Tiago was a great specialist and very active support during the trip
Portugal | Jan 9 - Jan 22, 2025

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Tom D.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025

Tiago was a great specialist. He set up the Azores trip perfectly. Although the weather (January is an iffy proposition) was not cooperating for some of the days, Tiago continued to check in with suggestions. Most importantly when the car rental agency was having system issues, Tiago was available immediately by phone and follow-up to provide additional support and help take corrective actions. As we consider additional trips to Portugal I would absolutely engage Tiago again.

Hotel Reviews
Vinhas do Calhau
Madalena

Very nice room - more like a pension with kitchen and multiple floors. Staff was very helpful. However the breakfast was very minimal (nothing hot) and continued to present the same leftover meat and cheese plate each of the 3 days.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right by the water.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Azoris Royal Garden
Ponta Delgada

Nice hotel. Very hard beds. A little too big to handle breakfast comfortably. The wait to get coffee from their machines was five minutes at times - since they offer no coffee urn.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
Furnas

Great hotel and very attentive staff. Addressed a room issue immediately. Excellent breakfast. Good comfortable beds. The wellness center had excellent staff. Having direct garden access and hot pools was great (although the main pool was under maintenance). The actual garden is stunning (it is public but the hotel is right there). Was not as impressed with the main restaurant for evening dinner - food was just ok and a little expensive.

Authenticity & Character
Garden views and tubs
Location
Next to Garden
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tiago Filipe
Tiago
Tiago Filipe
Local specialist in Lisbon | Replied on Jan 28, 2025
Dear Tom, We had our share of conversation on the phone so I'll just take the opportunity to thank you once again! I'm very sorry that the weather didn't cooperate, but I can tell you that you were particularly unlucky. On the other hand, that means that you'll need to come back to explore the Azores!! Thanks for all the inputs you gave me and who know if I won't be visiting you in Arizona?!! All the best, Tiago PS: Once again I'd like to praise your good vibe and positive attitude... Read more

Dear Tom,

We had our share of conversation on the phone so I'll just take the opportunity to thank you once again! I'm very sorry that the weather didn't cooperate, but I can tell you that you were particularly unlucky. On the other hand, that means that you'll need to come back to explore the Azores!!

Thanks for all the inputs you gave me and who know if I won't be visiting you in Arizona?!!

All the best,

Tiago

PS: Once again I'd like to praise your good vibe and positive attitude towards life. Believe me, I've seen everything and life is so much more pleasant that way!! Both for you and for those surrounding you! ;)