By the beach accommodation

The beach, accommodations, food and friendly people were outstanding. (more)Joanne Albright

The absolute peace & tranquillity of the destination was the most memorable part of the vacation..Superb. (more)Doris Monsell

Everything was so wonderful. The location was idyllic, the food was brilliant, the accommodation was perfect and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. It was pure relaxation from beginning to end. (more)Naomi Lerway

The most memorable part of the vacation was the evening meals in the restaurant in total silence apart from the sound of the sea gently lapping against the beach. Wandering through the ruins of Olympus. (more)Simon Paine

The vacation was lovely....Sitting under the stars (fabulous Milky Way) eating our evening meal on the beach with the tables placed round a bonfire. Good food, good company, a bottle of wine, bliss! (more)Jayne Ellis

Fantastic location and views and wonderful hospitality from local people. Truly memorable. (more)Sue Dinham

It's not many places you go to and it feels like home. This villa is one of them. We had 3 children under 6 and they loved every bit of the stay. We all were made to feel so welcome and Serpil and her family are so warm and lovely. The orange blossom fragrance, the walks to the beach and ruins and the home cooked meals - lots of special memories! (more)chitra nagarajaiah

The highlight of our vacation was the spacious and very comfortable two bedroom traditional stone house where we stayed with its elegant and tasteful decor. The house is set in a beautiful garden with all kinds of citrus and fruit trees and an array of chickens, chicks and cockerels running about freely to our two year old son’s delight. (more)Deborah Sigsgaard Fruchter

The most memorable part: Laying in my hammock in the gardens. It was a great place to stay...We had cherry schnapps made from dark cherries picked from the garden. Lemonade made with fresh lemons from the tree. The food was very good. A lovely location. (more)Karan Chadha

Very soothing, very good time-out. Stunning surroundings, warm little village. A unique, memorable location. (more)Duncan Maclennan

Ilha Grande was excellent, the water clear, the nature wild and the accommodation I stayed lovely...It was a great beach vacation and served my purpose of a lazy and picturesque vacation to its fullest. (more)Kristina Mand

It was all magnificent and thoroughly enjoyable was superb accommodation and the hosts could not have been more friendly - Excellent. We also visited two other areas along the coast from Ilha Grande. Parati is an excellent old colonial town which is well worth a visit. (more)Donald Dunlop

The view from the hotel is wonderful and the windsurfing was great fun, just next door. (more)Francesca Jarvis-Rouse

Beautiful setting, with lights, gourds and candles lit up around the bay at night...We all absolutely loved the vacation; it was a little bit of paradise. (more)Karen Buckley

The vacation was very enjoyable and provided us with exactly what we were looking for. A small well run hotel in a beachside location with water sports onsite and within walking distance of numerous local restaurants. (more)Paul Le Marquand

This is an amazing place to hang out and bond with those you love. Beautiful, relaxing and a place you will hope to return to. (more)JUDITH DOYLE

The view from the accommodation was just amazing. The food was delicious and just the general relaxed vibe of the area and it's people!...10/10 without a doubt! Best vacation we've had! (more)Helen Youngman

Most memorable were the views from our house as well as the village where we stayed...Fantastic is the word. (more)Vlad Waley

A Fabulous rest in a beautiful setting, but still always something to do if you wanted. (more)jane edwards

We rented a house so the most memorable part was arriving and finding a lovely place that was ours for a week. The house is very well equipped, comfortable, with a beautiful garden, access to the sea and a nice (shared) swimming pool. (more)Elizabeth Caird

The beautiful views from the top floor of the villa, a days sailing and snorkelling and just being in such a relaxing location always close to the sea. The little Mediterranean garden attached to the villa, with lemon trees and path to the sea was a real treat and obviously well looked after. (more)Liz Skinner

A great vacation, very relaxing. (more)Niamh O Conghaile

The important factor for us was that the accommodation is a family-run business and it works well. (more)Peter Gander

If you want a quiet, restful vacation where you can read, walk, swim, eat good food, watch the ferries come to and fro and generally chill out, this is for you. (more)Victoria Gunn

Most memorable was the wildlife. We saw flamingos and crocodiles in the nearby lagoon. Everywhere you turned in the resort there were iguanas and other reptiles as well as loads of insects. (more)Nicola Goddard

The richness of the wildlife surprised us every day. One morning we saw dolphins swimming along the shore. Another dawn we came upon a sea turtle laying her eggs. (more)Mary Marshall

Memorable parts? The yoga lessons given by Mona at Relax Bay Koh Lanta There is that nice guy, Ben Cortell who organizes the travel with his mother Val, they are nice honest decent people, that were fun to work with. Tips? To find Mona in koh lanta and enjoy her lessons, as they finish the lessons they should go and enjoy a massage in the resort. Local benefits? Of course it does Overall rating? From one to ten- 10 (more)Irith Raveh

Spectacular (more)Nick Rowntree

The views over the sea were amazing and location first class. (more)Kerry Hall

We went to this accommodation as a slightly alternative honeymoon and had a lovely week. Pier was a great host and made our stay very enjoyable. The rooms were beautifully and uniquely decorated and very clean. The continental breakfasts were amazing with fresh passionfruit from the trees. (more)Steph Chu

You enjoy every single minute of your stay and Pier is one of the most important parts of this experience, his charm, charisma and love for what he does influences truly the atmosphere and your mood there. (more)Carolina Arguedas-Villa

A very pleasurable relaxing vacation with a wonderful host. Pier was charming and had fabulous English and extensive local knowledge - a joy to share conversation with. (more)Claude Rothstein

One of the main reasons we picked Cirali as our vacation destinations was to see the sea turtles, or as the locals know them, the Caretta...We were honoured to watch the turtle's arduous journey down to the sea, just as the sun was beginning to rise. It was exactly like the natural history documentaries, only without the commentary from David Attenborough! (more)Amy Pickard

Most memorable was sitting in the shade having a fantastic breakfast looking straight out onto the beach in glorious sunshine and swimming with turtles on a day out in a local fisherman's boat (more)Anna Bradley

Brilliant for a honeymoon. Perfect place to relax, enjoy each others company and great food. The sea is great for swimming as it gets deep quickly.... you don't have to wade out for miles! (more)Laura Smith

The most memorable part of the vacation was scuba diving in the Gulf of Aqaba. The diving sites and aquatic life were amazing... The people, food and view from the hotel was lovely. I would definitely return to this hotel again. (more)Tracy Watson

On a windy evening, the restaurant staff kindly brought our dinner over to the Bedouin tent, where we were able to enjoy it near the fire and follow it with tiny cups of mint tea and a shared sheesha. Exquisite! (more)Linda Petra

The hotel was a wonderful find!! It is beautiful, and all the staff without exception were very friendly, and helpful - I don't think "NO" is a word they ever use to their guests!!!! (more)Carmen Luck

Memorable parts? I went on vacations with my 96-year-old mother, which is memorable in itself... At the last minute she had some health problems so it seemed we had to cancel the vacation but she was so keen to go! And we had a great time. Tips? Get a car to go around, the place is unreachable otherwise and not easy to find if not with very clear directions; by night almost impossible. Local benefits? The environmental impact is definitely low, no air-conditioning and solar... (more)Laura Palmucci

Memorable parts? We travelled for three weeks to different parts of Kenya, and stayed five nights here, booked via the Responsible Travel website. These five days were our happiest and most memorable of our vacation. During the five days it's hard to choose to most memorable as it was all so fantastic but probably the friendliness from every single member of staff, closely followed by the excellent food, closely followed by the wonderful swimming pool, closely followed by the monkeys leaping... (more)Emily Hunka

Memorable parts? The most exciting part of our stay at Nemasu was a sortie into Senegal - the river border crossing is just south of Kartong - which was organised for us by the owners. We hired bikes and took a guide (which was useful, even he got lost coming back in Senegal!) and had an absolute blast, ending up on cycling on the beach near Abenne - an adventurous day biking through the sandy roads. And a memorable new years eve for sure. Tips? We stayed in a roundhouse for 4 nights... (more)Jackie Hoare

We really enjoyed exploring the area, visiting Pergammon and other sights and trying out the restaurants in Dikili. Also the kindness and hospitality of the Turkish people we met was a lovely surprise. (more)Deirdre Dowling

The most memorable part was finding the beaches deserted, the hotel we used almost deserted and therefore having all the facilities to ourselves, seeing the sites in Cappadocia. (more)Catherine Mukhopadhyay

The most memorable part of the stay was meeting the owner's family. They were extremely charming and hospitable. The villa is beautifully furnished and there is a pretty garden and terrace where you can lose an evening enjoying a bottle of wine. (more)Sam Lafferty

This is an ideal place for tranquility and those who really enjoy flora and fauna. We found it to be a true privilege (i.e. total lack of tourists) when visiting Wilpattu Park, which was only recently reopened to the public. (more)Susan Haldy

I greatly enjoyed the trip. The service was impeccable. I have sent the link for the hotel to a very long list of friends. (more)Laura Donovan

Highlights were numerous. The ferry ride across to the resort changed the whole atmosphere, you were a in a different world. Early morning bird watching and eating produce from the villages own garden (more)Ian Richardson

Excellent, a really rejuvenating break, but a few more days would have been nice! (more)Linda Perkins

Look out for the red squirrel in the tree outside your bedroom. (more)Andrew and Lucy Warren

The whole atmosphere of the accommodation is amazing. You are up on a high plateau, away from the noise and bustle, in a wonderful microcosm. Anthea and Bob are extremely helpful - very knowledgeable about the area and they go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. (more)Sophie Witter

The farm is one of the most peaceful, beautiful and relaxing places we have ever been to. Anthea and Bob are very friendly, informative and helpful hosts. (more)Mike Cushman

The owners are wonderful hosts, the cottages and surrounds are gorgeous, and it is an extremely attractive and hospitable part of the world. (more)Zoe Bell

We have had a wonderfully relaxing and peaceful time and have enjoyed exploring the local area and swimming in the pool. This was the perfect place for us to stay and we have been made really welcome, almost like a homestay but with our own bungalow and separate meals. (more)Anna Hughes Corden

I left having had a superb chill in a place of beauty and tranquility in which I constantly felt was special and giving (more)Martin Ruddock