"Please e-mail here your comments and we will add them as soon as possible, thank you!" > or visit our Forum   Submitted by Comments: Name: Gerhard, Marja, Dana and Job It hurts to leave paradise… We loved the pictures at the Internet site, but the reality is even more beautiful. What a wonderful place! Tasos and Pavlina, thank you so much for all kindness, services, meals, and talks. Etcetera. Maybe we will meet again. Gerhard, Marja, Dana and Job (from The Netherlands ). Added: 5 - 17 May 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Maarten, Angelique, Jotjn, Nynke van der Geest Dear Tasos and Pavlina, On our last day here I'm sitting at my most favorite spot: Looking out over the sea and looking for inspiration to put down in wards how we experienced the past two weeks. We had a really, really perfect time. You created a little paradise on one of the most beautiful parts of Zakynthos. The children loved it, they felt they were in a kind and safe environment, and in our second week they made great friends with two other Dutch children. And we relaxed more than ever before: Just reading a book, staring at the sea and -speaking for myself- “emptying my head” from the busy life at home. We will always remember the nice evenings filled with guitar – music and singing, and the lovely BBQ and Pizza meals with the other guests. Sitting on the long table like you see in commercials, as Maarten said. Dear Tasos, Pavlina and of course your children too, thank you for all your kindness (buying toys for the children!) and for the feeling you gave us: “Our home is your home”. We hope we will meet again some day (and …. We will send all our friends and relatives to you!!). Maarten, Angelique, Jotjn, Nynke van der Geest – The Netherlands. Added: 30 April - 16 May 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Jo and Mark Pavlina and Tasos, One week in paradise is not long enough, so we will have to come back for more…… Thanks for making us so welcome. Jo and Mark XXXX Added: 20 May 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Geoff and Chris Tong To the ancient Greeks, we are indebted for much of modern civilization. To the modern Greeks Tasos and Pavlina, we are indebted for a wonderful holiday in beautiful surroundings with such friendly hosts. Thank you, we will be back. Geoff and Chris Tong (England). Added: 26 May 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Julie and Dave Ward Pavlina and Tasos, Thank you for the best holiday we have had to date. Fantastic hospitality, food and location. You couldn't have made us feel more welcome. We will be back and we tell friends about “Porta del Mar” also. We will miss you. Julie and Dave Ward, Geddington, England. X (In fact, they came back Sept. 2005 for two more weeks! And booked for next May 2006!!!). Added: 29 May 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Dave and Yvonne Pavlina and Tasos, Told you we would be back. As per normal a brilliant super holiday, great hosts, Pavlinas' cooking was heaven. Hope to see you soon. Dave and Yvonne, Kidderminster, England XX Added: 29 May 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Julie & Cheryl Pavlina and Tasos, What a wonderful place to recharge the batteries!. We have had a fantastic holiday, met many lovely people and have enjoyed your hospitality and kindness. Hopefully we will be back for more! Cheryl and Julie, England X Additional information: Dear Tasos and Pavlina, Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality during our stay. We really had a wonderful holiday and Porta del Mar is a little piece of paradise. Please thank Costa again for taking us to the airport , Tasos was right there was no rush - we were delayed for 5 hours! We eventually got home at 9pm(GMT) Back to work and a hectic lifestyle - I\'d rather be on your windsurfing board. Kind regards Julie & Cheryl Added: 5 June 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Dear Tasos and Pavlina,  Just to say thank you for your hospitality and friendship on our holiday, we had such a lovely time and enjoyed the comfort of your beautiful village. We are now looking forward to our visit next year for two weeks starting on the 14 th or 15 th September depending on the availability of flights. We will let you know just as soon as we can book tickets. We would like the same accommodation in the “Erato” Love from us both   (We owe you for a telephone call!!!) Added: 27 June 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Jurgen, Ildiko and Katharina Wir sagen auch Danke an Pavlina und Tasos, fuer die wundershoenen Tage hier in der Oase der Ruhe und dem kleinen Paradise am Meer. Unseren Urlaub hier, haben wir in vollen Zeigen genossen und freuten uns vorallem auch ueber Euch herziche fast Freundschaft. Auch unsere kleinen Tochter hat es hier sehr gut gefallen und wir denken, dass wir sicherlich noch mal wieder hierher kommen. Noch mal Danke fuer alles und eine dicke umarmung von Familie Bauer. Jurgen, Ildiko und Katharina aus Germany Added: 5 July 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Victoria & Michalis Taso kalimera, euxaristoume gia thn omorfi filoksenia sto mikro petrino xwrio sas... Stelnoume tis entypwseis mas sta agglika wste na einai prosbasimes apo to diethnes koino sas (pes mas an tis theleis kai sta ellinika pantws). Polla xairetismata Victoria & Michalis PS. tis amesws epomenes meres tha steiloume merikes fwtografies. Added: 10 July 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Victoria & Michalis Dear Taso,  we thank you very much for the warm welcome and care we received in your little, cozy village.  We were impressed by the charm and aesthetics of our little home ¨Amphitrite¨, with its very nice traditional decoration. The settlement is superb, with excellent views to the sea through the trees, and the garden is green and fresh, especially pleasant during the hot hours of the summer. We felt nice and comfortable in the nice atmosphere created by you and your family around the bar/reception/ meeting point, and many many thanks for thinking about children creating a nice corner for them! Certainly holidays in ¨Porta del Mar¨ is an unforgettable experience Hope to see you soon! Victoria Added: 10 July 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Sif, Svala, Anne Dorte and Arndt Lueken Dear family Rigas, You make this beautiful place so special! Why? Because you t Eat your guests in a warm and enthusiastic way. Thank you Elina, Costas, Pavlina and Tasos!!We couldn't wish more for our holiday…. Takk!!! Sif, Svala, Anne Dorte and Arndt Lueken (the Danes from Flekkefjord in Norway). Added: 12 July 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Sif, Svala, Anne Dorte and Arndt Lueken Dear friends, Thank you for everything-right from the first e-mail! I knew this would be fantastic and I will remember it as “Paradise” with the kindest, most gracious, and fun loving family I have ever met. The food and cooking was perfectly delicious. Thank you for showing my family a good time-one we will remember forever. Your family will be in our harts forever and we will think of you fondly. We will MISS YOU and our short time here. Do not be shy to see us if you desire to visit Michigan. Crista and Sean Vasbinder (Kaylee & Ellie) Mi., USA Added: 16 July 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Molly & Chris Henderson Come visit us in the U.S.A. We are close to Washington D.C., Baltimore and Annapolis. Molly & Chris Henderson, Crofton, U.S.A. Added: 16 July 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Anat and Moshe Agam Dear Tasos and Pavlina   Thank you very much for your kind hospitality and help in your beutiful " Littel Paradise". We enjoyed the short staing in your Littel village and we will remember it for long time. We are telling evreybudy about your Littel Paradise. Hope to see you again. Anat and Moshe Agam ISRAEL Added: July 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Rosemary & Ross Dear Pavlina, Elina and Tasos, You are the most gracious family. We thank you for your kindness and generosity. You gave our family a safe and warm haven to strengthen our ties and just enjoy our time together effortlessly. Our American family felt welcome and loved the Greek way of life. Good health and happiness to all of you. May we meet again. Rosemary & Ross MI. U.S.A. Added: 16 July 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Dear Tasos, Pavlina, Kostas, Eleni and Magda, Thank you very much for the fantastic time we had at Porta Del Mar from July 24th - August 7th 2005. We thought your houses were just beautiful and in the most idyllic position with a beautiful and very safe beach. You and your family made us all feel so welcome. The children loved the beach, the hammocks, the garden, the play area (they called it the play barn) and especially that you had a freezer full of ice-creams!!!! It was a wonderful family holiday and one that we will remember forever. We hope that we will be able to return to Porta Del Mar one day and will recommend your properties to all our friends who think about visiting Greece in the future. Best wishes to you all The Rafferty and Wright Families John and Agnes Rafferty (Granny and Grandad), Edinburgh, Scotland Richard, Pauline, Joseph, Abbie and Lucy, Bebington, England Anthony, Fiona, Holly and Millie, Livingston, Scotland Stephen, Karen, Katie and Lauren, Livingston, Scotland Added: August 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Barbara Jaroszek & Friends Lieber Tasos, Wir (4 Familien) haben zum zweiten Mal einen fantastischen Urlaub in Porta del Mar verbracht. Wir konnen uns keinen besseren Ort fur unseren nachsten Urlaub vorstellen, denn wo gibt es so schone Hauser, Garten, Meer als bei Porta del Mar? Vor alledem aber solche Familie wie Eure! Wir danken Euch noch einmal fur Eure liebevolle Zuwendung, Gastfreundschaft und Hilfsbereitschaft jederzeit. Wir sind uberzeugt, dass wir uns wieder sehen, denn es gibt es keine bessere Adresse fur Urlaub in Griechenland! Barbara Jaroszek & Friends Added: 22 August 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Neil XX, Jane, Arlo, Lola X Dear Tasos, Pavlina, Costas & Elina, What a terrible holiday! The sky was much too blue. The sea was much too clear. The beach was much too sandy. You were all much too friendly and helpful. The bear was too cold. The food was too delicious. The music was too melodic. The garden was too safe for children to play. The hammock was too comfortable. Next year we will spend a week at the dentist ‘s surgery instead of returning here. The only thing I enjoyed were the mosquitos , who were very friendly. Neil XX, Jane, Arlo, Lola X London, England. Added: August 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Claire, Tim, Ellie, Joe and Archie Watts Very many thanks to Pavlina, Tasos, Elina and Costas – This holiday surpassed all expectations. This is a beautiful location – an oasis of calm – and beautifully designed and built. But we were moved by your warmth even more, and felt welcome, like close friends. And the food and the music have been magical too. Please call if you are in England at +44781….. With love, Claire, Tim, Ellie, Joe and Archie Watts (Somerset, England) Added: August 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Sue, J, Elena, & Gabriel Dear Tasos, Pavlina, Costas & Elina, For the very first time this holiday we are feeling sad! We are having to say goodbye to you all and it feels like saying goodbye to family because you have all been so wonderful. We all have very special memories of our … with you and our various trips out, especially the trip to Marathonissi with Costas (and of course the caretta- caretta) and our trip to bazaar in town to buy “Henry” and “Elizabeth” – next time we come no doubt they will be huge and with babies (we still believe she is in her underwater kitchen). Thank you Tasos and Pavlina for your wonderful cooking and hospitality and your children are both wonderful people. All of you are welcome to stay with us in London whenever. As the back of Pavlinas' jeans say “miss me” – we will. Until next time, Sue, J, Elena, & Gabriel, London, England. Added: August 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Elena I am going to miss you and I want to stay here. I am going to miss “Henry, Elizabeth and the cats and the beach too. From Elena (10? Years old!). Submitted by Comments: Name: Sandro, Laura, Giolia, Eleonora e Leonardo Grazie tanto a Tasos e Pavlina per l' ospitalita', il belissimo posto, lo splenditi mare e …. Le ottime griliate di pesce! Sandro, Laura, Giolia, Eleonora e Leonardo, Roma, Italia. Added: August 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Dear Tasos and Pavlina, Thank you for wonderful vacation, caring and love. We will sure meet you again soon we hope. When you will come to Israel, you will be most welcome. Please keep the place as it is very beautiful and welcoming. Thanks for everything. Added: September 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Óôåöáíïò , Áíôéãüíç , Äçìçôñçò , Áðüóôïëïò ÊáëçìÝñá "ìðáñìðá ÔÜóç" êáé Ðáõëßíá Ôï üôé äåí Ýãñáøá ÷ôåò , äåí óçìáßíåé üôé óáò îå÷Üóáìå êéüëáò. ÁðëÜ ðñþôç ìÝñá óôï ãñáöåßï êáé óôï óðßôé ìáò ðåñßìåíå Ýíá âïõíü áðï äïõëåéÝò , øþíéá , ðëõíôÞñéá êëð êëð.... ÁíôéèÝôùò ìáò ëåßðåôå ðïëý , êé åóåßò êáé ç "Porta". Áêüìç äåí Ý÷ïõìå óõíåéäçôïðïéÞóåé üôé ãõñßóáìå óôçí êáèçìåñéíüôçôá. Áëëùóôå êáé ç æõãáñéÜ ìáò ìáò õðåíèõìßæåé üôé öÝñáìå ôïõëÜ÷éóôïí 2 êéëÜ ï êáèÝíáò áðï ôçí ÆÜêõíèï !!!! ÐåñÜóáìå, ÷ùñßò êáìéÜ áðïëýôùò õðåñâïëÞ, ôéò ðéï åõ÷Üñéóôåò äéáêïðÝò ìáò åäþ êáé áñêåôÜ ÷ñüíéá. ¼ëá Þôáí õðÝñï÷á , ôï óðßôé , ï êÞðïò , ç èÜëáóóá , ôï ìðáñÜêé óáò , ôá ìðáñìðåêéïõ , ôï êñáóß , ï êáðïõôóßíï , ôá ôñáãïýäéá , ïé åâñáßïé , ïé éôáëïß , ïé áõóôñéáêïß , ç áóôáêïìáêáñïíÜäá.... !!!!! Óáò åõ÷áñéóôïýìå ãéá ìéá áêüìç öïñÜ ãéá üëá . Íá åßóôå ðÜíôá êáëÜ êáé íá óõíå÷ßóåôå ìå ôï ßäéï ìåñÜêé. Ãéáôß Ýôóé äåí áðïêôÜôå áðëÜ óôáèåñïýò "ðåëÜôåò" , áëëÜ öáíáôéêïýò ößëïõò !!! Èá ôá ðïýìå óýíôïìá. ÐïëëÜ öéëéÜ Óôåöáíïò , Áíôéãüíç , Äçìçôñçò , Áðüóôïëïò Added: 8 September 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Klaas & Isabelle Hello Tasos and Pavlina, Back in Belgium, fine weather, but a lot colder than in Zakynthos.  We would like to thank you again for your hospitality.  We really had a great time on the island. We miss our cosy little 'Erato' home.  We recommand your place to everybody. In attachment you will see a few photographs we took at your place.  We're dreaming away every time we see them. The sunset....beautiful. Pavlina, thank you for the delicious dishes you learned us.  I made the Greek omelet with tomatoes, onion and feta, the tzaziki for my brother and parents and the only thing you could hear at the table was mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm lekker (=delicious). We are looking forward to meet you again, maybe in Belgium, Greetz Klaas & Isabelle Added: 22 September 2005 Submitted by Comments: Name: Reinhard, Michaela, Thomas und Maria Gmeiner Liebe Pavlina, Lieber Tasos, Herzlichen Dank fuer die wunderschoenen zwei Urlaubswochen. Wir haben euhre guttes Essen und Euhre Gastfreundschaft sehr genossen. Wir werden Euch und “Porta del Mar” vermissen! Es war unser schoenster und erholsamster Urlaub. Danke, Reinhard, Michaela, Thomas und Maria Gmeiner. Neudoerfl, Austria Added: September 2005