in need and fail to filter down to ordinary people. We hiked off the beaten track and saw parts of the island that the 'normal' tourist (whatever... (more)Margaret Gravelle

Memorable parts? The food throughout the stay, the choices of hikes (particularly the gorge and the mountain top), and the mix of people. Tips? Be in shape! Be prepared for challenging walks. Local benefits? We left no trace behind on our walks. Food was purchased locally. We visited local markets and went to two local restaurants. Overall rating? This experience exceeded our expectations. We had great food, great guides, interesting and challenging walks and a very... (more)Ken Margraf

Outstanding. Lots to do and see, great walking, great food and a very nice hotel. (more)Paul Watling

A lovely respite from the fast and furious life that is Hackney, London. The walks took us into the mountains where it was so quiet, the air so clean and the views so good you wanted to just sit and stare. (more)Amore Robinson

The most memorable moment was the stunning views and sense of achievement - earning that beer! Really enjoyable - I do mean joy. It was such a pleasure to discover this part of the world and get a little bit (OK a lot) of exercise too. Challenging at times but worth it. (more)Karen Sutherland

Lovely walking through hillsides full of blossoming almond trees in the mountains of the Alpujerras in southern Spain. (more)Susan Sargeant

A lovely short break walking experience. The location is just beautiful. I would certainly recommend this trip to any walker. (more)Jenny Trickett

It exceeded our expectations....Walking in the high Alpine valleys with the stunning flora and butterflies, seeing ibex, chamois and marmot up close and experiencing the drama of the huge Mercantour peaks all around. (more)Peter Tilbrook

Seeing varied wildlife, including ibex, while walking in Mercantour National Park- which seemed to be virtually empty! (more)Lydia Watkinson

Wonderful scenery, food, charming villages, friendly people and being so well looked after. (more)Karen McLellan

If you wish to have a taste of the real Andalucia , this week will tick all the boxes (more)John Freeman

Fantastc week, I shall be returning.....Fabulous location, great weather, good food, fun people to share a vacation with......all in all a great week. (more)ROBERT INNIS

Very good. I loved the variety: different types of scenery on walks, eating out in different restaurants and even private houses, and also the different age groups.(40's upwards) I would recommend this vacation particularly for single people (more)Pauline Dodds

The vacation was fantastic and we would strongly recommend it... (more)Norah Johnston

The directions prepared by the vacation provider were terrific and the selections for the walk was great. It combined great sea views with a walk across the Down. (more)Richard Clark

Highly recommended to anyone who loves walking in the open countryside, sprinkled with white hilltop villages, and snow capped mountains a little way off. A fantastic vacation which went way too fast! (more)Glenda Kay

It exceeded my expectations due to the venue, weather and levels of real engagement by the organisers. I will return again one day to this rural idyll. (more)Steven Hopkins

The walking vacation itself was amazing, really quite challenging, but in the most stunning landscape and we learnt a lot about the local history (more)Sally James

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in the Sintra hills at Quinta Colina Flora, enjoying the warm hospitality of James and Aasta and the beauty of the park. Thanks to Rosy Responsible Travel for the recommendation. (more)Valerie Montigny

The most memorable was the beautiful cliff top walks with amazing scenery. It was lovely to explore the local area, and the food and Fado was amazing. Excellent vacation - we have lots of beautiful photos and lovely memories of our stay. (more)Doreen Brett

4* (more)Peter Alvey

The most knowledgeable guide I have ever had the privilege to meet, the stunning natural beauty, and the complete detachment from my day to day city life. (more)Paul Kearney

It was wonderful. I was able to explore the scenery, the history and even meet some of the local people. The small number of people made the tours feel much more personal and the staff were warm and friendly. (more)Elizabeth Long

There were several very memorable aspects to my vacations. The walks/hikes and scenery in Romania was absolutely fantastic. I have never seen anything like it before.The scenery was stunning and the wild life even more stunning. (more)Sue Jennings

The mountain walks are amazing with the views of the Griffin Vultures being a huge highlight. Clive, who runs the tourist office for Grazalema was also a genuine highlight. He took real interest in our stay there and was brilliant at directing me to the veggie friendly restaurants. (more)Michelle White

It was great...The views were fantastic and the walking very pleasant. The walks were well organised. (more)Rachel Lawson

The walks were very interesting and varied. The staff based in Torrox were very helpful when we had issues. (more)Ian Macpherson

Memorable parts? Experiencing the real and unspoilt Spain, sampling the local food and hiking in delightful countryside. No tourists and the rustic charm of the accommodation. Tips? If you want total tranquility, the real Spain with its delicious tapas bars and restaurants and local wine ( all at amazing value!) and totally peaceful accommodation away from it all, but near enough to walk into the village, then this is the place for you. The walks were very enjoyable taking anything... (more)Ellen Common

Memorable parts? All the superb walks, the perfect weather, beautiful views and quiet surroundings with hardly any other people around. Dan is an excellent guide who had organised everything perfectly. Tips? A reasonable level of fitness is required. Local benefits? Yes, it was a vacation with a low environmental impact: away from typical tourist sites, using the local infrastructure. Overall rating? I had a fantastic time, enjoyed the wonderful walks in the beautiful... (more)Anonymous

Memorable parts? The great organisation that appeared effortless but I'm sure reflected much planning and forethought. Every day the walks were 'just right' for the weather, our legs and our mood without us having to think about it. The food was superb, varied and appeared as if by miracle in the right amounts at the perfect time. Tips? Do what preparation you can but don't worry as there are so many walks requiring so many different levels of fitness that you will love it regardless... (more)anne webb

The coastal path (Dover - Sandwich in our package) offers spectacular views of sea and countryside, whatever the weather, and serves up little gems of both recent and ancient history along the way. (more)David haljan

Very good vacation, hope to return and do more. (more)Bill Ashby

We loved our trip to Kythnos! Our host Nigel took care of every detail from start to finish - from organizing our ferry tickets to booking our charming hotel room, and adjusting the program to accommodate our interests. (more)Monique Rothman

A perfect short break, balanced walking, swimming and eating. (more)Jerry Stuart

The locals are very friendly, and nearly all greeted us as we passed along the roads. (more)Martin Pollard