One of our clients sent in this hilarious translation from a hotel menu (no names) on Sao Miguel :
“To this day, I don’t know what I would have received if I had ordered “larded and stewed pope’s eye with feather of pig!”"
Mr &  Mrs F, London (22-29 September 09)

Also, a lovely comment from a honeymoon couple this summer :
“This holiday was our honeymoon, so it had to be special. As you can imagine we considered many locations and companies along the way, but you came out on top. Every aspect of the holiday lived up to expectations and we have many happy memories of our time in the Azores to put alongside those of our wedding day. We look forward to returning.”
Mr & Mrs C, Essex (18-29 Aug 09)

Hi Ian
I must tell you what a wonderful time we had in the Azores. Everything was a delight. Could have been nearer to the harbour and the Dive Centre, so next time, and there will be a next time, we’ll organise something a little closer.
Faial is a very special place and great that it is off the radar as far as other Brit tourists (I’m sure you’d rather it wasn’t!) But we had a marvelous time.
A special word about Tiago and Dive Azores. I found him extremely competent, helpful and organised. Being in Faial, none of the dive operations are up to the standard of more popular destinations such as Red Sea and the Med etc., but Dive Azores really tried hard with what they have at their disposal. They have a good boat, which Tiago is fastidious about. And he especially is keen to accommodate any dive site requests. In particular, in was very interested in diving a site 45 km to the south (Princess Alice Bank). The weather patterns meant it could only be dived the day before I flew home. Strictly speaking, as you know I’m sure, this day should be a ‘no dive day’ due to the body ‘off-gassing’ nitrogen. But, because of my Nitrox certification (enriched air), we sat down together and worked out different mixtures/depths so I could make the trip and be clear to fly home. It was a magnificent dive- as you’ll see from the film he made.

When you get home, pour yourself a glass, click to full screen and make sure the volume is turned up, sit back and enjoy. We were all very privileged to experience these 2 dives.

Thank you for all your help, I’m sure we’ll return soon. I hope this is helpful.

Yours sincerely,
Clive & Tricia

“The experience has been great, and we found most of the things we desired from such a journey: mild climate, great views and landscapes, no mass tourism and little traffic even on main roads, flourishing and exotic nature, fascinating sea. Also, your itineraries and stopovers, judged now after having acquired some knowledge of the places, were excellent choices.”
The Scagni family, Italy (26 Jul – 10 Aug 09)
Sao Miguel, Pico & Faial – cycling holiday

“Jake, who arranged our holiday,was friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. A great asset to your company. Thanks.”
Mr & Mrs McAvoy, London (25 Jul – 08 Aug 09)
Sao Miguel – fly-drive holiday

“We are very impressed by your company. We absolutely loved our holiday

Cycling on Sao Miguel

 and would certainly consider travelling with you again. Thank you for everything you did, especially in making sure the transfers were smooth even when schedules changed, without us having to do a thing. We will have many wonderful, happy and in some cases funny memories for years to come! Best holiday in years! Thank you!”
Mr & Mrs Jasparro (06 – 17 Jul 09)
Sao Miguel, Pico & Faial – cycling and walking holiday

“Your staff were very helpful – the best ever. One of the best family holidays we have ever had, not sure how to top it! Superb weather – up to 28 degrees every day.”
The Harper family (18-25 Aug 09)
Sao Miguel – whalewatching holiday staying at Hotel Caloura

“We had a fantastic time and hope to return sometime. Everything was as good as we expected and in many cases better! Many thanks.”
Mrs King (15-29 Aug 09)
Sao Miguel & Pico – whale watching holiday staying at Caloura, Talisman & Whalecome ao Pico

“Everything worked seamlessly and the quality of the accomodation, transfers, car hire etc. was excellent. The Azores were beautiful and we may up sticks to Flores to start a self sufficient life! Many thanks.”
Mr & Mrs Dearden (25 Jul – 08 Aug 09)
Sao Miguel, Pico & Flores

“Both whale watching trips were amazing and the natural scenery was breathtaking – your brochure doesn’t really do it justice. After the whale watching our kids were grinning from ear to ear (as were we!). Overall, a very good vacation enjoyed by all of us. One which we will remember with happiness and will be hard to top! Well done and many thanks.”
The Dodd family (4-18 Aug 09)
Sao Miguel & Faial – whale watching holiday staying at House of Varadouro and Quinta Altamira