Just wondered what the general view of people on the forum is
I've been to Italy, France, and many more times to the Costa Brava by coach (being a big scaredy on flying ) and i have been with many companies (some now bust) but in my personal experience, i have always found Redcrest the best. The reps have always been helpful, direct buses to the resort (no changing in the london area) and the best accommodation. I have been with Club C before, and although they were ok, being a southern based company i got the impression that they didnt really care about people from the north (no hostess service till London area!) Also went with Siesta many years ago, but i wouldnt touch them now, too much cheek from them!!! Never used Beachclub, who also go to Spain, but from feedback i have heard, dont know if i would. There, those are my views, what are your experiences?
The journey was a test of endurance and I found that the standard of accommodation is better with Siesta too with more attention paid to the small details and finishing touches.
I thought the Redcrest coaches were no where near as comfortable - my knees were touching the seat infront for almost the entire trip.
The Siesta coaches have loads of leg room with leg supports and it really does make a big difference (especially to me as I'm 6'3") + they have this swanky multichannel entertainments system like an airplane.
It's a shame you seem so dead against them as they really seem the best of the bunch but I suppose everyone is different. I can't recommend them highly enough.
I'm back with them again in a week but this time I'm going accommodation only so I'll be reporting back on that in October.
I've heard good things about Club Cantabrica too but I haven't travelled with them so can't comment first hand.
My son has just returned from tossa de mar with club canterbrica , going was okay although it took thirty hours , but coming back was a absolute nightmare, there was not any hostess service provided not even a bottle of water , because there was going they did not make any sandwiches or took drinks with them, they were hungry and thirsty and were starving by the time they got into france, there was a scottish couple who had two children under three, and no food and drink for them it took them forty hours to get home, dont think they will go with this company again
There is plenty of room in the coaches and hostess service as well as regular comfort stops throughout the journey.
That aside, though, the fact that we are travelling from Central Scotland may side me with Redcrest as they do most of their pick ups locally then zip down the M6 (Siesta always went up the A1 on the east coast, something i hated!!) and also they dont have the dreadful hub system, where you need to change coaches around London! (meaning Redcrest leave later too!) Club C were the worst for hostess service though, they only boarded at the changeover, not much good if you had been on for 8 hours already! I think i will stick with Redcrest for next year, the reps, hostesses, and accommodation (at Castell Montgri anyway!) are the best in my view, even if Siesta's buses were slightly better (minus that leg rest though, i hated that!)
I have just looked at the web site for siesta and redcrest ( why didnt I look before I booked !!!) and their coaches look so much more comfortable! Im hoping its due to the fact that they have a better web site..... Because the Club C coaches look older in comparison?
The super plus recliners on the siesta look very good.......
Club C coaches are fine, and if i was going somewhere outwith the Costas, then i would use them again (been to Antibes and Jesolo with them) Im sure Siesta's coaches are fine too, but i wouldnt touch that company EVER again due to my past probs with them!
I think I will give redcrest a go next time.. just to see the difference...
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