WHAT FRENCH EXPRESSIONS IS ALL ABOUT AND WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU
French Expressions is an independent specialist tour operator owned and run by Marcelle Hoff and Martin Garland , who set up the company in 1989 , offering tailor-made holidays to France with flexible , personal service . We have grown over the years so that we now also offer holiday programmes to Italy , the Caribbean , the Indian Ocean , New Zealand and luxury hotels around the world , including Asia and other European destinations . We also have a range of special interest programmes including Spa and Family Holidays .
Independent specialist operator
We are an independent specialist tour operator , owned and run by Marcelle Hoff and Martin Garland . We pride ourselves on being an independent specialist , which means that we interpret your demands and requirements more closely to provide you with the holiday you want . We want to ensure a successful match between client and holiday and we work very hard to make sure of this . So , for any further information or to make a reservation , just phone us on 01392 441240 .
Personal Service and Professional Solutions
Personal service remains the foundation stone of our company . We put together our holidays ourselves , with our clients in mind . We know the hotels personally and we have written every word in this brochure ourselves . Contact with French Expressions means contact with the people who know these holidays , who will share their personal thoughts and experiences with you . We work hard to give you the holiday you want . We pride ourselves on being a professional company , providing you with the speed of response , accuracy of information and level of detail you demand . We also aim to offer the right solution to your needs , tailored for you personally .
Flexible Arrangements
In order for you to receive the holiday you want , we provide as much flexibility as possible . You choose the departure day , the duration , the type of hotel , the number of hotels , the room type , the board basis , method of travel , and class of travel . Our arrangements , whilst inclusive of travel and accommodation , allow you ‘ time-off ’ in between , for example , if you want to visit friends or explore on your own for a while . We can quote you for accommodation only but you will find that the more arrangements we can include for you , the better value the holiday will be .
How we price your holiday
All our holiday arrangements have been designed to afford you maximum flexibility and freedom of choice . We include travel arrangements , whether it be flight , ferry or tunnel crossing or rail travel as well as many nights ' hotel accommodation as you want , in as many different places .
Special Offers
We have negotiated for many of the hotels in this brochure to provide special offers for our clients . These may range from free room upgrades to flowers and wine for honeymooners . Details are to be found on the relevant hotel pages .
Our Price Guarantee
We guarantee that once you have made a firm booking with a deposit payment , there will be no increases in the price of your holiday due to currency movements . If , for any reason , there have been changes in the price of the holiday you want , you will be advised at the time of booking .
Full Financial Protection
Full financial protection is offered when you book a holiday with us . Our air holidays are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority . Our ATOL number is 3076 . As a member of the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited ( ABTOT ), Expressions Holidays has provided a bond ( licence number 5263 ) to protect non-flight packages commencing in and returning to the UK and other non-flight packages excluding pre-arranged travel to and from your destination . Please refer to our booking conditions for full details .
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