Went to Forever Hotel Olu Deniz. Turkey Pub crawl first night at hotel.. A woman danced with one of our party and her partner was fuming so I quietly informed the rep so she was aware of the worrying situation as she had a lot to drink and was dancing, She screamed right in my face - I left the bar. Returned 15 mins later to be abused again so left the group to try to find my way back. Naturally this really messed up the singles holiday . MD gave platitudes but did not take it seriously. I'm sure with come with a long explanation BUT when I told the hotel owner , he laughed. So the company have accepted this behaviour for a long time. Date of experience: 26 September 2022

4 day break over Christmas 2018 which was very expensive considering the standard of the holiday & hotel. My room was a small box with a window, no view, complimentary toiletries were not replenished daily, towels were grey & threadbare with holes & the bath moved when you got in.The host was pleasant but most of her time was spent looking after another guest. The trips were very expensive & not worth the money. 10 of us went on a walking tour of Marrakech (30 euros each) for 3 1/2 hours which included the hard sell carpet & pharmacy shops-someone is making a lot of money 300 euros for half a days walk!! The Moroccan evening entertainment trip was 56 euros & consisted of 50 minutes entertainment & a very poor quality meal. Most of the group were lovely which was the only saving grace.

Asked for ski holiday quote excluding flights as I was coming from Australia; I emailed I'd meet the group in Geneva, which the website specified as the destination ex-Gatwick for Tignes. Was provided this; tried to book and was then informed (after I've booked my flights) that they fly into Grenoble. No explanation. I ask for coverage of extra transfer - hear nothing for 3-days, then the holiday price has gone up by more than 50%, from GBS985 to GBS1445.

I went to Olhos D'agua in June for a week's holiday and had a great time. I don't know what some people expect after reading very negative reviews. I had no problems booking my holiday and found the admin staff to be friendly and helpful. It is not the problem of Friendship Travel if there are more women than men on these holidays, men traditionally are less likely to book singles holidays. On my holiday there was one male and seven females but it didn't matter in the slightest, everyone bonded and socialised together. It is more expensive to book a singles holiday but all singles companies are the same, not just Friendship Travel. The hotel we stayed at in Portugal, the Oceanus, was not the best, very basic even for a 3 star and I wouldn't go back there. We were not in the main building but in an annexe next door, the main building rooms looked a lot better than the annexe ones. There was a cocktail bar in the basement of the main building but it was dark and dingy, why would you want to be there when the sun is still shining and you can be sitting outside with a drink. Breakfast was taken in the snack bar by one of the two small pools. Two of the guests in our party were quite ill after both had been swimming in the main pool. We ate out every evening in different restaurants and had some lovely food. Our host Cathy joined us every day except her one day off. The group all got on together and generally went off and did their own thing during the day but we all went out together every evening. I would recommend Olhos D'Agua as a resort, it's a small, very pretty place with a lovely beach and lots of really good restaurants and close to Albufeira and Villamoura for a change of scene but I wouldn't go back to the Oceanus. I believe that Friendship Travel are looking for alternative accommodation in that area now so it will be interesting to where they will be going next season. All in all I had a great time but you have to go with an open mind and be prepared to be sociable and not nit pick about your fellow travellers.

Loved my trip to lanzarote princess! great sized group where i met some lovely people who i know will be friends with for life. The host was fabulous nothing was too much trouble. This hotel is great in a good resort which is playa blanca, close to the beach, 2 pools, 3 bars etc. Would definately recomend friendship travel nothing is too much trouble! The booking process is so simple and always someone on hand to help! Cant wait for my next trip soon!!

I have just returned from The BodyHoliday in St Lucia and can use only one word - amazing. The resort itself is beyond fabulous with everything included - and I mean everything. Food, drinks, classes, treatments etc. The staff are on hand at all times to make sure you have the time of your life. The booking process was very easy with the staff at Friendship Travel having visited the resorts themselves - this always makes for the best advice and they really did know everything. The only downside was the long transfer on arrival - nearly 90 minutes. Maybe I'll have to opt for the helicopter transfer next time.

Just back from a fantastic ski holiday at Chalet Maya in Alpe D'Heuz. The food was great, location was great and loads of snow so conditions were perfect! Staff were always happy to help and know the area so well. This was my 1st time on holiday by myself but is the best holiday I've had in ages - I will definately be back next year! Thanks Friendship Travel!

Each year I stress myself worrying about what to do at Christmas, so this year I did my first single break at the Donnington Valley hotel. What a fab place, with a relaxing spa and indoor pool. Plenty of food and drink, lots of friendly people to mix with, and so much going on, I certainly didn't have time to get bored. It was the most fun ive had in years and wouldn't hesitate to do it again, and would love to back to that lovely hotel. I just wish I had known about it years ago.

My recent holiday with FT to Lanzarote was tainted by lies from the customer sales team on the number of people's booked on the triP and idiotic transfer times 4hrs before the flight. Don't go with FT unless you're 60 yrs plus. Most of the people who go with this company are generally retired. I hated this holiday as it's the group you're with who make the holiday great. Everyone else was over 60 bar me and went to bed at 1030. What a holiday . #absolutewasteofmoney

The response I received from feedback about my holiday,was completely and utterly untrue. It was one of those obvious letters,just worming their way out of the truth

I am currently having major dental treatment and cancelled the weekend In Glasgow holiday; having read the cancellation terms which are extremely expensive I am left giving FT £220 from a £300 odd holiday. My refund which they have failed to put through is only £100 odd. Just a warning to others if you book and have to cancel make sure you do it the same week as booking otherwise you will be robbed. I will be looking elsewhere for my next singles holiday.

Newbury, Berkshire Donnington Hotel & Spa Christmas & New Year was enjoyable. Spacious guest rooms, champagne reception, daily newspapers, friendly helpful staff, great food, nearby golf course, evening quiz, 10-pin-bowling, after dinner dancing, daily countryside walks followed by a visit to the local pub, Newbury is within walking distance with a decent size shopping centre. Mel and her staff of FT worked tirelessly, keeping the group advised of timings of meals, activities etc. Note: The bar prices were expensive @ £5.50 for a vodka & tonic. Unfortunately major railway works at Reading took place over Xmas/New Year which was a concern. Upon arrival a £50 hold on my credit card was made to cover "extras", this was used by some guests who signed for meals and drinks.

to follow through for the rest of my holiday. Expensive holiday ruined and My Friendship holiday was a disaster from start to finish as the admin staff in their office are useless and this was total loss of confidence to travel again. I can't start to go through the poor accommodation with only a handful of guests who invariably went to their rooms after dinner leaving me a truly 'single solo'. No rep or host help just a sales person selling excursions. Would not recommend and would never travel with Miserable Friendship Travel again - worst ever holiday. I would like to have been advised of true numbers on the holiday and not lies, plus honesty on resort itself. Walker

Friendship Travel representative was so nasty and unhelpful. If you didn't want to be part of his 'party pack' which meant going out drinking until all hours after the evening meal he turned nasty and people were ostracised by him accordingly. He didn't seem to understand some people, especially slightly older, simply wanted a chill out relaxing break which he ensured with his manner did not happen. Friendship Travel were informed about this person's behavious but he has remained in their employment and to the horror of certain people he reappeared on another holdiay booked even though reassurance had been given when booking that he was not longer a part of the company. All lies. Rooms were not as described in the brochure and no help was given by this representative to change them. AWFUL holiday, wouldn't trust Friendship Travel ever again.

Hi, I have recently returned from a week in Turkey, having booked with Friendship Travel, so I am well-qualified to give my opinions. Anyway they should not worry too much, the holiday was reasonably good. Surprisingly for June, the weather in Turkey was poor. When I arrived it was actually quite cold! The hotel was up in the mountains, which normally gives some respite from the heat of summer. The weather was a very mixed bag on this holiday, alternately cloudy, windy, hot, rainy, and chilly! The hotel was nice. I have stayed at this lovely little hotel before, and although it is basic, the staff are lovely, and the food excellent. In fact the food on this holiday was one of the highlights. Truly, I give 10 out of 10 for the food, whether eating in the hotel, or in town. It was wonderful. On a Friendship Travel holiday, one is expected to be sociable, and I hope I fulfilled that. The other guests were lovely, kind, and a pleasure to be with. Unfortunately the men were heavily outnumbered by the ladies. Although this sounds great for a straight guy like me, it didn't quite work like that. If the numbers had been more equal, it would have created a better group dynamic, in my opinion. I went on a few excursions but they weren't that great to be honest. Although they were well-organised, they were just a bit dull. Always remember that these excursions will always be more expensive if booked via the rep. If you book them with a travel agent in town, they will be quite a lot cheaper, although if you choose to do that, the rep will not be a happy bunny! The highlight of the holiday was paragliding. However, I cannot really give Friendship Travel any credit for this, as it was an entirely separate and optional activity, which I paid 70 quid for. After I had done the paragliding, and come down from the emotional high, the holiday went downhill a bit, and petered-out. I went on a boat trip on the last full day, but it wasn't very exciting to be honest. On a Friendship Travel holiday, you will unquestionably meet friendly people, and have some good discussions, and eat together, but if you are an adrenalin junkie, it may not be exciting enough for you. Nonetheless Friendship Travel delivered what they said they would, so I cannot be too critical. It was a pleasant holiday, and I thank the holiday company, the hotel staff, and the other guests for their kindness. Thank you.

Beware of booking a holiday with Friendship travel, I have been away with them before but not again, whilst the holiday itself was OK I find that dealing with office and booking staff to be a major headache that I strongly recommend against. Last year I booked with them but found documents and e-tickets etc that they claim were sent never seemed to arrive until I chased them up. This I thought I would try them again but when I have phoned them to book I have had excuses about locked computers and staff being at tea with promises to phone back, no calls have ever been received. I tried again after a break when a particular holiday fitted in with work commitments to book but got a quote back thet was over £700 more than the original. When queried I was told they had changed hotel but they had not bothered to include a note regarding the price hike although a week later the original hotel and price is still shown on the company’s website. All they would say is that al prices are shown as 'from'. A change from £2443.50 to £3232.50 is a mighty big from.

I went on safari with FT last year. The customer service was non existent. Clearly nobody from FT had done a recce - they couldn't answer anyone's basic queries before the holiday eg vaccines required, recommended clothing, mosquito protection or amount of money to take, and had a cavalier attitude to complaints afterwards. I'll never use them again.