A Wonderful fall trip to London, and Southern England.
England | Sep 22 - Sep 30, 2024

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Ann A.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 06, 2024

All of the arrangements worked very well and reservations; No problems. The hotels were in great locations and once we learned to use the train system we went to different locations easily. We found the hotel staff very friendly and very helpful. It was a great trip and we enjoyed each unique location. Our trip advisor was extrememly helpful and willing to answer all of our questions. The advise given was right on target and we were very pleased with Jane's knowledge of all venues. Thanks for your help and support.

Hotel Review
Riu Plaza London Victoria
London

This hotel is very well located in a safe walking neighborhood. It is close to the theaters, transportation is readily available and there are good local restaurants. The staff are very supportive and offer good advice.

Authenticity & Character
Location
A little less construction around the hotel
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Downton Villages, Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Tour from London
Downton Villages, Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace Tour from London
London

Interesting.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
It was a hard day as there was flooding in the area. The bus driver did fine. We were left off at a different location, so transport back to our hotel was more complex.
Tickets to Westminster Abbey
Tickets to Westminster Abbey
London

This was so crowded that trying to walk through was very difficult. It is filled with museum artifacts and honestly feels more like a museum than an Abbey.

Churchill War Rooms Small-Group Walking (plus discovery of the area around Westminster) Tour
Churchill War Rooms Small-Group Walking (plus discovery of the area around Westminster) Tour
London

This was very interesting. It is very detailed and fills in a lot of history that one might not know.

Bodleian Library Tour
Bodleian Library Tour
Oxford

This was very interesting. The guide was very informative and the library was beautiful. It is an amazing collection.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
I spoke to this.
Christchurch College and Cathedral Tour
Christchurch College and Cathedral Tour
Oxford

Very interesting. Both the college and the church were beautiful. The guide was very informative. She was a grad student in the college, so she shared a lot about the college as a community and the how the students relate to the greater community.

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very good guide.
Entry into the Roman Baths
Entry into the Roman Baths
Bath

The history of the Baths was intriguing. It was very crowded, hot and difficult to hear at times . We were glad we went. My friend had been there previously and said that they have improved and expanded the exhibits tremendously.

Simply Windsor Castle - Afternoon Tour with transport
Simply Windsor Castle - Afternoon Tour with transport
London

Going to Windsor is always a treat. It is so beautiful, both the setting and the castle itself. Unfortunated St. George's Chapel was closed for repairs, but otherwise it was a wonderful trip. There were lots of people on a Sunday afternoon, but things moved along quite easily. I wish we could have stayed longer.

Quality of Experience
Tickets to British Museum
Tickets to British Museum
London

Very crowded but lovely Jade Exhibit and Grecian and Roman artifacts. We were disappointed that we couldn't see the Elgin Marbles.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Taxi drivers were very helpful as were the staff members in the hotel. The Courtyard Marriott in Oxford couldn't deal with cash. Twice we went to pay them for a dinner and they took our money but struggled to find cash to return to us.
Transport
Bus tours were fine
Canterbury Cathedral Entrance ticket
Canterbury Cathedral Entrance ticket
Canterbury

This was a very meaningful experience, both the cathedral and the abbey. Very worthwhile. I really loved it. I could have stayed longer.

Local specialist: Jane Davey
Jane
Jane Davey
Local specialist in United Kingdom | Replied on Oct 07, 2024

Hi Ann

Thank you for taking the time to review your wonderful trip. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you both, and the team and I are delighted to read that you have taken some memory-making experiences away with you.

It certainly can get a little congested around the popular tourist hot spots and we are delighted that you found peace in Canterbury Cathedral, which I have to agree is simply breathtaking.

Wishing you many more happy travels and if you return to England/Europe then my colleagues and I would love to plan with you again.

All the best, Jane, Winona and The Team