Web-site: I have just retired from teaching and decided to go on
a holiday to Lagos in October. Our first holiday out of school holidays ever!! I found your website using Google. I printed out your street eateries town plan, tour days out itineraries etc. We found your information excellent. Your descriptions of eateries and places to go were outstanding. We tried Forja, Mullens,Bar Linda, O Camilo, Fishing Dock 'garage',and several more. All outstanding. Really enjoyed our trips to Monchique, Sagres, West Coast etc. Keep up the good work. We hope to return soon!

Dona Ana: We had a very good time and everything was great. The apartment is perfectly located a short walk from both the beach and the city center. And we think it was a very valuable stay. We can highly recommend the apartment! We all hope that The Senators have another great season and we wish you a happy Christmas, it's just around the corner and it's snowing outside.

Web-site: Just to say how much we appreciated your site. The
maps are a great asset in finding the way round Lagos especially the rather complicated old town, and we've found the shopping tips very valuable - practical information for "ordinary" people rather than the top market stores offered by the glossies. Our first experience of Moldopoli was everything promised in your description and gave us a special surprise - we brought an old picture for reframing and inside the old frame they'd found a photo of my mother and grandmother dating from at least 70 years ago, complete with its own surround! So immediately that gave them another order for framing. Regards, Phil Claydon (staying 1 month in Espiche, formerly from England but lately living in Holland).

Dona Ana: We have had a super time in Lagos, we found everything that we needed in your beautiful apartment. We had super weather, it got a little to hot. Everything was in you apartment that we could possibly of wanted, we found super restaurants, beautiful sunsets, beautiful beaches what more could we have asked for. Fred and Christine were rather impressed with you apartment and with all the
information that was made available to us to make our holiday remunerable. Thank You once again.

Dona Ana: We have just enjoyed a fabulous relaxing week at the Dona Ana apartment. The photo's of this property do not do it justice, it really was a home away from home. Thank you for making this accommodation available to us and we very much look forward to a return trip in the future. We had a lovely break and we just wanted to say Thank you for all the attention to detail that has been taken that made this visit so very pleasant. We have already started to spread the word amongst our friends so hopefully you will have some bookings from wet, windy, cold Aberdeen shortly. Thank you so much again and we look forward to contacting you again soon.

Dona Ana: We just returned from our holiday to Spain and Portugal. Although we enjoyed every minute of Spain, it was Portugal that captured our hearts. The highlight of the trip was definitely our stay in Lagos, and your apartment was absolutely delightful. You can be SURE that we will share your website and details of the
apartment with friends who have expressed interest in Portugal!!!.

Vilabranca: We had a great holiday in Lagos, enjoyed the town so much and the apartment was just great, had everything we needed. We enjoyed some wonderful food - particularly liked Mullens. We did quite a bit of exploring as we had a car (again thanks for the recommendation for LagoRent - perfect) and the surrounding area was just great, after visiting some of the busier areas we are glad we picked Lagos. We would definitely return at some point. Thanks for the great service you provided and the maps and recommendations
were invaluable. I would certainly recommend yourselves to any friends.

Dona Ana: We had a lovely time in Lagos made even better by your well appointed and charming Dona Ana apartment. The information relating to the area was most useful, especially your suggestions for places to eat. We eventually found the delicious bakery too! We would finally like to thank you very much for arranging for us to stay at Dona Ana at such short notice. We will certainly recommend you to our friends and would love to stay again sometime in the future.

Vilabranca: We had a fantastic holiday, loved Portugal, loved Lagos which is a great town - we never tired of finding some where new to eat, everywhere welcomed the children - even the bars were trying to get us in with the buggies! The town definitely has a laid back vibe and does not feel like a package holiday destination. Restaurant Piri Piri in the old town does great crab. The apartment really suited us with two small children and we spent quite a bit of time just relaxing on the balcony. It was very roomy and it was great to have all the facilities to make it a home from home such as the coffee percolator, kettle, tea pot, washing machine and instant hot water 24 hours a day - brilliant. Barbara was really helpful so all in all it worked out great, many thanks.

Dona Ana: This was the best holiday we have had in last 5 years... if not longer. It was all you promised and much more. The journey and directions from the airport to the apartment were faultless.... no wrong turns. The apartment itself is of an exceptional standard..... again more than we had expected. Quality,cleanliness, comfort, security, and in a great location. What more can you ask. We spent hours in the pool, and met some really great people; and lots of girls for Meg to play with. Lagos and its people are fantastic.....authentic, friendly and laid back....such a difference from some other holiday resorts. The natural beauty is spectacular, and right on your door step. The weather was just right....hot but with a good breeze, with cooler evenings and nights. We did many of the things you recommended...dolphin seafari, grotto boat, waterpark, even hired a speed boat for an afternoon. Suffice to say it was a magical holiday that will be remembered for a long time. Much of this is down to your high standards, organisation and communication. I would wholeheartedly recommend your Lagos and your apartment...which I already have to my friends.

Dona Ana: We had a really lovely week in Lagos. The apartment is truly a 'home from home'. Your attention to detail is second to none and you have thought of everything that a family could possibly need. If I had known I needn't have packed so much and would have traveled a suitcase lighter!! I would also like to mention the friendly and efficient welcome from Barbara. We will certainly contact you again if we decide to return to Lagos, and will not hesitate to recommend you to our friends and family. Thank you for providing a super apartment for our holiday!

Vilabranca: Thanks for a wonderful couple of weeks, the apartment was everything you said it would be, well equipped kitchen, nicely decorated, well furnished, clean and tidy. We also found having 2 bathrooms a huge benefit. The complex was ideal for all the family and the convenience of the swimming pool was great. We found your website extremely useful and visited a few of the restaurants and venues you recommend and also did the cliff top walk. Thanks for a great holiday.

Vilabranca: Thank you very much for letting us rent your apartment. We had an unbelievable holiday. We really love your apartment, and the Vilabranca area. It was a fantastic place. It was just like a dream........You had everything I needed In the apartment. The view to the swimming pool and the area around, I loved it. If I close my eyes just now I can still see it. My children loved the swimming pool, it was a really suitable for children. I have a girl-friend from Norway, she lives close to Lagos. She showed us around to several beaches, and to Lagos town. We had a fantastic holiday.. I have already told a few friends what a lovely place we had. I took a lot of pictures so I will show to my friends and family. Thank you Marie, for a fantastic holiday in your apartment. I and my family really want to come back one day.

Web-site: We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Lagos having stayed at the Vilabranca Apartments. Your website was really useful to us - the maps and your restaurant guide being invaluable (our favourite - Prato Cheio). There is no doubt that all your hard work preparing the site has made our holiday what it was.
Thanks Colin, Ellen, Claire & Judith Brown.

Dona Ana: Thank you ever so much for letting us stay at your lovely apartment. We had a wonderful time. The only problem was it should have been 2 weeks! Next year sounds good. Once again many thanks!

Vilabranca: We had a lovely time in Lagos thanks. We hired a
car from the airport for the 2 weeks and it was no problem finding the
apartment with your directions. We found the apartment to be very
comfortable, clean and had everything we needed there. We also found it to be pleasantly nice and cool even though there wasn't any air con as the weather was very hot but lovely. Apart from the above, we did have a lovely holiday. The beaches were great. Lagos town was lovely. We eat in some really nice places - we liked Pirata
and Fernando. We went to Zoomarine which Abigail loved - as did I! We are tempted to go back next year to swim with the dolphins as Abigail was 2 weeks too young this time! and we went on a Dolphin boat watch from the Marina which was brilliant. Thank you for letting us stay in your apartment,we are tempted to go back to
Portugal as I am sure we will sometime.

Web-site: We've stayed at Vilabranca several times and with a sporty eight year old son it suits us down to the ground. In fact we, (like yourselves), love that particular side of Lagos where you are close to the beaches by day and the old town by night. We also know when you are onto a good thing!!! Loved your website probably the best account of the area I've come across. You even lists a small number of restaurants that I must have missed so I'll have to return now.

Dona Ana: Thank you for a wonderful 2 weeks at your apartment at Dona Ana. .It is a beautiful spacious apartment which is really well equipped with everything we could have required. It is also a really nice peaceful location and we found the 2 weeks very relaxing. Lagos was lovely as always and the weather very warm considering the lack of Summer back home this year. We cannot think of anything which you could do to improve the apartment as it is already so very well equipped. Thanks again for your superb efficiency and wonderful apartment.

Vilabranca: We would just like to say we thought your apartment at Vilabranca was wonderful, a real home from home. The kitchen was very well equipped and all the rooms were very spacious. Thanks for all your useful information and tips on the area, we tried a few of the restaurants and thought they were very good. Till next year.

Dona Ana: Our family had a great holiday at your Dona Ana apartment and everything was lovely. The property was well equipped, beautifully furnished and had everything you needed. It is in a great location within walking distance of everything, and the pools were fantastic. We would definitely recommend your
apartment to our friends. All your information was very helpful and Bill and I had time in the evening to read it when the children were in bed. Your recommendation for car hire was excellent and you can thank the staff at Lagorent for there speedy service at the airport when we arrived, and the ease of returning the car. Well Marie, thanks again for a lovely holiday. Bill and I really appreciated all the time and effort you put in to making our holiday enjoyable and well planned.

Dona Ana: Thank you so much. The apartment was absolutely fabulous - we all had a brilliant time. And I had the most enjoyable birthday I've had in years. And thank you very much for the card and bottle of fizz it was a very sweet gesture and greatly appreciated.

Dona Ana: I had the great experience of vacationing in Lagos at the end of March 2007. What a truly wonderful experience. It being my first time in Europe, I am hooked. Over the past several years I have vacationed at All Inclusive's. There is absolutely no comparison. Portugal is filled with great people, lots of history, wonderful scenery and most of all I felt safe wherever I went. Lagos is the ideal setting for any individual. Ken and Marie make it so easy to plan and enjoy your trip - From their wonderful website, the set up of the condo and their recommendations on day trips, restaurants etc. You are able to sit back and enjoy all of the many wonderful things that Portugal has to offer. If you are interested in having a relaxing memorable holiday this is the place to go. It offers something for every age group.

Dona Ana: An excellent apartment, well equipped and very well thought out. Ken and Marie really have thought about everything! As for the location...excellent! You have the beautiful town of Lagos in one direction and the pretty local beach in the other. The town is full of restaurants and bars so you can take a nice walk down in the evening and then stumble back! The apartment and the block in which it's situated is secure and very clean. There are 2 outdoor pools which you can see from the lounge balcony and there are plenty of sun loungers around the pool area for you to sit on in between dips! A well recommended location, apartment and holiday. If you want relaxation then this is the place for you. Suitable for small families and couples.

Dona Ana: We had a really good time in Lagos and especially your
Apartment (thank you for helping us to have such a good holiday). Your apartment is really fabulous, really spacious and nice and airy/a welcome cool after being out in the heat and the sun. We loved everything about it. You've simply thought of everything.!!!! I loved the terracotta tiling throughout and your well thought out colour schemes. John and I loved the kitchen which had everything you could possibly need and more!!! especially the washing machine for me....so much so that we actually cooked and eat in for about half of the time we were in Lagos and sat on the terrace overlooking the pool. Lauren really liked your DVD collection and...the wine rack and wines was a really inspired touch!! We were really comfortable and
felt very at home. Its really convenient for shops and the centre of Lagos with its many restaurants and in a really nice location.(that was particularly helpful since we hadn't hired a car.). On that basis we managed to have a really relaxed holiday.

So in summary, the apartment exceeded our expectations, a real home from home, location great we had some great coastal walks and would really recommend the grotto boat trip (if sometimes a bit choppy!!!) and yes Lagos is wonderful and so we will be back at some point and certainly to one of your apartments. As you know I have already recommended to my sister and will do the same to other family and friends without any hesitation.

Vilabranca: I am very happy to commend a stay at this neat and comfortable two-bedroom apartment in the Algarve. I spent five days there in the Spring, when it was pleasantly quiet and not too hot. Marie and Ken have put a great deal of thought and care into making sure you are well informed about the apartment and its environs. Settling into the apartment and then finding your way around the charming and compact city centre of Lagos, as well surrounding areas of interest, is, therefore made very easy. The apartment is well kitted out with all the basics in the kitchen, and tasteful decor throughout. A pool and restaurant in the apartment complex complements the vast choice of restaurants and a number of beaches, all within easy reach, (some beaches by bus or car if you are not too keen on walking, but still not far).

Lagos is easy to find your way around, once you get your bearings with the maps helpfully provided. The commercial heart of the city has a distinctive plaza from which a number of streets, full of shops and restaurants, radiate. All this is fronted by a promenade and harbour, with beaches nearby on either side. So everything is within easy reach. I was quite happy to walk to and from the centre – about 15,minutes, 20 at the most, although the bus stop is just outside the complex. But all this information is available is available on the excellent website, lovingly and thoughtfully put together, so it remains to say is muito obgridao, Ken and Marie!.

Dona Ana: Fabulous apartment and location, as expected, and superb weather throughout our stay. Will definitely return to Lagos, hopefully soon. Have already recommended your details (and website) to at least a couple of friends/colleagues since our return. Thank you for taking the time to drop by and say hello ... your gift was also much appreciated. And thanks also for the card that arrived shortly after our return - you really have thought about everything!

Dona Ana: Our group just left Lagos yesterday and I have to say it was a car full of sad faces leaving. We had the best time in Lagos!! We all want to return as soon as we can. Your apartment was wonderful and the town was very beautiful with many friendly people. I can´t wait to get back to Portugal Thank-you for everything.

Dona Ana: We absolutely loved your apartment and the resort . We tried alot of your suggestions which were very welcome . The guys at O Camilo were especially friendly and liked to tease the children (of course we loved the food too ). After 2 pages in your guestbook Steve suggested I should stop ! We felt that O Briol deserved a mention as we had some delicious food there . We also enjoyed
our piri piri feast from the takeaway you suggested and this made for a very relaxed last day by the pool .

Dona Ana: Just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you so much for making our stay such a memorable one in Lagos. Like you, Ed and I have fallen in love with the place and all that it has to offer. The apartment, it's location and amenities, everything were wonderful. You've thought of everything.

Vilabranca: Thank you for a lovely holiday - the apartment was great. We didn't expect all the appliances etc. We had a great week and found your notes very helpful.

Dona Ana: Thank you very much for letting us use your apartment we all had a wonderful time. Your apartment was well past our expectations and we couldn't fault anything. It is very well equipped and we found the information you supplied very useful. We took your advice on a couple of the eateries, Mullens and O Camillos, both we found to be very good and value for money. I would have no hesitation in recommending your apartment to friends and if we return to Lagos we will definitely be in touch. Once again, many thanks for all your help.

Vilabranca: Thank you for all your help and information in advance of our stay in Vilabranca, I found the service yourself and Ken provide to be very helpful and professional. The apartment location was perfect, we had several beaches and the town of Lagos within walking distance and a pool on our doorstep which was great! The apartment itself was spotlessly clean, very well equipped and
in immaculate condition. Your guide and tips for Lagos were also very helpful and we followed up several of the restaurant recommendations and other suggestions for internet access, boat trips etc.

Dona Ana: We really enjoyed our visit to Lagos. We'd never been there before and we'll certainly go again, and perhaps if possible stay at your wonderful apartment. It is certainly the best holiday apartment we've ever stayed in. Excellent facilities, very well furnished and comfortable. The situation is also excellent with its close proximity to the Donna Ana beach and within easy walking distance of the old town and its restaurants. Thanks once again.

Dona Ana: It is my pleasure to comment on the apartment and on Lagos. The place is very well organized, warm & welcoming. The décor is charming and the location wonderful, nearby everything. I'm sure you put a lot of time and energy to provide your guests with such an impressive amount of information and an idea on what to do and when to do it. Many thanks. About Lagos, simply charming with the old city, its boutiques & shops, the beaches, the marina. People are very friendly, almost as much as you are.

Dona Ana: First of all, our trip exceeded our expectations. Lagos is "simply the best" and as Tina Turner says "better than all the rest". The climate, the people, the scenery, the eateries and the excursions were terrific. Each day brought fresh experiences and new delights. We went sailing with a lovely couple we met from Ireland. Visited Sagres, Portimão, Lagoa, San Antonio and tried out
many of the eateries recommended in your wonderful list of resources. We enjoyed the Saturday market as well as the one in Lagoa and especially the quaint little shops in the inner city. We loved the apartment and found everything well organized, well appointed, well equipped and central to things we wanted to do.
Anyway, Marie, you certainly pay attention to detail and it was a dream vacation for us. I will be singing the praises of Lagos here and everywhere. Thanks for all your help.

Dona Ana: Yes, a great holiday was thoroughly enjoyed as the apartment was home from home, with everything one could require. First class standards in every department- well managed by Barbara who was on hand as we arrived & always available should a problem arise - we wanted for nothing. Breakfasts on the balcony -sun beating down! My wife gathered the fresh rolls just 5 mins walk
away. An excellent location, great views across the orchards to the sea with the wonderful Dona Ana beach just 5 mins. walk --some days others found our beach -what a cheek!

Dona Ana was a much more suitable and interesting location for us than the Marina area where we stayed the year before. In the opposite direction to the beach was a pleasant walk into town with just everything a small town would offer. Wandering around the maze of cobbled streets was a real experience. Pastries galore both local and German. Good range of shops and many restaurants of good value and standards-plenty of advice in your bible of information which was well used! Enjoyed a great Sun. lunch at the "Jardine de Olives" -just a mile or so out of Monchique -black pig! Cooked in wood burning stove -no English person in sight there -advise you to book on Sundays we had to wait! Never had a poor meal in 4 weeks . Cooking in the apartment a breeze with all mod cons. Our favourite locations after the golf courses were on the West Coast -so many choices -very quiet except for the giant surfing rollers & again some good cafes with wonderful sticky cakes. Interesting marked walks in the forest areas- maybe next time...We hired a car which proved ex.value. Will be recommending your apartment without hesitation - everything you read on the excellent web site is correct. A top spot. Thank you.

Web-site: I just wanted to congratulate you on your fantastic website. I'm traveling to Lagos in October with my two daughters and your website has given me a great insight into life in Lagos. As a very keen foodie, I particularly enjoyed reading your restaurant recommendations and we will doubtless pay a visit to many of them during our stay. It was very useful to read your directions from the apartments to various places of interest. We also very much enjoyed looking at your photographs of the town and surrounding area.

Dona Ana : Wayne and I had a wonderful vacation in Portugal. For a really peaceful time - the off season is a good choice. We vacationed the first two weeks of February and the weather ranged between 50 and 65F. This was very comfortable for us. The apartment is amazing with all its amenities. There is a heater in every room if needed and there are electric warmers on the beds. This was wonderful to turn on an hour or so before bedtime and get
into such a cozy warm bed. The kitchen is well outfitted. From top of the line cook ware to crystal wine glasses. It was very conducive to cooking meals.

Our hosts were fabulous. There are books suggesting what highlights of Portugal would be of interest to visit, walking tours, and suggested restaurants. We enjoyed the cleaning staff who came in once or twice a week to refresh the towels and clean the floors and kitchen. We found the prices for food quite reasonable and enjoyed eating out. The food was delicious and it was fun to try some of the Portuguese specialties. We had a restful time - we rented a car and took in lots of sightseeing and managed the roundabouts with skill, after a day or two. We highly recommend a vacation in Lagos. Ken and Marie are exceptional hosts. They look after your every need.

Web-site: I just wanted to write and let you know, you have quite possibly put together one of the most amazing, informative and helpful websites I have ever come across!! I am hoping to buy a property in Lagos and you have helped me so much.

Dona Ana : We enjoyed our vacation immensely and getting together with you for lunch was one of the highlights. It's a testament to you that Carl was able to produce a very credible meal in a strange kitchen in no small part because you have equipped it so splendidly. Of course the weather couldn't have been better, not a drop of rain in three weeks, pretty extraordinary I think. Thanks you so much for thinking of everything. I can't think of a single improvement you could make. We are dreaming of the time when we can go back, hopefully we won't have to wait too long.

Dona Ana : We had a perfect holiday in your apartment. Your thorough planning and organizing are evident in every corner! We appreciated the notes of instruction, the resource materials and every detail that made our visit so special and well accommodated. We made the apartment our "base", but did travel to a number of the more rural areas - most of which you had recommended. Every event met and exceeded our expectations. The organization, cleanliness and peacefulness of Portugal is wonderful! The apartment is so clean, comfortable, tastefully decorated and fully resourced. The location too is perfect. We will highly recommend to anyone we can. Perfection is the term that applies in every way. Thank you so very much.

Vilabranca : We had an absolutely wonderful first visit to Portugal. Vilabranca was very well equipped and very comfortable. It was a perfect "home base" for our many excursions both walking and driving. The copy of the material on your website was a constant reference source. The weather was very cooperative and we were able to enjoy many wonderful days on the beach. Our favourite Praia Porto do Mos. We will definitely be back! Thanks Ken & Marie. Your place is fabulous and Lagos is everything you said it would be.

Dona Ana : Thanks for the spacious, luxe and well positioned apartment! We loved the beaches. The girls stayed up late. It was Lagos-day. Every evening exciting things in the city to encounter. From your apartment the beaches are within walking distance. Love to come back.

Web-site: I found your website on the recommendation of a friend. I think it was from "www.holidaytruths.co.uk". Your website was an absolute fountain of information, especially for the first time visitor to Lagos. I downloaded the maps and found that they were extremely popular with other visitors in Lagos.

Dona Ana: Well, we certainly did enjoy it, we thought Lagos was lovely, and your apartment had everything we needed, and was in such a good position, just right for walking into town or to the beaches. We didn't have a car, but used the local buses a couple of times, or otherwise walked.

Vilabranca: This was our second holiday at Vilabranca and it was just as good, or even better, than our first holiday in 2004. The advantage of going again was that the surroundings were familiar, some restaurant staff remembered us and settling in to a fabulous holiday in a fabulous location was all that much easier. The weather was again superb and the accommodation just what was needed...............Lagos, Portugal, and all the information on your web-site is wonderful and just a stones throw from the UK..............Thanks again for a memorable holiday.

Dona Ana: Everything about our holiday had the personal touch and for us I think that was what set it apart. We were wonderfully greeted and shown around what was to be our home for the week, and I think it safe to say that within hours it felt like home. Incredible setting, wonderfully furnished, I could just roll out reams of adjectives and they still wouldn't cover it, we loved Portugal, we loved Lagos, we loved Dona Ana. The locals, the restaurants, the pool, the beaches, the sunsets from the apartment and the sunrises from the cliffs
- it was a beautiful time in a beautiful place. There were tears when we had to go home and not just from the younger member of the family! I couldn't bear to think that we won't go again - we'll be in touch.

Dona Ana: Our family had a thoroughly brilliant time in Lagos. The apartment was a real home from home (loved the wine idea!!!) a fantastic complex and well positioned for everything we needed to do. The information and directions supplied was spot on. The web-site and apartment is a real credit to you both and you made us feel really welcome. It certainly has the thumbs up from us and
would have no hesitation in recommending it to our friends and family. The whole Simply Lagos package was "simply brilliant" - thank you so much. It was a very special time for all of us.

Dona Ana: The apartment was great and everything worked perfectly. Its position within walking distance of the old town was its real plus as far as we were concerned. By the time we left we looked like chickens, as we had become addicted to the take-away BBQ chicken, but we had had a chance or three to sample some of the other places to eat in Lagos.

Vilabranca: We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Portugal. We were amazed on our first day at the size of Lagos, for some reason we imagined it was a small place, but with the help of your maps we very quickly got our bearings and really liked the place and were reluctant to leave. At least once a day, usually in the evening, sometimes twice morning and night, (despite having a hire car for the whole duration of our holiday) we walked from Vilabranca apartment into the old town - we enjoyed the exercise. The apartment was super. I cannot think of one thing that you have not
provided. The complex was excellent. We tried a few of your suggestions for visits, walks and eateries - thank you for all the info you provide. Many thanks for the truly exceptional approach that you provide. I shall have no hesitation in recommending Simply Lagos to everyone I know.

Dona Ana: My family and I greatly enjoyed our time in Lagos. Your apartment is magnificent and provided us with all the comforts of home. We applaud your attention to detail and the thought and effort you have shown in the way you have documented every question that a guest could ever have. We loved having meals on the terrace, sharing bottles of Vinho Verde, dips in the pool and walks to the old town. My three year old grand daughter was with us and she enjoyed nightly rides on the carousel. We greatly enjoyed your restaurant recommendations and found the food to be wonderful. Thank you very much for all you did to make our stay in Lagos memorable.

Vilabranca: We had a fabulous time there and your apartment is fantastic, home from home with so many of the home comforts, we couldn't have wished for anything better. The rolls, water, tea and coffee were also a nice touch and just what you need after a long journey. I could have stayed there longer.

Lagos itself is a lovely place. We had many walks down to the town in the evening where it was bustling. We loved Porto Do Mos beach and went back one evening to have a meal in the restaurant there which was lovely. In the car park afterwards we bumped into David Seaman, the ex England goalkeeper, Sam was thrilled to bits. We also did a couple of trips up to the west coast which was lovely and also went to the water park Splash.

Your directions were absolutely brilliant from Faro airport. It is very unnerving when you are trying to find somewhere for the first time in a foreign country with having to content with driving on the wrong side of the road, but we had no problem with your expert directions. We didn't get lost once which is a first!! Thank you so much. Also, all the information from your Lagos website was so helpful to have to hand. Thank you again for your wonderful apartment we really enjoyed staying there.

Vilabranca: Well, your condo in Lagos was wonderful - what a beautiful apt, location and perfect "family" atmosphere for the kids. The beaches were amazing - better than the Caribbean if you ask me - better sand and clearer water. A bit chilly, but we were troupers . I loved the town of Lagos very much as well. We toured that and did the Grotto trip in a small boat. The waves were very high that day and I was a bit nervous but our tour guide was excellent at
handling his boat. The kids loved it and we got some great pictures and video I think. All in all, a wonderful place to visit and I would definitely recommend it and hope to go back someday. It is a long trip from Vancouver, but certainly it was worth it. Thanks again for making this such a wonderful vacation for us.

Vilabranca: Once again we had a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing holiday at Vilabranca. It was surprising to see so many people who had been there the previous year and who were coming back for their 4th or 5th time. The complex is great and ideal for the kids. The weather was also glorious for the full fortnight. Apartment was fantastic and once again felt like a real home from home. It is
extremely well equipped and comfortable and it is difficult to think of
anything which you could do to enhance the experience- it is all already there. We tried a few different restaurants this year. We went to Mullens twice as we found food very good and also a great atmosphere. We also tried a really nice Indian restaurant called Shalimars. Thanks again for all your attention to detail.

Dona Ana: We had a very enjoyable holiday and Lagos lived up to everything we expected. Your Dona Ana apartment is lovely, very well equipped with everything you could possible want whilst on holiday. The location is excellent as well - certainly the best we have had in Lagos. All the information you have supplied in the apartment is very useful for those people who are not familiar with the Algarve, and in particular Lagos.

Vilabranca: Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely apartment. We knew all about Vilabranca and Lagos - or at least thought we did until we read through your breathtaking package of information! We did make one mistake and wrongly assumed we could use the courtesy bus - we hadn't planned to rent a car - but then your tip about the quick route into town via the walled archway saved us time and expense. We did find a couple of excellent restaurants we hadn't tried before and left details in the flat for forthcoming guests. The hotel pick up via the Sutton's was first rate - much more professional than we have had on previous visits.

Web-site: What a find your website was. We spent 10 days in Lagos in June and relied heavily on your food guides. We ate in many places positively reviewed by you and really feel we had some fantastic meals. I particularly enjoyed the places we would never have stumbled upon on our own. Thank you for providing such an informative guide, your time and dedication was much appreciated.

Dona Ana: Thanks for the use of your lovely apartment which exceeded expectations. We found the information provided more than useful particularly the maps and eating recommendations. The best meal we had was at As Asinhas, Casa de Pasto o Ze was good for atmosphere and value but our favourite memory was, on more than one occasion, eating perfect grilled fish with a super view at O Camilo. Also enjoyed pre breakfast strolling on the clifftop's and the walk to Porto do Mos. Thanks and regards.

Web-site: I must first say what a wonderful web site. I came across it by accident - but what a find! We are staying at the Vilabranca apartments from 16th July, unfortunately, I had already booked the package before finding your site. I have found the information on there very useful and am looking forward to our holiday. I always like to find out about a place before visiting because you can spend a lot of time going no where when you get there. The walks you have suggested sound ideal. Once again thanks for all the information.

Web-site: Just a word to say I came across your site by accident (or design) although we weren't staying in one of your superb-looking apartments. I was trying to find the location of Rua Gago Counthino where we were booked into the Dom Manuel hotel and found your excellent maps of Lagos which we followed at 11pm thinking if we found your apartments at Dona Ana then we could walk around
until we found the Dom Manuel. As it was, we were rather stressed and tired after our journey and on getting to the Tulips roundabout I suggested we pull over to have another look at the map - and where did we pull into? - the car park directly in front of our hotel! We used your maps and excursion guides for the rest of the week and found more places to visit than we ever would have on our own, including the lovely little beach at Sagres. Again, thanks so much for all your very clear and excellent instructions - definitely a life-saver when driving 'on the wrong side of the road' in a strange car in a new country.

As they say in the movies - we'll be back, and look forward to spending time in one of your apartments

Dona Ana: This was our first trip to Portugal and it was truly special and memorable. We have talked of nothing else since returning home; and have already told friends and relatives how wonderful the vacation was. Your Dona Ana apartment is such a fabulous place. It was much better than our expectations. It's spacious, luxurious and beautiful. Also very well equipped with everything one might need.
We took advantage of many of the items in the apartment including the books, the DVD movies, the cribbage board and the wine rack.
We ventured out on many day trips - both walking and driving tours. The scenery is breath-taking. Some days we were content to lounge around the private pool; walk the one of many nearby beaches; or sit on the balcony taking in the sea view.

For our anniversary dinner we went to one of the restaurants (Don Sebastião) recommended on your website and in the binder at the apartment. We had a wonderful time, the service was great and the food excellent. Thanks again for the opportunity to stay in such a fabulous place - we'd love to come back again and again!.

Vilabranca: We would all like to say thank you very much for helping us have a lovely holiday in Lagos!! We had a lovely stay in Lagos, our transfer from the airport was superb and the apartment was immaculate - the best we have stayed in abroad. The holiday started with some not very good weather - one day of cloud and
cold, and then another day of very heavy rain, however the nice apartment and the DVD's for the children helped to overcome the slight set back. After the rain had cleared after day 3 the weather just continued to get better and better!! - we really did not want to come home!.

The beach at Porto Mos was our favourite and we enjoyed plenty of games of football there with the children, and meals at the beachside bars/restaurants, and the pool at the apartments was also visited by us all every day!! Thank you again for all your help in making our holiday so enjoyable, and you may get us visiting again next year. We will also be recommending your apartment to anyone who wishes to hear about it!!

Vilabranca: We all enjoyed our holiday very much, the apartment was lovely as was the complex it's self. We did have a wonderful time and would recommend your accommodation, service and efficiency to anyone.

Dona Ana: We had a lovely time at your beautiful apartment in Dona Ana, we were so surprised when we arrived to see how big and spacious it was and how well equipped with everything we might need - you really have thought of everything. We spent every morning on the big balcony having a leisurely breakfast before going out to explore one of the great beaches or to look around town - everywhere was so easy to get to from the apartment. My only regret was that we ate out every night so I didn't really get a chance to use the fabulous kitchen (much nicer and better equipped than mine). Still, we ate great food in all the restaurants we went to, and we have been spoilt forever by the fresh fish. We would love to return for another visit - we loved Dona Ana and we loved your apartment.

Vilabranca: The apartment was very well equipped, comfortable, light and airy. We do hope to return some day soon and will certainly recommend it to friends. Thanks again for your organization and making us welcome!

Dona Ana: Beautiful area of the world! We loved the food, the people and the architecture! The Apartment is luxurious and we cant wait to come back. Enjoyed the balcony and the "leave one take one wine" selection. Came in handy. Your suggested day trips and organized hints are so well prepared and proved very useful
Enjoyed the driving on the great highway system, but Lagos was our favourite! We managed to get lost in Lisboa, but that was a fun adventure too. Thank you!

Website: Found your web site by accident, and must say it was the best one I'd come across, spent the entire evening going through all the different pages. Well done for a great site, with so much valuable information.

Dona Ana: I Before we had even left for Portugal, Bonnie said to me during the booking process that she was very, very glad we had chosen to stay in your lovely Dona Ana apartment, because your communication with us showed you REALLY CARED that we have a good experience. All our expectations were met, and then some. Taking a cue from your restaurant recommendations, I had phoned O Celeiro a month prior from Canada to reserve for New Year's Eve for the 3 of us. Good thing. It was full, and no wonder, it was every bit as good as your review says. It was a terrific week of exploring Sagres, Luz, Silves and Lagos with our daughter Moira, who is teaching near Huelva, just across the border in Spain. Now that
we're back here with the cold weather and occasional snow, I'm thinking forward to some post-retirement long term stays with you. (only a few years to go) I've always liked Lagos, and after being based at Dona Ana, I like it even more. Highly recommended to our friends, Five Stars!.

Dona Ana: I had an excellent week at your apartment. The weather was really good, and we were very pleased with the location, the facilities and the standard they have been maintained at. Our granddaughter had a great time, and we have some lovely photographs to remind us. We were very pleased to see how close we were to the Dona Ana beach, and also how close we were to the old town.

Website: My wife and I are planning on breaking away from our normal UK family routine this holiday season and spending the week in Lagos. We found your brilliantly informative "Simply Lagos" website this morning, after searching Google for "christmas in lagos"! We could hardly believe our luck when we saw the link - the web is truly an amazing phenomenon! Thanks to you both for creating such a useful resource! Your photographs of the town at Christmas look enchanting and we are now really looking forward to our stay there. Many thanks for any help and advice you can give us and thanks again for all the hard work that you clearly put into the site!.

Vilabranca: Many thanks for the use of your apartment, we all enjoyed the holiday immensely. We have already told friends and family how lovely the apartment was and have passed on your website details to interested parties. Many thanks once again for your efficiency, helpfulness and attentiveness at all stages of the booking transaction, and I am sure that if we decide to return to Lagos in the future (I'm sure we will) the first thing we will do is to check out the availability of your apartment.

Vilabranca: We had a wonderful time in Lagos which we found to be a very friendly place. We enjoyed the apartment and the complex it was situated on. Your website simplylagos was very helpful and we have forwarded it to other friends of ours. So once again thank you for being so helpful with your website in helping us enjoy Lagos.

Website: Thank you so much for your dedication in preparing this website. We have just returned from a week at Vilabranca. I came across your site when doing a Google search and hurriedly printed out excerpts before leaving. It turned out to be invaluable and I just wished I'd printed the lot. We loved Vilabranca, Lagos, Praia Porto de Mos, Antonio's, Don Sebastião's. etc etc but the highlight for me was the trip we took in a hire car to the Aljezur coast. Bordeira was so spectacular, 20 foot high surf with huge white horses pluming for the entire length of the 5 mile beach in glorious sunshine. We walked and walked and saw less than a dozen people on the beach that day. We were transported to another world. Just wonderful. We will be back and this time we will take all your pearls of wisdom.

Dona Ana: We had a fantastic week in Lagos at your apartment and enjoyed everything that the western Algarve and Atlantic coasts have to offer in September. So much so that we want to book again for next year!! .

Dona Ana: Well the holiday at Dona Ana in Lagos finished a month ago now but we still have very vivid and fond memories of our two weeks there. I have to say that we didn't think that the photos on your web site did full justice to your apartment - it seemed much more spacious and beautifully finished 'in the flesh'. The location was ideal for us, so much so that we didn't even feel the need to hire a car while we were there - this is unheard of for us! Lagos offers such a variety of activities and restaurants that we had everything within walking distance. We followed a number of the recommendations on your web site and found them to be very accurate in their descriptions. The walking routes/maps also proved very useful as we made our way on foot to Porto do Mos and caught the local bus back at the end of a beautiful hot day on the beach. We don't go back to places that we have previously visited but we may well have found the exception to the rule!!

Dona Ana : Lorraine and I would like to say a BIG thank you for letting us share and enjoy your wonderful apartment DONA ANA. The apartment had every possible thing you could want. A real home from home and the view and pool are magnificent!! Once again a great big thank you for a great base for a wonderful holiday. We will be in touch in the new year with the dates for next year.

Dona Ana: Another thank you for making your great apartment available to us last week. We had an outstanding stay - again. For us, Dona Ana is the perfect R&R break. A great combination of the (excellent) familiar with lots of new things to do and see at the same time. The more we see of Lagos the more we like it. Of course we will go off exploring totally new places (hopefully China next year) but will always have room for a week or two recharging the batteries in Lagos. It is the perfect location. A town that has retained its character whilst making sure that visitors feel comfortable, good and
very varied food, excellent weather, a great variety of stunning beaches and a most pleasant people. A wonderful apartment in a wonderful location extremely well managed by the most helpful of owners - with the best web site I have ever seen.

Vilabranca: We had a great time and found the apartment very well equipped. We tried a few of your suggestions as regards beaches and eateries. Had a go at Body-boarding on your favourite beach which was great fun. We were very impressed with the information and directions given (complete with pictures great idea) We did hire a car to get out and about. My wife seemed very keen to get to the Market at Loule (I think she was surprised when it turned out to be more of a farmers Market (Fruit, Veg and Meat etc.). But I made up for this by taking them to Shopping Algarve and Forum Algarve later on. We would recommend your apartment to anyone who tells us they fancy a holiday in the Algarve without hesitation. Beach and sunshine holidays are more my wife's kind of break than mine, but I have to say I came back completely chilled (and could have stayed longer). We have also read and signed the visitors book which I think is both a good idea and a recommendation in itself. Thank you very much.

Dona Ana: The stay at your apartment was excellent- Lagos really is a place which is worth visiting. Your apartment has completely surpassed our expectations with an incredible attention to detail, especially the satellite TV (it's good to keep up with the news back home) and the information folder (great for when you're looking for a restaurant). The weather was just about perfect as well.

Don Ana: We had a most enjoyable holiday at your Dona Ana apartment again this year. It provided us with a luxurious and convenient base to enjoy the delights of Lagos. Congratulations on your excellent website and information package - these provide a superbly informed introduction to Lagos, and proved very useful for us to sample more of the town's facilities. For example, we didn't
play golf this year, but used the tennis courts near the Vilabranca complex, details of which are included in the information pack.

Vilabranca: We had a really lovely time and found your apartment very pleasant and comfortable, with all the facilities we needed. It is a nice location and was perfect for our plans. Your driving directions from Faro were also perfect and made life so much easier. Thank you! This is an excellent apartment in a lovely town that I can highly recommend to any would be visitors to the area. We had a very pleasant holiday that was made so much easier by the quality of the information on your amazing website and the pleasant and efficient interactions with yourselves in setting it all up. The apartment was spotless, comfortable and very well equipped, proving to be more than adequate for our needs and the pool area with all its facilities was excellent too. Our 7 year old son Ben was immediately at home there and loved the facilities and the regular poolside activities. We took up a few of your recommendations on places to eat and were very happy with the results and your advice on the local beaches proved very valuable too. If we decide to visit Portugal again (I am sure we will), I will most definitely want to return to Lagos and your Vilabranca apartment and I have already highly recommended it to a number of friends and colleagues, insisting that I walk them through your website to give them the feel.