‘Congratulations to Steph on her outstanding achievement and to Carrick Travel generally for reaching two final categories. Well done and keep up the good work.’
Graham and Susan Pountney
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Wednesday, 28 April 2010
Stephanie Russell - Well Done !!
Well done to Stephanie and all the team at Carrick in Cheylesmore.
Thanks for all your help over the years we wouldn't dream of going anywhere else to book our holidays.
Best wishes
Christina & John Gilbertson
Thanks for all your help over the years we wouldn't dream of going anywhere else to book our holidays.
Best wishes
Christina & John Gilbertson
Stephanie Russell - Young Travel Professional of the Year 2010
Carrick Travel’s Coventry-based travel consultant, Stephanie Russell, has won the prestigious Young Professional Travel Agent of the Year award.
“When I heard my directors had nominated me, I felt overwhelmed and honoured. Going on to win it is incredible; it is something I would never have dreamt of. I can only thank my manager, Helen Sanders, and colleagues at Cheylesmore, for the excellent training and support they have offered.”
“When I heard my directors had nominated me, I felt overwhelmed and honoured. Going on to win it is incredible; it is something I would never have dreamt of. I can only thank my manager, Helen Sanders, and colleagues at Cheylesmore, for the excellent training and support they have offered.”
Carrick Travel - Cheylesmore
Helen
Many congratulations on the success of Carrick Travel and in particular the success of your branch in Cheylesmore. Also, please say well done from me and Marie to Stephanie on her award which, having seen how excellent her service is to customers when we have been in the branch, is obviously very much deserved.
Marie and I have been extremely impressed with the friendly and professional service we have received from you and all of your team during our visits to the branch in Cheylesmore and we had no hesitation giving you our business. We were delighted to be able to book our holiday with you at the Cheylesmore branch recently, especially after all the time spent with us as we travelled around the globe looking for somewhere to go!!!
Once again, well done to Carrick Travel and your team at Cheylesmore. We would like to wish you and your team further success in the future.
Kind regards
Paul + Marie Laythorpe
Many congratulations on the success of Carrick Travel and in particular the success of your branch in Cheylesmore. Also, please say well done from me and Marie to Stephanie on her award which, having seen how excellent her service is to customers when we have been in the branch, is obviously very much deserved.
Marie and I have been extremely impressed with the friendly and professional service we have received from you and all of your team during our visits to the branch in Cheylesmore and we had no hesitation giving you our business. We were delighted to be able to book our holiday with you at the Cheylesmore branch recently, especially after all the time spent with us as we travelled around the globe looking for somewhere to go!!!
Once again, well done to Carrick Travel and your team at Cheylesmore. We would like to wish you and your team further success in the future.
Kind regards
Paul + Marie Laythorpe
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Helen Sanders, Cheylesmore Office
Just a note to say we had a wonderful time in Hong Kong and Australia and everything went to plan. All the trips and hotels were excellent and we’re so sorry it’s all over.
Thanks again for all your help
Teresa McGinty
Thanks again for all your help
Teresa McGinty
Monday, 1 March 2010
Mexico
Atten. Sue Hoyle
We had a fabulous 2 weeks at Club Hotel Riu Tequila. The hotel is in a lovely setting, built into the "jungle" (i.e. lots of trees and greenery)with two good sized pools and plenty of sunbeds and towels provided. The rooms are around the grounds mostly in 2-storey blocks, 16 to a block. Good sized rooms, with a dressing/bathroom area and separate shower and toilet. Stocked fridge in room, with optics above. Yes optics - gin, vodka, tequila and rum. Ice machines all around the grounds.
The food was excellent, either in the main buffet restaurant or in the a la carte restaurants that we tried: The Steak House and The Bamboo (Asian). There is a third a la carte restaurant, Mexican, but it is at the Rui Yucatan on the beach a bit of a walk away. Only problem with the a la cartes is that you have to get up early to book them - they are quite small and seating goes quickly in the morning. Booking starts at 07.00. The main restaurant gets very busy (the hotel holds 1500 guests) and sometimes there was a bit of a queue for things. But if you gave it 5 mins it usually calmed down again.
Breakfast was in the main buffet restaurant and lunch was by the pool (very good) or in the other hotels. You can use three other Rui hotels: the Rui Yucatan, Rui Playacar and Rui Lupita a bit further away. We only used the Yucatan because this is where you arrive on the beach. They have a pool bar right above the beach and you can eat in the Beach Club restaurant. We also found La Hacienda restaurant in the main part of the hotel and this was much calmer and excellent for lunch as well.
The staff in all the hotels were excellent - happy, smiling, couldn't serve you fast enough - we had to slow them down with the drinks!
Tequila is not on the beach, but a 5-8 minute walk away down a constructed walkway. There is also a trolley cart service that runs all day, except through the lunch break for those less able or unwilling to walk!
And the beach when you get there is terrific. Just re-built from the hurricane/s, it is now, I am told, four times the size it was before we arrived. Plenty of sunbeds and shade. You can walk for miles in either direction too - very safe. On the days when you could swim, the sea was also lovely and warm, warmer than the hotel pool.
Playa del Carmen is the nearest place for bars and restaurants (I can't imagine why you would want them though) and an abundance of over-priced tourist shops. Don't bother would be my comment.
As we have been to the area before, we didn't do any trips, but to others I would definitely recommend Xcel-Ha (the natural water inlet where you can see the most spectacular fish regardless of your swimming ability) and Tuluum for some Mayan culture.
The ONLY down side in our opinion was an 11 hour flight (but only 9 coming back). We know you can work miracles, so please can you move the Yucatan peninsula closer to the UK!
Also, despite Dawn's great recommendation, we did not get to Islas Mujures. It was well over an hour's drive back to Cancun and we were simply too lazy and too contented to move ourselves.
the entertainment! There were all sorts of sports and fitness events all day. Although the hotel is not on the beach, they have built a sand volley ball court by the pool and this is just one of the games on offer. Also Spanish and Salsa dancing lessons. If you want to do nothing, that's OK too, or you can join the beach games from the Rui Yucatan or book water sports activities there. Every evening there is a show which for its type is really quite good and this is preceded by a kiddies participation show, which is charming. There is of course also a children's club for the daytime. In addition, there is the opportunity to paint ceramics which they then fire overnight for you - quite a useful facility during one of the Caribbean downpours, which happen most days for about 30 mins.
Another thing I forgot to mention is the Sports Bar. This is open 24 hours a day for drinks AND has snacks available should one still be hungry.
That's for this one, unless I've forgotten anything....
Thanks again for finding this.
Sally & Dave Rogers
We had a fabulous 2 weeks at Club Hotel Riu Tequila. The hotel is in a lovely setting, built into the "jungle" (i.e. lots of trees and greenery)with two good sized pools and plenty of sunbeds and towels provided. The rooms are around the grounds mostly in 2-storey blocks, 16 to a block. Good sized rooms, with a dressing/bathroom area and separate shower and toilet. Stocked fridge in room, with optics above. Yes optics - gin, vodka, tequila and rum. Ice machines all around the grounds.
The food was excellent, either in the main buffet restaurant or in the a la carte restaurants that we tried: The Steak House and The Bamboo (Asian). There is a third a la carte restaurant, Mexican, but it is at the Rui Yucatan on the beach a bit of a walk away. Only problem with the a la cartes is that you have to get up early to book them - they are quite small and seating goes quickly in the morning. Booking starts at 07.00. The main restaurant gets very busy (the hotel holds 1500 guests) and sometimes there was a bit of a queue for things. But if you gave it 5 mins it usually calmed down again.
Breakfast was in the main buffet restaurant and lunch was by the pool (very good) or in the other hotels. You can use three other Rui hotels: the Rui Yucatan, Rui Playacar and Rui Lupita a bit further away. We only used the Yucatan because this is where you arrive on the beach. They have a pool bar right above the beach and you can eat in the Beach Club restaurant. We also found La Hacienda restaurant in the main part of the hotel and this was much calmer and excellent for lunch as well.
The staff in all the hotels were excellent - happy, smiling, couldn't serve you fast enough - we had to slow them down with the drinks!
Tequila is not on the beach, but a 5-8 minute walk away down a constructed walkway. There is also a trolley cart service that runs all day, except through the lunch break for those less able or unwilling to walk!
And the beach when you get there is terrific. Just re-built from the hurricane/s, it is now, I am told, four times the size it was before we arrived. Plenty of sunbeds and shade. You can walk for miles in either direction too - very safe. On the days when you could swim, the sea was also lovely and warm, warmer than the hotel pool.
Playa del Carmen is the nearest place for bars and restaurants (I can't imagine why you would want them though) and an abundance of over-priced tourist shops. Don't bother would be my comment.
As we have been to the area before, we didn't do any trips, but to others I would definitely recommend Xcel-Ha (the natural water inlet where you can see the most spectacular fish regardless of your swimming ability) and Tuluum for some Mayan culture.
The ONLY down side in our opinion was an 11 hour flight (but only 9 coming back). We know you can work miracles, so please can you move the Yucatan peninsula closer to the UK!
Also, despite Dawn's great recommendation, we did not get to Islas Mujures. It was well over an hour's drive back to Cancun and we were simply too lazy and too contented to move ourselves.
the entertainment! There were all sorts of sports and fitness events all day. Although the hotel is not on the beach, they have built a sand volley ball court by the pool and this is just one of the games on offer. Also Spanish and Salsa dancing lessons. If you want to do nothing, that's OK too, or you can join the beach games from the Rui Yucatan or book water sports activities there. Every evening there is a show which for its type is really quite good and this is preceded by a kiddies participation show, which is charming. There is of course also a children's club for the daytime. In addition, there is the opportunity to paint ceramics which they then fire overnight for you - quite a useful facility during one of the Caribbean downpours, which happen most days for about 30 mins.
Another thing I forgot to mention is the Sports Bar. This is open 24 hours a day for drinks AND has snacks available should one still be hungry.
That's for this one, unless I've forgotten anything....
Thanks again for finding this.
Sally & Dave Rogers
Monday, 15 February 2010
Kyrenia...The Rocks Hotel
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
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
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