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From: Jo Galbraith, client of Karen Kelliher of The Day Spa @ Desert Springs and of Jim Gordon at The Tennis Academy at the Sierra Club, Desert Springs.
Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Dear Karen and Jim

Just a quick note to say a huge thank you again for the tennis lessons and the massages... The boys had a great time; Warren and I too...
The service again has been second to none and we have had a great time yet again... even though we have been extremely lazy again... But I guess that’s what holidays are all about!

Thanks again

Jo Galbraith

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From: Nigel Edwards, Director of Player Development and Coaching for the Golf Union of Wales, on the renewal of the contract for Desert Springs to remain the Spanish Home for the warm weather winter training of the Women's Elite Squads of the Golf Union of Wales for a further 3 years, through to 2013.
Date: Thursday, 17th June, 2010

“The facilities at Desert Springs; the Indiana Golf Course, the Academy of Golf and Lodge Accommodation are wonderful. The Golf Union of Wales is delighted to continue the long standing association with Desert Springs. Having spent time at Desert Springs with our Ladies Squad earlier this year and experienced the wonderful facilities first hand, the continuation of our agreement with Desert Springs is an easy choice. Everyone appreciates the quality of the facility and the hospitality of all the staff. The golf course and practice facilities provide our Ladies and Girls with everything they need to prepare for the tournament season.”

Nigel Edwards, Director of Player Development and Coaching for the Golf Union of Wales

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From: Deborah Wilkey 
Date: Friday, June 11, 2010

Hi Carmen,

Had a great time; golf course in excellent condition; food good; service excellent.

Look forward to seeing you again in September.

Was going to send you an email, thanking you for all your help.

Debbie

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Extract from the web site of Mark Stucklin, author of the The Spanish Property Doctor column in The Sunday Times.
Date: Friday, 7th May, 2010

There is nothing more welcome than an oasis in a desert and in several respects Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club is just like an oasis.  For a start the lush fairways and perfect greens of the golf course contrast with the arid countryside all around. But in a country like Spain, where outstanding new developments can be hard to come by, Desert Springs is also an oasis of quality and excellence.

Desert Springs is a holiday resort, golf club, and residential development with plenty of personality. For all the right reasons it is not somewhere you can easily forget, nor confuse with any other new development in Spain. Any development that is unforgettable, and unmistakeable, in a positive sense, will always enjoy advantages over the mass of developments that aren’t. This is especially true from an investment point of view.

You know something is up when you first turn off the main road from Cuevas de Almanzora into Desert Springs. The slightly scruffy, rustic charm of the area gives way to a perfect infrastructure, and an immaculate landscape. Even an untrained eye can see that expensive, quality materials have been used for things like sidewalks and street lighting, and that the landscape is being carefully maintained. Such details are always a good sign, as they reveal a lot about the quality and values of the developer.

One of the reasons why Desert Springs is so unforgettable is because of the resort’s architecture and design. There is a wide choice of properties, but all of them are designed and built by the developer, which ensures a consistent architectural theme throughout the resort. As a result, Desert Springs has an attractive Spanish colonial architecture that suits the landscape perfectly. To compliment this romantic architecture, homes are finished in earthy colours, with rustic materials, and stylish wrought iron work details.

Mark Stucklin of


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From: D. Jesús Caicedo Bernabé

My municipality, Cuevas del Almanzora, has in recent years become well known far beyond its boundaries as a result of the fame and high profile that Desert Springs has conferred on it. This leisure resort, which has become recognised both nationally and internationally, is in reality one of the most enchanting locations that can be found in the region.

The great variety, which it offers, provides a perfect combination of sport and well being. And Desert Springs has much to offer; its unique desert golf course, its magnificent restaurants, its sports areas and in particular its very direct integration with the environment, which has made it such an inviting and welcoming place.

It is a place in which one can delight in the tranquillity and beauty of the surroundings. The visitor who gets to know all of its secret corners is taken with the elegant style of the place and with the enchantments that enfold the Resort itself.

Desert Springs has turned itself into a unique and exclusive tourist enclave; an ideal location to welcome and host all kinds of ceremonies in its unique surroundings.  It is undoubtedly the case that a day spent at this residential leisure resort is both a complete and most pleasurable experience for those who are looking for the best in quality.


D. Jesús Caicedo Bernabé
Mayor of Cuevas del Almanzora

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From: Ashley & Gina Roberts, on moving in to their new home at 1, Buena Vista, Desert Springs
Date: Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Hi Peter
 
Our Dream Home at Desert Springs!
 
Hope you are well and recovered from your long drive to Calais and back! We suffered similar problems having to drive down (26 hours door to door, 4 of us in Gina's convertible!), but just me and my son Ryan driving back with an overnight in Biarritz, while Gina and my daughter Bex flew home (cheats)!
 
Now that we have completed on the property and moved in I would like to tell you that we are absolutely 'over the moon' with our finished villa.

Your staff (Janet, Julia, Chris and Jim, not forgetting Freddie and Paul) have been a credit to the company and we really do feel that they have gone the 'extra mile' to get things right for us and fully satisfy our needs. From deposit to completion I really don't think it could have gone any smoother, a very professional and competent team!
 
I would like to point out in particular that Janet Mills (in spite of some health problems last year) has been an absolute star for us. The whole buying experience was made much more pleasurable with her regular photo updates and sometimes daily bulletins which held our attention and laughter throughout! She was always available when we needed her even on days off she would be on hand to answer any urgent queries we may have had.
 
Many thanks to you, Peter, for your continued help and advice.
 
We look forward to many happy years ahead being part of the Desert Springs 'family'.
 
Kind Regards
 
Ashley and Gina Roberts
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From: Graham Taylor OBE, former England National Football Team Manager and BBC Radio Five Live Commentator
Date: Wednesday, 28th April, 2010

Jimmy,
May I first of all thank you and your colleagues for a most enjoyable couple of days at Desert Springs.

May I also compliment the staff who, on all occasions, were pleasant and welcoming.

Finally, I thought the food was brilliant!

Graham Taylor 

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From: EDDIE GRAY, following his golf break at Desert Springs in April
Date: Monday, 26th April, 2010

Hi Carmen,

It was nice to see you on Saturday.

I just wanted to say what a fantastic weekend we had. As always the service was first class. Even though we had told Gary how good it was, I think it surprised him just how spectacular the whole thing is.

Even when there are new members of staff they still know how to make visitors feel special. Please pass on my thanks to everyone at Desert Springs.
The house you put us in was perfect. I am not sure you could have picked a better location.

I have just e-mailed the others to see what dates they can do in June so hopefully I will be in touch soon to book the next trip.

I am delighted the sun is out so have just rearranged my flight from tomorrow to Thursday. Back to work next week after two months of leisure so I am making the most of it.

Thanks for looking after us.

Kind regards
Eddie

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From: Anthony Rowan
Date: Friday, 26th March, 2010

Dear Marimar & all at Desert Springs,

Just a quick email to say thank you for all the help & assistance you gave to our golf party when we visited the resort, for the first time, last weekend.

The Apartment & Golf course were truly immaculate & also the staff were so helpful. Due to delays we didn't arrive until 10pm on Friday night, but the Crocodile Club bar still provided us with a meal.

We will definitely be booking again, maybe later this year or next year.

Regards,

Anthony Rowan
Wirral, England.

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From: Snr. Alejandro Guerrero Salvador, British Honorary Consul in Almeria, Spain
Date: Wednesday, 14 April 2010

Hello Tania,

Just to inform you tha I was at Desert Springs restaurant last Sunday and that the quality of the service and the food was great. I had a great day with my family there.

Yours sincerely

Alejandro Guerrero Salvador
British Honorary consul

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From: Carolyn Taylor, Managing Director of Decleor, Carita and Shiseido Group UK
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2010

I thought the Day Spa @ Desert Springs was lovely with a personal touch from Karen that is so special. Its like having your very own spa with a personalised treatment.

Carolyn Taylor

Decleor, Carita and Shiseido Group UK

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From;  Ashley & Gina Roberts, upon the signing of the deeds for their new property at Desert Springs
To: Janet Mills of Home Buyer Services, Playas del Almanzora SL
Date: Wednesday, 7th April, 2010.

Hi Janet

As you know the signing went well yesterday, following your hand-over, and I eventually managed to get into my pool at 4.30pm witnessed by Barry and Pauline Carver and Peter Goodhall, absolutely freezing!

We eventually got home to the UK at 2am after a very eventful day.

Once again, many, many thanks to you especially for all your hard work in making our buying experience such an exciting and memorable event.  We really will miss your weekly bulletins and photo updates which have kept us on the edges of our seats for the past 7 months or so!

I will be writing to PG in the next few days.

See you in a couple of week’s time when we move in.

Kind Regards,

Ashley and Gina

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From: E Gray
To: The Lodge@Desert Springs
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Hi Carmen,

Many thanks to everyone for a wonderful week in Desert Springs. We have been going as a group for 11 years now and it was agreed that this year's trip has been one of the best.

Even the weather was on our side. When we arrived in Glasgow on Monday it was snowing and 3 degrees. Quite a change.

Many thanks again

Eddie Gray Snr

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From: Jim Gordon, Manager of the Sierra Sports & Fitness Club at Desert Springs
Date: Sunday, 17/03/2010

Reporting on visit of BRYNE FK, the Norwegian first division football club for their pre-season training

On Friday 12th March I met with the Bryne F.K. manager, Tommy Bergersen, for an informal meeting on how he thought the trip had gone to get as much feedback as possible.

(J) Tommy your first visit to Desert Springs (Bryne’s second) – did you enjoy your stay?

(T) Yes we did everything about our stay was perfect.

(J) Was you accommodation up to standard?

(T) Yes the apartments were first class and nicely furnished making our stay here very comfortable.

(J) How was your dining experience in both restaurants?

(T) All the meals from breakfast to dinner were excellent and all our dietary requests were met.

(J) Were the staff friendly and helpful?

(T) The staff were all very helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them, including you of course Jim.

(J) Did the football pitch meet your expectations?

(T) The pitch was fantastic I have to say and the whole squad agrees it is the best surface they have ever played on. In Norway 70% of football pitches are Astroturf so it was a treat to have a perfect playing surface on grass.

(J) How did you find the rest of the Sierra Club sports facilities?

(T) Excellent a few of the players used the gym which is very well equipped.

(J) Did you use any of the other facilities during your stay?

(T) Not on this trip because we did not have enough time. However next year we would like to come back for a week to take full advantage of the resort and even play a round of golf on your wonderful looking course.

(J) Is there anything we could have done to improve your stay at Desert Springs?

(T) No the whole trip was perfect and being the first time here I was interested to see how good it was because the players that were here last year had such a good time. They did not want to go anywhere else and now I know why and agree.

(J) So therefore can we expect that you will be returning to Desert Springs?

(T) Yes as I said earlier we would like to come back and for a week next year finances permitting.

(J) Can you think of anyone you could recommend Desert Springs to?

(T) Yes and I think it would be beneficial to get in touch with all the league clubs in Norway to invite them out to see your facilities here. You can use me for any personal recommendations.

(J) Could you please sum up a description of your training camp stay at Desert Springs for our website?

(T) Yes I would say that Desert Springs is the perfect place to hold football training camps. Everything about the resort is first class from the relaxing ambience, the food being perfect, accommodation very good to the football pitch which was excellent. At La Manga everything is rushed and we have to queue for all our meals. There we have one hour on the pitch at a time and we have to wait for the team before us to finish. There is always a team waiting for us to finish too so after two or three days you feel stressed and tired. This is the complete opposite to how we feel at Desert Springs. At Desert Springs with the first class service and attention to detail we are leaving feeling refreshed as you do a first class job here. The one thing you will need to have to be careful of is maintaining the standard when you have more teams coming here for training which I’m sure you will have. Eventually you will need more pitches to accommodate the additional teams training here too.
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From: Jim Gordon, Manager of the Sierra Sports & Fitness Club at Desert Springs
Date: Sunday, 28/02/2010

Reporting on visit of HONEFOSS BK, the Norwegian Premier Division football club for their pre-season training

On Friday 26th February, I met with the manager for an informal meeting on how he thought the trip had gone in order to get as much feedback as possible.

Your first time here. Have you enjoyed your stay at Desert Springs?
“Yes very much everything was perfect.”

Was your accommodation up to standard?
“The apartments were excellent.”

How was your dining experience in both restaurants?
“Very good the food was great.”

Were the staff friendly and helpful in the restaurants?
“The staff were fantastic; you should congratulate everyone from the kitchen to yourself.
They could not have been more helpful.”

Did the football pitch & changing room meet your expectations?
“The pitch was perfect one of the best we have played on.”

How did you find the rest of the Sierra Club sports facilities?
“The players enjoyed having the mountain bikes.”

Did you use any of the other facilities during your stay?
“Not myself.”

Is there anything we could have done to improve your stay at Desert Springs?
“No apart from goalposts with wheels, for easier movement, due to the fact we play a lot of 4 aside on ½ pitches. Also it would have been useful to have an electric pump for the balls.”

Would you return to Desert Springs for future camps?
“Yes definitely.”

Can you think of anyone I can contact regarding camps?
“You should check out Norwegian papers. They have all the websites of the clubs and you can use me for personal recommendations.”
Additional comments:

“Desert Springs is a lot higher standard than La Manga.”

“The games room was very popular with the players at night.”

“The sauna/Jacuzzi was used a lot.”

“There have been a couple of editorials in the Norwegian press about their stay at Desert Springs. I am liaising with a reporter to try and get some information for our website.”

“There has been a property inspection from the trip”

“They have enjoyed their stay so much they are asking price for next January.”


Jim Gordon Sierra Sports & Fitness Club Manager

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From: Heather & Steve Martin
Date: 9 March, 2010

Subject: Thank You!

Hi Tania,

I just wanted to drop you a line to say a huge thank-you for our holiday in Desert Springs. How lovely it was to enjoy some warm winter sunshine - and what a shock to return to the cold back in the UK!

Desert Springs Resort was a welcome retreat and we both felt that the resort has been very well planned and laid out - the landscaping is first class and Joel's cacti were amazing. What an interesting man he is, you are certainly very lucky to have such an expert to hand. We both enjoyed meeting him and now look forward to reading some of Joel's books. Could you please pass on our thanks to Elvira, Carmen, Karen and Paul, as well as to the staff at both The Lodge and the Crocodile Club, who all made us feel very welcome.

As well as relaxing at Desert Springs we also enjoyed exploring the local area and the wider area, with the dramatic backdrop of the Sierra de los Filabres and Sierra Nevada mountains further afield. I'm so pleased that we managed to get in the trip to the Alhambra, having studied its influence on the development of English gardens on my university course last year.

We will certainly be recommending Desert Springs to our friends and family and hope to return some time in the future.

Thanks again, with warmest wishes,

Heather & Steve Martin

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From: Robert Long
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Subject: Weekend stay

Hi Carmen/Alfonso,

I just wanted to thank you both for your help and organization for our short stay last weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed our time at Desert Springs as always.  It was nice that the others in our group, who have not been before had a great time and liked the Golf course and Resort!  So much that they will be booking a return trip soon.

I would like to mention certain members of staff, who made us feel very welcome and made the extra effort to make our trip more special.They are Nick and Tom from the Caddy masters facilityThey really were excellent and epitomized everything Desert Springs is about.

This was my 12th visit to Desert Springs and I was concerned that in the current climate standards may have inevitably slipped. This was definitely NOT the case. Although, the number of staff did not seem as high this was not noticed in the level of service.

Once again thank you for a good trip. Please pass on our gratitude to Nick and Tom especially.
Regards

Robert Long,
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From: Karen Nicholls, Millfield School’s Director of Golf, on the conclusion of the famous independent Somerset school’s first coaching visit to Desert Springs
Date: Friday, 29th January, 2010

All the pupils enjoyed the experience of Desert Springs – not just playing the challenging Indiana golf course, but also having the chance to work on all areas of their game on the excellent practice facilities. All are looking forward to the next trip to the Millfield’s Spanish home of golf!
Sixth-former, Nic Elliott (17) added: The resort’s golf academy has a great driving range and a very nice putting green – but the chipping and bunker facility was the best
The verdict of 16 year old Daisy-May Kenny was “The golf course at Desert Springs in Spain is tricky but very good for your golf!”

Karen Nicholls, Director of Golf, Millfield School

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From: John Southwick, Tournament Director of The Golf 4 Women Salver
Date: Saturday 21 November 2009

Dear Simon,

I wish to put on record my sincere thanks to everyone at Desert Springs  Family Resort  & Golf Club  for their sponsorship of the Desert Springs "Golf 4 Women" Salver tournament.

For the last two years every detail has been simply the best that anyone could ask for in a golf resort.

All  the facilities that Christine organised for the finalists could not be faulted, and the golf course was a true test of golf for the players.

I have sent a report to Lady Bader OBE who will be writing to you directly. It only remains for me to say "thank you" for your sponsorship and perhaps in the future when the economic climate changes we may be able to visit Desert Springs again.

Kind regards, John Southwick

Tournament Director

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From: Lady Bader OBE, President of the Douglas Bader Foundation
Date: Tuesday, 24 November, 2009

On the occasion of the final of The Bader Ladies Salver Tournament

Once again Desert Springs has provided a magnificent venue for the final of The Bader Ladies Salver Tournament.

Sadly the passage of time has made it impossible for me to attend in person but I have heard from John Southwick our Tournament Director that 2009 was as good if not better than 2008! I am advised that the facilities, accommodation and condition of the course are second to none and I believe too that the attention of the staff was first class and that, in particular, Chris Langford, who was very much involved with the organisation, was outstanding.

You are no doubt aware that 2010 marks the centenary of my late husbands' birth. In celebration the Foundation will in February be launching a brand new project, Bader Braves, which is a challenge/support programme for disabled children and their families and it is towards this project that the funds raised through the golf tournament will be applied. In no small way has the contribution of Desert Springs towards the success of the Ladies Salver played its part and we are, as ever, indebted to you and your fantastic team for making it possible.

With my very best regards and sincerest gratitude,
Yours sincerely,

Lady Bader OBE., President

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From: Wikkie de Graaf, on the occasion of her daughter Jo and Oliver Butler's Wedding Blessing
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009 12:09pm

Good Morning Daniel,
 
Freddie and myself would like to thank you and your staff for the fantastic service and menu on our daughter's wedding day.

Everything was perfect, the food really good (a bit too much if anything!) and Elly 's personal attention on the day really impressive.
 
Thanks again
 
Kind Regards
 
Wikkie

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From: Stephen Hitchins, Director of The Almanzora Group Ltd
Date: Wednesday, 23 September 2009

Dear George and Carolyn,

How very kind of you to write those generous words!  I shall make sure Janet and supporting staff are aware.

Overseas property purchase is usually a pretty stressful process and does not often result in praise for developer's staff, so your email is especially pleasing.  

I think that 5 Buena Vista is an excellent property and that you have bought well, so I wish you every enjoyment of your new property and look forward to catching up with you at Desert Springs in due course.

Regards,  Stephen

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From: George  and Carolyn Boyle, following completion of purchase of their Arizona Country Villa  at Buena Vista, Desert Springs
Date: 23 September 2009 13:21

Subject:  Deserved  Praise

Gentlemen,
 
Desert Springs is renowned for its helpful and pleasant staff.  But I suspect that by and large you hear more on the complaining side than the complementary side of things -  such is human nature.
 
My wife and I feel that we cannot let the help and advice we have received from Janet pass without advising you of our appreciation for all that she has done.  She has made the buying and settling in processes extremely straightforward.  Of course there have been frustrations but she has been there to deal with the issues.
 
We cannot praise her highly enough.

George Boyle, 5 Buena Vista

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From: Simon Yeend, journalist for The Express Newspapers
Date: Monday, 14 September 2009

Following his visit with his family to the Desert Springs Resort

Hi Jo

Glad you liked it!

Sorry it took so long to appear, but that was out of my hands unfortunately. I had a great time at Desert Springs so it was easy to write a complimentary piece. The staff, by the way, at the resort are first class.

Thanks again, Simon

From Jo McLean of The Almanzora Group 14, September, 2009

Hi Simon
 
I hope you are well.
 
I just wanted to drop you a quick email to say thank you for the excellent write up on Desert Springs that featured in the Sunday Express yesterday.
I thought the article was very informative and interesting to read, it was lovely to see a photo of Eva & Lily and to hear how much fun they had whilst at Desert Springs.
 
Hopefully we’ll be welcoming you back sometime in the future for a family holiday.
 
Thanks again,  Kind regards
Jo Maclean, Golf Promotions Manager
The Almanzora Group
01242 680299

See Simon’s article on the Daily Express website.

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Date: Saturday, September 5, 2009

Following the wedding of Meg McLellan and Mark Zalewski, with the Wedding Ceremony held on the Observation Deck at the Crocodile Club and the Reception at El Torrente, Desert Springs.

To Ellie Hunter,

Thanks so much for everything.

I had the best day of my life and I have to thank you for making it go so smoothly!

You are a star! Thanks so much for all your hard work.

Lots of Love

Matt & Meg



To Ellie,

The best Wedding Planner in the world!

With many thanks for all your hard work and creativity without which this wedding would not have taken place.

With love and best wishes -

Judy & Martin McLellan.

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Date: Thursday 11th June 2009

After her visits to Desert Springs

Hi Jo

We had a tremendous time at the resort. The weather was fantastic and the facilities matched it. The food on site was high standard too and we all enjoyed the meals greatly. The staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful - especially the British staff at the Crocodile Club and at the clubhouse and restaurant. Nick and Lewis at the Caddymaster shack were especially welcoming and friendly. Please pass on our thanks to them for adding to the enjoyment of our short stay.

The course itself was in great order and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We all intend coming back at some point in the near future (probably with families in tow!)

I have recommended a trip to the course to a group of friends who are going to La Manga later in the year. I feel it would be well worth the drive through to experience the course - can you tell me if there are any deals available on green fees only?

Finally, thanks very much for your help from the start of the booking process. The service received has been very attentive from start to finish and is much appreciated. I will definitely be back at Desert Springs soon.

Lawri Shanks

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Date: Wednesday 10th June 2009

After their visits to Desert Springs

Dear Jo,

As usual we had a great time at Desert Springs so our comment is DON'T CHANGE A THING. We have visited the resort on many occasions, usually booking direct with an owner, the golf packages you have available this year have been excellent value.

Looking forward to our next trip already.

Kind Regards
Tracy and Mark Brown

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Date: Monday, May 11, 2009
From: Chris Aulet

After his visit to Desert Springs

Hi Jo,

We all had a fantastic time although some forgotten after far too much alcohol!  The Indiana Course was fantastic but a little tough for the high handicappers in our group, Valle de Este was OK but not very fair.

All the staff at Desert Spring’s were very helpful, professional, pleasant & friendly.  Resort was a little quiet but it did not stop us having a great week.

Certainly the best Golfing Holiday that I have been on to date.

Best regards, Chris 

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Date: Friday, April 24, 2009
From: David and Yvonne Barrows

After their visits to the Crocodile Club and El Torrente restaurants at Desert Springs

Hi Daniel

Didn't get chance to speak to you last week at DS, but thought I would just
do you a quick mail. Went to the Croc Club 4 times and thought the new menu was very good, fairly priced and, most importantly, was presented well with good tastes.

We were also at the dinner following the Captain's Drive-in golf round and
once again found the food at the Clubhouse to be excellent. A simple menu
but well executed. In that respect could you get me the recipe for the
"Raspberry Panacotta" dessert, I am doing a dinner party for 12 back in
England in September for my 65th and would like to have that dessert which
was very light and refreshing. Hope this will be possible with Steve Pegg.

We will be out again next week on the 29th April for about 10 days so
hopefully will see you then but perhaps I'll hear from you in the meantime.

Kind regards,

David and Yvonne Barrows


PS Sad you have lost Kate and with Anna going, we have
lost 2 very good staff!! Cest la vie et bonne chance!!!

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Date: Friday, April 17, 2009
From: Stef Berlet

After her Golf Break at Desert Springs

Good Afternoon Jo,
 
We're home from our holiday at Desert Springs.  We had an absolute wonderful time and can't wait to go back.  Our accommodations were top off the line and ALL of the staff members should be commended for their efforts.  Everyone was friendly and willing. 

Our only complaint is the weather on our return to England. 

Looking forward to our future booking!

Warmest Regards,


Stef Berlet

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Date: Tuesday, April 07, 2009
From: Nicola Battista

After her Golf Break at Desert Springs

Dear Jo

We had a lovely break, thank you very much. We thought the golf course was spectacular, in superb condition and very pretty, and we were pleasantly surprised  to find that it was not too busy, so we were able to get round more or less at our own pace. All the staff and also some of the local residents were very friendly which created a good atmosphere off the course.  We thought the main restaurant in particular was excellent and our accommodation was  clean and comfortable (apart possibly from the pillows which were a bit hard!) All in all we thought it was really good value for money and would definitely recommend it to our golfing friends who have not been there, (although several of them had and recommended it to us!)

Regards


Nicola Battista

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Date: Sunday, April 05, 2009
From: Robert Niesiolowsoi

After his Golf Break at Desert Springs

Hi jo 

A ll was good...nothing negative to say.

Breaskfast was excellent...golf good...the to the door personal service by security on arrival when we came late was an excellent touch.

A ll good...thank you and well done!


Robert Niesiolowsoi

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Date: Friday, April 03, 2009
From: Robert Low

After a session with Alfonso Castineira, Assistant Director and Head Professional at the Academy of Golf at Desert Springs

Dear Alfonso
 
Thank you so much for your marvellous tuition last week and for your company during our two rounds of golf.

I really appreciate the time you spent trying to turn me into a halfway decent golfer. I played 18 holes at my local course yesterday, managed a par at a par 5 and a birdie at the par-4 tenth, helped by a member's bounce off a tree overlooking the green (my luck is still holding, evidently). We won't talk about the other 16 but I feel I understand much better what I should be doing.
 
I hope you have a great summer and that Desert Springs goes from strength to strength.
 
Many thanks again and best wishes


Bob

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Date: Monday, March 30, 2009
From: Mark Guest

After his Golf Break at Desert Springs

Hi Jo
 
We all thought Desert Springs was fantastic, the hotel we stayed in was good but we all wished we had have stayed at Desert Springs, the golf course was in superb condition and service was excellent. We are all looking forward to going back to Desert Springs, possibly October so will be in touch.

Thanks for your help.

Mark

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Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
From: Barbara Sadgrove

After her Golf Break at Desert Springs

Hi Jo
 
Yes, we had a wonderful few days at Desert Springs and the weather was very good. As you may know I work at La Cala Resort on the Costa del Sol and was anxious to see how other clubs do it. We thought that the staff in particular were extremely kind and helpful. We have already recommended Desert Springs to some of our friends as the whole package was excellent.
 
Your resort is so different from where I work that it was a nice change to have someone serve me! The food in the clubhouse was first class and we really couldn't fault anything except our golf!
 
Good luck to all concerned and thanks for an excellent break. Please let us know if there are any other offers as we might go again!

Best Wishes from Barbara

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009
From: Simon Williams

After his Golf Break at Desert Springs

Hello Jo,

I hope you are well. Just a quick note to let you know how our trip, Feb 22 to 25, to Desert Springs Resort went.

This was truly a magnificent experience for us all, we were all very impressed with the attitude of the staff on site and with the facilities available to us while we were there. You can rest assured that we will be looking to travel to the resort again next year about the same time as this, but with a few more people in our numbers (hopefully about 20). If and when you know of your price tariff for the same dates as this year please do not hesitate to let me know.

Once again thanks for your help in organising our trip and i look forward to speaking to you again in the near future to organise a return trip to your wonderful resort.

Yours Sincerley
Simon Williams

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2009
From: Mike Ready, County Captain, Hertfordshire Golf Union

Hi Carmen

Following our recent visit to Desert Springs, I would like to thank you and everyone involved in making our stay such an enjoyable experience.
 
The range, chipping area and putting green are in excellent condition and along with the use of the GASP studio and a lot of hard work the lads have honed their games for the season ahead.

The course is in fantastic condition with excellent greens, which was a bit of a shock to the system after a long English winter.
 
The food was first class both at the Golf Club and the Crocodile Club and everyone at Desert Springs looked after us with a smile on their face.

A final thank you to everyone and hopefully we will see you again next year.

Kind Regards

Mike Ready
County Captain
Hertfordshire Golf Union
Alan White

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2009
From: Mr. Alan White

On the occasion of his father's 70th birthday celebration

Hello Ellie

I spoke with my father last night and he was delighted with the service and attention they received when I booked his 70th Birthday celebration lunch yesterday.

I would like to thankyou for your help, also thanks to Bronwyn who took the reservation and the waitress who served the table and made a special effort.

Kind regards
Alan White

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Tuesday 6th - Monday 12th January 2009

Bournemouth University Golf Squad Winter Training Camp @ Desert Springs

Bournemouth University selected The Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club for the second year running, to host its warm weather winter training Camp from the 6th to the 12th of January 2009 for its first team squad.

Speaking of Desert Springs Bournemouth Golf Coaches, Martin Cummins and Martyn Thompson remarked;

"Can we thank Desert Springs again for an excellent week. The service and facilities were second to none in Spain, and you know that we will be returning!"




 

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Tuesday, December 9th 2008

Dear Alfonso

Thank you for your email.

The trip to Desert Springs was very productive. The mild climate was conducive to productive practice, when our climate at home is cold. The resort has fantastic facilities, all within walking distance. We had no need to hire a bus, even the transfers from the airport were arranged by the resort. Maria del Mar Sanchez was extremely helpful with organising the whole trip from the accommodation to all our golf and fitness requirements. The staff at the resort were helpful and hospitable. The Golf Academy always had the range prepared ready for our use each morning.

We are looking forward to our next training weekend in February and hopefully it will be as successful as the first.



Coaches: Back Row 1st Left Beth Patterson (Chairman of Training). Back Row 2nd Left Kevin Craggs (National Coach). Back Row 7th Left, Edward McCosh (Mind Coach). Front Row 1st Right Helen Weavers (Fitness Instructor)

Players: Megan Briggs, Emily Ogilvy, Louise Kenney, Laura Murray, Kelsey MacDonald, Kylie Walker, Michele Thompson.

Regards

Beth Paterson
Chairman of Training,
Scottish Ladies' Golfing Association Ltd.
 

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Thursday, November 27th 2008
From Lady Bader OBE,
President of The Douglas Bader Foundation

Dear Mr Coaker,

As you are probably aware, it was not possible for me to attend the 2008 final The Desert Springs "Golf4Women" Salver which was recently held at your splendid venue. However, I have received reports from Toumament Director, John Southwick and our Director, Keith Delderfield who represented the charity in my absence, informing me as to just what a great success the event has been.

From what 1hear and from the literature that 1have received, it is clear the Desert Springs is a really magnificent resort and provided a first class venue for the final. I gather from feedback that, in particular, the course was in first class condition and that its presentation was "stunning" and that the contribution and professionalism of Christine Langford along with the friendly attitude and helpfulness of all ofthe Desert Springs staff was second to none and I congratulate those responsible for gathering together what is obviously a very special team.

On behalf of everyone at The Douglas Bader Foundation I offer you my sincerest thanks for the most generous support you have provided ensuring that our event has been such a great success and I am delighted and grateful to leam that the 2009 event is again to be played at your first class resort.

Yours sincerely,

Lady Bader OBE.,
President.

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Thursday, November 27th 2008
From Lady Bader OBE,
President of The Douglas Bader Foundation

Dear Peter,

I am aware that you have received a message of gratitude from John Southwick, Tournament Director of The Desert Springs “Golf4Women” Salver, following the recent staging of the very successful final at your wonderful Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club. I felt that after having receiving John’s report and the of Charity Director, Keith Delderfield, who represented our charity in my absence, I must write to express on behalf of everyone at The Douglas Bader Foundation, my sincerest gratitude for your most generous support.

Clearly it was a superb event and one greatly enjoyed by every one of the participants. From the comments that I have received it is clear the whole Desert Springs team is worthy of praise but, in particular, it appears that special mention and thanks are due to Christine Langford who made sure that everyone was so well looked after and ensured that the competition was so well presented; to the course staff for preparing such a great and challenging track for our final and, indeed, to the whole staff team, each of whom played a role in making everybody’s stay such a happy and memorable one. We are indebted to you all.

I am grateful and delighted to learn that your kind support is to continue for 2009 and hope I may at some point have the opportunity of thanking you personally.

With my sincerest thanks and very best wishes.

Yours sincerely, Lady Bader OBE.

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Friday, November 21st 2008
From Mr. John Southwick,
Tournament Director, on the occasion of the:

Desert Springs 'Golf 4 Women' Salver Grand Final.
In association with The Douglas Bader Foundation

As Tournament Director of the Desert Springs 'Golf 4 Women' Salver I wish to put on record my appreciation to everyone at Desert Springs especially Christine Langford who made the final of the event a huge success.

The golf course was indeed a challenge to all the lady finalists, but the course was in excellent condition as were all the facilities that everyone enjoyed. Everyone of the Desert Springs staff looked after our every need and I found the resort and staff to be of the highest standard, that I have experienced during my travels around the world.

I feel sure that the lady finalists who competed will convey to their golf club members the excellence of Desert Springs Resort when they return home. From my point of view I feel that this is the best form of advertising ("word of mouth"). Keith Delderfield of the Douglas Bader Foundation who attended the event will be reporting back to Lady Bader OBE the President of the Foundation, and I feel sure that you will be receiving a letter from her in due course.

inally with the success and the forthcoming publicity I feel that this tournament will grow from strength to strength and will not only help the Foundation but also the Desert Springs Resort in 2009.

Regards,

John Southwick.

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Tuesday, November 18th 2008

Following The Desert Springs Ladies’ Golf Holiday, 9th – 15th November, 2008

We have just returned home this weekend after a week at the Desert Springs Golf Resort in Southern Spain and we felt that we would like to write to you to express how much we appreciated the hospitality that was shown to us by all the staff and residents.

We thought that the accommodation was excellent (a townhouse near the practice ground of the golf course) and the kindness and care accorded to us during our stay was first class. We cannot speak highly enough of Christine Langford, whose thoughtfulness and meticulous attention to detail ensured that we enjoyed all aspects of our stay at the resort. Her efforts, which were way above and beyond those we are sure of her general remit, guaranteed that we were made to feel like VIPs during our stay. We certainly took full advantage during the week of being coached by such a prestigious player. Generally we thought that the golf course and facilities at the Golf Academy were excellent. All the staff, whether it was in the restaurants, on reception or at the Caddy Master’s Centre could not do enough for us.

When you are working all year, holiday time is precious and we feel that our week at Desert Springs was spent very wisely. We are certainly considering returning to the resort next year and we will be recommending it to our golfing companions around Wirral and the North West area.

Regards,

Louise Davies & Diana Griffiths.

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Tuesday, October 14th 2008
From Phil Neale, OBE
Operations Manager, England Cricket Team
Captain Worcestershire County Champions 1988 & 1999,
Wisden Cricketer of the Year, 1989,

Hi Jim,

Sorry it has taken a while for me to get around to sending this note but I have been pretty busy since we got back. The Stanford T20 match in Antigua and the Tour of India are just around the corner so there is plenty to do and my feet have hardly touched the floor!

Thank you for all you did for us Jim, you went to a lot of trouble on our behalf and we really appreciated it. Chris and I enjoyed catching up with you again and, despite the weather, we thoroughly enjoyed our break.

Also, if you would be kind enough, I would ask you to please pass on our thanks to everyone at Desert Springs, in particular, Simon, Daniel, Christina, Paul, Joel, Alfonso and Karen, for hosting us so generously and for ensuring that we had an entertaining and relaxing holiday. I know everyone was busy but so many of them took time out to show us around and interact with us.

We felt that there was a really good feeling about the Resort, that the quality of all the properties was exceptional and found the townhouse we used to be extremely comfortable.

I wish you continued success in getting some football teams out to Desert Springs. It seems to have done Shrewsbury some good and you certainly have the potential to add to your facilities and extend your client base in this area. I guess you will all be busy gearing up for the Ian Botham Charity Golf day. I wish you all every success with that and the continued development of Desert Springs. We were amazed by the scale of the project and look forward to visiting again at some time in the future to see how it has progressed.

Kindest regards,

Phil Neale

Operations Manager, England Cricket Team.
 

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Saturday, September 6th 2008
From: Sam Thomas,

2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup Winning Jockey

Dear Simon

"Just a quick email to thank you for taking care of us whilst we were out with you at Desert Springs in Spain.

I can probably vouch for the rest of the other lads by saying that we had a fantastic time whilst we were at Desert Springs, the course was amazing as was the hospitality from all the staff that met us and dealt with us. It was a pleasure to be able to play with yourself and I'm sorry I was so bad; you did well to keep your concentration! Hopefully if we are allowed back again, I'll be back for another knock round and try to shoot a reasonable score this time, maybe I should spend the winter handicapping myself, 28 sounds perfect!

Thanks again for everything and I will look forward to next year when I return."

Regards,

Sam Thomas
British Jump Jockey
Professional Jockeys Association
 

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Monday, September 1st 2008

Dear Simon

"I'm delighted that the members of the Professional Jockey’s Association are utilising the amazing facilities at Desert Springs. Our Jump jockeys, as pictured, are used to riding round in wind and rain throughout the winter so a trip to Desert Springs and its great climate is well deserved!
I think they’ll be a few pounds lighter come Cheltenham in March as well!"

Regards,

Josh Apiafi
Chief Executive
The Professional Jockeys Association (The PJA)
 


Jody Mogford, Colin Bolger, Alan O'Keefe,
Sam Thomas (2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockey on Denman.)
and Dominic Elsworth.

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Monday 22nd August 2008

Dear Simon

"COCO would like to thank the Desert Springs Resort & Golf Club for their generosity and invaluable support for COCO's Celebrity Golf Days 2007 & 2008. With support from Desert Springs we were able to attract high calibre sporting celebrities to our events and offer guests the chance to win fantastic holidays at the Desert Springs Resort. Thanks to Desert Springs, both events raised urgently needed funds for COCO's projects overseas, helping to brighten hundreds of futures across the globe".

Laura Jackson,
Fundraising Manager, COCO

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

From: Paul Simpson, Shrewsbury Town FC Coach, on the conclusion of their Club’s fist warm weather pre season training camp at Desert Springs.
Date: July 2008

Paul Simpson, Shrewsbury Town FC Coach commented:

“When I arrived at Desert Springs it was a fantastic facility, that was the first thing that struck me. Everything about it looked to me as if it could be perfect for a pre-season training camp, and I have to say being here as well and the work that we have done, we haven’t been disappointed! It’s been excellent in everything they have done for us.

When I came here to view the facilities in May I quickly realised that there was everything here that you could use for pre-season to make the training varied and it has been excellent, it really has. The surface on the football pitch is as good as any that you will get in England and the gym facilities are excellent. There are mountain bikes, there is everything here that you can have a full week, probably even two weeks of varied training, but unfortunately we only had four days!

I think the players have been really surprised with the standard of the accommodation, they are luxury and there is everything in there you could possibly need and there’s the facilities if they wanted to make themselves a drink in the rooms. There are facilities if they had to wash there own kit, everything is there for them and I think they have been very, very pleasantly surprised by it.”

Ben Davis, Shrewsbury Town FC Captain added:

“It’s been a brilliant stay for us; the lads have all absolutely loved it. Training has been really hard but we have got through it all and the facilities have been great for us so it has been a great chance for us to come away and get some team bonding together.

The football pitch is spot on and the way it has been kept over the few days we have been here has been excellent with the heat and everything, and the surface has been ideal for us. With the three sessions it’s needed to be and it has held up very well for us.

The fact that we have been able to train outside has been brilliant for us. We have had three sessions; at seven o’clock in the morning and one as well at night as well as the afternoon one and they have all been spot on and the weather has been lovely and it has helped everyone to get outside and get a tan as well! It makes a difference from it raining always back at home.

Everyone leaves you alone and lets you get on with it, and all the lads stay together and you get no hassle form anyone and you can just concentrate on your training and getting everything together and ready for when you go back for the start of the season.”

Michael Jackson, Shrewsbury Town FC Defender added:

“It has been exactly what we needed. The accommodation, facilities and training pitch has been excellent for what you need for this sort of thing you are trying to achieve. I have been on quite a few trips before and never one as good as this, so it’s been excellent.’

The football pitch has been great, when you are training three times a day it needs to be right and it has. With the weather you get here you would think it would be absolutely as dry as a bone, but it’s not, it’s been really good and it’s been a pleasure to play on it to be honest.”

Find out more about Shrewsbury Town FC:

Paul Simpson, Shrewsbury Town FC Coach

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Monday 23rd June 2008

Dear Simon

On behalf of Mankiewicz, I would like to extend a very big thank you to you and your team for making our first Corporate Golf Event such a resounding success.

I have had the pleasure of attending many corporate golf events throughout the world but I have never experienced such a professional organisation as Desert Springs.

Kristina's attention to detail during the organisation of our event was outstanding, no matter what was asked for, it was taken care of. I don't believe "no" is in her vocabulary.

Desert Springs Corporate Hospitality Package really is quite remarkable.

We enjoyed excellent accommodation, outstanding cuisine, a wonderful and challenging golf course and friendly, helpful staff. Every one of our guests has since written to tell us how much they enjoyed their trip.

We have been so delighted with ourt first event that we have decided to make Desert Springs our permanent venue for the Mankiewicz Annual Golf Challenge.

We look forward to seeing you next year.

Yours sincerely

Roger Fergus
Mankiewicz Coatings Aviation Division

DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Date: Sunday 18th May 2008

On the occasion of the Club Phase of the Spanish national El Corte Inglés Golf Circuit tournament held at Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club on the 18th May, 2008.

Augusto Lombrera of G2, the organisers of the El Corte Inglés Circuit commented:

"I am extremely impressed with the golf course and service. It is probably the best golf course I have ever seen and so completely different to what we are used to seeing in Spain. I am going to recommend to El Corte Inglés that for 2009 the final of the circuit is celebrated here at Desert Springs!"

Date:	14 April 2008
From:	Tracy McKinnes
To:	Crocodile Kids Club

Hi Kristina,

Just thought I would drop you a line 

We have just arrived home from our house at Desert Springs and our children are still buzzing about the great time had by all.  The children attended the children’s club provided by the Crocodile Club every day for 2 hours and thoroughly enjoyed their time.  

Nick provided great fun for the children and has a really charming manner with them.   The children are still talking about the fun games and not to mention many hours of football organised by Nick.  Of course, we really appreciated the time too!! 

Nick always had time for the children even when they managed to find him outside his normal working hours!  I know that other parents were also impressed by Nick's enthusiasm to provide a fun time for the children and am happy that it is continuing and is something to look forward to during our next stay in May.

Thank you and best wishes.

Tracy McKinnes

Date:	17 February 2008
From:	Robin Forrest
To:	Desert Springs

What a place!!! Jenny and I were so impressed with all we saw, and I think we saw all of Desert Springs plus Villaricos and Playa Marques, thanks to Elvira.

We were met by Maria del Mar who kindly took us to our apartment with a very welcome bottle of bubbly suitable cooled in the fridge, many thanks. Thanks also for the beautiful meal at El Torrente, ably waited on by Ellie, as she also did most mornings at breakfast.

Peter Goodall also came to meet us one morning which I am sure was beyond the call of duty; with each member of staff we met we learned more about Desert Springs. They must all have dreaded the Forrest's arrival!!

The views are stunning, and we could see in all directions from our apartmnent. I don't think we did justice to the golf course, but I am sure we did our bit in the Crocodile Club! The Crocodile Club is a most amazing set up, the whole concept, suited to both young and old, from the bar itself to all the African input. Everyone was so friendly, both staff and residents; we played golf one day with Laurie and Betty Meldrum, who we had met previously in the club.

Hopefully we'll go back to Desert Springs again next year, and maybe even take some friends, as we both so enjoyed the experience. It was good of you to keep in contact with us while we were there.

Many many thanks for everything. We will be your Scottish Ambasadors!!

Love to you both

Robin and Jenny

Date:	09 February 2008
From:	Jeremy Bennett
To:	Desert Springs

In the past I was a well travelled European Tour Player of 12 years before becoming a European Tour coach and coach to National Teams for the past 15 seasons.

This is my first visit to Desert Springs and in my opinion if I add together the practice facilities, quality of the golf course, the catering, atmosphere, accommodation, character and friendly manner of the staff I certainly believe it to be the best facility in Spain I have come across and one of the best in the world.

It has been a great experience and I cannot wait to come back with the Welsh Ladies in a few weeks time.

Yours sincerely

Jeremy Bennett

Jeremy Bennett takes one of his pupils through their paces
on the Putting Green at Desert Spring

 

 

Date:	31 January 2008
From:	Kevin Pratt
To:	The Lodge

Dear Carmen,

On behalf of the Norfolk County Golf Union squad I would like to thank everyone at Desert Springs following our first warm weather training camp.

We found Desert Springs to be a perfect venue as the practise facilities are first class and the Indiana Course is a great test which quickly lets the players and coach see any weaknesses.

One the great things about staying on site was that there were few distractions and we found that the combination of this and the great facilities meant the players were fully focused on their golf.

The Crocodile club and the Club House looked after us very well throughout our stay and our accommodation was perfect and gave the players a bit of space if they wanted it.

We look forward to seeing you again next year when hopefully we will return with a larger group.

Your Sincerely,

Kevin Pratt (County Captain)

 

 

Date:	13 December 2007
From:	Ian Atkins
To:	Steve Cram

Subject: RE: Steve Cram's Golf Day

Steve,

Hope you are well, I thought I would drop you a line.  I’ve just returned from Deserts Springs with my wife, having had five fantastic days at the resort, meeting some lovely people, some who live on site permanently.  The golf course was terrific, made even better by the weather; some 75 degrees!

Thanks for the invitation to go out there, I will definitely go back to the resort for a break and would have no hesitation purchasing a property if I was looking to buy, which I may soon.

Again thanks a lot, I hope the charity is going well and hope you keep a slot for me in your golf day in July.

Many Thanks, IAN ATKINS

I am back at Sunderland working, doing all the overseas player recruiting,
it’s fantastic, I just hope they take a few in the window, to survive this season!

Date:	03 April 2007
From:	S A B Daniels
To:	Peter Goodhall

Dear Peter,

Potter Raper Partnership - Partners Meeting at the Desert Springs Resort

Thank you to you and all your staff for looking after us so well during our Partners' weekend at Desert Springs recently.

The excellent facilities and weather made sure that we had a wonderful and productive stay. Having the golf course and the excellent practise facilities 'on site' meant we had an easy outlet from our business meetings. It was enjoyed by all and I think most of the Partners would look forward to taking on the challenges of the Indiana Course again.

We hope we will be able to repeat the exercise in the future.

Kind Regards,

S A B Daniels

Date:	13 March 2007
From:	Rob Langley, Loretto School
To:	Carmen

Dear Carmen,

Loretto School, Edinburgh, Scotland

I would just like to say thank you so much to you and the rest of the staff for the way last weekend went. I had a fantastic time and I know the school did too. They have already said they would like to come back next year.

Your course is superb and I can not speak highly enough of your staff. Please can you thank them all for me. I look forward to meeting you all again in the future and I will be in touch very soon.

Thank you again Carmen

Best regards, Rob Langley

Tour Coordinator, Gullivers Sports Travel

 

 

Date:	06 March 2007
From:	Ernesto Fernandez de Gamboa
To:	Simon Coaker

Dear Simon,

I wish to thank you for all of your help and the collaboration afforded to us during the hosting of the 'Copa del Rey' last week. I believe that Desert Springs achieved the highest standards of the great golf clubs in all aspects.

I also want to congratulate you and Anthony, the course superintendent, for the magnificent condition of the golf course and its presentation. All the participants and officials were astonished by the condition and presentation of the course, which has gone on improving over the years.

Furthermore, I want to congratulate you for the superb team of personnel that you have managed to gather together. Both the girls from the Administration Office (Lina, Carmen & Mª del Mar) and the girls from Reception (Silvia, Maria & Dolores) were super and disposed to help with everything that was required. The Bar and Restaurant was also managed in a very professional way. At the caddy master, the driving range and the start, everything was very well organised by Victor and Nick.

In short, I think that the Championship has been a success as well as a good International showcase for Desert Springs, which I hope, will continue to contribute even further to the development of this part of Spain.

Suffice it to say that I look forward to returning soon. I want to reiterate my congratulations as well as my utmost and sincere thanks for all of your collaboration.

Kind Regards,

Ernesto Fernandez de Gamboa
Director Deportivo
Real Federacion Espanola De Golf

Date:	29 October 2006
From:	Nasser Hussain
To:	Simon Coaker

Simon,

Hope you had a succesful trip to Madrid. I am just writing to thank you for everything you did for my family and me during our stay at Desert Springs; we really did have a fantastic time. The villa you sorted out was above and beyond what we expected and I know you had to move a few things around to get us in there so many thanks.

I really enjoyed your golf course; it is something you should be very proud of. It was great to meet you and enjoyed your company on the course although I don't think you need another black Desert Springs golf shirt!! If there is anything I can do for you or any of your projects please do not hesitate to ask. Once again many thanks.

Nasser

P.S You really have to make the 12th hole a bit harder. If a hacker like Me
can get a 6 iron straight in the hole (on Friday) it must be to easy! My
first ever hole in one and no-one was there to see it

Date:	29 October 2006
From:	Steve Cram
To:	Simon Coaker

Dear Simon,

Apologies for not contacting you sooner to say a HUGE thank you for making us so welcome last week at Desert Springs. I speak on behalf of all of us when I say we had a fantastic few days ... just what the doctor ordered as they say!

It's been the usual madness since returning back to the UK, but just looking back at the pictures reminds us all of the 3 days of peace and tranquillity on the golf course (with the odd stresses that come with golf!)

Many thanks again, hope to get chance to visit with Daley very soon.

Kind Regards,

Steve

 

 

Date:	14 April 2008
From:	Tracy McKinnes
To:	Crocodile Kids Club

Hi Kristina,

Just thought I would drop you a line

We have just arrived home from our house at Desert Springs and our children are still buzzing about the great time had by all.  The children attended the children’s club provided by the Crocodile Club every day for 2 hours and thoroughly enjoyed their time. 

Nick provided great fun for the children and has a really charming manner with them.   The children are still talking about the fun games and not to mention many hours of football organised by Nick.  Of course, we really appreciated the time too!!

Nick always had time for the children even when they managed to find him outside his normal working hours!  I know that other parents were also impressed by Nick's enthusiasm to provide a fun time for the children and am happy that it is continuing and is something to look forward to during our next stay in May.

Thank you and best wishes.

Tracy McKinnes

 

 

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