Heard the term coach excursion and not sure what it means? Here’s all you need to know about a coach holiday excursion and the different types available. Coach Excursion – What Does It Mean? When you book a coach holiday you will be booking a package of things. This may include the following; Coach Excursion Included Excursions The itinerary you look at when booking your holiday should always indicate which excursions (trips) are included in your holiday price and which are extra. Included excursions are ones you have paid for when you book your holiday – you don’t need to… Read More »Coach Holidays – What is an Excursion? 🚍

Check out this post if your coach holiday involves crossing the channel by ferry or by Eurotunnel and you want to know about the different ways of crossing the channel. Crossing the Channel by Ferry The ferry crossing from Dover takes 1.5 hours across the English Channel. The ferries are large with plenty of facilities on board for guests. Here is what happens when you cross the channel on a coach holiday. Firstly you will arrive at the coach boarding area in Dover. There is a security and border check. Once you have passed through the checks you proceed to… Read More »Crossing the Channel by Ferry Or Tunnel on a Coach Holiday

Ever wondered what the role of a cruise escort is? Well here’s my guide based on doing the role several times over the course of my coach holiday career. It may be a bit different from what you think! What is a Cruise Escort? The Role A cruise escort is there to just accompany the cruise on behalf of the holiday company. In theory, there is little for them to do because everything should be organised and resolved with the cruise ship company, who will be arranging all the excursions, activities, accommodation, entertainment, and meals. How the person operates the… Read More »What is a Cruise Escort and What Do They Do? 🚢

Coach holiday seating is an important part of any holiday. There is nothing worse than spending a week or more in a seat on the coach with a column running through it so there is very little view (yes coaches do have these!). If you are worried about travel sickness you may want to read my article about the best seat on a coach to help with travel sickness. Coach Holiday Seating Policies Can Make a Big Difference To Your Holiday Various companies have different approaches to seating, with many using seat rotation as a way to give as many… Read More »Coach Holiday Seating Policies – What You Need to Know 🚍

Do you want to understand the difference between a Tour Manager and a Tour Guide? Well, this quick guide will explain both roles so you can understand them and know what to expect on your coach holiday. What’s the Difference Between a Tour Manager and a Tour Guide? Tour Manager The Tour Manager is responsible for operating the tour whilst travelling on a coach holiday. They ensure that the program is delivered as per the holiday contract. They deal with all the suppliers, including coaches, hotels, and local guides. A Tour Manager is also there to deal with any issues… Read More »What’s the Difference Between a Tour Manager and a Tour Guide? 🚍

Planning on taking a coach holiday? Here’s my list to give you a shortcut to an even better holiday experience. So let’s jump into my list of 10 coach holiday hacks to help you travel like coach holiday expert! 1. Coach Holiday Hacks – Do Your Coach Holiday Research! Coach holidays are great holiday experiences, but like anything they can be varied and different. Different coach holiday companies provide different types of experiences. Some of the larger coach holiday companies offer different types of experiences – some with lots of free time to explore, some with less, some with more… Read More »11 Coach Holiday Hacks – For An Even Better Holiday 🚍

Have you ever wondered what a coach holiday driver does? Over the years I have worked with more than 100 coach drivers, all over the world. Read on to learn much more about the role of a coach holiday driver in particular, including duties, responsibilities, and driving regulations. There’s a bit more to it than just driving! 1. Coach Holiday Driver – The Driving Bit Let’s start with the actual driving bit because it’s the main part of the role. Coach drivers have to take a test called a Passenger Carrying Vehicle licence test. Before they get anywhere near taking… Read More »What A Coach Holiday Driver Actually Does – It’s Alot! 🚍

Have you ever considered a coach holiday? There are many coach holiday myths about this type of holiday. Having spent 25 years taking coach holidays all over the world as a Tour Manager I’m here to help bust some of the most common coach holiday myths. Let’s crack on! Coach Holiday Myths – Let’s Get Busting! Coach Holiday Myths 1. Coach Holidays Are Only for Really Old People! Absolutely not. This is one of the most pervasive coach holiday myths. People often tell me that they aren’t old enough yet to take a coach holiday! Coach holidays attract a wide… Read More »Busting the 4 Most Common Coach Holiday Myths 🚍

Are you planning on wanting to take a coach trip or holiday? Do you suffer from travel sickness? So do I and I have been taking coach trips for over 30 years as a coach holiday Tour Manager. Here are my tips on the best seats to help you avoid travel sickness. These tips are based on a regular coach with 49 seats. What Seat on a Coach is Best for Travel Sickness? What seat on a coach is best for travel sickness? Front Seats The best seats to avoid travel sickness on a coach are the front seats. However,… Read More »What Seat On a Coach Is Best for Travel Sickness? 🚍

Are you thinking of taking some coach trips? Want to know a bit more about them before you decide? I’ve taken over 8000 coach trips all over the world. This list is based on that experience and it’s here to help you know what to think about and ask before you book. Check it out now. Coach Trips – 10 Things You Absolutely Need to Know 1. Know Exactly What Is Included Before You Book Any Coach Trips! There is nothing worse than guests being frustrated or disappointed by issues such as these when on coach trips and it can… Read More »Coach Trips – 10 Must Know Things Before You Book 🚍

Are you looking for a coach holiday to Lake Garda? This is a detailed itinerary review of the Southern Shores of Lake Garda tour which is offered by Saga Holidays. This tour stays in beautiful Sirmione, at the Southern end of Lake Garda. It has a great mix of free time and excursions to help you make the most of your time in this wonderful spot. Important: I am sharing this review to help you get a better insight into this holiday and to highlight any areas you might want to get further information on before you book. I do… Read More »Coach Holiday To Lake Garda Review – Helpful Things to Know🇮🇹

Are you interested in a Scottish Highlands Railways holiday? Fabulous! Check out this in-depth review of one of the most popular Scottish Highlands Railways holidays. This tour has run for many years so is well-established. Scottish Highlands Railway Holiday – Holiday Headlines Check out this detailed day by day review to help you decide if this is the perfect Scottish Highland Railway Holiday for you. 1. Scottish Highlands Railway Holiday – Day One Arrival at Inverness/Edinburgh Airport For most of the departures I checked the airport used was Inverness. This is much closer to both hotels and much more convenient… Read More »Scottish Highlands Railway Holiday Review – Things to Know

Are you a single traveller? There are several coach holidays for single travellers. Here are the main 3 types of coach holidays available; If you are not sure which option suits you best check out this guide and find the perfect coach holiday for you. Check out this guide below to learn more about the options if you are a single traveller looking to go on a coach holiday, and find your perfect trip. 1. Coach Holidays for Single Travellers – What Type of Holiday? When it comes to coach holidays for single travellers there are a couple of options… Read More »Coach Holidays for Single Travellers – 3 Things to Know

Read on for my detailed review of the SAGA Douro Discovery cruise. This trip is very popular and has a nice pace. I’ve shared everything I learned to help you decide if it’s the perfect Douro river cruise for you! Important! This review is designed to help you understand more about this Douro River Cruise and to help you think about any areas where you might need more information before you book. I do not work for the holiday company that operates this cruise. I am merely sharing my experience of this cruise to help you understand a bit more… Read More »Douro River Cruise Review – Helpful Things To Know

Every considered coach holiday companies and their differences when thinking of booking? There are big differences between smaller and larger coach holiday companies and these can have an impact on all aspects of the coach holiday experience. In this article I look at 4 main coach holiday company differences you consider when choosing a coach holiday company. Read on to get an idea of what type of coach holiday might suit your holiday plans. Coach Holiday Companies Designing New Holidays There are some significant coach holiday company differences to consider when looking at how new tours are designed. Let’s look… Read More »Coach Holiday Companies – Is Bigger Better?

Have you heard lots of bad things about coach holidays? As a result, have you tended to avoid a coach holiday as an option for your travels? In this article, I want to discuss some of the most common issues I have experienced over my 25 year career as a coach holiday tour manager. Instead of encouraging you to avoid a coach holiday completely, I want to share how you can easily overcome the most common problems, which are often caused by misconceptions or lack of research. 1. Should You Avoid a Coach Holiday If You Don’t Like Other People?… Read More »Don’t Avoid a Coach Holiday – You Are Missing a Great Trip

Have you seen the phrase ‘orientation tour’ and wondered what this coach trip terminology actually means? Do you know what the difference is between a orientation tour and a guided tour? There are some key differences you need to know about. Read on to learn all you need to know about this coach trip terminology and what it might mean for your holiday experience, if you see this on your itinerary. 1. Coach Trip Terminology – What Does an Orientation Actually Tour Mean? On a coach holiday, an orientation tour is likely to be a tour led by the Tour… Read More »Coach Trip Terminology – What Actually Is An Orientation Tour?

Are you looking for Australia Tours from the UK? Considering taking a trip to Australia? It’s a fantastic place to visit with so much to see, do and experience. There is so much diversity from the beauty of the red centre to the lush rainforests and amazing cities. Australia really does have it all! If you are looking for an Australia trip that’s action packed then read on for a couple of great Australia tour options. Australia Tours – A Great Way to Experience A Great Deal Australia. Even the mention of the name conjures up a little sigh and… Read More »Australia Tours – Find Your Perfect Trip to Australia

Looking for An Azores Island Hopping Holiday? Do you want inside tips and information about the itinerary from someone who has been? Great! You are in the exactly the right place. I have taken 5 or 6 British groups on holidays to the Azores Island Hopping and it is somewhere I really enjoy visiting. If you haven’t already read it I would recommend my Azores Holidays Guide . This gives you a detailed overview of the main hotels, the main places visited, excursions and much more – it’s everything you need to know about the Azores, what to see and… Read More »Azores Island Hopping – In Depth Review of Fantastic Great Value Tour

I am lucky to have spent over 25 years taking coach holidays all over the world. In my role as a coach holiday Tour Manager I’ve met thousands of lovely passengers. They have told me the reasons they have chosen to take a coach holiday. Before we jump into my guest’s reasons for choosing this type of holiday are these types of holidays a good idea in general? 9 Reasons to Choose a Coach Holiday 9 Reasons to Choose a Coach Holiday 1. Coach Holidays Can Include Alot in Their Itineraries If you have done your research and got all… Read More »9 Great Reasons To Choose a Coach Holiday