Just back from a great holiday break

Hi Donna 

Just back from a great holiday break. Just to let you know the knob on the small sugar bowl broke off. with regard to our booking - the apartment was exdellent both in amenities and location. The service provided was second to none. We would recommend Sandy blue to anyone and look forward to booking with you again in the future. If you have a mailing list please put us on it.
Regards
Reg

RWCrowther

Thanks Donna for all your help - we hope to come again!

We had a lovely relaxing holiday at Jardins de Golfe and everything was arranged for us on arrival - which was reassuring as it was our first trip abroad with our baby. Everything we needed for the baby was provided. We visited out of season and it was so peaceful. We took full advantage of the pools, tennis academy and lovely play area for children - and also had a superb meal at Paixa just next door.

Thanks Donna for all your help - we hope to come again!

Abbie

thank you for what was a truly wonderful holiday....

Hi Donna,

I just wanted to thank you for what was a truly wonderful holiday for my wife and myself.

The apartment was lovely, far more than what we imagined and loved the location especially waking up to look over the 12th hole on the royal course!

Your information pack was very thorough and your personal help when we required a hire car was perfect.

This was our first visit to Portugal and it has touched our hearts so much that the wife now wants to buy a property there!!!

Looking forward - we will definetely look to rent from you again hopefully sooner than expected and will certainly recommend you to friends and family.

Best wishes

Mark Knolles.

We felt incredibly spoilt......

Hi Donna

We had a FABULOUS time at Robins's Nest and Armona!

We felt incredibly spoilt loving both the inside and outside spaces. September was a great time to relax on the island as there were enough people around but it never felt crowded. After 10 minutes walking, the Atlantic side beaches were virtually empty so we had some great sunbathing and swimming. Olhao market is definately worth a visit to stock up on fish, fruit and veg.

Good to hear about the 10% discount for second time bookings!

Alex and Steve.

Definitely interested in using you again

Hi Donna,

I am sure Fiona will forward her own comments….

I thought the experience was great:

·         The level of service from you and your colleagues was very good – quick responses and with the right level of information

·         Had a slight delay with the pick up from the airport (Luis) – made a call to the SandyBlue mobile number you provided and someone contacted Luis, who was there within 30mins

·         Villa information was great – all we needed to know and at the right level of detail

·         Car hire worked a treat – so nice to have it delivered and collected from the Villa

·         The Villa was very good – well appointed/furnished

o   Really liked the WiFi and TV’s

o   High quality décor/fittings

o   Good location

·         Definitely interested in using you again

Great to do business with you….

Regards

Austin

Thank you to the team.

We have recently returned from a 7 night stay at Jardins do Golfe, Vale do Lobo staying in a 2 bedroom apartment.  I would like to say a huge thank you to 'Sandyblue' for their excellent service with booking, the quality of the accommodation and the service whilst in the resort.  The apartment was extremely spacious, clean and had all the facilities we needed for a family with 2 young children - nothing was too much trouble.  I would particularly like to thank Donna Vale who provided exceptional service whilst we were planning and selecting our holiday.  The help and information she offered ensured that our holiday was  first class from start to finish.  I would have no hesitation in recommending Jardins do Golfe and 'Sandyblue'.  


Thank you to the team.
Kate Griffin

We really enjoyed the holiday.

Donna

Sorry for the late reply.

We really enjoyed the holiday. Vale do Lobo is a beautiful holiday location. The apartment was very comfortable, clean and spacious. The apartment complex was in a nice location, it was very quiet and we enjoyed the facilities, especially the pool and poolside bar. We also enjoyed the short walk to the Praca and the beach.

Thank you for your help in booking the apartment - you provided a very efficient service.

Regards

Suzanne 

thank you and the Sandy Blue team for a great holiday

Hi Donna,

Just a quick note to thank you and the Sandy Blue team for a great holiday in the Lakeside apartment. I would be happy to pen a note for your blog if you wish.

We are keen to return again next year in August around the same time - please let us know if there are any availability issues.

Speak soon

Kind regards,

Andrew & Katie

Thanks a million for pointing us at Vila Violeta.

Hi Donna,

Thanks a million for pointing us at Vila Violeta.  It is a beautiful Vila, very very comfortable, great sized rooms, air con brilliant, really well furnished, everything we needed was there.

We had a great break. The weather was perfect, 27 degress with a lovely breeze. We all got great fun out of the pool. Cant wait till next year to get back.....

fabulous pool and bar area serving delicious food

Great apartment with lots of space, fabulous pool and bar area serving delicious food (we recommend the homemade curry & chilli).  Friendly and helpful staff.  We love Jardins do Golfe and will definitely be back!


Anne Norris

Casa Jacaranda

Our first trip to Algarve, Portugal and wonder why we hadn't been there before.  Jacaranda is a children friendly villa that offers everything a family needs.

Sandy Blue, (read Donna Vale and Ana's Team) did everything to make us feel at home and important. Every request was attended to with a smile.  We haven't met Donna, or seen her picture, but we did see her smile even without the videophone.

During our 8 days, we were 8 adults and 2 kids and we were very comfortable. Our friends joined us for some of the days we were there.  A couple from Marbella, Spain and another from St Gallen, Switzerland for a few days each. Ana's team serviced the villa thrice a week and kept in great shape.

Casa Jacaranda is a three minute drive from Almancil centre in a semi-rural setting. It is 25 minutes away from the busy 5* resorts, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and other wonderful beaches. 

A one* Michelin restaurant is a 5 minute walk from Jacaranda besides other excellent ones on foot around the corner or by car in Al Mancil or 20 minutes away in neighbouring towns you can eat fresh sea food.

  

There is a lot to do depending on your interests.  One day we (4 adults) drove to Praia da Marinha, parked our car and hiked to the beach Praia de Benagil along the cliffs.  Swam in the chilly waters at Benagil then took a launch back.  Enroute we saw some fabulous natural rock formations - picturesque is a mild expression. With the kids, the resorts beaches were easy to manage.

Faro, old town is worth a visit. We will be back not in the too distant future.  

Sandy Blue Team delighted us by treating us like family, a challenge during the busy holiday season even the staff at a St Regis or Raffles find it difficult.

Haamid Jaffer.

Staying at apartment 14 Jardins do golfe

Hi Donna
From my very first enquiry to Sandy Blue office to my last minute of my holiday everyone has  been really helpful and efficient.Our detailed instruction for journey from airport to appartment were amazing with pictures of sign roads and land marks.Plus all other instructin and information you forwarded to us the same like access to appartment security
walk to beach things to do and places to go in the surronding area of Vale Do Lobo. The appartmen was spotless clean had everything we could need and more The welcome basket of food and goodies was a really nice and welcome touch even down to the dishwasher tabs.and also the beach towels you thought of everything.The food  and service in the bar by the pool was very good staff there were very friendly.The grounds and pool area were really nice and well maintained daiy the hammocks in pool arae lovely touch.Lastly the beaches
near the appartments were picturesque.We got 2 parking tickets only negative thing about holiday and even that one of the sany blue staff helped us to ort them out
Thanks again for everything looking forward to using sandy blue again and recomenig your services to my friends
Bernie