Our vacation went above and beyond what we expected. Thank you for your help!

Not up to the standards of the previous Globus tours we have taken. Our tour director was exceptional!!! Hotel accommodations in all but London and Waterford were below the standards we expected from Globus. Not enough inclusive tours as part of the package and too many high priced optional tours.

This was our first experience traveling on a tour and it exceeded our expectations. All of the details were taken care of and we were able to relax and enjoy our vacation.

We had no issues. It was a great trip. The tour guide gave us maps for different locations this was great. We also like the new change of not posting our daily itinerary on a bulletin board in the hotel lobby. Our tour guide gave us a printed itinerary with all the relevant information for the whole time we were there. Our pickup at airport as timely and our drop off was easy also.

Globus is a first class operation. We have never gone wrong in booking a tour with Globus.

I call this Globus trip "Fast and Furious\ as the way to see the UK! We should have known that in 8 days it would be fast-paced and lots of one night Hotel stays. It's also good that we tacked on a London day at the beginning of the trip and 4 days at the end, because there were really no days on the tour see London. Our tour guide was fantastic and the driver was my hero driving that huge bus on and off the ferries. Of course, we were so fortunate to be able to witness the Military Tattoo in Edinburgh. This trip, we took advantage of lots of excursions and very glad that we did. We loved, loved, the Taste of London boat cruise and the Irish show! The Essential Britain trip lived up to the Globus high standards and we had a great time.

It was a great tour. The guide Huw entertained us with his humor and hotels were centrally located. The hotel in London was in a particularly good location as it was within walking distance of many attractions. The tour was fast-paced, but that allows you to see a lot in a short amount of time. I felt that this tour was a great way to get an introduction to the UK and Ireland, although it doesn't spend much time in London. If you are interested in seeing more of London you may want to extend your trip by a few days. I extended by two days and walked to everything I wanted to see in London from the hotel.

Christina, our Globus tour guide was outstanding. Very knowledgeable about a wide variety of subjects.

Steward, our guide was beyond exceptional. Steve our driver was masterful at getting us from point A to point B. All excursions were very good, except the Scottish dinner and show in Dublin. I enjoyed the show, but the food and service was lacking. Too many people overly stuffed into one room.

This is the 3rd tour we took with Globus. While this tour was adequate, it did not measure up to the high quality tours that we have come to expect from Globus. The Tour Guide an Bus Driver were not the quality we expected. The Tour Guide tried to go to long between toilet stops which caused problems for many on the tour. The Driver was questionable with his sudden braking and erratic turning. All in all, this Tour did not measure up to Globus standards.

I took my two oldest grandchildren on this trip of a lifetime. We had so much fun! I worried we wouldn't have enough time to explore on our own but we did. We loved the food of different countries and just walking around and taking in the sights.

Our consultant, Bobby, was great. We appreciate that he was attentive & helpful without being pushy.

A wonderful trip. We saw a lot in 10 days and we realized we could never have driven a car in the UK. Traveling by bus through the country side was comfortable and enjoyable

The hotel accomodations were not consistent with american standards of 4 star ratings, however, as this was the first time I traveled to the UK my expectations may have been too high. The facilities were OK but suffered from a variety of probliems like, no air conditioning, noisy, uncomfortable beds. The breakfasts were a nice surprise and included buffet style dining.

Best trip ever!

The hotels were the worst I have ever stayed in. No A/C, old and worn out carpets, sub standard in every way. In my entire life I have never had worse food. Ten days of simply horrid food. The Scottish evening was dreadful! The meal at the French restaurant following the show was inedible - simply unacceptable. I will NEVER book a tour thru this company again. I wish I could get my money back.

The trip was awesome - Although the weather was way above normal - the hotels did their best to make certain we were comfortable.

Great experience with Affordable Tours. Our travel consultant Rachel was extremely helpful with our add on air travel, lodging for extra days, and for insurance.

The tour was excellent except that the Hilton Metropole room was too small. The Mercure Fairfield bed was way too low and the outlets did not work with my voltage adapters which worked fine everywhere else. The dinner at Chez Mal restaurant was below standard.

Our tour with Globus to UK and Ireland was wonderful and exceeds our expectations. I would love to book a tour with Globus again thank you for making our trip a memorable one

The rooms were inconsistent. In all locations (except Waterford) the location was away from the city center...in Edinburgh the hotel was on a college campus and felt like a dormitory. The hotel was a 25 minuite bus ride into town. If you did not participate in the optional "Scottish Heritage Show, you were left on a college campus at least 10 miles from town with no public transportation.

Everyone from Globus was very courteous. Our tour guide, however, was not overly helpful or enthusiastic. This trip was more bus time (which I don't mind) versus actually seeing anything of note. We drove a lot without a lot to see. Also no prep message stated the first ferry was 4 HOURS. I might have thought twice about going because of extended travel time. First trip I took with Globus that I did not feel I got my money's worth. It needs a city tour of London.

For the price we paid, I expected more included activities. We spent a lot of time on the road, but didn't get the in-depth experiences I have had with other Globus tours in the past.

This tour was not as good as the prior Globus tours we have taken. In several cities, Edinborough particularly, the accommodations were subpar; less wine and beverages with meals; not enough time at some of the more interesting sites.

This is our 3rd trip with Globus. I would recommend Globus and a travel consultant at Affordable Tours to everyone. They are always helpful, patient and informative.

We saw all the High points of British, Scottish, and Irish cultures, wonderful castles and churches. Our guide was vey knowledgable and guided us to the best shops and restaurants. He was also friendly and funny.

I was disappointed in the hotel quality for Globus and the locations. They were not located city center. Compared to Cosmos, hotel choices and location were about the same with Cosmos costing much less.

Most rooms were very small for two people.

The hotel locations on this particular trip were not nearly as centrally located as on other trips I've taken with Globus, which was a major disappointment, that was one of the main reasons I booked with Globus. I found the older lady that worked at the Globus London Metropole office to be extremely rude. We had asked for help with something and she completely dismissed us! I found her to be an extremely bad representative for Globus.

The Globus tour was a great experience however Globus' seating policy is the WORST!!! It caused lots of unnecessary stress and conflict amongst the travelers. Only half of the people on the bus adhered to the rules (in an annoying and often times bitchy way), while the other half sat in whatever seat they desired. So it created constant chaos and confusion. For me personally, I found it unfair that I was forced to sit in a seat with an obstructed view while another girl who had an amazing view slept on her pillow the entire ride. I love taking photos of the countryside, and every sheep, cow, pig we passed so I wanted a good window seat in the middle of the bus. She had a late night of partying and was hungover so she looked like she would've loved the back. Arghh!!!! Globus' assertion that everyone wants to sit in the front is wrong thereby making this policy unfair and counterproductive. That said, it could possibly work if the Tour Director enforces it fully and clearly. I suggest putting name cards on the seat each morning so everyone knows exactly where they are supposed to sit for the day. Or, allow people to select their seats in advance like the airlines. Or, and my preference, let it go! Let people sit wherever they want. First come, first seated. If this policy continues to exist, I will definitely select another tour company for future trips because it's no fun being kicked out of your seat! It just kills the spirit of vacation which should be laid back, carefree and fun!

Holiday Inn had plumbing problems; couple had to take cold showers and were told there was no other room available. At Holiday Inn at York, England the toilet seat had only one bolt to secure it to the toilet which made it dangerous to sit on. All tubs on tour except for The were dangerous for the disabled as they were too high. Seating policy on bus of rotation of seats created problems and in one case, a male tour group member hit a woman in the head because she sat in the wrong seat! Tour director was not told about this. Bus seating should be first come, first served. People got mad at each other each day we boarded the bus. American Airlines was disorganized, making last minute gate changes and departure times. Will never fly American again!!

Well done. Thank you.

Wonderful!

Everything was outstanding and I was very satisfied with the whole service.

Staff were all friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating to our needs. We really enjoyed the journey.

Didn't realize the tour was a "4 star" for hurry. Still, had a good time.

I have booked several trips with Affordable Tours.com and always had a good experience. I find their staff to be very helpful and courteous.

Some of the hotels were not acceptable, but for one night was bearable. The tour guide was not very helpful as compared to previous Globus tour guides. He was very hands off and didn't make suggestions for us travelers new to a foreign country. We chose not to do the optional excursions, as we wanted to explore on our own. We used several of the hotel staff to give us recommendations for food places, entertainment and local sights/shopping. We felt this was something our guide could have done. Also, it would have been nice to have known about tipping in the local restaurants. We were somewhat confused by this as some places would add the tip and others would not give you the option to add it to your credit card payment. We did not carry cash on us and left without tipping which made us feel bad. We caught on and made sure we had cash on hand, but it would have been nice to know beforehand.

We felt that the Globus staff took good care of us.

My first time overseas. Wonderful experience!

We need more time to visit some places

Everything was outstanding. 

The hotel management, tour director and coach driver were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating.

Globus Staff at Metropole were not very helpful when we had a long wait to get a room assignment. Considering we went 3 days early, our accommodations could have been better(as some of the other people on the tour had beautiful accommodations). Also, the hotel was extremely hectic in the Lobby area and elevator area. On the other hand loved the Hotel Grosvenor and its location. Our Globus tour guide and driver were the best!! Our agent of your staff(Affordable Tours) has helped us tremendously in planning the trip. Any complaints were with Globus, not your staff.

All accommodations were first class, except for the Novotel Hotel where the room was very bare bones. In my previous tour, the Novotel hotels were also bad. Surprisingly, the wait staff at the restaurant were excellent.

The first hotel in London, the Metropole, had extremely small rooms which were laid out quite poorly. Luckily, on our return to London after touring England, Wales, Ireland, N. Ireland and Scotland, our hotel was the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, which was AMAZING in all respects! All the other hotels during the tour were fine, each very different from the next. Breakfasts and included dinners were excellent at all hotels. Optional excursions were very well thought out, run like well-oiled machines, and very worth spending the money on. FUN!

Tour Guide and driver were really exceptional in terms of knowledge,humor and watching out for the group and individuals.

Ireland and Scotland were beautiful. I would suggest the tour not book at the London Metropole. Edgeware Rd was kind of seedy.

The vacation we went on was fabulous!! Our only negative comment would be the lack of selection on the meals that were included in the package. The same 3 selections every time. Other than that, it was spectacular. Our tour guide was absolutely incredible. Very knowledgable and presented the history in such a way that it kept your attention. Kudos to her!!!

We had a wonderful trip. Thank you for all your assistance!

Tour guide was very knowledgeable in history, literature, and language relevant to the tour. Mornings seemed too early sometimes, but days were packed full so probably good to get early start. The optional Irish evening was outstanding, but Scottish only so-so. Nice to end with the play "Wicked."

Some of the hotels could be better. (Novotel). Complimentary wifi should be included or discounted. Overall a good trip. Each hotel should have a tub/shower combination.

I have stayed in many Hilton hotels and the Hilton London Metropole was the worst one that I have ever stayed in! It is a disgrace to the Hilton name.

This was an excellent tour. Tour guide was awesome and was a wealth of information. The couch driver was equally wonderful. Would highly recommend this tour

Everyone on the tour was professional, knowledgeable and did go out of their way to make things as comfortable as possible for us. Thanks to all

AFFORDABLE TOURS DID A GREAT JOB AND THE GLOBUS TOUR WAS REALLY OUTSTANDING.