Sue, we had a fabulous holiday! The place suited us just right and the weather was gorgeous, if a little hotter (up to 40 degress some days) than usual for early June.
Our expanded comments are as follows:
The hotel is gorgeous. Very luxurious, including the pool area, which we understand has been completely refurbished this year, with new furntiure, chase lounge and other exotic furnishings. Plenty of pool towels, readily dispensed by helpful staff too. The pool is lovely. If you want the sea, the steps from the decking take you straight in (you need to be a swimmer). And there is a pontoon to swim to as well. On some days, I guess depending on the winds etc, the sea can be a bit mucky, but to the credit of the hotel, they also look to clean it up when stuff is washed in.
Breakfast was really a brunch. Served till 11.30 and 12.30 on weekends. Everything from soup, to salads, to eggs, smoked salmon, wonderful breads and pastries, fresh orange juice, fresh fruit and other juices, and Turkish dishes too.
The first room we were given late on arrival Saturday night had no view, except for a huge satellite dish. We were told (a) the hotel was full that night and (b) all no smoking room are at the back! However, we were moved the next day, at our insistance, to a side room (West), with a view of a car park, mountains and a slight sea view if you bent forward! The best rooms without any doubt are the front, sea view. Worth paying the extra for if you spend any time in the room (which as a matter of fact we don't!).
The location is ideal for Kyrenia itself. Just a couple of minutes walk along the road. A most picturesque harbour and medieval town. The restaurants/bars around the harbour can be a bit of rip off, price not quality-wise. However, if you go up into the old town, through the small cobbled streets, there are a multitude of restaurants and bars, many in small courtyard gardens. Very pretty/romantic. And prices the same but for better food than at the harbour. Having said that, we did not have a bad meal in two weeks. For the evening buffet at the hotel they were charging T Lira 45 (£18). We were paying about £30 for two including wine.
All in all, a bit success.
Phew!!
Thanks again for all the arrangements.
Sally & Dave Rogers
Monday, 15 February 2010
Saturday, 13 February 2010
Carrick Travel Cheylesmore
Carrick Travel Coventry.
For the past few years I have been booking my holidays through your company, previously to that I was always with Thomson’s but found that I had a couple of bad holiday experiences so I decided to change companies and that’s why I have been with Carrick Travel ever since.
Stephanie has been my travel agent from then we have booked Majorca, Barbados, Disneyland Paris and Cyprus for my family and me. Stephanie is one in a million and I wouldn’t shop anywhere else, she has always found me the deals to suit me to the best of her ability in a kind, polite and curious manner.
Yours Sincerely
Fiona Thompson
For the past few years I have been booking my holidays through your company, previously to that I was always with Thomson’s but found that I had a couple of bad holiday experiences so I decided to change companies and that’s why I have been with Carrick Travel ever since.
Stephanie has been my travel agent from then we have booked Majorca, Barbados, Disneyland Paris and Cyprus for my family and me. Stephanie is one in a million and I wouldn’t shop anywhere else, she has always found me the deals to suit me to the best of her ability in a kind, polite and curious manner.
Yours Sincerely
Fiona Thompson
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Sue Hoyle - Many Thanks
"Many thanks to Sue Hoyle at the Bourton-on-the-Water branch for organising another super holiday for us - this time through Classic Collections. Sue always looks after us very well.
We have just returned from a week's holiday staying at the 5 Star Jardines de Nivaria Hotel on the Costa Adeje, Tenerife. What a great hotel! I would certainly recommend this to anyone wishing to have a quiet, relaxing holiday.
The hotel is run by the Adrien Family, who obviously care a lot about service. They also own two more hotels nearby.
The staff were professional, yet friendly and the hotel was very clean. The room we had on the fourth floor of the Taganana block was a good size with a pool/sea view.
The hotel has a modern take on the Art Noveau theme in the main building, so there are pretty stained glass windows and statues and all topped-off by a huge dome of stained glass depicting the constellations in the sky on the day the hotel opened in the late 1990s! Perhaps that gives a clue to the owner's attention to detail.
The pool-side area is well organised with a restaurant and plenty of space amongst the tropical plants.There is a heated pool, as well as a seawater pool and a jacuzzi. They have a policy of removing towels from any unused sun lounger after an hour, so no problem getting a place by the pool. Not that there was a problem with guests saving pool-side spaces in January.
If I was feeling a bit picky, the only comment I could make is that, although the buffet restaurant had a large and interesting selection of different foods, there was a slight canteen quality to some of the dishes - although that really is being picky!
To the rear of the hotel, is access straight onto the promenade and beach. Turn left (not to be particularly recommended!) to find shops, bars and restaurants with a more busy seaside/resort atmosphere (Cheap beer!). Turn right (definitely to be recommended!) and walk along a beautiful rocky shoreline and quieter beaches with a smattering of up-market shops and bars.
We also spent a couple of days exploring other parts of Tenerife, including the spectacular Mount Teide. There is also some dramatic scenery in the Mercedes Mountains (in the far North-East) and Masca in the Teno Mountains (in the North-West of the island). A memorable holiday. We have never felt we would wish to return to one particular hotel and resort before, but now we've changed our minds!"
We have just returned from a week's holiday staying at the 5 Star Jardines de Nivaria Hotel on the Costa Adeje, Tenerife. What a great hotel! I would certainly recommend this to anyone wishing to have a quiet, relaxing holiday.
The hotel is run by the Adrien Family, who obviously care a lot about service. They also own two more hotels nearby.
The staff were professional, yet friendly and the hotel was very clean. The room we had on the fourth floor of the Taganana block was a good size with a pool/sea view.
The hotel has a modern take on the Art Noveau theme in the main building, so there are pretty stained glass windows and statues and all topped-off by a huge dome of stained glass depicting the constellations in the sky on the day the hotel opened in the late 1990s! Perhaps that gives a clue to the owner's attention to detail.
The pool-side area is well organised with a restaurant and plenty of space amongst the tropical plants.There is a heated pool, as well as a seawater pool and a jacuzzi. They have a policy of removing towels from any unused sun lounger after an hour, so no problem getting a place by the pool. Not that there was a problem with guests saving pool-side spaces in January.
If I was feeling a bit picky, the only comment I could make is that, although the buffet restaurant had a large and interesting selection of different foods, there was a slight canteen quality to some of the dishes - although that really is being picky!
To the rear of the hotel, is access straight onto the promenade and beach. Turn left (not to be particularly recommended!) to find shops, bars and restaurants with a more busy seaside/resort atmosphere (Cheap beer!). Turn right (definitely to be recommended!) and walk along a beautiful rocky shoreline and quieter beaches with a smattering of up-market shops and bars.
We also spent a couple of days exploring other parts of Tenerife, including the spectacular Mount Teide. There is also some dramatic scenery in the Mercedes Mountains (in the far North-East) and Masca in the Teno Mountains (in the North-West of the island). A memorable holiday. We have never felt we would wish to return to one particular hotel and resort before, but now we've changed our minds!"
Friday, 22 January 2010
Carrick Travel Cheylesmore Coventry
Hi,
I`m writing you a quick message as I wish to pass on a message of how impressed and hard working Donna Hill has been at the Coventry branch with planning/processing/booking our Honeymoon.
She has taken a lot of time and effort and spend many hours of the phone for us booking and recieving quotes. We would just like the highlight how much of a pleasure it has been booking through Donna and we would use Carrick travel everytime in the future.
Many Thanks
Chris & Sammy Surtees
I`m writing you a quick message as I wish to pass on a message of how impressed and hard working Donna Hill has been at the Coventry branch with planning/processing/booking our Honeymoon.
She has taken a lot of time and effort and spend many hours of the phone for us booking and recieving quotes. We would just like the highlight how much of a pleasure it has been booking through Donna and we would use Carrick travel everytime in the future.
Many Thanks
Chris & Sammy Surtees
Thursday, 15 October 2009
New Zealand
I am the Retail Manager of Carrick Travel Coventry and I have just returned from a trip to New Zealand. I travelled through the North and South islands. I had a fantastic time and experienced so much from a cruise around the Bay of Islands to jet boating in Queenstown and even sailing a yacht in Auckland. The most spectacular part of my trip, I thought though, was Mount Cook - breathtaking! So if you are thinking of taking a trip to New Zealand. Why not give me a call or email me. Helen Sanders on 02476 502650 or email helensanders@carricktravel.com
Friday, 23 January 2009
Thailand - Something for Everyone
Thailand makes a great long haul sun holiday destination. The Asian country has something for everyone, ranging from white, sandy beach resorts with beautiful hotels to vibrant and exciting cities.
Many holidaymakers travel to Thailand to stay in the beach resorts of Koh Samui, Pattaya and Phuket to enjoy their idyllic, quiet beaches, warm, clear waters and luxury resort hotels. The seaside resorts have plenty of things to do, including diving, snorkeling and sightseeing. Evenings can be as lively or as quiet as you like in the beach resorts, which have a variety of bars and restaurants.
As well as the beaches, many travellers who visit Thailand choose to discover the capital city of Bangkok. Bangkok is a vibrant city with a host of bars, restaurants, nightclubs and shops. There is so much to do in Bangkok that you will be spoilt for choice. In the day take a trip down a river market, visit the beautiful temples or just chill out by the hotel pool. At night, start the evening with some traditional Thai cuisine before heading off to the numerous lively bars and nightclubs.
Thailand really does something for everyone, from sun-worshippers to city slickers, so whatever you are looking for Carrick Travel will be able to find the perfect holiday for you.
Many holidaymakers travel to Thailand to stay in the beach resorts of Koh Samui, Pattaya and Phuket to enjoy their idyllic, quiet beaches, warm, clear waters and luxury resort hotels. The seaside resorts have plenty of things to do, including diving, snorkeling and sightseeing. Evenings can be as lively or as quiet as you like in the beach resorts, which have a variety of bars and restaurants.
As well as the beaches, many travellers who visit Thailand choose to discover the capital city of Bangkok. Bangkok is a vibrant city with a host of bars, restaurants, nightclubs and shops. There is so much to do in Bangkok that you will be spoilt for choice. In the day take a trip down a river market, visit the beautiful temples or just chill out by the hotel pool. At night, start the evening with some traditional Thai cuisine before heading off to the numerous lively bars and nightclubs.
Thailand really does something for everyone, from sun-worshippers to city slickers, so whatever you are looking for Carrick Travel will be able to find the perfect holiday for you.
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