Having booked our three holidays for 2017 we usually sit back and await the perennial questions that always follow our holiday bookings. One question is always ‘Why don’t you fly to your holiday destination? Well if we wanted to fly on our holidays we could easily pick one of Leger’s many ‘Fly’ holidays but we prefer to go by coach. Once again the question arises ‘Why’ well for a start we only have to walk to our ‘Pick up Point’ – hand over our suitcases to the Driver and we never have to worry about them again until they appear outside our Hotel door. As I am getting older this is a big feature nowadays. Plus there is no having to get to the airport several hours before take-off – sometimes we’re told it’s easier to book a room at a nearby hotel so as to get to the airport on time. For us – our transport arrives – we get on and our holiday starts immediately.
Even on our ‘Feeder Coach’ – on our way to Dover to catch the ferry or travel through the Channel Tunnel – we immediately join in the ‘What time did you get on the coach this morning’ competition with our fellow passengers with ourselves usually winning as North Wales – where we live – is quite a way from Dover.
I think camaraderie is a big feature of Leger Coach Holidays and once on your Tour Coach heading towards your holiday destination we are already sizing up all those on board to see who appears to be likely candidates as to who we will joining for our meals and more importantly who we are to socialise with when relaxing in the Bar in the evening. We have been on 31 Leger Holidays over 23 years – and will be adding another three holidays this year.
Another question that usually arises is ‘Why Leger – why not another Company?’ Well over the years we have been on other companies coach holidays but we always find ourselves coming ‘Home’ to Leger. It’s not to say that these ‘Other Companies’ holidays are not good – they are – but we find ourselves missing certain features that you get from Leger.
Features like friendly Drivers who when you see who your Drivers are when you board your Tour Coach you immediately say ‘Oh this is going to be a good holiday – we have had these two before’ or ‘ These Drivers are a good laugh’. Its little things that matter like when your Drivers come around the Dining Room to chat to everyone to see that everything is OK and you don’t have any problems. Over the years on the two occasions that we had a small problem and informed the Drivers about it – the problem was sorted before we got up from the table – now that’s fast. It’s important that the Drivers are there for you – more or less in the background but never intrusive until they need to be.
We love all the Excursions – both Inclusive and Optional – as you get to see places that if you travel by your own means you are inclined to miss out on. Last year we eventually persuaded two of our friends to go to Lake Garda but they made their own way there. When they came home we were interested in what they had seen and what they enjoyed and yet whilst they really enjoyed their holiday at Lake Garda – how could they not enjoy it – when we said about visiting various places that we love – they had to admit that they had not been there as local transport made it a bit difficult whereas our Leger Coaches take you to all the main important locations and drop you right there.
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nally back to the camaraderie. We have always ‘made friends’ with people on the coach and in some cases made good friendships that have lasted years. We are in regular contact with two couples one who originally first joined us at our meal table on a previous ‘Lake Garda Holiday’ and the other we similarly met on our ‘Sorrento Holiday’ – they socialised with us for the duration of our – and their – holiday and we chat – via e-mails – on a monthly basis with irregular long mailings in between.
And that is why we love our coach holidays.
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I am back from the Sorrento and Neapolitan Riviera holiday 10th July, as a solo traveller, and was I bit worried beforehand, but– nothing to worry about at all, I had a wonderful time from start to finish, the group were lovely , we visited the most fantastic places. Everything was well organised and less able-bodied were well looked after. Looking forward to next years holiday.
Very special thanks to drivers Phil and Roddy ( ISH ) for their knowledge and friendliness, they really made the holiday, hope to see you again.–Rita , Norfolk.
We have just got back from our trip to Ireland. We had the most wonderful time which was made more memorable by our drivers Matt & Will. What a marvellous double act they were. Everything was catered for and no luggage to haul around as it would just appear in our hotel room. On departure you just put your case outside your room and it would get collected. They kept the coach in immaculate condition and gave us running commentary all the time in a fun way. Thank you for a wonderful holiday. We will be booking again in the future.
Which trip did you go on
Just back from Heart of Ireland, a great time overall but the Itinery needs tweaking. Excellent care taken and all transfers etc went off perfectly .Our two drivers Will and Helen complimented each other and their sense of humour was infectious.Great hotel , excellent breakfast , decent dinner but it did involve a lot of mashed potato !!. This was my first holiday with Ledger and i will defiantly book again.
I have just returned from a trip to Mountains of Mourne & The Giants Causeway on Luxuria. Nana & Leah our drivers were brilliant. They were extremely professional and delivered us to our destinations with ease. The guides were very informative and their delivery was comprehensive and enjoyable. This was my first trip to Ireland which I’m hoping will not be my last. The hotels used were of a very high standard and nothing was too much trouble. My experience of Irish people was very positive as I found them to be very friendly.
On returning from our trip to Rome and Pompeii, we were thrilled with the whole holiday. Excellent care from both the drivers Ricky and Neal and from all the staff at the Hotel Del Pini in the town of Fuigi,
Hello I’m a new comer to ledger singles holocaust my partner last year so made a decision not to sit at home I’m in Cumbria and I’m going on treasures of Tuscany on April 20 I’m very nervous can anyone let me know if this is a good bus trip .Thank you
Just home from my first Leger holiday to Corsica and Sardinia.
I was very impressed by the coach drivers Leah and Nana.
They were so professional and could not have been more caring and helpful. I hope to travel again with Leger.
My wife and I just returned from our holiday to Croatia and Dalmatian coach trip,Wow.
A full blown tour,with excellent local tour guides.
But with great professional drivers ,AKA, Luke and Jamie.
For me asking for large brandies on the coach,say no more(hic).
Excellent instructions for times,meeting points,and drop off points.Also Hotel leave and arrival times ish.
The lads were always cheerful even when Hotel staff were a bit payed back.
Coped extremely well at very long border red tape.
Thanks again Leger and Drivers for a Great Tour.
Pete and Jean seat 15 and16.
Really excited about our American Route 66 trip this September/october but wondered if there is anybody who has been before and can tell me what the temperature is likely to be. Thanks.