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Algarve Golf
(Vale do Lobo)
We had a good time in Portugal, and thanks for all your help. It's a welcoming
country, quite relaxing, and the people and food were great.
D Heath, Nigeria, December 2001
La Manga Golf
Break
In short, we had a fantastic
holiday. Everything went to plan... no delays & golf reservations were
fine. Accomodation was excellent...no complaints. We'll probably be doing
the same again next year - but at a different location - so will no doubt
give you a call again. Thanks for everything
T Emens, Leamington Spa, Warwicks, England, December 2001
Golf in
the Costa del Sol
We found the Lauro to be really enjoyable for a number of reasons. 1/
Being up in the hills we found it much more relaxed and informal (and
more friendly) than some other courses we have played down on the coast
2/ The views and scenery were lovely 3/ We found the course itself just
about right for our standard ; it was a good varied course but the fairways
were quite wide and there were no very punishing holes. 4/ The prices
at the 19th hole were very reasonable and the food in the clubhouse was
probably the best we had the whole holiday. We would definitely play the
course if we were to visit the area again and should we do do ; i will
be in touch again.
R Lister, Bolton, England, December 2001
Costa del Sol
Golf Break
The holiday went very well, [Don Miguel] Hotel was excellent although
few facilities were closed or closed earlier They had to rearrange the
Golf because one of the Course was not usable Weather was excellent for
the time of year
— AP, London, England, December 2001
Winter Golf
Holiday in the Algarve
Just a short note to thank you for arranging our golf in The Algarve last
week. Although the weather wasn't wonderful we enjoyed ourselves very
much. Vila Sol was our favourite, even though the rain was incessant from
start to finish and we only saw three other players on the course!
— Clive, Bristol, England, December 2001
La Manga Golf
Holiday
JUST GOT BACK THE [La Manga] COMPLEX IS VERY SMART [Las Lomas] APARTMENTS
TOP CLASS THREE GOLF COURSES ALL GOOD STANDARD ALOT OF HOPELESS GOLFERS
[out on the course] BUT VERY HIGH STANDARD OF FOOD AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS.THE
CAR HIRE COMPANY WERE VERY GOOD AND THE HOTEL AND GOLF ORGANISATION WAS
TOP CLASS..
— G Truscott, Aberdeen, Scotland, November 2001
Holiday
to Costa del Sol (Marbella)
just a quick word to say ”Thanks” for setting up our holiday
recently in Marbella at the Don Miguel Hotel.All the arrangements worked
well and we had a great time.Many thanks for your help.
— A Jackson, Russia, November 2001
Tenerife
Golf Holiday (Playa Las Americas)
The [Mediterranean Palace] hotel was first class.Of the golf courses we
played, Adeje, [Golf del] Sur and Playa [Las Americas] were first class.
Amarilla was pretty micky mouse. All the courses though were extremely
busy and the rounds were taking over four hours. That was ok for us because
we weren't playing serious golf and were prepared to chill out, but if
you had a party of people who wanted to play serious, competitive golf
they would go bananas.One final point I would make is that it is essential
to have tee times booked beforehand.
— SM, Edinburgh, Scotland, November 2001
Golf in
the Costa del Sol
ENJOYED THE GOLF,PARADOR,EL PARAISO,LAURO WERE ALL EXCELLENT,CAPOBINO
HAS BEEN OPENED TOO EARLY,NOT YET READY IN MY OPINION WHILST ALHAURIN
WE FOUND DIFFICULT BECAUSE WE HAD NEVER PLAYED BEFORE(TOO MANY BLIND SHOTS).WE
STAYED IN TORREMOLINOS AND FOUND THE WEATHER QUITE COOL.NEVER THE LESS
WE ALL ENJOYED THE BREAK,AND I AM NOW LOOKING AT RETURNING IN MAY ,SO
I MAY BE BACK IN TOUCH BOOKING GOLF COURSES...
— TJ, Merseyside, England, November 2001
Golf Holiday in
Vilamoura, Algarve
I wanted to email you (but as usual have not got around to it yet) to
let you know how pleased we were with our Golf trip earlier this month.
All of the details (hotel, car hire and golf) were very good, no problems
etc. and we enjoyed ourselves enough that we've decided to do it again
next year.
— I M, Southampton, Nvoember 2001
Foursome’s
All-Inclusive Golf Holiday to Marbella, Spain
The golf package you arranged for us has been the best that any of us
has experienced over many years of golf trips abroad.Ê The arrangements
all went without a hitch we were upgraded by Niza cars, the food was excellent,
the staff looked after very well, the pool and leisure club were first
class and finally we used the bar to the fullest of ourÊ(ability). We
all have told our fellow golfers of the good time we had and we would
like to go again with a few extra maybe.
— K Bland, Morecomb, Lancs, England, October 2002
Costa del
Sol Golf Holiday (Marbella-Estepona)
The holiday was excellent and the golf was superb. The condition of all
the courses was first class especially the Los Arqueros course. The Estopona
GC of all the courses was the least pleasant course we played because
it was situated right next to a massive quarry and there were a lot of
large lorries driving through the course. That apart everthing was fine.
A good time was had by all.
— PE, Bromley, Kent, October 2001
Foursome’s
Algarve Holiday (Vale do Lobo-Vilamoura)
We are all back home after our Golfing holiday in Algarve, feeling very
depressed and sorry for ourselves facing the drudgery of everyday life
again. All the vouchers and arrangements worked out fine - thanks again
for your assistance. As you know, it was our first time Golfing in Portugal
and we have learned quite a bit for our return in 2002. For your info
here are some comments : Meridian Dona Filipa - excellent hotel but very
very expensive. We got caught badly for evening dinner - you live & learn.
San Lorenzo GC - course and greens in very good condition - the course
had not recovered fully from the heavy rain of the previous week and there
was absolutely no run on the ball - very satisfied with the course and
would play it again. 7 out of 10 Penina GC - this was definitely the worst
of all the courses - it was like a marsh with muck over our shoes in places
- we spoke to some members of the senior tour that were there for a practice
round and they were ”hopping mad” at the condition of the course
- never, never again would any of us play there again. 3 out of 10 Villa
Sol - this was a lovely course with good greens - it showed no signs of
the rain and we really enjoyed the day. We played the course again on
Saturday and were still delighted with the course.8 out of 10 Islantilla
- We stayed in the Confortel which we found to be very comfortable and
enjoyed our stay - the Golf Hotel attached to Islantilla seemed to be
a much more modern hotel and the rates we were given seem to be slighty
cheaper than the Confortel. Islantilla GC suffers from too much development
quite near the course - the back nine we played was much softer that the
front nine. The greens were the best of all the courses we played - they
didn't look spectacular but were fast and true - really good. We were
delighted with the experience of travelling to Spain but would not return
to Islantilla -you told us not to expect too much there. 6 out of 10.
Vale do Lobo Royal - we all thought that we had died and gone to heaven
here - this was by far the best all round course that we played - I also
managed to par the 16th Cliff Hole. This would be a MUST PLAY for future
trips to the Algarve. 10 out of 10. Vilamoura Old - the setting of the
course and quality of tees and fairways was excellent. However the greens
were just about average with a lot of bumps and marks - we felt that they
should have been a lot better- we would not play this course again unless
the greens were better. 7 out of 10. We ate out a lot and tried the Brasserie
and Caprice in Almancil. We were very happy with both. On the day we were
in Penina we ate in The Steak House, under the Jupiter Hotel in Praia
de Rocha (I found this spot 2 years ago). This was by far the best meal
we had. The apartment was fine, we had a problem on arrival as we were
given an apartment with one twin room and one DOUBLE room. The problem
was solved by getting a second twin bed apartment. Is it possible to get
an apartment with CNN or SKY satellite channels. The entrance hall/door
and stairwells were a little bit run-down. I hope that these comments
are of some use to you. We really enjoyed out trip and apart from Sun
& Mon being overcast, the rest of the week was Sun and blue skies.
— GH, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Algarve Golf Holiday
(Alvor)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful holiday
you booked for my friend and I. The whole time was extremely well organised,
and we couldn't have wished for a better time.
A Chapman, Mansfield, Notts, England (October 2001)
A Week’s
Golf in the Algarve
(Vale do Lobo)
I had a splendid time in Portugal, the [Le Meridient Dona Filipa] hotel
was really nice, above all it was a very friendly place. The [San Lorenzo]
golf course was smashing, but maybe a little over-hyped, certainly extremely
attractive and pretty demanding and kept in good condition as well. A
couple of rounds were a little disappointing due to the time it took to
get round, one was five and three quarter hours and another well over
five hours! The courtesy bus to the course runs to a good timetable, but
the last trip back was at 19.30 so I would recommend anyone who uses this
not to book too late a tee time. The Golf desk at the hotel was very obliging
and it was easy enough to change tee times. I would recommend people to
hire a car or be prepared to take taxis, as there is very little to do
around the hotel. The price of balls and other kit at San Lorenzo is very
steep, so it pays to make sure you have enough to last. I didn't lose
that many balls though. The clubhouse is poor as far as changing facilities,
but the food is excellent, and they do some nice rolls that you can take
out with you. The course has one feature that I would like to see on more
courses, decent toilets half way round each half of the course!! All in
all a smashing place to go, and you don't need to worry about the language,
everyone speaks english, which was a bit frustrating as I had tried to
learn some portugese! I will go back one day without doubt, as I have
unfinished business on a couple of holes. Once again thanks for all your
help in getting this set up at short notice, it was really appreciated.
MH, London, England (October 2001)
Algarve Golf
(Vilamoura)
The holiday was great. Laguna was in excellent condition and should be
recommended, same with Vila Sol. Pinhal not in the same condition and
needs a bit a work to bring it up to the same standard, greens and fairways
quite heavily marked. We were paired in 4 balls at Laguna and Pinhal which
seemed to be the norm, but all in all very pleased. Thank you
PN, Aberdeen, Scotland (October 2001)
All-Inclusive
Holiday to Marbella
THANKS FOR ORGANISING
A SMASHING HOLIDAY, FROM THE PLANE TRIP RIGHT THROUGH TO THE CAR HIRE
WERE ALL FIRST CLASS, [Don Miguel] HOTEL, FOOD AND GOLF [at Atalaya Golf
Club] EXCELLENT.
— PG, Romsey, England (October 2001)
Golf in
the Costa del Sol
Thanks, very much for helping me organise my holiday.
SR, London, England (September 2001)
Algarve Golf Holiday
(Vilamoura)
We were very impressed with Vila Sol and Vilamoura (Vilamoura was in very
good condition and Vila Sol is a tough course). Pinhal was not in as good
a condition as the other two although the layout of the holes was decent
enough. Thanks for organising the green fees.
— RS, St Albans, England (September, 2001)
Algarve Golf Holiday
(Portimao)
We had a fantastic holiday and we all enjoyed it so much we would like
to go again next year. We now have a better idea of the golf course so
would like to choose them for next time. The only down point re the [Le
Meridien Penina] hotel was that there was no baby listening service.
— KM, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (August 2001)
Golfing
Society’s Annual Holiday (Algarve, Portugal)
..The [Delfim] hotel was really nice and the people were very friendly
and helpful. The view from most of the rooms was great. We did have a
slight problem with the driving. It took a lot longer than we had planned.
We were late for one tee time but they worked us in without a problem.
The drivers in Portugal are crazy. They have no fear of anything or anyone.
The courses were great, we didn't play very good but enjoyed it a lot.
The trip to Gibraltar was a long and tiring day, but well worth the experience.
After we returned we found that they had Bus tours from near the Hotel
that could have saved us a lot of driving. By the way the road is not
completed across Spain and the best way is down the coast. We really do
appreciate all that you did for us on this trip, it worked out really
nice. Thanks.. We have already started planning the trip for next year.
It looks like we have about 16 that want to take about 10 days and go
to Scotland & Ireland. Hopefully this time we will get a driver and let
him fight the roads. If you have any ideas about such a trip I would appreciate
hearing from you. I will of course contact you when we start getting the
details together. Thanks a lot for your help, and I look forward to working
with you in the future.
— B Jones, Kentucky, USA (August 2001)
Algarve
Golf Holiday (Alvor)
... Holiday was great, however I was poorly. Everything very well organised
and great value. Would love you to keep us informed of any holidays the
same anything in the future. We constantly go away for long weekends.
Thank for all your help will definitely be recommending your services.
— MC, Cleveland, England (August 2001)
Algarve
Golf Holiday (Vale do Lobo)
Our holiday was great and the golf and car arrangements were A1. Thanks
very much. The courses were very good. Vale de Lobo course was excellent
although they are doing some sort of renovations and half the car park
was closed, which meant having to park on the road at times, a minor inconvenience.
— Pam Gray, Aberdeen, Scotland (September 2001)
Golf Holiday in
Costa del Sol,
Spain
... We enjoyed our holiday very much especially the golf, the Course Master
vouchers were readily accepted and I can recommend all three golf courses
[Monte Mayor, Alcaidesa and Estepona]. Monte Mayor is a real challenge
and I would advise anybody who hasn't played it before to take plenty
of balls with them, we lost eighteen. We had an extra buggy at Monte Mayor
which cost 4000 pesetas and 5000 pesetas at Alcaidesa...
— GC, Leeds, England (August 2001)
Golf combined
with family holiday, Algarve, Portugal
Everything went very well especially the [Le Meridien Penina] hotel which
was great for kids. Only problem was my golf did not get any better, but
I won’t hold you responsible for that. We hope to do something similar
next year so all going well will be in touch.
— MM Aberdeenshire, Scotland (August 2001)
Golf for
2 in the Algarve, Portugal
Thanks for sorting this out for us and for also getting such a good price.
I will be highly recommending you to all my family and friends.
— Craig , Cardiff, Wales (July 2001)
Party of Five (Algarve, Portugal)
On behalf of myself and my party I would like to thank you and your company
for helping us organise our holiday.
— AC, Polmont, Scotland (July 2001)
Single’s
Golf Holiday to Costa del Sol
(Puerto de la Duquesa-Sotogrande)
On the whole I enjoyed
the holiday and the courses... I have to say that on the whole I prefer
the Algarve both for courses and hospitality.The courses around Quinta
do Lago are hard to beat. Anyhow it made a change to play in Spain. You
should look at Australian courses and package some of those particularly
as the $ here is weak. They represent excellent value and rarely exceed
A$100 per round including buggy. Food for thought. Thanks for your help.
Everything went smoothly and I will keep you on my list when next I need
a golfing holiday
— J McLauchlan, Sydney, Australia (June 2001)
Holiday for 3
to Alvor (Algarve Portugal)
Just to let you know we had a fantastic holiday. We thought the [Pestana
Carlton] hotel was fantastic, and in a wonderful location with effectively
its own beach. Another plus was the superb beach restaurant which probably
served the best fish we had during the week, and at excellent prices.
We did not eat dinner in the hotel because we like to go out. The village
of Alvor was not really in walking distance (particularly if you've just
played 18 holes), so most people like us were taking taxis. Penina GC
was fantastic, Pinta was very good as was Alto, although nowhere near
as well kept as the other two. Parque de Floresta was OK but we wouldn't
rush back. Having said that, if you want a very quiet remote holiday,
then probably a very good resort - but beware of where you are housing
guests as there is an awful lot of building work going on and a lot of
cranes. All in all - we were very happy and thank you for all your help.
Cheap flights from Bristol on Go were an added bonus and it's now a great
airport to fly from.
— DH, London, England (June 2001)
Sports Holiday to Estepona, Spain (Costa del Sol)
...I have to say it was the best sports holiday I have been on. The golf
teacher Simon Elliot [of Atalaya Golf Club] was superb and the [Atalaya
Park] hotel staff were exceptional. I have to say that the Don Miguel
was better in terms of standards [than Atalaya Park] but not close to
the beach so a bit of a problem for a beachey holiday resort. I was impressed
and have recommended it on.
— N Vyas, London, England (June 2001)
Algarve Golf Holiday
Thanks for your enquiry re my recent holiday in Portugal. Everything was
fine including the golf. I was most impressed with the way you handled
the booking , it is so much easier to turn up with pre arranged tee times
and not have to book whilst in resort. I would describe the golf on the
respective courses as follows. Salgados - This course is a challenging
links course but add 15 water features and combined with the Algarve sea
breezes this course becomes very difficult to score on epecially the front
nine -- especially for the mid handicapper like myself off 16.The club
house is very friendly and the course photographer takes a good picture
of your Tiger Woods swing on the first . The pictures are developed and
presented well for £6.50 on your return to the clubhouse.The green fee
was a day ticket and again I tried to conquer the front nine after a liquid
lunch but failed miseably. All in all a good days golf . The fairways
were well manicured and the greens in superb order. Vila Sol - After you
have driven past the third or fourth £1,000,000 Villa on your approach
to the clubhouse it was nice to be greeted by friendly staff who treeted
my playing partner and I well as they explained that the course had 27
holes and we would be teeing off on the 19th which I thought was the bar.
Anyway off we went in our buggy and were not disappointed. The course
was in excellent condition and despite some construction work on villas
adjacent to some holes this did not detract from a great round of golf
. A buggy is a must in the Algarve in June with temperatures nearly 90
degrees. Vila Sol lived up to its Championship pedigree and I would recomend
it to anybody to play. Just to finish off I would like to say that June
is a good time to play golf on the Algarve although hotter the courses
are very quiet and with a buggy well stocked with drinks the heat is bearable.
Thanks for your help and I would be keen to hear of any future golf offers
you may have especially to the Algarve. Maybe I’ll return in June
2002.
— DC, Stockport, England (June 2001)
Father and
Sons Golf Holiday in Benalmadena (Costa del Sol, Spain)
GREAT HOLIDAY. THE [TORREQUEBRADA] HOTEL WAS EXCELLENT, NOT THE FRIENDLIEST
BUT EVERYTHING FIRST CLASS. MARBELLA CLUB GOLF WAS THE MOST WELCOMING.
THE CADDY MASTER AND CLUB HOUSE VERY NICE TO US. COURSE EXCELLENT. TORREQUEBRADA
WAS OK. COURSE EXCELLENT. PROBABLY THE BEST COURSE OUT OF THE FIVE. AGAIN
FACILITIES OK. MARBELLA GOLF NOT THE MOST WELCOMING BUT COURSE EXCELLENT.
THEY WERE NOT THAT FRIENDLY IN THE CLUB HOUSE. LAURO GOLF -- IT WAS A
LITTLE DIFFICULT TO GET TO AND A LITTLE BIT EASY FOR US BUT CLUBHOUSE
AND BAR VERY FRIENDLY. THE COURSE IS MORE FOR HIGHER HANDICAP OR LEARNER
GOLFERS. WE PLAYED THROUGH ABOUT SIX SETS OF GOLFERS. LA DUQUESA WAS A
SURPRISE TO ME -- NOT AN EASY COURSE AND VERY ENJOYABLE. WE DID GET HELD
UP AS A LOT OF IDIOTS WERE WALKING RATHER THAN IN BUGGIES. PLAYED THROUGH
FIVE SETS. THE FIRST THREE COURSES WERE GOOD BECAUSE YOU DID NOT HAVE
TO STAY TO THE PATHS WITH THE BUGGIES UNLIKE LAURO AND LA DUQUESA. ON
THE WHOLE EVERY THING WENT WELL EVERYBODY TOOK OUR VOUCHERS NO PROBLEM
AT ALL AND WE WERE WELL LOOKED AFTER.
— G Truscott,
Aberdeen, Scotland, June 2001
Golf School
Holiday in
Alhaurin de la Torre (Andalucia, Spain)
We had an excellent holiday. The [Alhaurin] hotel was very
good, good and friendly service, nice big rooms, good house keeping and
a fairly good restaurant. With regards to the golf clinic we were very
lucky. We were the only three to have signed up for the clinic so we had
lots of attention from the professional. The clinic itself was a good
mixture of practice and playing and I must say that my golf has improved...
— NVB, London, England,
June 2001
Holiday
to Vilamoura (Algarve, Portugal)
Hotel
[Dona Filipa] and golf [San Lorenzo, Vilamoura Old Course] both excellent.
— JS, Leeds, England, June 2001
Threesome's
6 Day Golf Break in Alhaurin de la Torre (Andalucia, Spain)
Thank you,
had a great time and all went smoothly - hope to speak in the future and
will recommend - if anyone asks what the [Alhaurin Golf] course is like
- we and the other guests all thought it was the toughest we have played
ever. Thanks again
— AH, Essex, England, May 2001
1 Week in
Vilamoura (Algarve, Portugal)
Our holiday in Portugal
went well and we enjoyed staying at the Vila Gale. It was a popular hotel
with good service and I thought the food was excellent and good value
for money. My golfing lesson went well at the Milleninum and I enjoyed
it.
— R McKail, Westhill, Scotland, May 2001
Men's Foursome's
Week in Marbella (Costa del Sol, Spain)
I can advise you
the holiday went well. Weather was superb... The [Don Miguel] hotel was
fine and all pre-booked golf times were confirmed.
-- B Urquhart, Aberdeen, Scotland, March 2001
Golf
Holiday to Sotogrande,
Spain
... We had a great time. [The
Course Master representative] met us at the airport with the hired car
and then took us to the apartment in Sotogrande which was excellent.
-- F Watterson, Newburgh, Scotland, November 2000
Ladies'
Foursome’s Week at the World Golf Championships, Valderrama, Spain
We enjoyed
the apartment very much and appreciate all your efforts to make a pleasant
stay.
-- P Jansen, Cults, Scotland, November 2000
Golfing
Society’s Holiday to Alvor (Algarve, Portugal)
Travel arrangements went like
clockwork... Pick ups during the week were first class and always on time...
The fact that we had nothing to complain about shows that the holiday
had been well organized and I must thank your company on behalf of all
from Westhill for a really enjoyable week’s golf.
--A Alexander, Westhill, Scotland, March 2000