Travelmarvel Tour & Cruise Reviews
The 411 Travelmarvel Tour & Cruise reviews listed below are from past clients of Global Journeys that have traveled with Travelmarvel. Each review has been individually verified by our team.
Generally well organised and enjoyable. Hotel in Hobart was rather disappointing as detailed on our TravelMarvel feedback form. As with previous tours, we were often left feeling that we could have had longer at some places, but tours are only meant to give a taste of what the area has to offer, so in that regard, it fulfilled its objectives.
Absolutely enjoyed every minute 1
Western Wonders of Tasmania
Tuula & Jack Korfias, Australia, Oct 2012
Absolutely enjoyed every minute. I was worried that my husband wouldn't enjoy it, as this was our first coach tour. We've done day tours, but never over-nighters. My husbands comment the second day 'love it, love it' & he doesnt talk like that. Haha. Everything was amazing. The best was probably the guide & driver - they made everyone feel like family. read more The information about the places we visited was exactly what we wanted to know. The stops for morning tea, lunch, toilet breaks were timed perfectly. The accommodation was 'back to basics' clean, comfortable, warm. Food was amazing - 5 star quality. We'll definitely do it again.
A great trip that exceeded expectations 2
Essential Vietnam and Cambodia
Mark Walsh, Australia, Sep 2012
A great trip that exceeded expectations. There was a good variety of food on the river cruise, always something different. The tour guide was professional and friendly and always keen to get feedback about day tours.
We had a wonderful time touring Tasmania. First of all, Relaxing Journeys (now Global Journeys) did an excellent job in organzing our tour. The Tour Manager is fantastic who guided us all through the journey with excellent commentaries. During the whole journey, he did not hesitate to introduce Tasmania to us through his own experience as a true Tasmanian. read more The driver is also excellent. Not only is he a safe driver, he manoeuvred his vehicle in a very professional manner and he looked after the elderlys very well. Have to mention also that they both have a sense of humour, and the duo made our journey a very pleasant and memorable one. Needless to say, we were also blessed with very fine weather all the way, and I have met some very nice people from all over the world. All in all, the tour is excellent, and by far the best that I have ever experienced. I will definitely recommend it to my friends and people in Hong Kong.
We have no hesitation to travel with APT again 2
Grand Tasman
Elaine & John Ellard, Australia, Mar 2011
Tour was well organised. Meet at airport most appreciated even though we arrived a few days earlier than most. Bus driver excellent and had amazing knowledge of Tasmania, also tour leader, both of whom had a good rapport and humour. Most hotels/motels were great, BUT after a long day touring the buffet style meals were more appreciated over the set read more menu table service type - reason: after a long day, most people wanted to just eat and go back to their rooms, instead of waiting until after 8 pm for their main meal and even later for the dessert & coffee. This was especially evident in Hobart (Mercure Hadleys). This hotel, while being heritage listed and I guess very charming to some, we felt that the rooms were old fashioned and pokey - ours had 2 small windows that looked out only to a full height brick wall. Unfortunately the weather caused some change of plans but the tour leader made the best of that. Overall we thought that we got excellent value for money and would have no hesitation to travel with APT again.
Loved the whole experience 1
Western Wonders of Tasmania
Gail Woodley & Catherine Powley, Australia, Mar 2011
The tour was really wonderful and we had the good fortune to have perfect weather. Got wonderful pictures of Cradle Mountain. My sister and I even went up on the cable car to the top of The Nut. Very daring for us. The Gorden River cruise was magic. Again beautiful weather. The wilderness tour and visit to Sarah Island was wonderful. We were very interested read more in the Hydro plant too and the scenery around Queenstown. Very different. The tour guides were excellent, Les and Warren. The accommodation was first class we even got a spa bath in one of our rooms! Got to love that. The food was the only bit I could find place for improvement. The third night I got very dried overcooked roast beef served to me and had to have it replaced. It also took very long to be served. But we had wonderful company and it didn't spoil the evening. It also took very long on the last night in Launceston to be served. All in all, we loved the whole experience and wished we had taken the longer tour to see more of the east coast. My sister has gone back to Canada now with lots of good memories to share with her family. Thanks Craig for your patience in organizing it for us.
Captain and coach driver complimented each other 1
Grand Tasman
Gaye & Bill Goddard, Australia, Mar 2011
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the coach captain and coach driver complimented each other with their knowledge and skill. Excellent variety though would have liked the Wall in the Wilderness included but was told this wouldn't fit in time-wise. Mecure hotel Launceston was disappointment and I intend writing with comprehensive outline of basis for my read more impressions. My husband was ill and coach captain took over and arranged a night in hospital while he was re-hydrated, this was done with efficiency, kindness and was appreciated. Coach was comfortable and other accommodation excellent.
Trish and I had a fantastic time on the coach tour in Tassie. Everything was top quality, hotels food & tour hostess and coach driver. We will definitely travel this way again and plan to do the east coast of Tassie next February. Thanks again for all your help in making this a great experience.
We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Tasmania! 1
Western Wonders of Tasmania
Ed & Leslie Derkum, United States, Feb 2011
We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Tasmania! And we want to thank you for your advice and for arranging the details! You even arranged good weather for this trip!! There were 34 in the group and the bus driver (Kevin) and APT leader (Zoe) were excellent. Kevin is a fountain of knowledge about Tasmania and I assume the other areas that he narrates for. read more There were lots of highlights but the unusual one for us was seeing opium fields. We had never thought about growing this product nor did we expect to see so many acres of it. We also enjoyed our extra day in Hobart and evening in Launceston. Thanks again.
I am so glad I chose Global Journeys & APT tours 1
Western Wonders of Tasmania
Angela Al-Alaiwat, Bahrain, Feb 2011
The journey was absolutely wonderful! The tours included, choice of hotels, meals and the coach were all very organized. Our coach driver Mike and his fantastic store of information on Tasmania was brilliant. I am so glad I chose Global Journeys & APT tours and I have already announced my recommendation of Tasmania as a 'Must See' destination to all read more my friends and colleagues. The ruggedness and beautiful wilderness is a memory I will always treasure. Thank you for making it happen.
I have been meaning to send you an e-mail regarding the tour. It was just fantastic! The weather was perfect and the wonderful commentaries by the two gentlemen who conducted the tour were so informative. It was my first trip to Tasmania and we saw so much of the island and learnt so much of its history. Accommodation and meals were excellent. Personally, read more I would have liked a little longer at Port Arthur as there was so much to see. Many thanks for your help in organising this for us.
