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by karen
Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:54 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: New lay-out... happy or not?
Replies: 27
Views: 10974

Re: New lay-out... happy or not?

I think the new layout is great !!!

More user friendly :lol: :lol:
by karen
Sat Sep 29, 2007 9:49 am
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Pestana Palm Gardens
Replies: 4
Views: 3383

I've stayed at Palm Gardens many, many times. In fact for several years I worked for Pestana so I know the resort inside out. I was there for 10 days a week ago. They only have have 2 bedroom units on the resort, but they do advertise a 1 bed tariff. So grab yourself a bargin!! If anyone wants pictu...
by karen
Mon May 01, 2006 4:27 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: First time visit
Replies: 5
Views: 3597

Normally takes a while to pick the car up. I sometimes leave my partner getting the luggage while I go straight thru to the car rental office. It means I miss the queue!!
by karen
Sat Nov 05, 2005 9:33 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Pestana Palm Gardens - Pássaro Amarelo
Replies: 12
Views: 6085

Sorry forgot to log in before!!!
by karen
Sun Sep 25, 2005 9:35 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: taking dogs to portugal
Replies: 45
Views: 18697

He only needs a pet passport to get back into the UK.
by karen
Fri Jul 08, 2005 10:56 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Even more questions
Replies: 5
Views: 3124

I travel to the Algarve three times a year. I always use the following company www.carjet.co.uk They have always been very reliable and normally the cheapest. They use Budget at Faro airport which is handy as they have a rental pick up and drop off point at the airport. I have also used them from Li...
by karen
Sun Apr 03, 2005 4:05 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: Vale d'Oliveiras
Replies: 14
Views: 7334

I have dealt with the UK based Sales Department for this development. It is being sold as fractional ownership which for the record is quite different to timeshare. Prices start at 52K upwards same concept as Pestana Golf used next door to sell their apartments. Watch out though the service charges ...
by karen
Sun Jan 30, 2005 6:38 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Indoor Swimming Pool?
Replies: 9
Views: 4756

I have used the indoor pool at the Almansor previous years for a nominal charge.
by karen
Sat Jan 29, 2005 10:02 pm
Forum: Restaurant reviews
Topic: Re: Visit to Carvoeiro
Replies: 1
Views: 3186

Which restaurants did you enjoy during your visit ?? :lol:
by karen
Sat Jan 29, 2005 9:58 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: You want to buy Electronics ?
Replies: 2
Views: 2002

Nothing like a bit of free advertising!!
by karen
Tue Jan 25, 2005 10:51 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Job Opportunities
Replies: 4
Views: 2784

Looks interesting!
I have a friend who has been in real estate for the last few years who is looking for a new challenge. Is it the same Pestana who own the Pinta and Gramacho golf courses ?
I will let her know the details.
by karen
Sat Jan 15, 2005 7:27 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: need badly a T2 appartement or little house!
Replies: 3
Views: 2907

Good luck!!!
by karen
Sun Jan 09, 2005 10:16 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Earthquake - 250th anniversary
Replies: 1
Views: 1648

Thanks Digger!!
I never knew Lisbon had suffered an earthquake, you live and learn. I will make a point of visiting the exhibition :) :)
by karen
Sun Jan 09, 2005 10:12 pm
Forum: General Carvoeiro
Topic: Good morning!
Replies: 8
Views: 4390

Goodnight from a wet, cold and very windy part of Herts :cry: :cry:
by karen
Fri Dec 31, 2004 11:05 pm
Forum: Property owners forum / Portugal living.
Topic: AFPOP
Replies: 8
Views: 5401

If you are looking for competitive health insurance try Exeter Friendly. I was with them for 5 years and found them to be organised and efficient. The premiums and cover they provide are very competitive. I lived in Madeira on a full time basis.

www.exeterfriendly.co.uk