Holiday Guest Book

Thanks to all those who have taken the time to email us - it's great to hear your comments and very useful for future clients.

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2007

Just to say our family had the most wonderful holiday at the Liakas Waterfront Villas in July 2007. The villa was outstanding, so clean and comfortable and the pool was beautiful.The stunning sea views were exceptional. Total relaxation for all of us and within close proximity of some excellent restaurants. We will definitely be back.

The Fox Family

The Foxes stayed at the Liakas Waterfront Villas, Kefalonia in July 2007.

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Hi Tim

Just wanted to say 'thank-you' for a lovely week. The villa is the best we have ever stayed in, the view and position are wonderful. Having met the owner Dimitri, we can understand why, he is very concerned for his guests comfort and safety. We highly recommend Caso Liakas Taverna in Spartia, again the people and the food were exceptional. Thanks for your comment ref Avithos beach, we spent a few days there - when we could tear ourselves away from the pool at the villa! We will definitely be back next year, already started to look for flights!

Dave and Amanda Brazell

Dave & Amanda stayed at the Liakas Waterfront Villas, Kefalonia in September 2007.

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HI , just wanted to say what a fantastic holiday we had on Paxos in August. We stayed in the Antigoni apartments in Loggos which were fairly basic but clean and the view from the balcony out to sea was lovely. The pool was great , I could hardly get my 8 year old sons out of it! Loggos itself was beautiful , friendly and unspoilt. It was only a 10 minute walk to Loggos from the apartments, maybe slightly longer on the way back after dinner as it is quite steep and unlit...pack a torch, but not high heels! Your agents in Loggos are brilliant, from the time Lefcothea met us at the airport to saying goodbye on our return to Corfu she was very friendly and helpful as was her husband Panos. My sons had fun playing football with Yannis (Lefcothea and Panos's son) and several of the local boys in the evenings. I would recommend both the trip around Paxos/Antipaxos and the sunset cruise which Panos and Lefcothea run. My sons both loved jumping off the boat at the Blue caves and snorkelling and Antipaxos has the bluest water ever.We also hired a small boat which was fun, to visit Gaios and Lakka which were nice but Loggos is definitely the prettiest. Would highly recommend Paxos ,thank you for a great holiday, we will defintely return!

Carol Fox and family

Carol and family stayed at the Antigoni Apartments, Paxos in August 2007.

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Just returned from 2 weeks at the Liakas Villa's in Kefalonia. I wanted to say what a superb holiday we have had, the best yet!!. These villa's are superbly situated and have wonderful views of the sea. They are spacious and having the use of a private pool was luxury. We will definitely be back

Chris & Karen Lolley

Chris & Karen stayed at the Liakas Waterfront Villas, Kefalonia in July 2007.

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August 9 - 23 Skala Kalloni Villa. Lin, Alan, Ellie Butler and Meg Hickman - Just to let you know that we had a fabulous 2 week stay at the villa. Everything about it, location, decor, facilities, maintainance etc was excellent. The owner, Michael, is a gem, nothing is too much trouble for him and he helped us in many ways. His team kept the grounds and the villa in great condition. Before we went I was a little concerned that they could be a lack of privacy if the villas were too close together, but I need not have worried. No one is overlooked and we certainly were not affected by noise or anything else from the other properties. The village centre is a leisurely stroll along the beach. We ate at many of the tavernas and loved them all! The village/resort centre is just right - not overly commercialised but had everything we needed. We loved the fact that the only music we heard playing was typically greek. The holiday was a little tame for my 17 year old daughter and her friend, although they enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere, but for my husband and me it was just perfect - Great accomodation, private pool and surroundings, fab location and authentic greek tavernas for the evening. We were so chilled...... Us two will DEFINATELY be returning - promise! Oh, almost forgot to mention that we saw shooting stars regularly from our balcony! Romantic or what???

The Hickmans stayed at Kaloni Beach Villas, Lesvos in August 2007.

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Had a wonderful hot week at the end of July at the Scala Kalloni Villas. Really smart accommodation with many really nice touches. Michael was around regularly so could advise us if we had any questions. Great location, so close to the tavernas on the front and the beach, but not affected by noise from others. Pool was very well maintained and essential in the heat. It changed colour at night with clever lighting, which was amazing! The air conditioning was essential. Would consider returning again, our girls (13 and 16) loved it too! Having a second bathroom was fantastic!

Thanks for a great holiday!

Ruth McAndrew and family.

Ruth and family stayed at Kaloni Beach Villas, Lesvos in July 2007.

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Dear all

My name is Dean Burrows, and my family and I have recently returned from a superb two week stay at Michaela Beach House, Molyvos, Lesvos. This was our third visit to Molyvos in the last 5 years and the accomodation on this occasion was second to none. Michaela Beach Houses prove the image of Greek accomodation needs an overhaul - yes you can now have effective air conditioning, comforable beds, a family sized fridge (and even a freezer, the first I've ever seen in holiday rooms), a fitted and equiped kitchen that many homes in the UK would be envious of, i could go on. In fact the only problem was that with the glorious weather and stunning location, we didn't really spend much time there, but at the end of each busy day and night it was a pleasure to return to. If you are able to, please pass on my thanks to all at Spirit of Greece, and those at Molyvos who maintained the property in such exceptional standards. We love Molyvos and will undoubtably return many more times, and I now know where we'll be staying. Although, if this is the standard of accomodation you provide, I'll be checking the rest of your website for other destinations.

Many thanks once again

Dean

Dean stayed at Michaela Beach Houses, Lesvos in July 2007.

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The Allen family must have arrived at the Michaela Beach apartments as the Burrows left. Our experience there is exactly as Mr Burrows describes, so he has saved me a lot of typing. Great accommodation, superb location. We've stayed all over, from Portugal thru to Turkey, and without a doubt the Michaela apartments are the best ever. As for the fridge, if it had been a bit smaller I'd have brought it home. It's better than mine. Very helpful and friendly people at the Alonia (hi, Vangelis) and Molyvos is the most attractive place to visit. Great atmosphere. But well worth going to Petra, too, where there's more sand and lots of shops huddled together under the church on the rock. We'll be back. Thanks to Spirit of Greece.

John Allen

The Allens stayed at Michaela Beach Houses, Lesvos in July 2007.

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Dear Tim and Sam,

So sorry that it has taken me a while to get in touch, but I just wanted to say a huge thank you for booking our holiday to Paxos at the end of May. We had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back. Henry and Lucy's wedding was truly beautiful and magical. thanks again and we'll be in touch soon to book next year!

Gemma x

Gemma and her husband stayed at the Loggos Apartments, Paxos in May 2007.

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Hi Tim and Sam

Arrived back yesterday from Lesvos after staying at Kaloni Beach Villas. It was a wonderful break and was, as it says, in every way delightful and restful in a lovely fishing village.

A fabulous place ,very friendly locals who all mix with you at the tavernas, plenty of choice to eat, great sardines and never anything too much trouble for them .The owner Michalis was extremely accommodating and helpful on our arrival. James and Lucy really enjoyed their own pool and the DVD player. We Will be going back again soon and it was a lovely family holiday.

Regards

Melanie, Stephen, James and Lucy Dale

The Dales stayed at Kaloni Beach Villas, Lesvos in July 2007.

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Hi,

A few words to thank you for a wonderful holiday in Loggos,Paxos. Its the first time in eighteen years that my husband and I had a holiday on our own (pre childen) and it was great. Loggos was quaint,unspoilt and beautiful. Having a cool beer on the harbour with a bowl of nuts in the early evening was just so relaxing. Paxos has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world and luckily we have seen a few. Loggos apartments were basic but spotless and the little lady greeted us with a smile and was there keeping an eye on the place always, the Retsina, water,orange,bread etc which was put in our apartment on arrival was a great touch and much appreciated. The Bakery fantastic,the restaurants wonderful, the harbour bars super, Captain Nikos charming.Paxos is a real Gem. Lefcothia is a lovely person, a bit mad me thinks but it all adds to the charm. Her husband organised a fantastic trip around the island and dropped us off at Anti Paxos for several hours, a great day again. And not to be missed. All the Greek people we met were great everyone was happy. We cant wait to go back next year and share the place with our children. Thanks to Tim who was extremely helpful as I made a bit of a mess with the booking originally.

Cheers -Jeanette and Mark Shackleton

Jeanette and Mark stayed at the Loggos Apartments, Paxos in May 2007.

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Hi Sam,

Just wanted to say what a fab time we had in Lesvos. We can't wait to go back and my husband wants to buy a house there!! We had such a relaxing holiday and were totally charmed by both Lesvos and its people. Everyone was so friendly and its so refreshing to find somewhere that embraces tourism but doesn't let it take over and spoil the culture and environment. The villas in Skala Kaloni were perfect , clean, well maintained, well equipped and in a great location near to the beach and the harbour with so many lovely tavernas. The owner Michael was great and nothing was too much trouble. He was always around to keep and eye on things and the villas, gardens and pools were tended daily. (the only thing I would highlight is the spiral staircase is very "open" and it would be easy for an unattended young child to fall/hurt themselves - we had to watch our 3 year old like a hawk!) There was so much to see and do on the Island that a week just wasn't enough. Thanks again for finding such a lovely place for us.

Regards Mandy

Mandy and family stayed at Kaloni Beach Villas, Lesvos in June 2007.

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Hi Sam,

We have just returned from our holiday in Lesvos...........staying at Kalloni beach villas. What a wonderful place it was......while we where there we showed a few people around who had seen the Villas being built last year............everyone was quite envious of us. Every thing about the holiday went very smoothly........... Thank you

Brenda Wilson

Brenda and husband stayed at Kaloni Beach Villas, Lesvos in May 2007.

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2006

Hi Sam,

Just wanted to say how excellent you all are at Spirit of Greece. We had a fantastic holiday with you last year at Molyvos Hills, the accommodation was 5 star. This year we have booked with you again for Lefkas. Due to my children changing their minds, at different times, about taking friends, I have changed villas, cars etc. Nothing has been too much trouble and I really appreciate all your help. Spirit of Greece is a brilliant company with a personal touch that is missing in the high street travel agents. I have and will recommend you to anyone looking to holiday in Greece. Thank you.

Tessa Norgrove

Tessa and family stayed at Molyvos Hills, Lesvos in July 2006 and have booked the Palm Villas, Lefkas for July 2007

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Hi Tim,

We have just returned from our first trip to Paxos and were so sad to have to leave. We absolutely fell in love with the place. When Tassos the taxi driver drove us down the hill into Loggos we knew we had arrived somewhere really special. When he drove us out the hill on the other side we started to get worried that we would be stuck in the middle of nowhere, but we found the donkey steps down from Antigoni into the village and came to absolutely love our walks up and down the hill. We think it must have done wonders for our legs! It was great to return after a long day to the aparment and to see that tremendous view and to dive into the pool. I think the apartments offer great value for money - nothing luxurious by any means but spotlessly clean and in the most beautiful setting. I have travelled to a lot of Greek islands and have never come across one I loved so much. The people are so warm, gentle, and funny - true hospitality.

Recommendations: Boat hire - we loved hiring our little 15hp boat and scooting off to the different beaches - Monodendri being our favourite with B&G's taverna. Captain Nikos on the harbour front at Loggos is a gem. Levrehio beach just round the corner to the south of Loggos was a great beach to walk to and the taverna behind the beach owned by the ever-smiling Spiros served the best food we ate on the island.We were a group of 4 ladies but I couldn't think of anywhere more romantic to eat in the evenings under the lanterns amongst the olive trees.

Roxi bar - sitting on their back terrace watching the yachts bobbing in the water was something I got very used to.

Lefcothea - she is incredible. The funniest yet most efficient person. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for her. We can't wait to return to Paxos - it is small but so beautifully formed.

Thanks for all your help,

Rachel

Rachel stayed at The Antigoni Apts, Aug 2006

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Having returned from Paxos in the very early hours of Tuesday morning I have been back to work and what with everything else have not found the time to thank you for your help in arranging the weeks break. We loved every bit of Paxos, everything went well as promised in the transfers and generally. Despite it being just the week I would say it was the best place we have ever been to.

Once again, thank you.

Jenny & Kevin Harte.

Jenny and Kevin stayed at the Loggos Apartments in September 2006

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Hello there

We have just returned from a 2 weeks holiday in Loggos where we stayed at the Villa Sevi. Its very difficult coming back to earth after such a lovely time and will remember the magic of Paxos for a long time to come. A big thank you to all, particularly Lefkothia and her husband.

Best wishes

Deborah and Steve Allan

Deborah and Steve stayed at Villa Sevi, July 2006

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Hi Sam!

Just returned from Paxos and wanted to let you know we had a fantastic holiday. We loved Paxos, the people are lovely, the food is great and the island is completely enchanting. We did not want to come home. We loved it so much that we plan to go again next year. The Antigoni Apartments worked really well for us (being in a group of two families), we were next to each other but crucially not on top of one another. I would really recommend these apartments to groups of friends or families. The pool there is absolutely lovely, one of the nicest I've used, clean and warm. Loggos is so pretty and a great place to eat in the evening. We also took the boat trip to the caves and Antipaxos which the children said was their best day, they loved diving off the boat, so I would really recommend that too. All in all, a great holiday, we're hooked!!! Lastly, a big thank you to you for all your help and patience answering our never ending questions and sorting everything out.

Regards,

Tamsen Firth

Tamsen, her husband and two children plus their friends (another family of four) stayed in the two upper Antigoni Apartments in Loggos, Paxos July 2006

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Hi Tim

Holiday was fantastic - Stavros sends his best wishes! He very kindly bought us beers in one of the tavernas! Very impressed overall. Was a little tricky up the mountain without a car (forgot to take driving licence) but fortunately friendly Greeks helped! Thanks again for sorting this for us - much appreciated. Lefkas is definitely the most fab island I've ever visited and the accommodation was truly superb. I think we'd like to go back asap!

Regards,

Ceri Wortham-Morgan

Ceri, her husband and two children stayed in an Idilli Villa with a shared pool, Lefkas, May 2006

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Hi Sam!

We had a lovely holiday, thankyou, made nicer by the personal touches of contact numbers for taxi at Corfu.. Jimi is lovely ..hotel staff at Atlantis so nice..everything easy.. Loved Paxos.. accommodation has awesome views..loved it... owners made us so welcome, gave us fresh eggs too.. only thing we would like to add is that the walk up and down the the village is fine for very fit folk, but too much for anyone with a back or knee problem.. .. I've had some disc trouble, and walk happily for miles on less angular routes..but that was a bit painful..so ourselves and our neighbours both hired cars and that made our holiday just great. we walked down the donkey steps..which took us ages to find mind you..and that was the same for the other couple .. anyway we got down to Loggos, met Pano and Lefcothea (she is one special lady..adore her!) said we wanted to hire a car..they had it there within half an hour. how superb is that? We had a power cut one night..called Lefcothea on her mobile.. it was fixed within 20mins. Personal service like that is from a bygone age..we thought.. Our neighbours gave up trying to find the donkey steps..called Lefcothea.. she drove up and walked with them to where they begin.. We met such great people on the island, had the best Greek food we ever ate ..wonderful experiences.. We LOVED our holiday. Thankyou so much.. we'd LOVE to go again!Cheers Sam!

Lynne and Jim Ewart

Lynne and Jim stayed at Antigoni Apartments, Loggos, Paxos June 2006

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Hi

We have just returned from a fabulous week at Idilli Villas in Leftkada and would like to book again for next year. We were in villa number 7 and would like to book week beginning 27th May. Many thanks Allison Stimson

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Hi Tim

Thanks to Spirit of Greece - you made our holiday to Paxos Your people were always on hand to help, rearranged transfers because of massive flight delays, sorted out taxis at a moments notice and were knowledgeable and available Special thanks to Lefcothea on Paxos - despite being up at all hours she was indefatigable - and managed it all with a smile! Regards Jackie Edwards

Jackie stayed at Stafilia House, May 2006

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2005

Hi Tim

Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you what a great time we had in Loggos! We loved it, we really enjoyed the walk to the Monodendri beach and that became our fave beach, I left without getting the chance to say thanks to Lethkyotha (?) and Panos @ Paxos Thalassa travel so please would you pass on our thanks to them for me, we loved getting the boats out and just had the best time.. We'll definitely love to go back sometime.. Thanks for all the informatioen.

All best wishes Sam (not our Sam)

Sam stayed at Loggos Apartments 2005

Dear Sam

I just wanted to let you know how impressed we were with Idilli Villas in Lefkada. After staying in a few (more expensive!) moth-eaten hellholes in the Balearics, it was a real treat to stay somewhere so well maintained and comfortably furnished - with taste! The properties are lovely, and I'll certainly be recommending them to friends (or to any prospective clients).

Thanks also for the excellent service you've provide throughout (including keeping our car hire booking after our monster flight delay).

We'll definitely be travelling with Spirit of Greece again!

Yours faithfully

Kate Preston

Hi Tim,

We had a fab time in Halki. Do email be back and I'll tell you more.

Warm wishes,

Caroline Holmes.

Dear Tim/Sam

As promised a bit of feedback about our stay at Villa Danai.  A beautiful villa in the most stunning position.  The views are truly beautiful from this villa, even on a grey morning!  The sunrise over the mountains on the mainland is wonderful to watch, especially when the shafts of sunlight fall on the water.  A lot of thought and care has gone into the design of the villa, to allow the guests to have these wonderful views. I would have no hesitation about recommending this villa, especially if someone wanted a truly peaceful and unspoilt location.   We thoroughly enjoyed all our time at the villa, and loved the position amidst the olive groves.  April is a lovely time to go, the flowers were wonderful, and everything was even greener than usual.   Will you be letting it out again next year at this time?  Can you give me first refusal please? I am sure I will be in touch again soon, as am quite sure I will not be able to resist visiting before the year is out, but imagine it will have to be in another property! Thanks for all your help.

Lynne McCrea 

Derek and Kathleen Hayhoe

June 6th - 20th June 2005

Booking Reference 016774/2

We have just returned from our holiday in Paxos at Villa Angouletta, our 2nd year at this particular villa and our 9th year on Paxos,and thought you would like to know how pleased we were with the villa. It is in good condition and kept very clean by the maid (different cleaner to last year) also the pool is kept very clean by Panos. Also Lefcothea at the office in Loggos , Paxos Thalassa Travel,looked after us very well. On reporting that a kettle was faulty on the first day a new one was delivered to us personally by Yannis within a few hours. As per telephone conversation with you today we would like you to reserve Villa Angouletta for 2006 from June 12th for 2 weeks.