Testimonials

Steve [our driver] was fantastic. Pontcysyllte Aqueduct was amazing and Palé Hall was an experience! As soon as we drove up, we were greeted by the staff with champagne. The Welsh Highland Railway took us through beautiful countryside and the food tour in Cardiff was very enjoyable. Thank you for arranging such a great tour!
James Howell, USA

I thought it might be helpful for us to send along some thoughts on the trip. Overall, it was an incredible experience and we really appreciate all of the work you put into making it happen. The vast majority of the experiences and accommodations were fantastic, and we came away feeling like it was a very memorable family trip.
Stephen Byers. USA

Hi Jan, words cannot adequately describe how amazing it has been to work with you and plan this trip of a lifetime. We loved so many things and have made so many great memories! Please know how much we appreciated everything!
Megan and Nels, Globe Your Own Way, USA

Jan and the group took all the stress of planning and executing an international trip completely away. The whole planning process was fun! Everything was perfect! A joy to work with Jan and Neil. Amazing trip!
Barbara Morley, USA

Everything went very smoothly. Janet was very responsive. Transportation was great. Planning process was good. Everything was very organized and easy to follow.Thanks for all your hard work on our behalf.
417 Travel client, USA

Thank you for coordinating a fabulous trip to York and East Anglia. All of the accommodations were just perfect. The tours in both the Dales and the Moors were very engaging and the guides were excellent. My only complaint is I wish it could have been longer. Thanks again for a top notch experience!
Diane Biolsi, USA

Thanks so much for your assistance with our trip to Ireland. It was a perfect mix of culture, history, scenery, and music and that is just what we wanted. Galway was the highlight. We loved it. Not much more to say about Connemara and Cliffs of Moher. Great guides, great scenery, and a lifetime of memories. Those are a must do!
417 Travel client, USA

I wanted to convey our heartfelt thanks for providing a fabulous trip experience. We are so thoroughly impressed with JRT and your keeping up with us and providing such a great experience for us. We will ask your group to help us plan future trips as we plan to return next summer!!
Terra Singletary, USA

Trip of a lifetime. Being at the edge of the water at Loch Ness, hiking in the clouds in Isle of Skye, touching the stone at Tower of London that has been there for THOUSANDS of years. Just overall an incredible bucket list kind of trip. Thank you so much for making this possible for us!
Laura Moore, USA

You were very responsive and helpful on our trip. The drivers were friendly and knowledgeable about local history etc. The hotels felt unique and the Blair Atholl home was really special being on castle grounds. The Belfast tour was really educational.
Small World Big Fun client, USA

Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience once again in England! Our stay at the Haymarket Hotel was exceptional. We enjoyed all of our tours and were expertly taken care of by our driver Simon. The tour of Queen Elizabeth II Her Life in Style was fantastic. Our sincere thanks to everyone for all of your efforts in providing us once again an extraordinary trip!"
Janet & Al Thorp, USA

Your careful planning allowed us to really enjoy our time in Scotland without having to worry about logistics during the trip. It was practically seamless! Having everything prepaid allowed us to focus on our travels.
Trabeona Travels client, USA

The Redler Team are outstanding travel professionals offering insightful suggestions along with timely logistical support, they really care about your experience and needs. We would highly recommend them for travelers looking for the best.
Mark and Bonnie Bollwinkel, California, USA

Earlier this week I came home from a pilgrimage to England. It was an amazing trip on so many levels, and you all did so much to make it very special for all of those who participated. Thank you so much! I would not hesitate to recommend your agency.
Jane Martin, USA

Great planning, great communication, and all the guides, tours and hotels were amazing.
Dan Charna, USA

Thank you so, so much Neil for driving us from Bath to Shropshire to London. What a great chance we had to visit. I'm sure we'll be on more trips with you in the future.
Barbara Morley, USA

Neil, thank you for being such a wonderful guide and driver!
Ginger, USA

Thank you [Neil] for being such a wonderful guide! We had an amazing time in Bath and Shropshire.
Cora and Susie, USA

It was a wonderful trip and I really appreciate how much effort you all put into it.
Jan Bollwinkel, USA

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Academic and Alumni Tours

At Janet Redler Travel, we pride ourselves on delivering luxury vacations for visitors who take their pleasures seriously and we are pleased to offer a wide range of tailor made academic and alumni tours of the UK and Ireland.

King's College, University of Cambridge

We have many years' experience delivering customised tours for groups from universities, colleges and academic institutions. We just love to research, plan and manage vacations for those who are looking for intellectual stimulation and who want to travel with like-minded alumni, colleagues or friends.

Our first class team, led by Janet Redler herself, comprises academics and experts who will be with you on your tour to help make it an experience you will never forget. Janet herself is a first language Welsh speaker who knows Wales inside out and is passionate about her home country. Director Nick Bardsley is an Oxford educated historian with a legal background and, when we need to, we call on the services of Helen Moriarty, an expert on landscapes and gardens, and Nick’s daughter Lydia Bardsley, a linguist from Trinity College, Cambridge.

Our VIP Associate is Nicholas Olsberg, historian, archivist, curator and writer. Previously Director of the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal, Canada, his architectural publications include work on Marcel Breuer and Carlo Scarpa, with major studies and exhibitions on Frank Lloyd Wright, Arthur Erickson, Carlos Diniz and John Lautner.

Whether you are looking for a tour focused on the magnificent castles and palaces of England and Wales, a tour of UK cultural institutions, from the British Museum to the National Gallery, or you are keen to enjoy music and the performing arts, we can create the perfect tour for you. You could also discover more about the history of the UK and Ireland by exploring the archives, collections and manuscripts of these countries on one of our tailor-made tours.

Why not follow in the footsteps of one of the world's greatest playwrights on one of our tailor-made Shakespeare Tours? Explore the medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon where 'the Bard' was brought up and enjoy theatre as it was in Shakespeare's time at The Globe in London.

Or perhaps your tour will include meetings and conferences? If so, we can build a personalised itinerary which combines business and pleasure, and helps you get the most out of your free time while keeping your professional requirements at heart.

Of course, as well as intellectual stimulation, our goal is to deliver a relaxing, stress free tour and our itineraries can include as much (or as little) leisure time and relaxation as you choose. And with access to the finest hotels and the best restaurants, we aim to deliver a travel experience that is second to none.

If you would like to discuss your ideas for an academic or alumni tour to the UK and Ireland, please do contact us.