William, Antia, and Andrea were all very good guides. We also had 2 other local guides that were a wealth of knowledge. The Amsterdam Ibis Hotel was decent. Most of the staff was helpful, there was a fitness center but there should have been water provided, and the breakfast wasn’t bad. The Novotel d’italie hotel was better but there was no fitness center. The staff was all very helpful, the breakfast was delicious, and the rooms were spacious. Logistically the tour is not what I expected with 1-4 tour buses of people; 100+ people. At times it felt more like a high school trip than an adult tour.
Chemin St Jacques, Moissac to St Jean Pied de Port: after a largely Covid-induced 4 year break, we completed our 2019 walk (from Le Puy en Velay to Moissac) without incident (apart from some minor aches and a niggling shin splint). The accommodation and food were fine; we had our favourites but all were good. We didn't get lost, though we didn't in the end use the Guibo app; I prefer the IGN GR65 maps and Dave Whitson's new Cicerone Via Podiensis guidebook is excellent! Natalie and Julia in the Auckland office were brilliant when we were organising the trip. The only letdown is that it was all over too soon; wish I was still there!
A fantastic group walking holiday in the scenic South of France exploring hidden gems in the countryside. Our guide, Stephanie was absolutely great, organising us and looking after the well being of everyone. Menton was a good choice for base as it was a vibrant and pretty town, with a good beach (though stony), many shops and restaurants along with an interesting museum.