» Uncategorized http://www.coronationtravel.com Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:15:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 TERRIFIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.coronationtravel.com/2009/12/terrific/ http://www.coronationtravel.com/2009/12/terrific/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:39:09 +0000 admin http://www.coronationtravel.com/?p=24 Kim,
I just got home and thought I’d let you know what I thought of the trip.

TERRIFIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saw a lot, was a little tired, but all the sites we saw were well worth the effort.
The city guides we had were very good, knowledgeable and could answer any questions we
had.

The capper of course, was Coronation Street. We had a great visit, met Bill & Kevin
Webster, and talked with them and had pictures taken. Also saw Sally & Rosie, but they were filming so
we didn’t get the chance to talk to them. Saw all the interior sets, and of course the street itself. Absolutely fab!!!
It was truly a highlight. we also spoke with the director, and Bill , our guide on the set is terrific.

Thanks so much for all your hard work Kim. You did a great job.

Peter Ross was great, and herding cats is not easy, but he got the job done.
And our bus driver, for the second week, Phil, is just a master at driving through some of those streets that are
so narrow & winding.

All in all and great trip, and now I’m going to bed, and sleep till Monday morning..

Nancy

Ontario

]]> http://www.coronationtravel.com/2009/12/terrific/feed/ 0 A Day Like No Other http://www.coronationtravel.com/2009/12/a-day-like-no-other/ http://www.coronationtravel.com/2009/12/a-day-like-no-other/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:38:35 +0000 admin http://www.coronationtravel.com/?p=22 Having never been on an organized group tour before, I wasn’t sure what to expect from the “Coronation Street to Strawberry Fields” tour. I must admit I was more than pleasantly surprised! From the both modern and historical sites of London , to the quaint medieval walled cities of York and Chester, this tour was fantastic. For Beatles fans, the trip to Liverpool and the visit to Penny Lane and Strawberry Field were just a bonus ! But the crown jewel in the tour was the day in Manchester where we immersed ourselves in Coronation Street. From the tour of off-studio sites like the Canal and the Red Wreck, to the seeing the sets housed in Granada TV studios, it was a day like no other. The group watched a filming , toured the living rooms of the Coronation Street inhabitants, and finally, walked the cobblestone street of Coronation ! We even got to meet and talk to some of the stars !! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is a fan of England, Coronation Street, or both !!

Carole Arsenault

Halifax, NS 

 

]]> http://www.coronationtravel.com/2009/12/a-day-like-no-other/feed/ 0 well beyond anything I had dreamed of http://www.coronationtravel.com/2009/12/well-beyond-anything-i-had-dreamed-of/ http://www.coronationtravel.com/2009/12/well-beyond-anything-i-had-dreamed-of/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:37:04 +0000 admin http://www.coronationtravel.com/?p=19 The Coronation Street and Strawberry Fields Tour encompassed everything that we could want to see. For the fans of Coronation Street the visit with an actual stars of the show and then the tour of the sets and location areas were phenomenal and worth the price of the tour just for this aspect. Of course there was so much more included with a trip to Stonehenge, the Tower of London and other available excursions such as Windsor Castle. The amazing thing was that there was something for everyone in our family aged from 10 to 65 with teenagers included. The itinerary included such a variety of villages, towns and cities giving a great experience of the many aspects of England’s landscapes, people and historical architecture. The walled city of York was a favorite of all family members with its wonderful church, shopping, unique cobbled alleys. The hotels were all located in areas that were family friendly and secure which made it easy to shop, enjoy local pubs and eateries, and take side trips of personal sightseeing interest without large transportation costs. The food provided at all the hotel establishments was of excellent quality. We were able to take a little side trip to see Churchill’s grave which was wonderful and made quite an impression on us by how very simple and serence of a final resting place such a great leader chose.

The Coronation Street tour was excellent with the extra stops to sites they use for on location shoots. The church stop where they shoot all the funerals and weddings was so fun. The vicar was very entertaining. Jenny McAlpine was great ensuring that we all were able to get photos with her and have signed autographs/photos. And Stephen Arnold could not have been more gracious and patient visiting at our hotel answering volumes of questions and posing for photos. It was well beyond anything I had dreamed of. It made our trip.

Dara Lee

Nova Scotia

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I have travelled with other tour companies and this was the best trip I have taken so far.

Marcelle Hines

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I just had to let you know what an amazing vacation I experienced. The itinerary you organized for the tour
was exciting and I loved and looked forward to each new day you had planned for us. I met so many new friends through your tour that I am constantly in touch with and hold them “close” in my heart!
I am looking so forward to the 2009 tour. Coronation Travel will always be a part of my life!

Sincerely,
Cindy Grzeskowiak, Barrie Ontario

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