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by yonny
Sun Jun 15, 2008 12:48 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Don't want to worry you but...(Lorry driver strike)
Replies: 43
Views: 24986

so would I stay in the left lane or the right lane? Is it self explanatory? Ive never driven in Portugal before!!
by yonny
Sat Jun 14, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Don't want to worry you but...(Lorry driver strike)
Replies: 43
Views: 24986

landing at Faro - where would I find the nearest petrol station please? Our car does not come pre filled! Thanks
by yonny
Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Don't want to worry you but...(Lorry driver strike)
Replies: 43
Views: 24986

anyone know if this situation has got better/worse?
Flying to CVO Tues for a week - hiring a car and hoping to stock up at Intermarche!!!!!!!!!!!!
by yonny
Fri Jun 13, 2008 12:29 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: where are colina da lapa apartments?
Replies: 2
Views: 2352

where are colina da lapa apartments?

I believe the colina village is actually in Carvoeiro itself but the Colina da Lapa isnt? and is actually quite remote (so ive been told) can anyone help with any info?
Thanks
by yonny
Fri Jun 13, 2008 8:39 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: HELP!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 15794

thanks for the replies!
They booked the village for all of us - then changed when they got there to de lapa - and phoned us to see what we wanted to do!!!!! :roll:
I know...................................last time we ever go away with this particular couple!!!!!!!
by yonny
Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:33 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: HELP!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 15794

HELP!!!

BOOKED WITH FRIENDS TO STAY AT THE COLINA VILLAGE APARTMENTS - WE'RE GOING FOR A WEEK AND THEM FOR TWO! THEY'VE JUST PHONED FROM PORTUGAL TO SAY THAT THE COLINA VILLAGE WAS THE WRONG PLACE (THEY BOOKED IT!!) AND HAVE NOW CHANGED TO THE COLINA DE LAPA WHICH THEY SAY IS MUCH BETTER AND ASKING US TO DO...
by yonny
Sun Jun 01, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Car hire!!
Replies: 4
Views: 3480

Car hire!!

I see the car hire company advertised on the home page has received positive feedback - apart from being able to recognise the guy who works for them when you get to Faro!!! Any help anyone can give me on how I find himwhen I land? Id like to give my business to a local company rather than one of th...
by yonny
Wed May 28, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Is it best to change money when I get to portugal?..........
Replies: 7
Views: 5024

Is it best to change money when I get to portugal?..........

...........and where would I do it? the airport or is it a better rate elsewhere?
Thanks for any tips
Yonny xx :lol:
by yonny
Wed May 28, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: how much money to bring......................
Replies: 4
Views: 3613

bless you guys - I really appreciate the replies!!!! Id thought about 1000 euros between us for the week so it looks like I should be ok!!!! :lol: Not quite as high maintenance as you Robbie - but I bet your fun to go away with!!!! :D Thanks once again! Yonny x ps - would you change your money up ou...
by yonny
Mon May 26, 2008 11:10 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: how much money to bring......................
Replies: 4
Views: 3613

how much money to bring......................

.................for a weeks stay in a self catering apartment? Could someone maybe help me out here? I realise the euro rate isnt so good anymore and we're trying to budget accordingly. I dont drink alcohol but hubby does and I guess we'll be buying stuff in to have breakfast and probably eating ou...