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M Bordiss
May 20,2015We were extremely satisfied with our recent trip to Kerala and Tamil Nadu. We have returned with excellent experiences of the travel, the culture and the accommodation. The Globe travel consultant listened to our wishes and devised an excellent itinerary with just the right amount of detail. As requested, this ranged from high standard hotels to a forest lodge and included many additional interests such as temple visits, a mountain railway journey and a small, personal, spice plantation visit. The driver was excellent. We felt this was critical to our enjoyment and for travelling in India. He was careful, polite and punctual. He identified local interest on journeys also good, clean vegetarian roadside restaurants where necessary. Local guides where provided were also good and delivered an additional personal service. Some of the quality and detail included with the trip, such as a local mobile telephone to contact the driver, entry fees, etc, made things run very smoothly. There were no hidden extras. In fact, on one occasion we inadvertently paid for an included lunch and were immediately contacted to obtain a refund. Overall we felt the trip was very good value for money and well planned. Some of the detail we appreciated only became apparent when sharing experiences with other travellers who had not benefitted from the same quality of service.
rajvinder Dhillon
May 14,2015Thank you Ryan and Lloyd for getting me the best price for my family for flights from London to San Francisco. The service was courteous and I really appreciate the effort you took to get my flights confirmed quickly. I look forward to booking my next holiday with you.
Stephen Marchant
Apr 23,2015Myself and partner have recently returned from a three week holiday in Kerala/Karnataka. The holiday was organised and booked through the Global Travel Centre. We found them to be a professional company whose attention to detail and friendly staff made for an extremely enjoyable holiday. We explained the sort of holiday we wanted and left the rest to them to organise which they did to our complete satisfaction and within the budget we set.
Wenda Fleischmann
Apr 02,2015This company knows how to treat you as individuals. We travelled with another couple to Kerala with Globe Travel Centre and they were wonderful in co-ordinating a varied 21 day trip, travelling from Mysore - Sulthan Batherry- Cochin - Houseboat in Alleppey - Madurai - Karaikudi - Pondicherry -Mamallapuram. We stayed in all sorts of accommodation, and it has given us a wonderful insight into life in Kerala. A fantastic tour, with the same reliable driver (we loved the Indian music tht we asked him to play along the way!), giving us such a personalised trip that we are now organising our next trip with Globe Travel Centre in a few months time. Can't wait. This is a company who know what they are about. Giving people like us terrific memories and superb experiences. Thankyou, Globe Travel Centre.
Nilay Patel
Mar 31,2015Globe Travel have done a great job in organising the trip and I haven't got a bad word to say about any part it. We did Kochi (2 nights) - Alleppey (Houseboat 1 night) - Kumarakom (2 nights) - Kovalam (4 nights) Globe travel use local people and that makes a huge difference because they have local knowledge to make your trip the best it can be. We found all staff from agents to drivers very helpful and you feel like tipping more because of how much they go out of their way to make you happy. We would recommend Globe Travel to anyone planning a trip to Kerala. Fantastic Holiday at a fantastic location! Nilay and Rippen
Diane Fish
Mar 31,2015This was the best organised and personally tailored holiday I have been on. Right from arriving at the airport we were looked after extremely well by all local staff. All the drivers were very safe and the guides had excellent local knowledge. The staff were always looking out for interesting things for us to experience - but at the same time keeping us safe. Cycling to and around Alleppey was especially magical - the bikes were good quality, easy to ride and the area is very flat - I would advise anyone with a reasonable level of fitness to give it a go - it's a great way to get closer to the people and the countryside. I have been very impressed by Globe Travel and would not hesitate to travel with them again - they made our holiday extra special.
Lee
Mar 26,2015We took the 10 day tour across Kerala, the Globe Travel team looked after us brilliantly from the moment we booked the holiday, through every journey, trip, experience and hotel check in. Only had 1 minor problem, which we reported on the local phone that we had been issued with, and the problem was dealt with instantly, again the team exceeded our expectations. we would recommend anyone take this tour, its an incredible country with wonderful experiences, and do it with this agent they were brilliant!
Elizabeth Ritchie
Mar 24,2015Excellent support & guidance was provided by the local Kerala agent who was able to put together a tour which fully met our requirements. Throughout our holiday they continued to ensure that we were completely happy with all elements of our holiday. A very good experience & we wouldn't hesitate in using Globe Travel again.
S. Balakrishnan
Mar 16,2015Globe Travel Centre was brilliant at interpreting our travel needs and providing a tailor made itinerary that took into account not only what me and my husband wanted but also what our children would enjoy. Very very courteous staff. Had a very memorable holiday and would recommend to anyone looking for a tailor made holiday.
Jyothi R
Mar 11,2015In all our years of travel, we have never come across a tour operator who has offered as much attention to detail as what Globe Travel Centre provided. We did a week long south India tour and it has to be one of the best tours we have ever been on. Our favourite hotel was the Serai Bandipur, where besides enjoying the service, we manage to spot a leopard on the wildlife safari that was organised. We loved Globe's focus on sustainable tourism and especially loved the recycled tyre tube bag that our travel documentation arrived in. We will no doubt be ONLY using this company in the future.
C.Simister
Mar 11,2015Our visit to Kerala was completely magical and having the tour organised for us by the Globe Travel Centre saved us a huge amount of time, both in advance and while we were in India. The hotels picked for us were fantastic and the 11 days were packed full of wonderful sights and memorable experiences. The drivers were always on time and everything was very well organised. We are planning a return trip next year.
Terry Dix
Mar 06,2015A 3 week tour of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. All went perfectly and the itinerary organised by Kerala Travel was excellent, as was the quality of the places we stayed at.
Lavinia Blanche
Mar 03,2015From previous experiences we were sure that our trip would be great. This was a trip to celebrate our Golden Anniversary and we were not disappointed. Charly Jacobs excelled himself and the hotels booked were lovely and as usual the driver he engaged was a very careful man and also helpful. If we are planning another trip we will not hesitate to contact Charly.
Kathy French
Mar 02,2015Globe Travel provided an excellent service , always had a tour guide to meet us and internal flights all went to plan. They listened to what we required and ensured the details of our trip to Nepal and India were in place resulting in a successful and pleasurable trip we will remember for many years to come .
Lorelie Fox
Feb 28,2015This is the second time that I have travelled with Kerala Travel/Globe Travel and have enjoyed the personal attention that they have given. They listened to what I wanted to do and tried to accommodate all my wishes. I found it really useful to do my own research on the area to fill in the details of the 'skeleton' trip that was arranged. The company was good at arranging homestays where ever possible which 'Trail finders' wouldn't/couldn't do and finding alternative accommodation if I didn't like their initial choices. The drivers also make a big difference to ones experience and I have been lucky to have had 2 who went out of their way to show me lots of different things and took great care of me. It was important to me that my drivers spoke good English as I have lots of questions! My drivers were far from word perfect but better than others that I have had in the past and sometimes the miss communication was quite funny! The car was comfortable and clean. I always sit in the front - it adds to the excitement of India's roads.The norm is to ride in the back.The roads in Tamil Nadu are much better than in Kerala. Check out everywhere you go for festivals and or live performances - there are some wonderful, colourful sights and eat with the locals, some places will give you a spoon if eating by hand defeats you. Tamil Nadu is vegetarian although I think meat is available in large hotels. I had a lovely skirt made in Madurai at the temple market - the tailor said I should have 2 made - wish I had taken his advice as the workmanship and quality of fabric was excellent.
Elizabeth Main
Feb 24,2015We have just returned from a tour of Kerala,put together with great thought by Kerala Tours.we visited The historic town Cochin Waterfalls,rainforest,beautiful tea plantation in the mountains, spice plantations, a tranqil hotel in the back waters. We spent the rest of our time by the coast. Thank you Charyl and all the staff in Kerala for putting a wonderful holiday together for us. Elizabeth,David,Linda & Peter
David Robertson
Feb 24,2015We spent two weeks in Kerala organised by Globe Travel Centre with Kerala TC. Nothing but praise for them. Literally at the very top end of our expectations. Will not dwell on details as already covered by other reviewers in full. Sufficient to say I would recommend them to anyone and will definitely use them again
Diane Mullenger
Feb 23,2015We have just returned from 14 days in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This holiday was absolutely superb. The hotels, tour guides and our wonderful driver all helped to make this holiday the best ever. The organisation and professional friendly approach by this company was outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble and you really are made to feel so special by this company. All the hotels and accommodation used were perfect and two of the hotels were possibly the best we have ever stayed at. The personal touches of gifts, mobile phone to use during the holiday and everyone being so friendly simply made the holiday outstanding. We will definitely be using this company again. Don't change anything - you have got it just right. Thank you for the perfect holiday/honeymoon.
Peter Stevens
Feb 21,2015Our friends had already booked this holiday in Kerala, when we decided we would like to make up a foursome, Globe Travel pulled out all the stops to reserve extra flights additional hotel rooms and larger vehicles. Very well done. Great Holiday
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Timothy Olssen
Oct 08,2015Kerala Holidays where great right across the board. They maintained a high standard of service from my initial online questions to our Rep- Charly (who was very accommodating & helpful) right up until to our final day. I asked if I could put different parts of tours together to make up a dream holiday, the answer was yes & it was confirmed soon afterwards. The Kerala Rep’s were all helpful & informative from our start in Cochin where we met Swapna who had a warmth about her that made you feel welcome while giving you all the help and reassurance you needed in such a diverse country. Our first Driver was skilful in keeping us safe in the chaotic Karala traffic. He was reassuring when driving in towns and in the country side, explaining about Kerala culture as well as points of interest. He was always willing to stop for photos or a break. The car was air conditioned and comfortable during our trips, some of which were 3 hours long or more. The only thing that could have made it even more enjoyable would have been if the vehicle was a 4x4 or a people carrier which would have given us a little more room and suspension on the uneven roads. The tours & trips had Guides at each location who were prompt, welcoming, courteous, informative and accommodating whether the trip was to the elephant orphanage, bird watching or visits to temples and Museums. All the Guides were very good but our finale Guide (whilst touring Trivandrum) was outstanding. The Accommodation was lovely, very clean & tidy with good facilities at each location, our favourite being The Spice Village. I read somewhere that if invited into a Kerala household the people treat you like family, this was certainly true when staying with Jose & Daisy’s at Mundackal Estate where we were welcomed in like old friends. We toured the Estate with Jose who pointed out the vast variety of fare growing in the plantation with his own unique, interesting and humorous eloquence. As for the home cook food- that was in abundance and with a cooking lesson thrown in by the excellent cook Daisy it made our stay very enjoyable and memorable. The only slight downfall of the whole Holiday was the cost of the Visas and the hassle and cost in obtaining them. Everything about this Holiday was first class. Would we go again….? YES! Mr T.R. Olssen