Ginge Tours Ltd / Mendip Travel Reviews 206

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4.9

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Looking at 70 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional service and the professionalism of the staff, especially specific staff members, who are frequently highlighted for their helpfulness and knowledge. People are particularly satisfied with the seamless booking process and the well-organized holidays, often noting that everything runs smoothly and without issues. Reviewers also appreciate the diverse range of holiday options and locations offered, with many finding the trips to be memorable and perfectly tailored to their needs. The personalized approach and attention to detail from the staff are frequently mentioned as key factors contributing to a stress-free and enjoyable experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was our first cruise and we discussed with Geoff our requirements which led to his recommendation for Celebrity. He fully explained the pros and cons of the major cruise lines and we could not ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Geoff and Jo made our Anniversary holiday very special and memorable, with so many lovely surprises for us. Our whole experience from our initial enquiry has been first class and seemless, with truly... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ginge tours organised us a memorable cruise on Norweigein Fjords. They built in a night before stay and port parking at Southampton. Their trip app with access to all documents and instructions under... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just returned from another holiday arranged by Ginge Tours and, as always, it was superbly organised by Geoff and Jo. Geoff managed to save us a considerable amount using his Emergency Services ple... See more

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Ginge Tours & Travel and Mendip Travel are independent, fully protected travel companies run by Geoff (a former Assistant Chief Constable) and Jo (a former NHS clinician). We offer honest advice, great value, and a personal service you simply won’t find with a call centre or faceless online brand. We book everything from beach breaks and cruises to complex touring holidays, ski trips, luxury escapes and once-in-a-lifetime adventures. We work with trusted ABTA and ATOL-protected suppliers and are proud members of Protected Trust Services — giving you complete financial peace of mind. Our customers deal directly with us from first enquiry to homecoming. That means no passing you from team to team, no hidden fees, and clear, transparent communication at every step. Ginge Tours serves customers across the UK, with a strong focus on the Emergency Services and NHS. Mendip Travel is our sister brand, dedicated to our local community in Somerset and the Mendip Hills, offering long-haul, luxury and cruise holidays from regional airports, with added extras like reduced parking. Between both brands, we bring experience, integrity and award-winning service — backed by over 125 five-star reviews and the promise that we’ll always put our customers first.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked Dubai and Thailand blind via…

I booked Dubai and Thailand blind via Ginge Tours and trusted them to provide me a holiday, this they did.

Communication was good from the initial contact and continued throughout the lead up to departure. It was made very clear to us that should there be any issues then we are to contact them 24/7.

Dubai accomodation and location was spot on... Apartment was huge and more than met our needs and was located central to so many services.

Thailand, wow... The hotel was amazing and literally a short walk from the town and beach.

I really cannot fault the service we have received or the quality of the accomodation booked for us, especially as it was blind for us at the time.

Thank you for such a memorable holiday experience, my daughter, her partner and I enjoyed it immensely.

1 October 2024
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Delighted to hear you had a great time Chris. The Dubai hotel was recommended to us and we have personally stayed at the Thailand hotel so we were confident it would meet expectations. So pleased it all went so well. Look forward to assisting you again in the future. Geoff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vienna to Budapest Getaway

Geoff organised a bespoke trip for us into Austria, Slovakia & Hungary, arranging flights, transfers, hotels & car hire. I appreciated the personal contact throughout and good, speedy communications & excellent customer service when an issue arose involving a third party. I wouldn't hesitate to consult Geoff again.

30 September 2024
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Thank you Phil. I enjoyed putting your trip together and although there was the odd hiccup, particularly with flooding in the region, I am so pleased it all worked out. Look forward to assisting you again in the future. Geoff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ginge Tours delivered...and more besides!

Ginge Tours delivered 100%.Geoff asked us to challenge him with our whales and wildlife itinerary, and he cetianly delivered! Trustworthy and reliably efficient at every location, from accommodation staff, to nature guides, to drivers. South Africa was a brilliant destination if you are a nature/wildlife lover. Fantastic quality tented lodges, brilliant to know Geoff and Jo were just a phone call away,if needed.

13 September 2024
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We are so pleased this all worked out so well. The pictures you kindly shared of the safari and the whale watching were amazing. We are delighted our supplier partner East Cape Tours put together such a fabulous trip for you. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. Best wishes Geoff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Geoff and Jo organised an amazing trip…

Geoff and Jo organised an amazing trip for us to Borneo. I have used Ginge tours for a cruise previously too and cannot rate them highly enough that I wouldn’t go through anyone else in the future. Give them a try you won’t be disappointed with their exceptional service from start to finish

12 September 2024
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Thank you Sue and Marina for this lovely review. It was a pretty special trip from the pictures and we are so grateful we were able to organise it for you. Best wishes Geoff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rome holiday

We cannot thank Geoff and Jo enough for organising our recent holiday to Rome. We have been so impressed with their attention to detail and the extra special touches to ensure this was a memorable and special time for us. We loved the Trip plan app which is so easy to use and everything is so organised. Geoff even informed us that our flight home was delayed before Easy Jet told us. We will definitely use Ginge tours again and have recommended them to all our family and friends.

31 August 2024
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Thank you Jan and Mike. This was a special trip for so many reasons and we are so pleased you trusted us to put it together for you. Glad you liked the Trip Plan app and it helped! Congratulations by the way! Geoff & Jo

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ginge Tours did another brilliant job…

Ginge Tours did another brilliant job booking a holiday for us two days before we wanted to go ! Within 10 minutes of raising our enquiry , Geoff was in touch and booked it for us! He took away the worry of booking on line and did all the paperwork. We were confident knowing that we had got the best price and it was so lovely to be sent emails by Jo wishing us a wonderful holiday and letting us know that they were available at any time should we have any questions or problems. We also loved using the Trip Plans app which they advised us to use which even updated us about flight delays before they were even registered on the flight board at the airport. I cannot recommend them highly enough . Thank you so much Geoff and Jo . We look forward to booking again with you soon .

31 August 2024
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It's what we do! So pleased we were able to get you away so quickly and you had a fab time. Look forward to the next trip (maybe with a bit more notice? :-)) Geoff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Private guided tour of Normandy D day beaches

Ginge tours arranged our trip to Normandy to visit the D Day Landing beaches. This was a special trip with three sisters and our mother to visit Gold Beach where our grandfather landed on D Day.
We gave Geoff the date and he sourced the ferry, hotel and even arranged a private guided tour using old photos to locate places our grandfather had been.
It all worked out perfectly - thank you Ginge Tours!

31 August 2024
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Thank you Liz. This was a really important trip for us to get right and we are so pleased it all worked out so well. Delighted you had a memorable time. Best wishes Geoff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Orient Express and cruise

I have recently returned from the holiday to celebrate my 60th birthday together with my friends. The four of us agreed that we wanted to do something special so decided that the orient express was the way to go. I normally consider myself an independent traveller but this was a Biggy so I spoke to Geoff at Ginge Tours and Travel and I am so glad that I did. After telling him what we wanted he came back with a few suggestions and over the next few weeks between us we came up with a bespoke plan for the orient express followed by a cruise around the Adriatic and Italy, this was coupled with a few nights in Venice and Rome too. Geoff’s knowledge of hotels and cruise companies was useful in helping choose the right voyage for us. Geoff also sorted the rail connections, the hotel and airport transfers, the overnight hotels and the orient express reservations and cruise bookings. Using his expertise and knowledge he then went on to upgrade our cruise cabin, dining and drink packages. He also chose some lovely city centre hotels in Venice and Rome for us. Despite our holiday having so many different elements and connections everything clicked perfectly into place. The trip app was priceless, especially considering the number of travel tickets, transfers and reservation vouchers we needed. All these were up loaded onto the app. Having everything in one place and in date order, together with a brief explanation of the day’s activity, it was ideal. Being able to contact Geoff and discuss my holiday plans at any time was also so very reassuring and made the experience that little bit more personal. I speak for all four of us when I state that he did a splendid job in sorting our memorable holiday experience.

13 August 2024
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Reply from Ginge Tours Ltd / Mendip Travel

Thank you Ian. This was definitely "a biggy" for us to organise, particularly as you booked it very soon after we started trading so it took a lot of trust on your part. It was always going to be a memorable trip and I hope we played a small part in making sure it was for all of the right reasons. Thanks for the wonderful review. Geoff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

4 trips booked through Ginge tours

We have booked 4 trips through Ginge Tours, of which we have been on 1 so far.
Not only was Ginge tours cheaper on all 4 than other travel agents and the market in general, you get excellent communication and the personal touch.
I feel like Geoff takes the time to listen and get to know you before recommending a hotel.
We have had to rearrange one of the trips due to family ill health and being able to message Geoff and have everything taken care of without the usual stress of being on hold and calling call centres has been fantastic. It’s taken the stress out of moving the holiday and has enabled us to focus on looking forward to our future date.
Geoff’s first hand knowledge has been spot on. We flew to Toronto with an airline we hadn’t used before. Airtransat and Geoff recommended extra leg room over premium. How right he was, cheaper but far superior leg room than those in front. So much so, the lady next to me had flown out premium and chosen to fly back extra leg room.
I have recommended Ginge Tours to a number of colleagues, who have now booked with them too.

4 July 2024
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Reply from Ginge Tours Ltd / Mendip Travel

Thank you for the wonderful review Cheryl and for the multiple bookings - now including a honeymoon! Delighted you appreciate our personal service. It is what we aim to bring to all of our bookings. Thanks again, Geoff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience good prompt service…

Great experience good prompt service was great tour despite complicated itinerary

14 August 2024
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Appreciate the review Steve and pleased it all worked out so well. Complicated is what we do - to make it simple for you! Thanks for booking with us again subsequently. Geoff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Holiday with all the fun and none of the hassle.

I cannot recommend Ginge Tours highly enough. Due to their expertise myself and my wife had the holiday of a lifetime. We have not been the most adventurous travellers in the past but Ginge Tours made this so much easier. The process is so simple i just told them the kind of holiday we wanted and what rough budget we were working with. Very quickly i had a reply with some recommendations. The holiday we selected was amazing with safari and accomadation superb.
The itenery we received was detailed and very easy to follow and if there are any changes this is updated immediately on line or the app.
Communication was also fantastic as during the stay one of the airlines cancelled our flight but even before we were notified of this Ginge Tours had arranged an alternative flight and contacted us to tell us the new arrangements.
I will 100% be using Ginge Tours again to plan our holidays. Thank you

1 August 2024
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Thanks for the great review Nick. Our aim is to take the hassle of organising the trip away so you can concentrate on enjoying yourselves. So pleased it all worked so well and you enjoyed the safari and the lodge. Best wishes Geoff

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from Ginge Tours

Great service from Ginge Tours and Geoff and a wonderful holiday to the States. From the outset gave us great advice and helped formulate an itinerary second to none. Before booking gave various options of hotels we could stay in and villa rentals.

The outcome being 5 nights in New York, 4 in Washington and 7 on the Gulf Coast. All train and plane transfers done for us along with car rental and quality accommodation.

Had access to all the paperwork/tickets online and any queries we had were quickly answered. Took the hassle of organising it away. Highly recommended. Thank you for a great service.

18 July 2024
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Thanks Scott, really pleased your multi-centre tours worked so well. It was a pleasure to put it together for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve recently returned from a 10 day…

We’ve recently returned from a 10 day all-inclusive, Jet2 holiday that was booked through Ginge Tours.
Firstly, they saved us money against the Jet2 price, which was a bonus & had private transfers to resort, complimentary fast track, best seats on plane.
Secondly, it was a totally stress free experience, Ginge Tours sent us everything we needed for our holiday, they made regular contact keeping us updated on things like queues at passport control in Turkey, so we knew to factor this in for our journey home.
Overall it was a 5 star, thankyou Ginge Tours, we’ll be in touch for 2025 trip & wouldn’t hesitate to recommend their services!!

27 July 2024
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Delighted it all went well for you and we got it at a great price! We know you have been recommending us to others and we are really grateful. Look forward to hearing of your 2025 plans!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Trip to Florida

We tested Geoff and Jo with finding a holiday to Florida to match our exact dates and budget and they came up trumps. Everything from flights, accommodation to car hire went smoothly with a couple of free extra trips thrown in. The App is really good to use and any questions we had were answered quickly. We would recommend this company which takes the pressure out of spending hours searching and then having to deal with companies mithering you to book with them. Thanks again. Gina and Graham

26 May 2024
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Thank you for the wonderful review. We are really pleased you found the app useful and our aim is to take the stress away from getting that well deserved holiday booked. Hopefully we can help you again in the future. Many thanks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Geoff and Jo were great. Very helpful, supplied everything we needed and asked for in a timely fashion. We had updates about our flights on the app.
Would use again.

20 July 2024
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We are really pleased you had a great time and the app was useful. We would be delighted to assist you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Family holiday to Walt Disney World

First time using Ginge Tours to book a holiday but certainly will not be the last. Given this was Geoff’s first experience with Disney World, the entire process was seamless and the trip plans app was useful to confirm flight times, transfer picks ups etc.
We had an absolutely wonderful holiday in Orlando, it was everything we hoped it would be.
Thanks again to Geoff and Jo for all their help!

11 July 2024
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Reply from Ginge Tours Ltd / Mendip Travel

Thanks Joel. As a new company your support and trust in us for this important memorable trip was fantastic. There always has to be a first booking of some types of travel and you were our first Disney! Glad it all went well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cruise around the Med

We have just returned from another fantastic trip around the Mediterranean courtesy of Ginge Tours. The communication, ease of booking and personalised service from Geoff has been excellent. We cannot wait to book our next trip with them!

23 June 2024
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Reply from Ginge Tours Ltd / Mendip Travel

Thanks Julie, you definitely like your Virgin Cruises (for obvious reasons!) and we are really pleased this one was a success as well. Hopefully we will be able to get you on another one in the near future. Best wishes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great tour operators Geoff & Jo

We had a great holiday in Lichnos Beach, Parga using Geoff and Jo for the first time and it won’t be our last. From start to finish a very easy booking, they listened to what we wanted and didn’t disappoint.

2 June 2024
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Really pleased it met your expectations Di. It was a pleasure to book for you and we are delighted we have already booked your next trip for you. Many thanks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ginge Tours Ltd is hands down the best…

Ginge Tours Ltd is hands down the best tour company I've ever traveled with. It was the perfect balance of adventure and relaxation. Highly recommend!

1 June 2024
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Now that is the sort of review we like! We are delighted you were so pleased. It was our pleasure to supply it for you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous family holiday to Corfu from start to finish

We decided to book an all inclusive holiday to a hotel in Corfu that I had found and asked Geoff and Jo to get us a price for them to book on our behalf. Not only did this take the hassle away from organising ourselves it was also cheaper than booking with Jet2 direct!
The hotel was all we hoped and more, the staff were brilliant. We had a fabulous week and even when our flight was delayed by 20 minutes on the way home Geoff let us know before the airport even realised! We would 100% recommend booking your next break with Ginge Tours. We definitely will be. Thank you Jo and Geoff!

29 May 2024
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Reply from Ginge Tours Ltd / Mendip Travel

Thanks Clare. It certainly sounded like you found the perfect hotel and we are pleased we were able to confirm it for you (and for 2025 as well!). Thanks again for your support.

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