Neilson Aeolian Village, Lesvos - Review

Date: 2nd October 2012 Subject: Neilson Aeolian Village Review Neilson Aeolian Village, Lesvos Hi, I just want to thank you for arranging our last holiday at the Neilson Aeolian village in Lesvos. We had the most amazing time that lived well above our expectations. From booking the holiday with you to the service, food and activities that we found at the resort, it was truly the most laid back experience we have ever had in booking a holiday so thank you all very much. As a result of our experiences, I now want to enquire about a skiing holiday for a week in a catered chalet. Look forward to hearing from you soon.  E. Gilbert

Club Med Da Balaia & Travel Club Elite Review

Date: 23rd September 2012

Subject: Club Med Da Balaia &Travel Club Elite Review

Dear Staff at Travel Club Elite,

Thank you, for once again arranging my second holiday this year with Club Med.

This review is about Club Med Da Balaia, Portugal.

Travel Agents:

I have booked Club Med Holidays each year for over the last 5 years. I usually holiday with my 2 grown up children - my son and daughter both in their 30's.

Sadly I didn’t find Travel club Elite until around 3 years ago - and found them on a recommendation from a friend. I say sadly as they really are a fantastically, helpful, travel agency who have good contacts with Club Med and wide experience of Club Med Holidays (and I am sure all other holidays as well!).

  

Sue has also been extremely helpful in researching possible dates for my trips to Portugal - finding out the best (cheapest) days to travel /arrive. For example arriving on a weekday as opposed to a weekend can save over a £150 a person. She does this willingly and patiently even though sometimes the dates / prices mean that I don’t book on that occasion. I am a widower and had previously paid Club Med a single occupancy charge - whereas travel Club Elite told me about single room availability -  again saving me £100's.

And for every Club Med Holiday they offer a 5% discount off the Club Med brochure prices - quite a significant amount for our party of 3 adults!  

Club Med Da Balaia:

Club Med Da Balaia, Portugal

Club Med Holidays are usually very well organised, nice clean premises and lots of very well prepared food. The accommodation is usually as described and comfortable.

Club Med Da Balaia is an excellent resort - very well kept - with very friendly GO staff where most of them speak English. The food is exceptional and is truly 5-star dining where guests do dress up for the evening meals. It’s impossible to be hungry - with both an option for late breakfasts and late afternoon teas/ pancakes/ice creams -as well as the 3 main meals a day.

The evening shows and other daytime entertainment and sports tuition is given in several languages and English is prominent.  Lots of possible sports including kayaking in the summer, archery, poolside games, and of course Golf.

On arrival at the resort you are met by a GO/s with a welcome cocktail - and your luggage is taken to your room for you.

Da Balaia caters for all languages offering translations as part of any announcements / entertainments etc. The Resort is close to a really nice sandy beach with a Club Med private area, seating and private life guards. However getting to the beach is down a really long flight of stairs and some people could find this difficult. The outdoor swimming pool is very clean but is usually really cold in spite of being "heated'.

To summarise if you are thinking about a club med holiday discuss it with Travel club Elite; they know what they are talking about and you will save money if you go.

  

A Club Med holiday at the right resort is brilliant.

Kind regards

B.Winterflood

Club Med Sandpiper Bay & Kids Club Review

Date: 14th September 2012

Subject: Club Med Sandpiper Bay Review

We are a family of 4 - children age 15 and 10 ,returning from Club Med Sandpiper Bay. We thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay.  Kids club for the 10 yr old was perfect as she could sign in and out as she pleased.  Latitude 27 was superb (run by GO Ethan who was amazing)  We saw glimpses only of our children during the week as they ate every meal (stacked burgers, paninis, pasta and pizza only I believe!!) with new found friends.  My husband and I sat in the adults only section of the restaurant and enjoyed some fantastic food - a good selection for everyone.  The wine however is shocking!

The GO staff were by far the best we've experienced at Club Meds - probably the USA service side of life and no tips would be accepted,even by porters with luggage. Check in and departure were a breeze and we even had a stretch Hummer to take us to the airport!  The chef du village , Lionel , was superb.  The evening shows run by Fernando were again the best we have experienced !  The fitness classes run by Audrey were phenomenal - wow!  She has trained celebs and athletes and Club Med are so lucky to have her - she beats any personal trainer I have ever been to!  Washing machines and tumble dryers at $1 a cycle are fantastic!  This is a predominately English speaking CM compared to others I have been to (although Americans there thought it very French!)

Club Med Sandpiper Bay

 

On a more negative side be careful of room selection - apparently there are various Family Rooms - some have segmented areas ( one area with King bed segmented by a wall housing two singles or bunks separated by bathrooms)  Others ( which we were given) are one large room with all beds in one space.  This is the poorest set up with Club Meds we have stayed in.  I asked agent before I left but she was unaware - be aware and ask to see room before hand!  In busy times this may not be possible, but we were their when it was quiet ( Florida schools had gone back) .  The airconditioning sounds like a 747 at take off speed - you get used to it after a 7 nights!!

They also only have 4 catamarans - come on CM - buy some more!!  Also, water skiing used to take place of another Jetty which now looks like its not used - water skiing was stopped due to expense but the bay is perfect for water skiing and not so much for boats!  Paddle boards are readily available - look out for dolphins!

The Discovery centre is exhorbitant- day trips are more than quadruple the cost of a family of four hiring a car.   A local round trip to shops is $35pp Its only 6 miles !! Does anyone use them???   Hire a car independently if you decide and they will deliver and collect from CM ( Avis )  Booking Car rental before you go is much cheaper than when you get there.

All in all, Club Med delivers for a family holiday - it caters for everyone!  We booked through Travel Club Elite who were extremely efficient ,on the ball and got us a good price from CM -- Will definitely be back to use them again!  

Parkinson Family

Mark Warner San Lucianu Review

Date: 5th September 2012
Subject: Mark Warner San Lucianu Review

Just back from two weeks in Mark Warner San Lucianu resort in Corsica. The accommodation is a bit “tired” and entertainment limited compared for example to Mark Warner Sea Garden in Turkey but the Mark Warner formula works well for families. My 17 year old son had a great time so much so that in the queue to check in at the end of the holiday a fellow traveller commented “ oh, you do have a son then” because he had hardly been seen with us. A good transition for him before going on holiday completely independently. He is disappointed that he will be too old for Indies next year. For me, as a coeliac, a huge bonus was that all menus specified which dishes were gluten free and (unlike my previous experience) most dishes were, and if not could be modified.

Juliet Black

Travel Club Elite Review - March 2012

Sent: Mon 12th March 2012
Subject: Travel Club Elite Review

Hello Sue,

I have found Travel Club Elite a great company to deal with.

Having found me the best price for my ski holiday in the resort I requested and at the time I wanted it, I ended up having a superb room with balcony in my chosen hotel the Mark Warner Christallo.

Everything went smoothly with my booking, flights, tickets and all information came in good time. The pre flight hotel and parking at Gatwick as recommended by Travel Club Elite was also excellent.

Many thanks and I will be in touch again for my next holiday.

Philip

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The Extra Mile In Customer Service - April

Postcard Received From Happy Customers On Their Holidays In Port Adelaide, Australia.

The first week's weather seems more English 'cool' - if 20 degrees, rather than 2! But, the sun has come back, with the wind giving an autumnal feel. We have just done a 2 day excursion to Barossa Valley, South Australia's famous wine producing region. We enjoyed good food & wine (of course!) and a bit of relaxation from the demands of work and family life. We have just had fish & chips looking across the dunes to the sea. Blue skies and sun sparkling on the waters of the Great Australian Bight....

Best Wishes to all, M.

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Sent : 02 February 2011 14:15
Subject : Club Med Holiday In May

Dear Louise,

I thought I'd just email to say thank you very much for sorting out the alteration to our holiday. I was impressed with your patience and helpfulness and we would certainly book our future holidays with you.

Thanks again,

Samantha

The Extra Mile In Customer Service - January 2011

Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011
Subject: RE: Mark Warner Enquiry

Thanks very much. We loved Mark Warner San Agostino and the ability to sit just outside the room on a sun lounger whilst our little one had a nap!

Sue is fab, so happy for her to help.

Kind Regards, Jane

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Sent: 17th January 2011
Subject: Wedding 2012

Good morning. We booked a holiday through you in 2009 and were very impressed by the prices and the effort that was put into our holiday. My partner and I are looking to get married in 2012 and were wondering if this is something you could help us with?

Kind Regard, Jane

Hats off, a very professional service!

Sent: Sat, Oct 2, 2010
Subject: Hats off, a very professional service!

To all at Travel Club Elite,

A huge thank you for your ever so efficient organisation and booking arrangements for our recent holiday to Mark Warner at Sardinia. All flights, transfers and car parking arrangements went without a hitch and a truly enjoyable week was had at this new resort. I highly recommend this resort with excellent sporting facilities, a beach to die for and the food was stunning. All in all excellent, complimented by your pleasant, courteous and genuine efficiency.

Hats off, a very professional service!!

Kind Regards,

Mr E

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