We ask our clients
to send us their comments after a holiday with us; obviously
we could not put them all, but here are just a few for your
information. (If your time is limited on the Internet
and you would like to have a good read of these comments, you
can copy them and paste them in a word document and read them
when off the internet.
As from 2006 we are no longer asking clients for their comments, as we feel everything has been said.
2006 is our sixth year, therefore the comments are listed in date order descending
from 2005 to 2001.
We sincerely hope this will give you an idea of what our company and
we are about.
Comments from Diane & Janet who stayed with us in September 2005 -
Hotel Ref: TP102 (Hotel Tripergola)
What a marvelous time we had during our week in
Pozzuoli bay and it was
made all the better because Morrena and Stefano made us feel at home and
nothing was too much trouble. Directions for all the local forms of
transport plus very clear instructions for a wonderful day trip to
Rome by train meant we
could travel around so easily even though we didn't speak the language.
Being collected from and returned to the airport was terrific. To
top it all the locals were all so friendly and accommodating. We saw the
realItaly which was
wonderful - we would recommend taking a holiday inPozzuoli
and surrounding area above the likes of
Sorrento.
The Italians are very welcoming and what wonderful food and wine!
Morrena and Stefano thank you very much for a very professional and very
friendly service throughout. Diane and
Janet
Comments from Richard & Andrew who stayed with us in November 2005 -
Hotel Ref: TP102 (Hotel Tripergola)
Just wanted to drop a line to thank you and Stefano for your help during our stay in Pozzuoli. Your mini tour and excursions meant that the stay was enjoyable
and we were able to make the very best of
our relatively short stay.
We both had a great time and have resolved to learn a little
Italian before
our next trip.
Once again thank you for a great break.
Kind Regards
Richard & Andrew
Comments from Adrian (party of 4 people) who stayed with us in September 2005
- Hotel Ref: TP102 (Hotel Tripergola)
I was extremely satisfied with the way our holiday went.
You certainly have covered all angles with organization and made sure that if
we had any
problems you were both there to deal with it.
I wish to verify all that has been said before by everyone else and more, weather,,food,,
wine etc etc superb. I have already recommended it to others.
All my best to the staff at Tripergola
Adrian
Comments from Peta who stayed with us in August 2005 - Hotel Ref: TP102 (Hotel
Tripergola)
I am so pleased I took my holiday with Morrena and Stefano at Pozzuoli Holidays.
Being a single woman traveling on your own could be a bit daunting but I was collected from the airport and given a very good initial orientation
of the area on the first day. I had no trouble after that in traveling all over
the area to see the wonderful archeological sites and beautiful scenery this area
has to offer. My room was great with fabulous views and the staff were always very friendly and helpful. I would recommend
this holiday to anyone interested in archeology and beautiful scenery. I hope
I will be able to return one day. Thanks for the great holiday.
Best wishes
Peta
Comments from Kevan, Elaine and Marcus who stayed with us in June 2005 -
Apartment Ref: HV105 (Apartments Luisa)
"First-class, hands-on service from the friendly and enthusiastic Pozzuoli Holidays
plus a clean, comfortable apartment at the friendly Villa Luisa made our trip
as easy and carefree as it could be. "If you're looking to try Napoli and the region for the first time, especially
self-catering with small children, you'll be hard pushed to find a better package
than that on offer from Pozzuoli Holidays, who couldn't do enough for us and found
us the perfect place to stay. "If you like the hustle and bustle of a city by the sea, to escape to picturesque
islands across a beautiful bay, to explore some historic gems, stunning scenery
and - most of all - good food,
then this area will not disappoint. "Buon viaggio!" Kevan, Elaine and Marcus - Kingston upon Thames
Comments from Sandra & Nick who stayed with us in June 2005 - Hotel Ref:
TP102 (Hotel Tripergola)
I've been meaning to get in touch since we got back to thank you for our holiday
but I've just been so busy at work! Nick and I were just reminiscing this weekend
about our stay at the Tripergola and about how independent we felt, travelling
all over the area on the local transport - this came about because we received
a copy of the latest Citalia brochure and realised we couldn't imagine going 'Package'
again with organised excursions, being herded around like sheep!! Visiting all
the archeological sites on our own and having the places virtually to ourselves
has really spoilt us so we'll be back in touch with you to book up for next year!
(We've still got the underwater port to see amongst other things!)
Wishing you both all the best
Kind regards
Sandra and Nick
Comments from Andy, Julia, Margaret, Michael, Sarah & John who stayed with
us in May 2005 - Hotel Ref: TP102 (Hotel Tripergola)
On behalf of all 6 of the family who have recently returned from our holiday
I would like to thank you for the overwhelming hospitality that you showed during
our short but thoroughly enjoyable time in Pozzuoli. The area was remarkable,
the local food and drink sublime and the locals even understood my makeshift Italian,
read straight from the book. From the original phone call made back in January
I have received numerous e-mails from you offering information on the area, information
on train times all of which were very much appreciated and helped me make my wife's
surprise 30th Birthday an unforgettable experience. I would once again like to
emphasize to anyone contemplating booking with Morrena and Stefano, how refreshing
to book with a company with a personal touch, who have true passion for not only
the area they work, but also have a genuine desire to make their clients holiday
as pleasant and enjoyable experience as possible.
Many Thanks Andy & Family
Comments from Julia & Tracy who stayed with us in September 2004 - Hotel
Ref: TP102 (Hotel Tripergola)
Hand on heart; I can't remember enjoying a holiday as much as the one I spent
in Arco Felice. It's the perfect base to see everything there is in the area...
just a shame that you probably need two months, rather than two weeks, to do it!
Going into Naples on the local train from there is a doddle, with so much to see
in the city when you arrive. The city itself is an experience like no other -
a really buzzing and fascinating place - full of art, history and tradition, fabulous
food and street markets like I've never seen (even took photos of the tripe stalls!).
In contrast, London seemed really pedestrian on our return.
Another highlight was Procida... all three islands are beautiful, but Procida
was a real treat, being totally unspoilt and calm (it's dinfinitely not such a
tourist hot-spot as Capri and Ischia) .... and hopefully it will stay that way.
If you've been into Naples the day before and feel the need for something a bit
more relaxing, this is a really dreamy little place.
We still talk about how well we ate during our two-week stay, and if you like
seafood and PROPER pizza, this is THE place for you. Eating out is so cheap, not
just compared with London, but pretty much anywhere in the UK, and it was a real
pleasure to eat so well, and so cheaply, every day. Everyone should make a point
of trying the food from the street stalls - amazing 'snacks' which could easily
replace a meal if you get carried away (like we did)
Finally, Morrena and Stefano, a big 'thank you' to the pair of you, who made
the holiday exactly what we were looking for. If you enjoy the independence of
getting about on your own, but like to know that there's someone on the end of
a phone in an emergency, then this really is the holiday for you - Morrena, you
definitely earned the mega-big gold star by coming out in your pyjamas to collect
us from Pozzuoli at 11.00pm!
I can't wait to come back (hopefully next year!) and carry on exploring the place.
Lots of love, for now,
Julia xxx
Comments from Marlene & John who stayed with us in September 2004 - Hotel
Ref: CM103 (Hotel Cala Moresca)
Well back to the daily grind after a wonderful break at this hotel. It was indeed
everything you said about the area and hotel but much more. I must say as an independent
traveller from many years I was slightly apprehensive about what I considered
to be a semi package holiday. (how wrong I was). You were both there when needed
and inconspicuous when we wanted to explore ourselves, a wonderful combination. You are both passionate about your business and it shows. Thanks again for the
lovely treat on our anniversary, it was a great surprise.
Marlene and Myself wish you both all the best for the future and I'm quite sure
you will see us again in that in that wonderful place.
Regards
Marlene & John
Comments from Janet, Jonathan, Becky and Mike who stayed with us in August 2004
- Hotel Ref: CM103 (Hotel Cala Moresca)
We had a wonderful time in Miseno and the area around Pozzuoli. It certainly
lived up to our expectations on the archaeological front and I don't think we
even managed to see everything in the two weeks, there was so much to visit. We
enjoyed the volcanic features . We especially liked the very Italian atmosphere
over the whole area on this side of Naples and we managed very well despite our
hopelessly rudimentry Italian in getting around and eating in restaurants because
the locals did their best to be helpful. The hotel was lovely with a terrific
view of the very beautiful area round from our large balcony.
An especial thank you to you for all your efforts to make us feel welcome, lifts
and troubling to find out all sorts of helpful information about the sights.
Only one downside - pizza back home is pretty awful stuff after the real thing!
Thanks a lot for a very re-invigorating couple of weeks.
Janet, Jonathan, Becky and Mike
Comments from Lynn and Olivia who stayed with us in July 2004 - Apartment Ref:
HV105 (Apartments Luisa)
"Another fabulous holiday with Pozzuoli Holidays! We holidayed first with Pozzuoli
Holidays in 2003, again in 2004 and now planning our trip for 2005!!!
The Pozzuoli area is unlike any other, the people are friendly and helpful, the
food is wonderful and there is so much to see and do. I have travelled with my
parents to Pozzuoli and with my 6 year old daughter and everyone fell in love
with the area, there is something for everybody and not a kids club in sight.
We stay at the apartments, which are a great base for getting anywhere, the hotel
is very comfortable and the staff (who have not changed) are excellent. Morrena
and Stefano offer a first class service and have a wonderful knowledge of the
area. Their passion for the area soon rubs off on you! A big thank you to Morrena
and Stefano for re-introducing a very special part of Italy to us and here is
to our next holiday in 2005.
Thanks again
Lynn and Olivia
Comments from Teresa, Mark and Seb(age 6) who were part of a family group of
7 people, they stayed with us in June 2004 - Hotel Ref: CM103 (Hotel Cala Moresca)
We had a wonderful time - the hotel was lovely, very relaxing and the views were
amazing - breakfast on the patio was breathtaking! (Along with all the tempting
cakes as well!) - All the facilities were lovely - and Seb had a fantastic time.
The whole area was very Italian and we enjoyed finding our way around, both sightseeing
and restaurant menu's! We thoroughly enjoyed our visits to Naples and Pompeii
and would definitely like to see more, everyone was very friendly and helpful
- in spite of our poor attempts at Italian! A big thank you for everything you
did to help us settle in and find our way around the area - the information pack
and the tour made us feel settled very quickly.
Teresa, Mark & Seb
Comments from David and Janet who stayed with us in June 2004 - Hotel Ref: CM103
(Hotel Cala Moresca)
We have just returned from a wonderful holiday courtesy of Pozzuoli Holidays
Ltd. The service provided by Morrena and Stefano is second to none. They looked
after us personally as though we were members of their own family, meeting us
at the airport and driving us around on our first morning to familiarize us with
the area. The information pack they provided was first class and personal touches,
like providing a bottle of water as we arrived at the hotel, make their operation
something very special. This hotel is in an outstanding location with magnificent
views out over the sea in all directions and very spacious grounds for relaxation.
The restaurants actually on the Capo Miseno (Da Primitivo and Il Cetrangolo) were
excellent both in quality and value. The Bay of Pozzuoli with all its historic
archaeological sights is absolutely fascinating and visits to the islands of Procida
and Ischia are very easy to make. All in all a memorable holiday - very many thanks
- keep up the good work!
Best wishes
David and Janet
Comments from Lesley & Michael who stayed with us in September 2003 - Hotel
Ref: TP102 (Hotel Tripergola)
Just a quick note to once again thank you so very much for a fantastic holiday.
We were very unsure what to expect upon arrival but the warmth from yourselves
and the people of Pozzuoli was just unbelievable. It has been one of the most
memorable holidays and we will definitely be back !!!! (the sooner the better).
There is just never enough time on holidays to do everything but you both made
it possible for us to see the places we wanted to the most. The hotel was just fantastic for the views and the food and more importantly
the friendliness of the staff. Well it has turned out more than a short note but we can just go on and on about
how wonderful everything was (we are starting to annoy people because we wont
shut up!) Once again thank you so much and we really hope that your continued success grows. Love Lesley & Michael.
Comments from Donna & Steve who stayed with us in September 2003 - Hotel
Ref: CM103 (Hotel Cala Moresca)
The service that Morrena and Stefano provide truly goes beyond the art of customer
service. The day we arrived they spent a few hours ferrying us around showing
us how to get to places, various public transports and various sites. Even stopped
at the local supermarket to stock on supplies and a local fruit merchant. Everything
we could possibly want they provided, most of the time without us even having
to ask. I would highly recommend to anyone to use Pozzuoli Holidays for their
next vacation. You will experience Italy like no other. The very best of luck to you both, you deserve it. Thank you for a marvellous adventure. Kind regards, Donna and Steve Byfield London, England
Comments from Brenda & Katherine who stayed with us in September 2003 - Hotel
Ref: TP102 (Hotel Tripergola)
Pozzuoli is an excellent centre for exploring the classical antiquities of the
Naples area. In addition to the well-known sites, Cuma and Baia are unbelievable
- not to be missed! Morrena and Stefano's help was much appreciated to enable
these places to be easily reached. We found the hotel friendly and welcoming.
We enjoyed the excellent breakfasts and our large room with amazing view of the
bay. We really enjoyed our week and could not fit in all we wanted to do. Hope to
return soon for more of the great Neapolitan welcome!
Good luck for the rest of the Season. Hope to see you both again. Thanks again, love Brenda and Katharine
Comments from Eirwen & Bob who stayed with us in August 2003 - Hotel Ref:
CM103 (Cala Moresca)
If anyone is looking for a holiday with a difference, then "Pozzuoli Holidays" is the perfect choice. We highly recommend your very friendly and helpful
service and most of all, the personal touch you add for all your clients. We cannot
thank you enough for bringing us to this undiscovered and most beautiful area
of Italy.
We stayed at the Cala Moresca, as we wanted to combine lazy days by the pool
with local sightseeing. The swimming pool was great fun! We mingled with Italian
families and the lunchtime buffet was delicious, as well as good value for money.
The hotel was spotlessly clean and our room was very comfortable. By day, the
panoramic view from our balcony was spectacular and by night, the scene was just
magical!
There is no shortage of things to do in and around Pozzuoli. All tastes are catered
for: you can visit the many archaeological sites in the region, you can chill
out on the beach, or you can take a boat trip to the nearby islands and much more
besides. Pompeii was the highlight of our stay and we also enjoyed a mini-cruise
to Capri and Amalfi.
Your detailed travel tips and advice made it easy for us to get about and you even took us to the supermarket for supplies! In two weeks, we still did
not do everything, so fortunately we have a good excuse to return in the near
future. We'll definitely be back! So thanks again to you both for a splendid holiday - one that we will never forget!
Arrivederci! Eirwen and Bob Wearn.
Comments from Sue & Dave who stayed with us in August 2003 - Hotel Ref: CM103
(Hotel Cala Moresca)
On arrival it was great to be greeted by such a friendly couple. Nothing was
too much trouble and we were shown around our local area to where we were staying.
This helps a lot as it allows you to get your bearings and takes away any concerns
you may have.
Our stay was at hotel Cala Moresca. This is a very comfortable Hotel with friendly
staff and good food and probably some of the best views you could get.
I would have no problem recommending Pozzuoli Holidays to our Friends and would
recommend anyone to go to this area now while it is still the Real Italy.
Dave & Sue Rugby
Comments from Ian who came with his four daughters and stayed with us in August
2003 - Hotel Ref: CM103 (Hotel Cala Moresca)
We had a great time. I thought the service and advice you provide was far beyond
the "normal" standard I have seen before. The buses can be a bit frustrating (but
fun). I am glad we took your advice not to hire a car. It would have been a waste
of money. We also missed grey skies and rain - still, you can't have everything. Overall value - definitely 5 star. Ian
Comments from Rod and Kay who stayed with us in July 2003 - Hotel Ref: CM103
(Hotel Cala Moresca)
Thank you both for undoubtedly the best holiday we've ever had. You have given us a problem though: I don't see how we can ever holiday in Italy
again as it will surely never again give us the very great pleasure of the country
and the company of two such very nice people. Thank you both for your untiring
effort in ensuring that we had the very best experience possible. We will stay
in touch of course and wish you every success in your venture. Certainly if effort,
care and commitment count for anything, you must succeed beyond your wildest dreams.
We certainly hope you do. All our love and best wishes Rod and Kay Pike
Comments from Corrina & George who stayed with us in June 2003 - Hotel Ref:
CM103 (Hotel Cala Moresca)
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to have a fantastic holiday. It was everything
we hoped it would be and more.
Pozzuoli is such a wonderful place, with so much history that is unknown to people.
To us, Pozzuoli is the real Italy, with all it's charm and beauty that surrounds
it.
Our hotel was really lovely, and the staff were really nice and friendly. We
must say that even though English is not spoken very much in that area, it made
no difference because the people of Pozzuoli and the surrounding areas were so
nice, that we were able to communicate with very little trouble.
We really loved it!!!!
Myself and George could not believe how inexpensive everything was; the public
transport, food, and wine, oh the wine so inexpensive and absolutely beautiful.
We will definitely be coming back to visit, and the next time it will be for a
longer period.
Once again thank you both very much for everything, you made us feel so welcome
and all your help was so much appreciated. Can't wait to see ye again.
Love, George and Corrina
Comments from Liz & Ian who stayed with us in October 2002 - Hotel Ref: CM103
(Hotel Cala Moresca)
Just a note to thank you for a lovely holiday we have really enjoyed it. Your
kindness in helping us with our transport was much appreciated. We wish you lots of luck with Pozzuoli Holidays. This area is full of interesting
places and is also very beautiful. We managed to do such a lot. We will certainly
recommend you to our friends. This hotel was one of the nicest hotels that we have stayed in, the food was
hard to beat and the views we will always remember, they are stunning. The room
was spacious and very quiet, everything was perfect. So thank you once again!
Regards, Liz and Ian
Comments from Wendy & Rita who stayed with us in September 2002 - Hotel Il
Gabbiano - we no longer use this hotel due to excessive weddings
I would have no hesitation in recommending Pozzuoli Holidays to anyone. Wonderful
scenery, great food and a wealth of history on your doorstep. Pozzuoli Holidays is run by very special people whose love and enthusiasm for
this area is infectious. Nothing was too much trouble for them at all. They turned
a vacation in to a marvellous experience and one that we will not forget. Thank
you and yes, we will be coming again and again.
Wendy D West
Comments from Rikki & Mick who stayed with us in July 2002 - Hotel Gauro
- we no longer use this hotel as it is on a busy main road
Thanks very much for your message, and apologies for not replying sooner (catching
up with work after our 2 weeks of freedom!). We had a really great holiday, and
were so lucky with the weather too! Listed below are our comments on Pozzuoli
and your service:
An ideal holiday for anyone who likes to feel independent but with your services
to call upon if needed (and all the details of local transport, restaurants, sites
to visit that you gave us were invaluable). Stefano was very helpful, but left
it to us when we wanted to contact him, which was ideal.
Pre-holiday service (i.e. booking, confirmation, details about Pozzuoli and the
hotel) was excellent. Very professional but with the personal touch, which we
really appreciated.
Being picked up from and taken back to airport was an added bonus, made the whole
journey much less stressful.
As for Pozzuoli itself - excellent local restaurants, which were very good value,
good transport links (again, excellent value), and loads of places to visit. I
would add that it is useful to have some Italian, however little, (or a phrase
book and the confidence to use it), as Pozzuoli is not really geared up for English
tourists, (which is one of the things we particularly liked about it!) so not
much English is spoken. It is also well placed for trips to Pompeii, the Amalfi
coast, Capri etc.
Hope you will be able to use some of these comments, and that your move goes
smoothly - we'll be thinking of you watching the sunset on the beach at Torregaveta
in December when we're shivering in our woollies and boots here! All the best, Rikki and Mick
Comments from Reg & Janice who stayed with us in May 2002 - Hotel Gauro -
we no longer use this hotel
We had a most enjoyable time in Pozzuoli, this holiday was not a package deal
it was very much an individual tailored holiday. The local knowledge from Morrena
and Stefano helped us greatly to find the sights that interested us and the hotel
suited our needs of providing a clean, friendly base for our stay in Pozzuoli.
We found some local restaurants, which were very good value and very traditional
- we love Italian cuisine! If your looking for a holiday that can provide accessibility
to both City and country Pozzuoli is a good destination, allowing you quick and
easy travel to Naples, Ischia and local villages.
Good Luck with Pozzuoli Holidays!
Best regards Reg and Janice (Scotland)
Comments from Ian & Joe, who are history teachers and stayed with us at Easter
2002 - Hotel Ref: TP102 (Hotel Cala Moresca)
The holiday was superb. Anyone with an interest in history cannot fail but be
amazed by the number of sites to visit, some of them, for example Pompeii, the
complex at Baia and the ancient town of Cumae, far exceeding expectations.
Not only that, but the weather was great for the time of year and we spent hours
walking along the beaches in the area, some of which seemed endless.
The food in the local restaurants was excellent and surprisingly cheap. We came
back from Italy with over half of the money we had taken still in our pockets!
The care and attention to detail of Pozzuoli Holidays cannot be faulted: many
bigger-name companies should take notice of the way in which P.H. treat their
customers. We'll certainly be booking our holidays in Italy through this firm
in the future."
Hope that's good enough - never having needed to write anything like this before.
If there's anything you need in the way of references in the future, please don't
hesitate to contact us.
Thanks once again for a superb holiday. Ian Hughes and Joe Such
Comments from Ann & Paul Meacher and their daughter Emily and friend Julia
who stayed with us in July 2001 - Hotel Ref: TP102 (Hotel Tripergola)
This was our first holiday in Italy and we and our teenage daughter and her friend
had a wonderful time. With the help and inside knowledge of Pozzuoli Holidays,
we were able to be adventurous and discover Italy off the tourist trail. Public
transport is good and we easily got about by using the little coastal railway
the Cumana and the ferries to get the islands of Procida, Ischia and Capri. We
were impressed by this hotel, which had helpful, friendly staff and a good restaurant,
also our rooms had a beautiful view of the Bay of Pozzuoli looking across to Capri.
Generally - restaurants, bars, travel; excursions and visits to historic sites
were fantastic value for money. We fell in love with Italy! Regards, Ann, Paul, Emily & Julia |