Reviews

Even though Holiday Village Valle was not our first choice of accommodation (based on pictures) it absolutely exceeded our expectations. The rooms, even though basic, are very spacious and clean and comfortably designed. The fact that there is limited accommodation made the stay very personal and allowed for pleasant interactions with other guests and the staff. Food wise, we have absolutely no…
Read more complaints, we were served local, nourishing and delicious meals three times a day: king crab legs for New Year's eve, raw salmon tartare, beetroot spreads, rabbit stew and we even got home brewed kombucha. We also had a lovely Sami dinner in a hut. The activities were always well organised and planned and the guides were very flexible and accommodation. Did you want to go at a later time, stay a bit longer on a certain spot, etc everything was feasible. They really went out their way to make the stay as enjoyable as possible.
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We went to Lapland with our children when they were small to see Santa - which was a hugely memorable experience. This time we went back as adults. It was still a totally magical holiday together as a family. That is in part because all the practicalities were very smoothly handled by Artisan and the local team. Everyone we dealt with throughout the whole trip was friendly, helpful and…
Read more knowledgeable. If you have the chance to go - just go.
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Our guide was excellent. So organized, friendly, knowledgeable, really cared for us well. We waited 14 years for our son to be old enough to drive his own husky sled so for us it was all about the dogs. The set up of the dog experience was perfect. From the care of the dogs, the build up of the sledding to the overnight trip it couldn't have been better.

As reviewed by our teenage son. We waited many years for him to be old enough to drive the husky sled himself and it was everything we hoped and more.   We had confidence when booking that we were choosing a company that had high welfare standards for the dogs - they were indeed very well cared for.   Everything was done online and was very efficient and easy. Everything went…
Read more smoothly.  Saija 'lodge' was perfect with everything we needed,  it was beautiful,  small enough,  comfortable,  everyone was incredibly friendly,  the food was exceptional and we even had a sauna in our rooms! The equipment we were lent was perfect for the activities and so much better than anything we owned or could buy.   The husky sledding experience was perfectly judged and executed.  Warming us up perfectly so that we had confidence on our ability to manage on the sled.  We were fully involved in looking after the dogs.  Our guide Laurie was perfect; organised,  managed us well,  knew the dogs well,  he talked to us about lots of very interesting things like history of Finland,  nature,  the dogs,  tracks and of course the activities being run there in the summer.  We had an amazing time and would highly recommend this specific holiday to anyone.
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The equipment we hired was excellent, it all looked like it was new. The food at the resort and on the husky safari was delicious. The staff were brilliant. The guides who did the safari were great fun and very knowlegable, we felt very safe and well looked after. The food provided during the safari was outstanding. Whenever we needed to speak to Artisan travel the staff were always very…
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Overall a really well-planned holiday with good balance of time to yourself and activities. One of us had already visited the island for long weekend a couple of times and felt this gave an excellent overview of the feel of Madeira which is such a wonderful place to explore. We both enjoyed the day exploring the lesser frequented East and North of the island most especially the Quinta do Feraio -…
Read more fantastic setting, viewpoint and restaurant. We also loved the Palheiro gardens, levada near trout farm and the Jasmin Tea House which we would be unlikely to have located for ourselves. We would totally recommend the Quinta Bel Tiago to anyone. Excellent accommodation, beautiful setting and lovely ( if cold!) pool. Great location to explore Old Town. All staff very friendly and most helpful Thank you!
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We had a one week Croatia Active holiday, 3 days on catamaran followed by 4 days in guest house on Sipan. What made the holiday was the kitchenette in the guest house, meant we didn't have to eat out every night. Having a variety of options was great - walking, cycling, paddle boarding, kayaking.

We enjoyed a wonderful week aboard the Solaris, sunshine and relaxation. The views and places visited were stunning, really interesting places to explore. Swimming from the ship in the Adriatic was a real pleasure, the sea was warm and crystal clear. The crew were really helpful and friendly and professional. Breakfast was delicious and varied, as vegetarians, we found lunches and dinners on the…
Read more heavy side and lacking in variety, more middle European than Mediterranean cuisine.
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Everything arranged by Artisan was second to none. Thomas at Futurismo was outstanding, very professional and friendly as well as a fount of all knowledge when it comes to all things Azores. To see four different species of dolphins was awesome but the icing on the cake for us was witnessing the magnificent Sperm Whales. This is a memory that will never be forgotten. A very special thank you for…
Read more the wine and chocolates as a honeymoon gift from you and the hotel. It was a wonderful touch.
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We have just returned from a week on Sao Miguel in the Azores. We were expecting something special, which is why we chose this holiday. However, the week wildly exceeded our expectations. The island is beautiful and amazing, as are the people. We loved everything! Of course, dolphin and whale watching were fantastic, but every day was special in its own way. Everything was superbly…
Read more organised. Pick ups all happened on time, and while the days were full, we never felt rushed. The staff were so friendly, patient and knowledgeable. We are certain to go back there....
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