Brilliant - so many activities, lovely places to see, excellent food, and very reasonable, both the stay at hotel itself and all the local prices and activities. (more)Simon Saunders

The hotel is secluded, peaceful and comfortable and it seems to be very eco friendly without impacting on basics, so there is always water and power. The scenery is beautiful and we also did some lovely deserted walks. (more)Olivia Cox

This vacation has something for everyone - I think we all tried something new and thoroughly enjoyed it. (more)Laura Schultheiss

Fantastic. I am so glad I did this trip and would highly recommend it to anyone hoping to learn Spanish in a beautiful, authentic setting with lots of hiking opportunities. (more)Josh Taylor

I really enjoyed the vacation. It helped me to improve my Spanish and the walks were amazing. All the people I came in contact with were lovely. It was hard work but very rewarding. (more)Victoria Bush

Excellently organised, and very enjoyable. (more)Stephen Ledbury

The vacation was excellent to try new experiences in a lovely environment with great staff with good knowledge. (more)Anita Rattan

Amazing. I would heartily recommend the operator. Julie & the whole team were amazing and could not do enough to make sure everyone on the retreat got what they were looking for from the experience. I would love to do it every year and hope to make a return trip soon! (more)Catherine Beswick

There’s more to it than just the exercises it’s the whole programme of healthy food and being able to get extra treatments to add on if you wanted. Excellent. (more)Susie Barrett

I have had a hard time starting this review mostly because I wanted the review to be perfect, which is how I felt about my time on this trip. Picking a "most memorable" part of the vacation is equally hard. I loved sitting outside for dinner with a view of the sun setting over the mountains. The hikes were challenging for me but the scenery was well worth the effort. The cooking classes were enjoyable, instructive, and delicious. The hospitality was warm and welcoming. (more)Judith Kahn

The scope & breath of topics explored. Totally unexpected and totally enjoyed. Neolithic to medieval to civil war history, local geology, flora & fauna, conservation challenges & efforts, pilgrimage chapels to cathedrals, renovation issues in deserted hamlets, goat & sheep herding, local organic goats cheese, gorgeous scenery and doable hikes with picnic lunches. (more)Debra Lichtenthaeler

It was the whole package: Location, cooking lessons with explanations of the science behind flavours… and hiking in the beautiful surroundings (more)Martha Nitzberg

10 out of 10! From the airport transfer service to the owners at the accommodation to the leaders and guides we had during our days out, everyone was professional and organised and I felt really safe. (more)Vicky Kueh

Great fun. We all really enjoyed it...great activities, nice familiy run hotel, fun and interesting people to share it all with. (more)Jens Smith

Fantastic! Really well organised; friendly and welcoming! We had a great group of people too which really added to the experience! (more)Chris Watts

The most memorable moment was being in the square in Marrakech in the evening. (more)Leslie Lessenger

From Salamanca in Spain to Coimbra in Portugal to the end of the experience in Marrakesh, all was just beautiful and nutritius. I keep great memories of the trip, thank you! (more)Patricia Deza

Excellent attention to detail and all the transfer arrangements, nothing was too much trouble. Everyone's comfort and enjoyment was uppermost. (more)Chris Lloyd

Amazing experience- This was my first solo vacation and I felt totally safe, totally cared for and the level of interaction with others was just right. I will go again and would encourage you to give it a go. (more)Janet E Dodson

Nicole is a fantastic teacher, each practice was carefully thought out and aimed perfectly for the group. The food at the hotel was excellent and all mealtimes were very relaxing and informal, mostly spent chatting with our fellow travelers. (more)Jane Barr

Take your enthusiasm along with your regular art equipment and relax and go with the flow! (more)Ann Johnson

Excellent. Beyond my expectations. (more)SHARON PHILLIPS

Brilliant. (more)Lydia Gardner

Terrific...Great Host at small hotels and terrific gravel sections… some quite challenging and a lot of variety in terrain (more)Margaret Cowtan

Great. Would definitely now consider another cycling vacation with this company. We enjoyed the experience of cycling through the countryside and to the beach then stopping off for lunch and a beer. We saw so many lovely places. (more)patricia houston

Do it! If you are trying to decide whether it is right for you, give it a go. You will be welcomed with open arms and will find lots of different people to chat and sing with. (more)Jodie Nelson

This was a brilliant vacation, well organised and the musicianship I learned from Mary and Jeremy will stay with me. (more)Brian Smith

Staying in the beautiful Pousada at Guimaraes, meeting a variety of friendly people on the singing, guitar and photography courses, the singing course itself and working on challenging music, led by Mary King, singing in the final concert in Guimaraes. (more)Simon Taylor

If you want to improve your Spanish and soak yourself in Spanish culture, this is the ideal place to go. (more)Finola McGrath

The city of Granada with its historic sights and mixed culture, the beauty of the Sierra Nevada national parks, and the quality of the language school (escueala Montalban). (more)Maria

The best vacation I have ever taken! (more)Ros Wright

Excellent. Quite unusual to have a famous author as our walking guide. Casa Ana is a wonderful place. Totally peaceful, friendly and beautifully designed with it's courtyard garden, reading room and bedrooms overlooking the valley and the mountains. (more)Lucian Phipps

10/10. (more)Lynne Morris

5 stars (more)Anna Struyven

The whole journey was amazing, particularly the first and last day! (more)Catrina Hudson

Standing in front of the cathedral in Santiago was memorable. The trip was a once in a lifetime experience. (more)Roger Forrest

The people one meets was the highlight. (more)Gloria Johnson

We were extremely careful to respect the environment we were in and were generally impressed with the level of cleanliness and respect shown to it. (more)Chandra Kant Sharma

Active and unusual vacation! Be ready for an active vacation, mentally and physically stimulating. The most exciting part were the afternoon walks on the Camino De Santiago taster. (more)Anahit Khatchikian

It was amazing. I definitely recommend the school and this vacation (more)Annette Wessmann

By the end of my course of three weeks, I felt more able to speak with others in Spanish and to understand more of what was being said. Lessons included both formal and informal expressions and the appropriate use of each (more)Stanley Muth

Excellent in terms of quality of experience and reasonable price. (more)Lesley O

Granada is a wonderful place to learn Spanish and about the Spanish culture - a must visit spot for anyone! (more)Pauliina Makarainen

My teachers had a great sense of humour and their conversational style of teaching really breathed life into the dryer grammatical topics, as well as producing some more eclectic points of vocabulary along the way. (more)Oliver Willder

This was a great vacation... It was also a complete change from my extremely busy job and I returned home fitter, feeling healthier and energised. Gareth and Fiona are very welcoming. (more)Claire Lewis

We loved the canyoning, cycling round and swimming in Banyoles Lake, horse riding and relaxing by the pool. (more)Chris Hill

Cycling the trails and meeting other families in the hotel. (more)McKiernan Eleanor

I really enjoyed this vacation - good walks, good weather over Christmas, good food and a good group (more)Rosalind Humphreys

Great walks and varied scenery. You feel well looked after during walks with helpful guides. (more)Nora KK

It was a nice experience staying in village house (more)Lisa Hynes

We enjoyed cycling on tracks through fields of apples, cereals, olives, vines and rice paddies. (more)Roger Bryce

We had a wonderful time! We really enjoyed the combination of exercise, seeing the sights, and ending the afternoon with a delicious meal. (more)Tiffany Arthur

Getting to know catalan culture, from ancient ruins over medieval villages to seaside resorts, from tapas over olive oil to wine and beer. (more)Lukas Innig

The walk near El Tiede. The landscape was stunning. So dramatic. (more)Shawna Turner

Sunshine, grand mountains, being in Spain (more)Yvonne Hosker

The views during the mountain walks were the most memorable. (more)David Conway