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This page contains just a small selection of Testimonials we have received from our clients who have taken holidays with us in the past.
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TESTIMONIALS - Comments our past guests have made


Re-produced here is just a sample of the many comments we have received over the years.

Hi Allen,  Happy New Year!  Was pleased to hear that you and Carole got home safely despite your delays. Just wanted to say once again 'Thank you' to you and Carole for a wonderful holiday, the best Small Families holiday adventure for The McWhinnie clan yet!

The children are still talking about it to everyone, particularly about the huskies, skating and of course, Father Christmas and they are now showing off their new found sledging skills to our neighbours ( who are so grateful to us for bringing some of the snow back for them to enjoy too!!?!). My highlights were definitely the Husky sledge rides and the snowmobiling (I think I've found myself a new sport!). We were with a wonderful group who, despite many of their circumstances, were so positive and fun to be with. It really helped make the holiday and I look forward to the next one!!  Please let me know if you decide to do a safari holiday. I would be very interested.
Love Sarah, Hannah & Rory (Christmas Lapland 09)


Good morning - I have just returned from Mallorca with Kate, my 6 year old daughter. Kate has had such a wonderful time and made lots of new friends. The hotel was perfect for young children and your host Esther is a star. Kate cannot wait till our next holiday with small families. Best regards, Peter and Kate - (Majorca 09)
 


We had a great time in Portugal and Kam was a really excellent host and couldn't do more to help with organisation of trips; help with the children and general care of us all.  It's horrible to be back in the UK - it's raining here in Colchester already and along with the thought of work tomorrow it is all quite depressing - I wish we were back sitting on the hotel balcony, complaining about the heat!
Best regards, Sue & Lissy - (Portugal 09)
 


Dear Small Families - A short note, since I have now also joined the Chat Room. WHAT A FABULOUS HOLIDAY .. Kam was a superb host, well supported by Fernando. The group quickly became close through the children, and through some cultured evening entertainment around the bar. I will definitely be looking at more Small Families holidays .. Nathan & Francesca will probably not give me much alternative. Thanks & Regards - Dave, Nathan & Francesca - (Portugal 09)
 


Dear Carol and Allen - I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful holiday we had in Majorca this summer (17-23 Aug). Julia and I really enjoyed it and Cheryl was a great host.  Nothing was too much trouble for her and she was up against it at times with a certain member of our group. I would definitely choose your company to travel with in the future and I am going to recommend you to all my friends who are single parents. Best wishes  Cath & Julie (Majorca 09).

 


Hi Keith - Grace and I got a bit held up so took 2 hours to get home instead of 1, but not as bad as 5 hours - what a nightmare. Back at work now and it's cold and pouring with rain.  Beam me back to Croatia. We had such a great time, and was so lovely to meet such a great group of people. Keep up the good work small families and hopefully we'll catch up in January at the Cambridge party weekend, (especially if the balloon man is going to be there as grace was entranced by him). Speak to you soon - Louise and Grace (Croatia 09)


Dear Carole and Allen, - Just thought I'd drop you a quick line to say thank you very much for a wonderful time in Tunisia.
Amy-Louise had a great time with the other children and enjoyed the beach and indoor pool especially. The older children were brilliant with her, letting her hang out with them in the evening. She is already asking if we can go back to Tunisia next year.
 
I enjoyed having the company and support of the other parents especially during the delay at the airport, and particularly the initial few days when we were in the smaller group left behind at the hotel, I think we all bonded really well and had a great laugh - who could forget Hump on her camel or Cilla's bottom - LOL  - ignoring the fact that we all came back with bites - I'm sure the camels had fleas ha! ha!
Thanks again! Love to you both. Sarah and Amy-Louise x (Tunisia 09)


Hi Carole, Just wanted to say a big thank you from me and the boys. We all had a wonderful trip. Many, many highlights!
I did not collect any emails. Hoping you will be sending out a list of those that want to share theirs, cheers - Bimal, Rohan & Arya (Tunisia Adventure 09)


Just wanted to drop you a quick email to say THANK YOU.  I have just returned from my first Small Families holiday to Santa Susanna in Spain it was fantastic. From my first contact with you I have been very impressed with your caring efficient service even down to me receiving a letter of apology (which really was not needed!!) on the day after I returned.

 

My holiday went perfectly the group of people were great and our host Linda was lovely. Some of the people were not happy with the room allocation but Linda dealt with any issues quickly and efficiently. The little bit of disquiet over the departure time was generated, in my opinion, by one person and Linda ended up in the firing line but again dealt with the issue and to her credit everyone travelled to the airport together and all seemed happy. My two year old loved every minute as did my sixteen year old daughter. I cannot thank you guys enough for providing, organising and supporting the holiday, we’ll be back!!! Mike, Scarlett & Lara (Spain 09)


Hi Allen & Carole - Hope you had a lovely New Year!...We must have brought the arctic temps here too, snow yesterday in Kent but not like Lapland of course. Just wanted to say thank you so much from the kids and me for being wonderful hosts, nothing was too much for you. Ayesha and Elliot liked you lot's and miss everyone already! Will no doubt be booking another holiday soon, next time a nice warmer place would be ideal to relax on the beach!
Much love from -  Seema, Ayesha & Elliot xx (Lapland - Christmas 08)


Dear Carole and Allen - Just want to say a huge thank you for giving us such a wonderful time over Christmas. It was so great for me to get away from all the trappings of Christmas which I have not enjoyed the past few years and do something completely different. Your kindness and time with the children was greatly appreciated. Sophie is still talking about the games you all played in the evenings and her DS lesson on the way home!

The boys are still talking about everything we did especially the snow mobile ride and arguing about who went the fastest !  I still can't believe that I swam in that cold swimming pool and nor can any of my friends! The husky puppies have taken up pride of place in their bedrooms and photos of the real puppies are on Sophie's bedroom wall. A lot of really happy memories of Christmas 2008 and you helped to make it really special - Caroline, Tom, Sam and Sophie (Lapland Christmas 08) 


Hi Everyone - So nice to have received the emails, the kids and I were beginning to think it had all been a dream!! And what a dream it was, lovely people, super kids and wonderful hosts. I know its been said before, but can't thank Carole and Allen enough for making our Christmas so special but that was also down to all the folks that we shared it with .Happy 2009 to everyone, may it be peaceful and happy  Angela, Emily and George (Lapland Christmas 08)


Hello everyone, (or should that be hello love) - I wanted to firstly thank Carole and Allen for making our holiday in Lapland really special; nothing ever seemed to be too much trouble for either of you. Zac and I had an amazing time and loved every minute, far too short a stay if you ask me – another couple of days!

There is so much I loved about this holiday, each one of the activities and elements of our free time were excellent but if I had to choose I would say that I loved the Christmas eve festivities and watching the kids get really involved in making biscuits and decorating the tree. Zac was so excited about finding the lost Santa and carries his ‘Husky puppy’ around a lot! He tells everyone that asks, that he found the lost Santa (he forgets all us mums and another 11 kids that were also there). The husky puppies were adorable. Ellie and Zac xxx (Lapland Christmas 08)


Just wanted to say we had the most BRILLIANT time last week, it was such fun and we all got on so well, Kolocep was so beautiful and Stu was amazing...hope to do it again nest year. Lots of love Claire and Holly xx (Croatia August 08)


Now that the sand has finally been emptied from my suitcases, I wanted to drop you a line to tell you about my week in Tunisia from 26 August. What a fantastic experience, made even better by your wonderful rep, Liz Zarrouk. A genuinely, caring and loving person. Liz made every effort to keep us smiling and to make our holiday special.

Thank you so much to her and to you as a group for running these holidays.  My girls had a great time and mixed with children who know what it feels like to come from single parent families. My memories of Tunisia will be treasured in my heart forever and I will never forget the special kindness of Liz, a truly light filled soul! Samantha, Alannah & Phoebe (Tunisia August 08)


I would just like to say a big thank you for arranging such brilliant holidays.  We have just returned from Tunisia after a great time.  Liz was absolutely fantastic and puts her heart and soul into making sure everyone is well looked after and enjoying their holiday.  It was great that she was around throughout the day to answer any questions and chat to us and to help with taxis and trips, etc if needed.

We met some lovely people on our holiday from all sorts of backgrounds and we are hoping to stay in touch with them.  We made friends at the airport before we left which meant the holiday got off to a great start. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this holiday to others thinking of going but who are not sure. We had a lovely time! Carey and Samuel (Tunisia August 2008)


Hi - my daughter (6yrs) and I have just returned from Morocco and I just wanted to say what a fantastic time we had.

The resort was lovely - excellent facilities, good food, friendly staff and clean rooms. Rick did an excellent job as host and the people in our party were lovely. My daughter really enjoyed having children of different ages to hang around with and it was great for me to have adults to talk to and have meals with. We will definitely be going with you again. So, many thanks. Sue & Safia, (Morocco-May 2008)


Dear Kam and Colleagues - A big thank you for organising such great holidays for single adults with children, as the one we had last week in Tunisia. It’s the first time I’ve felt in years like I’ve truly had a relaxing holiday break and my 9 year old son loved it too; as not only were there loads of other children to play with but plenty of activities to amuse them too and of course our wonderful host, Kam who was available & great. 

All the parents helped look after each others children, so we all had rest and time for treatments in the Spa and also at mealtimes, especially with the children enjoying having their own mealtimes & dinning table which gave us adults a chance to eat and drink in peace as well and enjoy some much needed adult time. I have already highly recommended your company to friends and we look forward to our next holiday with Small Families, so hopefully it won’t be too far away and we’re already dreaming of our next destination in the brochure. - Sarah and Daniel (Tunisia Easter 08)


Dear Carole & Allen.- Forgive me for taking so long to write to you, no excuse, apart from I still can’t find the right words to write this letter, one of those situations there will never be the right time. Hence here goes.

I can only thank you from the bottom of my heart what a wonderful experience I and both my children had in Lapland Xmas 2007. I also want to thank my fellow passengers as; they helped create this wonderful experience. Anyhow I think the biggest complement came from my 8 year old who maintains “this is the best holiday she has had”, may I mention “she has had many in her young years”. Not unless you experience a holiday with “small families” can anybody understand there is no words, only unknown to you, which can be hard to express, as I have found. 

I think the best words I can say are “I appreciate the contribution from Small Families because of their dedication/vocation to their job rather than the financial rewards”, (if that makes sense). I know warmth when I see it, and that was definitely demonstrated to my family in Lapland. I thoroughly enjoyed the local hospitably from what I would regard as the real people of Lapland.  I loved seeing their big hats and knives on them, to me although I was in Europe it more felt like Alaska because of this wonderful location. To be able to go on holiday within the EU and not see i.e., MacDonald’s, KFC, is a liberated experience these days.

If somebody was to ask me what was so fascinating about this holiday, I would  have so say the location as you had an opportunity to mix amongst the locals.

I am looking forward to hearing about your Caribbean cruise this year, should it be a success I hope to join you in xmas 2009, that’s if I am not banned of course. Kind regards - The Mad Irish women and 2 beautiful kids - Deirdre, Tara & Karl (Lapland Christmas 08)


Allen & Carole - Sorry that it has taken me so long to get in touch, but it's been a manic week. Thank you both so much for a great week, both Robyn and I had some memorable moments.  Robyn loved the snowmobile trip, she tells everyone about her heated pod!

I would especially like to thank you both for your care and attention, your patience is impressive! Carole thank you for the quiet, 'no children' moments. I will no doubt be looking at more small families holidays. Cheers  Vivienne & Robyn x
X (Lapland Skiing 08)


Dear Carole/Allen/Keith/Kam - Just wanted to say this was my first holiday with my 3˝ year twin girls since being on my own. I came across your website by Googling for single parent hols and it has been an inspiration. Firstly Kam's speedy help with organising the connecting flights from Edinburgh to Heathrow and then Keith's support departing Heathrow, when I realised I had let the check-in assistant rip up my travel documents. but more especially the absolute 100% help and support from your host Liz in Tunisia.  I have travelled abroad numerous times and she is the best holiday host I have ever met, nothing was too much trouble.

And to see the 5 single dad's caring for their kids and really enjoying their single parent holiday, has given me faith again. All our group will be sharing photos and staying in touch.
Mhairi, Katie-Rose & Mary-Beth (Tunisia Feb 08)


What a fantastic weekend!! So glad I came and met you all at Small Families - haven't stopped raving about you all and the Party was just brilliant. I may have just bored all my friends and family to death with talk of the fabulous cruise that I won, and would like to say THANK YOU very much. Georgia and I are so excited and cant wait until July. I will definitely book for next years Party pls.
Thanks again for your kindness
Cathy n Georgia (Small Families Party Weekend 08 - and Med:Cruise winner!)


Just a short note to say what a great holiday my two boys and myself had a great week in Tunisia recently.  One thing that made it so good was the excellent host we had, Liz.  She was always there if we needed her but she was not over the top. I wish I had found your company a couple of years ago as my two boys are now into teenagers.  Do you plan any specific holidays for teenagers next year?  Dave, Phillip & Robert (Tunisia Feb 08)


Just wanted to say a big thank you to Carole, Allen and Kam. Both Luke and Charlotte have said it was the best holiday ever!
They made lots of friends and we all enjoyed the skiing ( apart from me when I arrived at a red run!)
To everyone that went, I will compose a group email so that we can all contact each other (those that want to!)
Sue, Luke and Charlotte (Lapland Skiing 08)


A big ' thank you' to Carole, Allen and Kam. It was lovely to see you again! Thanks to everyone else for being such great company. Alex and I had a fabulous time. Back to reality today! But maybe there will be a reunion . . .with or without the hot tub!!
Louise & Alex x (Lapland Skiing 08)


Many thanks to Allen and Carole and to all our fellow travellers for the wonderful ski holiday in Levi. We can't wait till next year.
Love Fiona and Emma xxx (Lapland Skiing 08)


We have recently returned from our holiday to Majorca, our second with Small Families. I just had to tell you what an absolutely fantastic time we had.  Whilst I think that the beautiful location and hotel contributed to our good time, I think a huge thank you has to go to our wonderful host, Kam.

My children are older (twins of 15) and it is always a concern wondering if they'll be other teenagers for them to socialise with but they both had a fantastic time and were able to switch quickly from playing with the toddlers to chatting with the older people in the group. I wanted to write because people are always quick to complain if things go wrong but rarely take the trouble to give praise when due. Please pass on our thanks to Kam and I will certainly plug your company whenever I get the chance. Yours - Denise, Nicola and Daniel (Majorca summer 08) 


We have just returned from the a holiday with you to Majorca and wanted to say how wonderful it was, we could not have wished for a better holiday.  Your host, Kam was wonderful and certainly went beyond her remit and she played regularly with the kids in the pool and the sea. I can't wait to book my next holiday. Best wishes - Carrie, Lauren and Holly (Majorca summer 08)


Hi Esther - Nice to hear from you - it was indeed a pleasant surprise!  We are also back to 'normal' here, and a bit sad about it - we'd do almost anything to be in Portugal now!! And I will have to say  - what a lovely/grr-eat host you were/are!  We all have a fantastic holiday (yes, even me with my anxiety!) so, thanks.

I'll email  those couple of pictures of you some time soon.- can't just find them on the computer right now? Hope you have a great Autumn and take care. Where are you taking us next time??!  Zosh and the boys - (Portugal summer 08)


Hi Allen - Hope you and Carol are well and have enjoyed the summer.  Kalim and I had a lovely - actually tell a lie, a fabulous time in Morocco. It was our best holiday yet!  Many thanks to Paula who was an absolute star, great fun and a really genuine person. 

The holiday, as Allen will know started of well on the first night and just got better for the rest of the 10 nights - including our unplanned stay in Casablanca!  Mr Belgium Muscles has kept in touch and we are meeting up this weekend - (info for Allen!).  Seriously a great location, fab weather, brilliant people and the hostess with the mostest - Paula was superb - what more could we have asked for?  Hope to see you in Jan - Cambridge. Thank you and best wishes - Qamer and Kalim xx (Morocco summer 07)


Just got back on Tuesday from 11 nights in Tunisia.  Quite brilliant!  Whatever you are paying Liz Zarrouk, it needs doubling - I've never met a perfect person before!  And the fact that she has made a life for herself in Tunisia really added to the holiday experience - it was almost like staying with a Tunisian family. I'm now thinking of next summer's holiday and would appreciate your views on the following:

1) The possibility you could add more 11 - 14 night holidays to the itinerary.  7 nights is just not enough!
2) The possibility of an exclusively teenage beach holiday (not activity holiday - too strenuous for me!) - for, say, 11 to 16 year olds.

Me and my sons had a great time and the wide age range of the children in our group worked very well, but I'm not sure it would have done if there had not been 2 other British teenage boys at the hotel for my eldest to play with.  Next year Matthew will be 12 and Stephen will be 16.  Matthew will happily play with anyone from aged 6 months upwards (he made friends with a German baby this year!) but Stephen is a bit more complicated.  I know he will probably not want to holiday with us for much longer but I would like to hang onto him for a bit longer! Many thanks.  Can't wait for next year! Regards - Diane, Matthew and Stephen (Tunisia summer 07)


Dear Allen - I am writing to compliment your company on your choice of hostess for our recent trip to the Caribbean Village in Agadir. Fran was professional, polite, courteous and very helpful at all times. Indeed she became one of our group and I don’t think our holiday would have been as enjoyable without her good humour, character and diplomacy skills. 

The majority of the staff there were lovely and if there was the odd occasional problem it was cultural rather than intended. We were in an Arabic state and as such have to follow the cultures in that environment with any small problems (and these were minor indeed) being resolved immediately by Fran. Thank you  Karen and Enya (Morocco summer 07)


Dear All,  Just to say that Luke and I had an absolutely brilliant in Majorca!!  We met some wonderful people, stayed in a lovely hotel, the beach/views/sea were beautiful, food and drink when you want, entertainment, what else could you ask for! Brilliant!

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and realised that one week just wasn't enough! It was also so nice meeting up with people that are in the same situation as you. It will be a holiday we will always have fond memories of and shall never forget. Thanks to you all. Love Tina & Luke (Majorca summer 07)


Hi, Just wanted to register my thanks for another wonderful holiday, I spent a week with you in Tunisia last year and this years holiday was just as good. The location is absolutely beautiful and the Small Families formula really works for me and my son. There were a few issues with the hotel, which I'm sure you've been advised of, but I think it would be a terrible shame if you stopped going there.

Fiona makes a great rep and did a fantastic job - couldn't believe it was her first time! Thanks again.
Brian &
Christopher (Croatia summer 07)


Have just returned from the most wonderful week in Tunisia, with my daughter. I SO wish I had discovered your site a long time ago!
I would just like to say how truly wonderful Liz is, nothing was too much trouble, she really did make our holiday. She really is one in a million!  Thank you  Sarah & Emily (Tunisia Summer 07)


Hi Carole, Thanks for enabling Pippa and I to have a such a wonderful holiday last week. Everyone says how well I look!! Pippa has been in contact with (young) Charlotte since we arrived home and I think they will chat on-line.

I hope it will be possible to have a copy of other people's e-mail addresses to we can keep in touch.  Good luck with all your other holidays this year, and I hope many people continue to benefit for wonderful stress free child friendly holidays with Small Families. Debbie and Pippa (Tunisia Easter 07)


Carole, thanks a million for the email addresses – HELLO ALL!!!  Great holiday, thank you Carole!  I haven’t checked your website yet but will for the photos.  Love to all – what a special group – loved meeting you all.
Charlotte, Sam and Charlie (Tunisia Easter 07) 


Dear Keith  - Thanks for your mail, looked at the picture and they are all brilliant.  Would just like to say thanks for making mine and Eva's holiday the very best, I thought that the Santa day was magical and the support you showed us was superb.  It was lovely to meet both you and Allen and would certainly recommend you to friends. You may even see us in the summer for a slightly warmer holiday. Lisa and Eva (Lapland Santa Trip Dec 06)


Dear Carole and Allen - just wanted to thank you for such a wonderful holiday in Lapland. As apprehensive as I was about going on a holiday with Small Families, both Lauren and myself enjoyed it so much we can't wait to book our next trip with you. Everyone in the group was friendly and it made our Christmas away from home a truly magical one. Thank you so much and continue the good work. Debbie and Lauren (Lapland Christmas 07)


Dear Allen - Thank you for the holiday in Portugal.  I really liked it here and I hope we come again.  What is the next holiday going to be (write your answer here __________).  I've met some friends here.  Thank you for the cake and card, I really like them both.  I like the room.  I hope I see Allen you and Carol your wife next holiday.  Lots of love from DJ and Daddy xx   Rob and David (Portugal October half term 06)


Dear Allen - Yes what a truly fun week we enjoyed with you.  We, of course, are shattered. Eating, drinking and generally enjoying ourselves in the extreme has really taken it out of us.  We downloaded our photos and intend copying them to disc and sending to all who shared our happy time. Their dad came to hear all about it last night and was very impressed with our tails and quite emotional about the DVD made of us swimming with dolphins and it was obvious how much we enjoyed holidaying with you. Roll on next year when we can do it all over again. - Lots of love (& apologies for the behaviour of my children in their persistence to soak you!) Claire, Emily and Harry (Portugal - October half-term 06)


Dear Keith - Abby and I both had a lovely holiday it was great making new friends and we both enjoyed the facilities of the hotel it was great. I know it is work for you but surrounded by all us women can't make it too hard of a job!  I hope you enjoy your trip to Spain as much.
I would love to go on the weekend Party in Jan, when you have the dates let me know. Abby would love to see you again, you were very popular with my little one, we may stop over at your office sometime just to keep her happy!  Karen & Abby (Torquay summer 06)

Dear Allen - What can I say, the best holiday we've ever had without a doubt - worth staying single for!! We are looking forward to the winter Party Weekend and await details.  You and Debbie looked after us so well I will certainly be recommending Small Families to Friends And Colleagues.  Sarah And Luke (Portugal summer 06)


Dear Allen - Thank you for everything that you did for me when I took ill in Croatia. It was so nice to have someone who truly cared and was prepared to go out of their way. After my 'blip' I had a fantastic holiday and am looking forward to the next one. Tracy and Joshua (Croatia summer 06)


Dear Carole - A very big thank you for the wonderful holiday we had with you in Majorca. It was our first holiday 'going it alone' and it was fantastic, better than we dared hope and you looked after us so well.  I've been singing the praises of Small Families to everyone we know. Thank you so much.  Maria, Jake & Charlie (Majorca summer 07) 


What a brilliant holiday!  A wonderful group, the Moroccan people were amazing, staff fantastic, a pristinely clean resort. We all discussed the perfect parent and how c--p we were before realising how great we all were cos our kids were having such a great time and Moo was brilliant, the children worshipped her.  Thank you for a wonderful holiday!  Rachel & Bethany (Morocco Summer 06)


From the moment we left the UK it was a happy and relaxed trip with lots of fun, companionship and support throughout which meant that all 3 of us had a genuinely lovely break.  I've now found the perfect company for us all to holiday with very happily each year.  Charlotte, Sam & Charlie (Morocco Whitsun 06)


I should have written this a couple of weeks ago but things have been so hectic since we got back.  Anyway, I just wanted to say a huge thank you from Sophie and myself for yet another wonderful holiday with Small Families.  As you know, I haven't stopped raving about Morocco last year and I didn't think that anything could beat it, but Tunisia this Easter was fantastic.

You really have a knack for picking beautiful resorts and the couple of trips that you organised were great as well. Both Sophie and I made some lovely new friends and we've already arranged to meet up again. I do have one small suggestion - you should maybe think about changing your name from Small Families to 'Big Families' because that's what it felt like,  one big happy family enjoying a thoroughly relaxing week. Lots of love and best wishes - Catherine & Sophie xx (Tunisia Easter 07)


Hi Carol,  Firstly, a huge, big, fat squishy hug and kiss from Sulai and me.  She hasn't stopped asking when she is going to see you again.  Hope you got back ok and have recovered from your sunburn. We had such a great time so thank you so much for your care, attention and general loveliness. I'll email you any decent photos that come out of you and Sulai.  Love Rebecca (Tunisia  07)


Thank you for a brilliant holiday. It was my best ever. Hope you like these photos - mummy will send you the rest on a CD.
L
ove from Jack xxxxx (Tunisia  07)


Thanks for a truly wonderful holiday -  it was way above my expectations, and we'll definitely be going with you again - you have been warned!! You pitched it perfectly - always there when needed, but never in anyone's way - we are really grateful for all your efforts - a whole week of no stress and wonderful memories.

I'd love to take Jack away for the Lapland New Year trip. He's growing up so quick, and I'm taking full advantage of his naivety and free spirit! ( Before it becomes teenage rampage and motor bike parts in the kitchen! ) AND before he sees your other website and wants to go white water rafting or timber rafting - heaven help me then!!  Take care, and a million thanks again. Lots of love - Amanda & Jack (Tunisia Easter 06)
 


Hi Carole and Allen, Just a quick note to say thank you to you both for giving Kitty and myself such a wonderful time last week. It all feels like a bit of a dream now, but we've got the photos and musical camel to remind us of our holiday!  Hope very much to see you again next year! - Love Steph and Kitty xxx (Tunisia Easter 2006)


Just want to say thanks for another great holiday and can you let Moo know that my case has agreed to come back from Helsinki now and should be delivered tomorrow morning.  Moo was very good and wanted to stay with me until I sorted it out but I knew that it would  take some time so persuaded her to go home.   Both Rachael and I have the post holiday blues but looking forward to Portugal.  Back to work tomorrow once again thank you - Debbie xx (Lapland skiing 2006)
 


Being newly divorced and feeling isolated with an uncomfortable feeling of insecurity at holidaying alone, I was relieved to get help in finding your website and to know that I have found what I am looking for. I can move forward again. Thank you Rosie, Swindon
 


Just a note to say a very big thank you for organising such a wonderful holiday in Lapland.  The week was even better than I’d hoped it would be and so pleased I decided to have a white Christmas this time!  I certainly hope to travel with you again in the near future – that’s if my knight in shining armour doesn’t come & sweep me off my feet (in my dreams, eh?!!) All the best for 2006 - Nicole  (Letchworth)


Thank you Carole & Allen for looking after us in Lapland, we made lots of new friends, including you and hope to go on holiday with you again sometime (maybe somewhere a bit warmer next time!) - Love from  Emily xxxx


Thank you for the wonderful holiday in Tunisia, the whole experience was better than I expected - the kind of holiday I'd always dreamed of. Keith was an ideal host, really helpful & friendly and the photos have really cheered me up on a grey November day-back to work and the car wouldn’t start! I am visualising myself back in Hammamet already!! - Catrin (Penarth)


Just like to say how much I, James & Charlotte enjoyed our week with Small Families. I was a bit nervous as this was the first holiday with my kids on my own, I needn't have worried, you and Carole were so welcoming and considerate to all our needs. - Beverley (Sandbach)


Thanks once again for a superb holiday, the boys continue to talk about it and said it was the best hols they've ever had and also for giving me the opportunity to meet other single parents, have a great Christmas. - Debs (Bristol)    


Thank you for taking me on holiday, it was great & it wouldn't have been the same without you -Emily (aged 8)


Great holiday in Cyprus. You obviously take time to listen to people about what they want out of a holiday. Small Families is a great concept and I think we'll be joining another group soon. In fact I am not sure that I'll show Rachael your new brochure as she seems determined to work her way through all the holidays and any spare cash I have. - Debbie (Hertford) 


Many thanks for such a wonderful holiday. We all had a marvellous time and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Paul, Polly and Felix (Beaconsfield)


Thank you so much for the photos, the group one has come out really well and will be a lovely memory of a fantastic week. Alexandra and I had a great time and your contribution to the arrangements and small details added so much. We will be back. - Denise  (Stalybridge)


It was good to meet you all (again). The week went really well for us - our skiing really improved, and the kids were really proud to have skied right across the mountain on Friday. Ben (London)

I can't believe a week has now gone by since we left Levi. It's all too fast! I just wanted to say how much we all enjoyed the trip (despite a few tears from Nina on occasion) and to thank you for all your efforts in making it a successful trip for everyone.- Jackie (Addingham)                 


We both had a wonderful time this year in Levi, Nicola can’t wait to go skiing again. - Andy (Derby)


Hi everyone -  It was a good weekend. I enjoyed it very much and so did Katie.  It was good to see you all and look forward to going on holiday in the summer. Thanks for a great weekend. - Catherine (Telford Party Weekend)


I just wanted to say a big thank you  for the fantastic week that Holly & I had in Tunisia, best holiday in years! We have both made some lovely new friends and hope to see you at the re-union in January - Katie (Lincs)


A BIG thank you for such a wonderful holiday, I even managed to get a tan on my legs!  James, Tom & I had a great time - a bit unnerving going abroad for the first time with children, but having you there made all the difference. - Bev (Devizes)


It was our first time with Small Families but it certainly won't be out last. William had a great time with all the other children and said it was his best holiday ever. - Lynne (Skegness) 


In my typical fashion, I have failed to get in touch for ages! Just like to say FAB HOLIDAY in Tunisia  Will recommend Small families to all the single parents I know, excellent resort and hotel - what a choice!  - Debs (Nottingham)

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