Most memorable was being so close to wild animals on the game drives at Elephant Plains...Fantastic! (more)Yvonne Chapman

The Drakensberg mountains and Didima camp at Cathedral Peak provided a magical start to the vacation, with stunning scenery, fantastic hiking and lovely accommodation; we could easily have stayed much longer there. (more)Barbara Sykes

Some of the best highlights were - the penguins on Boulder Beach, Cape Point on a glorious day, staying with Hazel of Hazel's Homestays, the Real City tour in PE, Amakhala Lodge. (more)David Catherall

We stayed in 6 cities and travelled through 4 former Yugoslav states. Our favourite city was Split. It is the ideal spot to do island hopping. The most fascinating city was Sarajevo. We were not expecting such a diversity of cultures living side by side. (more)Gary Charles

All of it was memorable. Great adventure. (more)Martin Harris

We had a driving vacation through Croatia - with a couple of days relaxation at the end. The whole vacation was enjoyable, Croatia is a beautiful country. Each part had its own merits, so hard to pinpoint one particular aspect. (more)Samantha Syder

Memorable parts? Seeing the lava flowing at the Masaya volcano is a wow! (45 mins from Managua/Nicaragua); zip lining above the tree tops at Arenal. Watching the beautiful sunset, glass of wine in hand, at Arenal Observatory Lodge. Seeing Quetzals close up in the cloud forest. Hundreds of fireflies lighting up and dancing in front if us as the sun set. Seeing all the wonderful wildlife on offer in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Tips? If driving use a satnav! Driving in Costa was... (more)Martin Blow

For me the most memorable parts are the people-to-people things, and bits of culture ... live music in a restaurant that inspires a couple to break out into some fabulous salsa dancing; and the nice connection made with our homestay family in Havana... (more)Rebecca Pollens

The most memorable moment was spontaneously being invited into a home to listen in on a jam session with the resident and their guests. We were walking around the streets of Havana taking in the street scene and heard music coming out of a home. We peeked inside the house and were extended a warm invitation to come in and enjoy the music, rum and the fried plantains all without any expectation of any kind from our hosts. (more)Gautam Biswas

The best part was Havana. Everything about Havana, the tour in the old American car was great but we loved just wondering around. (more)Jo McKeown

Memorable parts? Mvuu camp and the night safaris Tips? Before leaving, i suggest to buy maps and guides because you will not find any tourist indication. They prefer to provide you a guide instead of selling maps and written indication. Local benefits? Yes, I think so for the majority of lodges in which we stayed. Overall rating? 10/10 (more)Giulia Rap

Everything was great. I can't isolate one part. (more)Steven Levine

The glacier explorer walk on Vatnajökull with Glacier Guides was a wonderful experience. Excellent 10 day tour of Iceland's spectacular sights at a comfortable pace offering opportunities to explore local delights. (more)Fiona Bromage

We absolutely loved Iceland! Every day was different to the previous one - the scenery changed but it was all amazing! Absolutely brilliant! (more)Ian Fleming

Fantastic!...Exploring the Byzantine capital of the Pelopponese, Mystras, en route between Tolo and Gytheio. Beautifully painted churches, crumbling ruins, a Frankish fortress with magnificent views and a convent tortoise! (more)Taissa Csaky

Our vacation was wonderful.... We have travelled extensively all over the world and driving in many different countries. This agency was the best that we have ever worked with (more)Sarah Turner

Topes De Collantes walk - we had a full day hike visiting coffee farm, then walked and stopped at a pool to swim, climbing up several small waterfalls from one pool to the next. (more)Sarah Gray

The Cuban people were very welcoming, helpful, and friendly, taking in all the beautiful scenery, whether it be the Vinales valley, the beautiful beaches or the historic streets of Trinidad and Havana (more)Gary Lum

The highlight was the walk up El Yunke in Baracoa. In fact everything about Baracoa was lovely. The guide Norge was simply the best... A very enjoyable and educational tour. It was very good to experience the friendliness and enterprise of the people in Cuba. (more)Melsa Houston

Memorable parts? Close proximity to the wildlife in their natural habitat, amazing scenery and masses of things to do a great first visit to an amazing and diverse country Tips? The operator was fantastic ! Local benefits? Yes Overall rating? Super some wonderful memories for the whole family great experiences and great laughs (more)Anna Dugdale

The most memorable was 50 miles offshore Scuba Diving in the Garden of the Queens...this is a healthy reef with sharks to nudibranchs. The soft corals where beautiful waving in the current with the reef fish. We had a wonderful trip and will be returning to Cuba and diving the Gardens. (more)Wilson Wing

Excellent, enjoyable, thought-provoking. So glad we went, but should have stayed longer! (more)Ian Matthews

The most memorable part was the few days spent in Trinidad. Truly beautiful city, lots of restaurants, good nightlife, and great location for day trips to beaches or mountains. (more)Kelvin Eaton

It was a great family vacation.... Drake bay is a beautiful spot with lots of nature around, nice excursions and beautiful beach at the door step (more)ana cabrita

Amazing. A learning experience that was exciting and fun every day. (more)Sarah Lewis

Book it now! (more)Christine Keen

The bear watching and having a close encounter with a white-tailed eagle. (more)Robert Bagley

Almost whole tour of ours was exciting as every mile / kilometer of our drive in FINLAND was mesmerizing and exciting. All the activities of sports was new and knowledgable for us. (more)Nehal Lekhadia

we had great time and would definitely go back....seeing the wolverine, bears and willow grouse (more)Mohni Gujral

Memorable parts? Far too many to mention personally - running the Helsinki Marathon (fantastic scenic route!) at the end of the trip was a personal highlight but aside from this I also enjoyed the beautiful scenery of northern Finland and great accommodation throughout the trip. My 4 year old son enjoyed it all too but his favourites were the Angry Birds Kids Theme Park, Husky Sledding, meeting Santa Claus, feeding reindeers, running the Helsinki Mini Marathon for kids, riding the trams... (more)Richard Mayneord

Memorable parts? The scenic drive from one town to the next and the fabulous churches Tips? Bring umbrella or rain protection. Local benefits? Yes! There are so many things to discover and the only way to see them is via driving....so if more people will opt to do a self-drive tour...more tourist will go to the area. Overall rating? It was great and will recommend to my family and friends. (more)Fay Cruz

Memorable parts? This vacation was so packed full of fantastic memories.........From the moment we arrived in Bilbao with the awesome Guggenheim Museum and delicious tapas, through to the final day when we walked down to the beach in Barcelona to paddle in the Mediterranean Sea like a couple of teenagers! Tips? Go with an open mind, and enjoy the real Spain. Local benefits? All the hotels we stayed in, apart from the first night, were family run hotels. The spanish people... (more)Janet Herbert

Memorable parts? Our trip took in 5 different areas of South Africa and every single part of it was unforgettable. We spent 3 nights in the northern Drakensburg, 3 nights in The Battlefields and 3 nights on safari in Thanda, KwaZulu Natal. Then went on to 3 nights in Cape Town and 2 nights in Hermanus. Every single aspect of the vacation was memorable: the scenery, people, wildlife, food, wine.....I could go on. Tips? The vacation will be planned entirely around your likes and preferences,... (more)Philippa Roll

Memorable parts? There were many moments, but if i had to choose it was whilst driving through Kruger Park a group of five elephants crossed the road, we stopped the car and waited for them to pass. The last elephant before crossing altogether raised its trunk at us as a sign of thank you for letting them cross. It was fantastic. Tips? Well you have to be adventurous, there is a lot of driving to do to see the various attractions since some are at quite a distance but the scenery... (more)Anthony Ellul

Vacation of a lifetime! Truly memorable. The vacation was an incredible journey of different experiences. If I had to choose a best bit it would be the Township Tour in Cape Town. This was an emotional and unforgettable experience. (more)Les Milner

It was excellent. The accommodation was superb. There was an enormous number of things to do and see at each stop-over. Everyone was helpful and friendly. The food was delicious and authentic. And most of all, the natural surroundings were beautiful beyond belief. (more)John Barker

South Africa is a very beautiful country and South Africans are very friendly. We were very warmly welcomed everywhere we went. It’s a vacation for everybody as it is very easy and comfortable to drive. (more)Natalie Maspoli Taylor

Memorable parts? My kids definitely vote for floating in the salt lakes (which were flooded old roman salt mines) just north of Sibui, Transylvania Tips? Huge benefit in the use of a local guide to walk around Sibui. Be aware that around Brasov (particularly Bran Castle) is very busy and full of tourists during the summer. Local benefits? I hope so! The bear sanctuary at Zarnesti particularly appreciated the support of visitors in order to afford to run their sanctuary for... (more)Vikki Wall

Memorable parts? Lake Bled. The many medieval villages. The island of brijuni for its Roman remains Llubjiana. Tips? Slovenia and Croatia are must visit destinations Local benefits? Not especially Overall rating? Excellent (more)Celia Marsh

The most memorable part of this trip was all of us being together in such an inspiring outdoor environment. In particular our grandchildren loved it. (more)John Stork

Fantastic group of people to travel and explore with. The hosts/guides couldn't have been better. We found alternative routes and got off the beaten path. (more)Jennifer Moon

Day trip to Papa Westray was the best highlight. (more)Christine Derrick

It was fantastic to see the contrast in both Isles and to see the nature, unspoilt beauty. The wealth of wildlife and to see them in a nature environment. The wealth of history and to see how the areas have evolved throughout the years. (more)Moira Parker

Close encounters with wildlife and wonderful scenery. Accommodation was superb. (more)Daniel Quek

Our trip was planned with the great advice and assistance of Susie de Carteret from the vacation provider... Each stop and tour had its own value and memories, all notable for a variety of reasons. Outstanding! Not a low point in 16 days. (more)Ron Whiteside

The total experience was great. Excellent. Great choice of accommodation and activities. (more)Jim Bartlett

The whole vacation was amazing though for me the desert dunes at Sossusvlei take some beating. (more)Liz Treadway

Amazing!! The space, the colours, the diverse landscapes, from desert to seaside to safari! (more)Lindsay Comer

The lodges and safari trips were excellent. We enjoyed the independence of driving ourselves but it was great to have experienced guides especially in Sossusvlei and tracking desert elephants in Damaraland and and in Okonjima looking for leopards. (more)Jean Shepherd

Memorable parts? Most exciting - seeing lions, leopard and African wild dogs eating, sleeping or playing from only a few feet away. Most memorable - visit to Soweto. Tips? We did a late booking, but I would recommend booking early to ensure you visit the reserves you really want. Local benefits? All centres were very conservation minded. Benefit to local people harder to assess in South Africa. Tips? We had a really great vacation. (more)Jackie Hunt

Absolutely excellent. I would very highly recommend to anyone looking for superb walking , beautiful food , unbelievable scenery and very friendly and helpful hosts. A brilliant vacation thank you. (more)Richard Tookey

Excellent vacation, we enjoyed it all - highlights were Meteora, where we did a hike to view the monasteries and walking in the Vikos Gorge, stunning, our photos don't capture the majesty of it all. (more)Penny Thomson

Memorable parts? Visiting Petra. Tips? Pay ahead. Credit card payments may have 8% markup. Cash is best. Local benefits? Yes we used local drivers, guides and hotel. Overall rating? Very nice!!! We had a lovely driver, Muhammad and he could not have been nicer. He made it extra special for us (more)Jaana Eleftheriou

Memorable parts? All Iceland was remarkable and memorable. The geology and bird life in particular. Tips? Alkemia were very helpful and understood our requirements very well Local benefits? Not particularly Overall rating? Excellent , I hope to go again (more)Will Bullough

Memorable parts? The Snaefellsnes Peninsula was particularly lovely as was the prolific bird life generally. Food, though expensive, was almost universally superb, especially fish. Tips? With hindsight I would have booked a proper 4 wheel drive vehicle as on the normal roads stopping is only generally possible at specific tourist spots. Because of the number of coach parties these get very busy and much of the surrounding area is roped off for conservation meaning that you cannot... (more)David Adams