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Comments
from our
Escorted
Tour in
May 2008
'Our
recent
holiday
was indeed
a holiday
with a
difference!
We have
returned
from an
exceptional
two week
break
in May,
visiting
six of
the nine
Cape Verde
islands.
Each island
was different
- ranging
from rolling
sand dunes
on Boavista
and a
volcanic
mountain
on Fogo,
to stupendous
mountain
scenery
on Santo
Antao.'
'
The tour
proved
to be
very enjoyable
with the
added
dimensions
provided
by the
leader,
the Proprietor
of Cape
Verde
Travel.
He provided
us with
a sympathetic
insight
into the
lives
of the
people
as well
as the
country's
history.
This we
have never
experienced
before
to such
a degree.'
'How
can we
pick out
any 'best
bits',
we were
with a
lovely
bunch
of people
who despite
being
strangers,
got on
so well
with each
other
and still
email
each other
now we
are home.'
All
hotels
we stayed
at gave
excellent
service
and were
all to
a high
standard,
some more
basic
than others,
but none
can be
faulted.'
'The
local
guides
who accompanied
us on
the island
tours
were very
friendly
and informative,
adding
greatly
to the
experience.'
'All
the islands
have their
own charm
and we
are still
looking
at photos
to remind
us just
how much
we saw
and did
in such
a short
time.'
'Our
best bits
- The
Parque
Das Dunas
Hotel
(especially
the welcome
cocktails)
and island
tour to
see Boavista
beaches
- Mr Almeida's
special
dinner
at the
Por Do
Sol on
Santiago
- Hotel
Xaguate,
our tour
guide
Fatima
and all
of Fogo
(including
Sunday
lunch
in the
crater
of the
volcano)
- Foya
Branca
Hotel
in Sao
Vicente
and gigantic
icecreams
on the
Mindelo
ferry
crossings
- Spectacular
mountain
and road
views
and 'World's
End' on
Santo
Antao
- Hotel
Morabeza,
Santa
Maria
beach
and Tino's
tour to
the salt
lakes
- All
lunches
and dinners
(not always
at hotels
due to
Mr Ron's
local
knowledge)
- all
musical
entertainment.'
'It
was wonderful
and definitely
the best
way to
see as
many as
possible
of the
islands
in a short
time if
you've
never
been there
before
- and
jolly
good value
for money!
We think
we struck
lucky
meeting
Mr Ron.'
'Thank you very much for organising the wonderful group tour of the Cape Verde islands I recently went on. It was such a well balanced trip, allowing us to witness the massive changes tourists are making on both Sal and to a lesser degree on Boavista, whilst enabling us to see the lesser known spots and to some degree, hidden gems on the other islands visited. Despite reading the guide book from cover to cover, it's fair to say I would and could not have found a great many of the spots you took us to. Some highlights for me personally include the very pleasant stay at Mr Almeida's villa (Por Do Sol) on Santiago and the wonderful 'grogue' making farm hidden away on Santo Antao. Your knowledge and love of the islands and their people is clear to see and I can't think of an excursion or introduction to someone, which was not informative and rewarding. Thanks must also go to your two colleagues, who each, in their own way, added to the fun and adventure. I will be reviewing your website regularly and look forward to booking with you again, to one or more of your newer destinations.'
