Our Principles | Our Credentials
When we started our Aquitaine holiday rentals company in 2003, we had three very simple goals in mind:
We believed then - and do now - that genuinely few companies deliver these benefits but that they really shouldn't be so difficult to find! Alternative Aquitaine is an independent business which we hope is seen as the antithesis of the impersonal and knowledge-less, 'call-centre culture' which we all loathe.
We've been visiting Aquitaine for many years now. Not only do we have a passion for this region, we know it intimately. This means we can offer clients good advice about where to stay and what to do when they are there. It all helps make a holiday more enjoyable.
We've identified six principles which define our approach - these are described below. We're a little cynical about using "client comments" - they can be a bit 'cheesey' - but all clients receive from us a holiday questionnaire, and you can see the results using the links below. The feedback gives us confidence that we are delivering on our principles.
| Our 6 Principles for Delivering a Better Holiday for You | |
|---|---|
| EXPERTISE | France
has so much to offer, it's impossible to be an expert on every resort
in the country. Aquitaine is both our favourite region and our specialist
subject. |
| QUALITY CONTROL |
Much
of our time is spent personally inspecting accommodation. We always
ask ourselves if we would feel confident sending our friends & family there its a simple rule. |
| INFORMATION | Holidays
are precious occasions and it's essential to make the best decision.
We write detailed property descriptions and local information
guides so that you can be confident of making the right choice. |
| PERSONAL
SERVICE |
We
are a small, independent company delivering an individual and personal
service. We take the time to listen to your requirements so that
we can help you choose the right place to stay. |
| CHOICE | Maybe
you're a beach-lover or a wine-lover? Maybe you have young children
or you're organising a gathering of friends and family? Whatever
you are looking for, we have a range of hand-picked places to meet
your criteria. |
| ENTHUSIASM | We
want to help you to discover this alternative part of France
and come back! |
We are acutely aware that clients want to feel secure browsing our website & booking with us, especially if it is for the first time. To reassure clients we have:

98% of clients
*result of 2010 Client Holiday Questionnaires |
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| Alternative Aquitaine does not own or manage any of the holiday properties seen on our website. We act as booking agents for the owners and/or suppliers of the accommodation which we advertise and take bookings for. |
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