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Comment on Newmarket Holidays by James Hill

James Hill — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:12:39 +0000

Just been to Germany with Newmwarket Travel on their Christmas market Rhine Cruise. The Cruise its self was very good the boat, staff and food were excellent. However Newmarkets organisation was very poor. The Ferry company had gone bust. Sea France were honouring the tickets sold by booking you on alternative crossings. New Market did nothing to organise these crossing It was left to the bus driver to get the booking on arrival at the Sea France check-in on arrival. Our out bound crossing was changed from Dover to the tunnel with an additional 2 hour wait. The return trip booked from Calais was initually changed when we arrived at Calais (at 3.00pm) to an 8.00pm crossing from Dunkirk. our driver refused this crossing as he would run out of driving time at 9.30pm. The second coach driver went to Dunkirk and then had to drive back to Calais. We eventually got on a ferry that left at 6.00pm from Calais but we would not have got this if it had not been for our driver calling everyone he could.

We also had a complaint about an optional excursion to the Colonge markets. I beleive that this trip was just a way of getting more money out of us. It left the boat at 1.00pm and arrived in Cologne at 2.45pm we were allowed only 2 hours in Cologne. Leaving Cologne at 4.45pm and arriving back at the boat at 7.00pm 30mins before the evening meal. We should have been warned that we would only get 2 hours in Cologne and that we would not have time to see Koblenz or its markets due to the time we returned. The itinarary states that there would be time for both.

All i can say is i will never book anything with Newmarket Travel again and will state this on as many sites as i can find. and if i had to rate them it would be as follows
Organisation = 0
Excursions = 0 (value for money)

If you are considering booking with Newmarket please beware. My advice is book with someone else.
I have sent my complaint to Newmarket and have not bothered to reply, they have got my money but they will not be getting anymore.

Comment on Newmarket Holidays by Anon

Anon — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:25:49 +0000

I was pleasantly surprised by our trip to New England, as a lot of the reviews here had made me anxious.

We really enjoyed our holiday to New England. The guide was nice and the coach driver, Greg, was fantastic and extremely helpful. There were a few hiccups that I should highlight- firstly that we were not sat together on the plane despite the fact that we booked the holiday as a couple with newmarket and secondly that we were an hour late to the airport for the return flight.

However the majority of the holiday went smoothly. When we arrived we were told that we were no longer staying at the hotel they had told us. We ended up staying at a better one- Glen Cove Mansion, which was stunning. We would have liked more time in New York and a more detailed itinerary before travel. I would recommend doing your own thing if you can for the morning in New York. It also worked out well to do our own day in Boston rather than doing the tour as we got to spend more time there. The Natusket Beach Hotel kindly organised a taxi to pick us up from the ferry dock, so it was very convenient.

The Green Granite Inn was in New Hampshire was pleasant and very close to the outlets. It was a a bit of a walk to local restaurants. We loved the trip on the highway through the mountains and were lucky enough to see a moose. We also managed to squeeze in a trip on the steam railway, but I’d advise asking the coach driver to drop you there, as Greg kindly did, as it is a 45 minute walk from the hotel.

Overall a great trip & great value, but would advise doing your own thing on some days to get the most out of the trip.

Comment on Newmarket Holidays by jodie

jodie — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:00:20 +0000

review of coach tip Disneyland NEWMARKET HOLIDAYS
i took my 5 year old son on this 3 day trip and for the price we paid i cannot be happier with the way we were treated.
Yes, it is a long journey but like it states it WAS a coach trip to france (11 hours)
the hotel we stayed in was lovely, breakfast was a little dull however there was always something there that the kids would eat.
we were picked up from our destination in a lovely, allthough very warm coach but what do you expect when the coach is full of people. we arrived in early evening in time to have a good night sleep for the full day a head. the following day the coach picked us up after breakfast and had us at the park in time for opening, spent the whole day at the park untill closing and was there on time to take us back to the hotel. breaks were regular on the coach, but not excessive, the driver was fantastic and we always were kept informed of any updates and schedules.
like i said it is a long journey and i would have been happier to pay the extra and stay another day as one day is not enough for the travel involved, however saying that ……… we are looking to book and go again!

Comment on Newmarket Holidays by Diane

Diane — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:44 +0000

We booked an Italian Lakes holiday with Newmarket travel but other than on the coach from the airport to the lake we never saw the rep once in our hotel the royal village, guess they were only interested n the people who booked their tours.

Also on the way home we should have flown at 12.10pm and eventually got off the ground at 8pm, dont even ask me how the rep handled the delay or how much rubbish mixed information she gave us as I have only just calmed down and its wednesday today.

First time I’ve booked a holiday with Newmarket travel and it will be my last.

Comment on Newmarket Holidays by sonia

sonia — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:35:07 +0000

Am thinking of taking the german valley 5 day trip at xmas with Newmarket holidays/ Door2 Door this year + have just been on here to read any reviews I can find before signing up. Am shocked to find very poor reviews here for many of the trips, can’t be that bad surely? Can anyone let me know if I’m going to have a good christmas on this trip before I commit myself with the deposit?

Thanks, Sonia

Comment on Newmarket Holidays by NicNaks

NicNaks — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:03:01 +0000

Has anyone been on the trip to the German Christmas Markets with New Market? I have looked on the website and I am planning on booking this trip but after reading some of these reviews I am seriously having second thoughts. Since this is a 4 day trip I do not fancy being stuck on a coach with no heating and with limited stops so feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Comment on Newmarket Holidays by nosher

nosher — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:11:50 +0000

Jewels of the rhine tour i was scammed on the price by newmarket other than that hols not bad beware or the guided trips which are a waste of money guys also the rep was more interested in the bar than the clientel
would not return so dont go

Comment on Newmarket Holidays by Valerie Shuff

Valerie Shuff — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:19:33 +0000

My partner and I have just returned from 5 day trip to Paris.Well, it was actually 2 days travelling.I would like to say that the tour guide ( Caroline) was absolutely brilliant.She couldnt do enough for us and went out of her way to ” pander ” to our every need. She was very informative.She certainly looked after us.I would also commend Bobby the driver for his skill in negotiating his way around Paris in all the horrendous traffic.Terrific holiday made perfect by the way we were all taken care of.
The only thing that spoiled it was the travelling.From Forfar in Angus to Hull.We sailed to zebrugge which was a bit strange.Why go to Brussels and have to travel for 2 hours next day to get to Paris?
The ferry was absolutely faultless.The food was great and the restaurant was extremely well organised.
The worst thing was the Hotel which wasnt even in Paris.We couldnt go out for a walk as there was a ring road just outside.While on the Coach we paid £20 for a meal in advance which was to be served when we arrived.The Hotel had a whole day to prepare this meal and when we were eventually served it was burger chips and peas which were cold.The burgers were raw in the middle and most people didnt eat them.The hotel staff couldnt have cared less.I asked a waitress if we could
have a coffee at 10 pm and she just looked at me and walked away.
It was in fact the very worst hotel in which I have ever stayed.
Other than that , a great time when we werent in the Hotel.Thank goodness it wasnt full board.

Comment on Newmarket Holidays by anon

anon — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:21:46 +0000

Has anyone been on the New England in The Fall package? Am off in a few weeks and a lot of these reviews have made me anxious.

Comment on Newmarket Holidays by RUBY MARGARET STANNARD

RUBY MARGARET STANNARD — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:58:09 +0000

WE HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM A THREE DAY TRIP TO HOLLAND. i HAVE SENT AN E-MAIL TO HEAD OFFICE BUT WOULD LIKE TO PLACE MY REVIEW ALONG WITH THE OTHER TRAVELLERS. tHE ONLY GOOD THING ABOUT THE TRIP WAS THE HOTAL IN THE HAGUE. THE WHOLE THREE DAYS WAS SPOILT BY MIS-MAGEMENT BY THE COURIER AND LACK OF FEELING TOWARDS THE PASSENGERS. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO BE SERVED WITH TEA AND COFFEE DURING THE LONG TRIP AND PERHAPS SOME LIGHT MUSIC WOULD HAVE HELPED TO MAKE THE LONG JOURNEY MORE ENJOYABLE. THE OPTIONAL TOURS WERE HAMPERED THROUGH LACK OF TIME TOO MUCH CRAMMED INTO TOO SHORT A TIME SO WE COULD NOT ENJOY MUCH. THERE ARE SO MANY MORE THINGS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT BUT SUFFICE TO SAY THAT WE WOULD NOT CONSIDER TRAVELLING WITH NEWMARKET HOLIDAYS AGAIN
WILLIAM AND MARGARET STANNARD