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by holiday1
Mon Aug 01, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Out and about - July 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 4317

Re: Out and about - July 2011

Hi Yeah it's on the in-road, almost opposite where you can turn left and cut through onto the out road near the bottom of monte dourado. There is another one next door, not sure what that's like - but snackbar jomar had quite a few portuguese people there, very inexpensive, delicious and good servic...
by holiday1
Sun Jul 31, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Carvoeiro visit 22 - 29th July
Replies: 6
Views: 4849

Re: Carvoeiro visit 22 - 29th July

We came back on Friday and liked him too. I think his name's Ricardo Sousa, we were hoping he had a cd?? Googling it looks like he did well in a tv talent show, but perhaps it's just his namesake??
by holiday1
Fri Jul 29, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Out and about - July 2011
Replies: 3
Views: 4317

Out and about - July 2011

I returned from carvoeiro today, and thought I would share what we experienced during our tenth, eighth and twelfth visits to carvoeiro (there are 3 of us!) We eat out with our 5 year old, so tend to go early (around 6) and I was surprised that everyone told us we would need to book, but for referen...
by holiday1
Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:56 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: 3 more sleeps :o)
Replies: 17
Views: 10424

Re: 3 more sleeps :o)

Just think, if i didnt visit once or twice a year, i might believe you!!!

For the record i don't drink-so might crowd your beach but won't take your beer :-)

I am assuming its as fab as last year :-)
by holiday1
Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: 3 more sleeps :o)
Replies: 17
Views: 10424

Re: 3 more sleeps :o)

lol roy
nothing stacey, i mentioned looking forward to eating in ma-jas and got some grief about going "english" on my hols :o)
cant wait to arrive, and weather looks stunning!
anyone out there, how hot is it?? quite varied forecasts online....
by holiday1
Tue Jul 12, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: 3 more sleeps :o)
Replies: 17
Views: 10424

3 more sleeps :o)

won't mention looking forward to ma-ja's as i got a rollocking last time (though we are!!)
but can't wait :o)
by holiday1
Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Prepaid currency cards
Replies: 12
Views: 13875

Re: Prepaid currency cards

Yeah when we got it caxton was 0.02 better than fairfx, fluctuate slightly but very similar
by holiday1
Fri Jul 08, 2011 1:06 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Prepaid currency cards
Replies: 12
Views: 13875

Re: Prepaid currency cards

We use caxton fx. No fees at all once loaded (atm withdrawals free etc.), loaded in euros so you pay the exchange rate once and the rate has been highly competitive.
by holiday1
Tue Jul 05, 2011 12:59 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Villa Casa Sao Jose
Replies: 10
Views: 11031

Re: Villa Casa Sao Jose

Assuming it is the one up the hill past the market on the corner, we stayed there (4 adults, 1 child) for a fortnight and had a fantastic time
by holiday1
Sun Jul 03, 2011 2:15 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Villa Casa Sao Jose
Replies: 10
Views: 11031

Re: Villa Casa Sao Jose

Hi
I might be too late for you now, but we stayed there 2 years ago if you want to know anything?
by holiday1
Thu Apr 07, 2011 9:14 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: 100
Replies: 22
Views: 12706

Re: 100

Sorry bruce. If u send me your list of places i am allowed to go to on my holidays that would be most welcomed. We visit a wide variety of places each year, one of them happens to be ma-ja's not quite sure why thats an issue. People spend their holidays how, where and when they want. Just the last 4...
by holiday1
Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:19 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Elle & ella
Replies: 125
Views: 101392

Re: Elle & ella

You always have to wonder if someone with just 3 posts might have a vested interest... Ha ha ha i wish!! This is my dad (davido) who registered to post about the dog fouling he was surprised to see, and since he did so has posted a couple of other times..... i wish he had a vested interest in a pla...
by holiday1
Wed Apr 06, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: 100
Replies: 22
Views: 12706

100

Yey - 100 days until we arrive.... can't wait.

PS Reserve us a table mrs ma-ja, you looked after mum & dad well in our absence :o)
by holiday1
Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:57 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: 12hrs time...
Replies: 2
Views: 2778

12hrs time...

...we'll be half way through our flight to faro before heading to carvoeiro for a fortnight. Just cannot wait! C u there!!
by holiday1
Thu May 06, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Special Accomodation Request
Replies: 2
Views: 3143

Special Accomodation Request

Hi A friend of mine will be married on May 22nd and is wanting a cheerful but inexpensive honeymoon. He wants to be away just 3 nights (or poss 4) from Sun May 23rd to the Weds or Thurs. I am trying to find if anyone would be willing to let him rent a villa for just 3 nights - ideally at a special p...