• From: Introbiz & Fore Business Guests
  • Date: Monday 15th June, 2015
  • Subject: Comments from some of the attendees at the Inaugural Introbiz & Fore Business International Networking Event hosted at Desert Springs Resort between 12th - 14th June, 2015

Introbiz & “Fore” Business Inaugural International Networking Event at Desert Springs Resort.

Desert Springs Resort was host to the inaugural Introbiz & “Fore” Business International Networking Event between 12th – 14th June 2015.

An array of companies attended, enjoying two nights luxury resort accommodation with breakfast each day, a Welcome Reception and BBQ networking event on the arrival evening, use of the Golf Academy practice facilities followed by a round of golf on The Indiana course, culminating with a networking event dinner at the resorts award winning ‘El Torrente’ restaurant.

Guests enjoyed the incomparable social ambience that can only be found at Desert Springs, and a high level of interaction with all in attendance providing a great opportunity to develop their contact list and create new business! 

 

Sean Fergusson, Joint Founder “Fore” Business remarked: –

“Everything about the event has been sensational.

All of the small little extra touches and attention to detail really make Desert Springs ‘DIFFERENT’ to the rest!

Thank you again for your hospitality over the weekend, you certainly have a great team, that just GET IT!

Thank you to everyone.

Paul Smolinski: – Director Introbiz UK Ltd. remarked: – 

“What a fantastic few days and experience with wonderful company we have all had. The course, service, food and attention to detail has been outstanding throughout. 

This inaugural event is now the platform for more of the same and we are looking forward to returning again and to develpoing further international networking events here at Desert Springs Resort. Thank you to all!"

Arron Busst, Joint Founder “Fore” Business remarked: –

"It was a pleasure to meet you and spend some time at your wonderful resort.

 

Your team were amazing; always friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble for anyone of them.  A really nice touch to put the slide show together too.

 

The golf course was a tough examination but a thoroughly enjoyable test – especially for those that like a challenge."

Dan Goddard: – Thread Creative

"I really have enjoyed everything about my stay, the service, the golf course, the food, everything was wonderful. 

Thank you!"

Bob Grace: – Owner WPA

"A fantastic few days.

I loved the golf course and we have been so well looked after, inclusive of my perfect massage!"

Colin Young: – Custom Golf Trip

"A great event and a great golf course.

The food was beautiful too and I am looking forward to coming back, thank you!"

Chris Simpson: – Business Doctors

"Fantastic service at a fantastic resort.

Thank you for the wonderful hospitality."

  • From: Peter Bond
  • Date: Wednesday 10th June, 2015
  • Subject: Peter´s comments following his golf & family break accommodated in a stunning 4 bed villa at Desert Springs Resort between 6th - 9th June 2015

Tania,

Thank you both and the staff at Desert Springs for such a wonderful time.

Yet again we enjoyed every minute – golf, El Torrente, Barbeque at 4 Sierra Drive with Roxana & Jesus looking after us – so we will be back for more sitting at home without an ounce of energy left !!! but feeling content.

See you when we return later in the year!

Peter 

  • From: Kevin Young
  • Date: Monday 8th June, 2015
  • Subject: Kevin´s comments following his party of four golfing break at Desert Springs Resort between 4th - 8th June 2015

Leticia

Thank you for your assistance with this trip, I am sorry we did not actually get the chance to meet each other.

We had a wonderful weekend and my wife almost convinced me to buy a property!

We will be back.

My stay was also memorable as I had a hole in one while I was there and received a lovely certificate from your resort.

Many thanks for bringing this to my attention.

Kind regards.

Kevin Young
 

  • From: Mrs.Liberty Breen
  • Date: Saturday 6th June, 2015
  • Subject: Liberty´s comments following her 4-day family holiday at Desert Springs Resort between 26th - 30th May 2015

“EVERY THING WAS FANTASTIC"

Hello Leticia,

First, I wanted to say that we had a really lovely time at the resort. 

Everyone was so friendly and nice and the facilities were great. 

Thank you to everyone who assisted us and made our stay so memorable.

Thank you again for all your help with our holiday. 

Everything was fantastic.

  • From: Christopher F
  • Date: Wednesday 3rd June, 2015
  • Subject: Christopher´s comments on Trip Advisor following a golfing break at the Desert Springs Resort

“High quality”

A quality resort in all aspects of accommodation, facilities and professionalism and friendliness of staff at all levels.
Return directions to Murcia airport would have been helpful.
Ice cube trays were the only things missing from the apartment.
We would definitely go back next year!

  • From: Chris Fletcher
  • Date: Monday 1st June, 2015
  • Subject: Chris´s comments following his 5-day golfing break at Desert Springs Resort between 26th - 31st May 2015

Dear Leticia,

We have just returned home from our fabulous stay with you.

I am sorry I did not get chance to meet up with you to thank you in person.

We shall definitely be returning at the same time next year.

All the staff were absolutely first class and a credit to you all.


Best regards,

Chris Fletcher

  • From: ANorthernerAbroad
  • Date: Monday 25th May, 2015
  • Subject: Comments on Trip Advisor following a May half-term family holiday at the Desert Springs Resort

We're at Desert Springs this week for our second visit.

It is a great place for a family holiday.

Despite the fact that it is half term the resort is not overcrowded and there's enough to entertain the kids so that my wife can relax with friends and I can get out on the golf course.

The food is good with some of the menu options changing daily and the service is excellent, staff all speak good English and nothing is too much trouble.

The golf course is in superb condition, but it is a desert course so if you're off the fairways you're in trouble. Take one of their buggies as it can be very hot and carrying clubs only for the young and very fit. Despite half term really no problem getting tee times.

The bigger villas come with private pools, but our 3 bed villa is in a gated area of about 8 villas sharing a pool. Ideal for the kids to make new friends.

Villas are clean, comfortable and well maintained and none of them are more than a few minutes walk from the main restaurant and clubhouse.

There's also the Crocodile Club, which is a larger pool, bar and cafe, with table tennis, tennis courts, giant chess board, basketball hoops, etc.

It's less than 10 min drive to local beaches, supermarket, gokarting and a fantastic waterpark (our kids would happily spend every day there!).
 

  • From: Darren L
  • Date: Wednesday 20th May, 2015
  • Subject: Darren´s comments on Trip Advisor following his holiday at Desert Springs Resort between in May 2015

A delightful place and what a great time for a group of people.

Originally disappointed as only one restaurant was open, but it was great, plus we booked the cave bar for a private function which was marvellous.

The staff were great.

I hour and a bit from Murcia airport and a supermarket 5 mins away for supplies.

Rent off them direct and not private as we had a leak and they sorted it.

Golf course was great and shot an 80 with rental clubs so happy.

Would definitely recommend.

  • From: Mojacar 100
  • Date: Wednesday 20th May, 2015
  • Subject: Comments on Trip Advisor following a golfing break at the Desert Springs Resort

“WONDERFUL”

 

It is a very well maintained golf course with very friendly staff & fabulous facilities.
It offers luxurious accommodation with outdoor pools. The Resort has spacious and well-equipped apartments, villas and cottages. Some villas have private pools. 
There are several bars, restaurants, a pool bar, an awesome African-style hut, a gym and a spa, free WiFi and free parking. 
It is a place to switch off or have fun. All very well maintained. 
 
It is located about 3km from Vera, Palomares and Cuevas del Almanzora town.
  • From: Lorna E
  • Date: Tuesday 19th May, 2015
  • Subject: Lorna´s comments on Trip Advisor following her 3-day golf break at Desert Springs Resort

 

Auction Surprise

Having bid for this holiday in a charity auction we were pleasantly surprised to find the resort exceed all of our expectations.

The staff were fab.

The breakfast was great and the dinner great value for money.

Great location too for the Coast.

Garrucha has nice bars down at the marina and the tapas was great. 

  • From: Gary Stuart
  • Date: Tuesday 19th May, 2015
  • Subject: Gary´s comments following his 7-day golfing break at Desert Springs Resort between 9th - 16th May 2015

Good Afternoon Leticia,

I just wanted to pass you and all the team at Desert Springs Resort a short message to say thank you very much for taking care of us all last week on our vacation.

The resort was excellent and the facilities & golf course were a pleasure to play.  The next time we visit I hope we can do it when the Crocodile Club is also open.

Please pass on my thanks to Julia (I think!!)……. (she has short brown hair!) at the golf reception for taking care of all the bookings and buggy’s for us.

She was a star, along with the rest of the team.

Thanks again for all of your help before we arrived, and apologies for the many emails I sent with lots of questions! 

Take care and have a great summer.

Gary Stuart

  • From: Malcolm & Noreen Barron
  • Date: Thursday 14th May, 2015
  • Subject: Michael & Noreen´s comments following their 3-day golf break at Desert Springs Resort between 4th - 7th May 2015

Good Morning!

 

Thank you for your e-mail and thank you for a fantastic break at Desert Springs. 

I have nothing but praise for the resort. 

We loved everything from the well equipped apartment, the beautifully maintained golf course, the quality restaurant and the first class service throughout.

I have, today, posted a well deserved 5 star review on Trip Advisor which should be published in the next few days.

 

Kind regards and again many thanks,

Malcolm & Noreen Barron.

  • From: Rachel Horner
  • Date: Thursday 14th May, 2015
  • Subject: Rachel´s comments following her parties relaxing 4-day break at Desert Springs Resort between 30th April - 4th May 2015

 

Dear Leticia and Natalie

 

Just a quick note to say what a wonderful time my friends and I had Desert Springs. 

We were totally relaxed and refreshed. 

The restaurant food and staff were wonderful and we enjoyed playing tennis.

Even though we are not golfers we would love to return one day to the resort.

 

Thank you again.

Rachel Horner

  • From: Malky
  • Date: Thursday 14th May, 2015
  • Subject: Malky´s comments on Trip Advisor following his 3-day golf break at Desert Springs Resort

 

“Sweet Desert Venue"

My wife and I have recently returned from a 3 night unlimited golf break staying in a one bed apartment and have nothing but praise for an excellent resort.

The accommodation is modern and comfortable.

The apartments are well equipped (with ample free parking) and are situated in a lovely courtyard setting around a good sized pool.

The golf course is in very good condition and we so enjoyed the various challenges.

This was low season for the course so we were able to play 36, 45 and 51 holes of golf.

We did use a buggy (30€) and the battery life meant the buggy was good even for 51 holes. To be honest a buggy is not required and they are restricted to buggy paths but when playing more than 18 holes we found a buggy an advantage.

The bar and restaurant on site is open all day. We did not take breakfast there but the evening meal was very good and represented great value for money in a lovely setting.

There is a gym which is available at a small supplement. We did not use the gym but from looking through the window it looked large with various machines and free weights.

Service could not be faulted.

From the moment we arrived at reception and were personally taken to the apartment to the friendly service in the restaurant and on the course we were made to feel genuinely welcome.

Top marks, Desert Springs.


Until the next time, thanks to all.

  • From: Daniel Walker
  • Date: Tuesday 12th May, 2015
  • Subject: Comments from Daniel Walker following his groups golfing break at Desert Springs Resort between 8th-11th May, 2015

Daniel Walker Golf Party at Desert Springs Resort

 

On Friday 8th May, Daniel Walker arrived with a party of 10 golfing friends to Desert Springs Resort for a 3-day golfing break.
The group were accommodated on a full board basis in some of the privately owned villas at the resort and enjoyed 3 rounds of golf on the Championship Indiana course.

Daniel Walker remarked of the break: –

“This was simply a fabulous stay, sensational hospitality, the weather and golf were perfect and the staff were always willing and smiling!”

Jack Robbins remarked of his stay at Desert Springs –

“Thank you for the wonderful service, we have had a wonderful weekend.”

David Slemen remarked: –

“Great Golf and the best service ever!”

Simon Morgan commented: –

"Wonderful service with great golf, lots of fun!”

  • From: Allan Parr
  • Date: Tuesday 12th May, 2015
  • Subject: Allan´s comments following his successful completion of the purchase of a two bedroom Colonial Townhouse at Desert Springs Resort

Townhouses at Las Sierras IV

 

Peter,

"The reason for this mail is to thank Desert Springs for the way they dealt with the sale of the above property to my wife Angie and myself.

The whole process was seamless from beginning to end, and this was largely due to your Commercial Manager Paul Gutierrez and Natalia Ruffinelli Gonzalez.

Paul recommended to us a first class solicitor (Paloma Moreno-Torres) who looked after our interests both with the bank and at the Notary, Paul also explained to us all the purchase costs and at the end of the day, he was about right with his estimate.

Natalia Project Managed the installation of the kitchen magnificently, taking on board all the changes requested by Angie, who now loves the kitchen.

The overall result is that Angie and I are now the proud owners of a top of the range Town House on a Five Star Resort and we both look forward to spending as much time as we can out there.

Thanks again to you and your staff."

Best regards,

Allan
 

  • From: Swedish Golf Association
  • Date: Saturday 18th April, 2015
  • Subject: Comments from the Swedish Golf Association team members and coaching staff following their 8-day winter training camp at Desert Springs between 10th - 18th April, 2015

Two PGA Instructors accompanied twelve members of the Swedish Golf Association National Team aged between 45 – 54 years for 8-days of warm weather winter training at the Desert Springs Resort between 10th – 18th April 2015.

The Swedish Golf Association is responsible for golf practice and development in Sweden. The country's 500 golf clubs are members of the Association, which in turn is split into 21 districts.

Swedish Golf Association Team Members and Coaching Staff during there inaugural winter training camp at Desert Springs Resort

 

Bjorn Isberg, Swedish Golf Association Coach remarked;

“This was a fantastic first visit to Desert Springs. Everything we required was catered for, wonderful accommodation and a pristine golf course.

The staff couldn’t have been more helpful and we are already looking forward to returning in 2016!”

“A perfect week in such a beautiful location with a wonderful course and very friendly staff, thank you.”

“I loved my time at Desert Springs and in particular my Hole-In-One on the 2nd Hole made it even more memorable!”

“Beautiful accommodation and a pristine golf course, I will definitely be back!”

Those are the verdicts of team members Matts Dornell, Thomas Nilsson & Peter Ingvarsson respectively.


Thomas Nilsson presented with his Hole-In-One Certificate by Desert Springs Resort Golf Services Manager, Kirk Lovell

 

The training camp utilised the excellent practice facilities at the Desert Springs Golf Academy where the PGA Instructors were able provide one-to-one tuition and take advantage of the use of the Desert Springs short game academy prior to the team members embarking on their rounds on The Indiana course.

The team members and officials were accommodated in some of the privately owned villas normally reserved for holidays and short breaks at Desert Springs and the resort’s executive chef was on hand to cater for the special dietary requirements of individual players dining each day in the ‘El Torrente’ Restaurant.

  • From: Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket
  • Date: Friday 10th April, 2015
  • Subject: Comments from Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket following their 5-day winter Cricket training camp at Desert Springs between 5th - 9th April, 2015

Back Row Left to Right; Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket Academy Coach Andy Laws, Aahan Sabharwal, Chris Taylor and Jack Riley. Bottom Row Left to Right; Ish Sabharwal, Adam Langhorne and Mark Lawson (Coach)


Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket Academy players are now back in England having completed a successful five (5) days of warm weather pre-season cricket training between Sunday 5th & Thursday 9th April at Desert Springs Resort, Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course with its very own dedicated Cricket Academy, in the Almanzora region of Almeria, Andalucía in south-east Spain.

Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket, based at Headingley, Leeds, is the official coaching provider for Yorkshire County Cricket Club, responsible for organising and delivering cricket coaching courses throughout Yorkshire for children and adults, both beginners through to budding young professionals.

Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket Academy Coaches Andy Laws and Mark Lawson accompanied five (5) players who completed bowling, batting and fielding practice training sessions as they stepped up their physical preparations for the upcoming 2015 season.

Mark Lawson, Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket Academy Coach, commented:
“Desert Springs is the perfect setting for Pre-Season training for both first class and amateur teams. The training facilities are as good as any about and we can’t wait to come back!”

Andy Laws, Pro Coach Yorkshire Cricket Academy Coach, remarked:
“As a consequence of the short flight from the UK making logistics simple, coupled with the first class cricket training facilities and staff that are incredibly friendly, Desert Springs is ideal for Pre-Season training. We will most definitely be booking again!”

‘Nets Practice Session’ at the Desert Springs Cricket Academy

  • From: Michael Welch
  • Date: Tuesday 7th April, 2015
  • Subject: Comments from PGA Coach Michael Welch following his 8-day coaching camp at Desert Springs between 28th April - 6th May 2015

PGA Golf Professional and Instructor Michael Welch accompanied one of his pupils for 8-days of warm weather winter training at the Desert Springs Resort between 28th April – 6th May 2015.

 

"Hi Simon

Just thought I would drop you a line to say thank you for your hospitality these past 8 days.

The whole resort was in fantastic condition, please can you pass on our appreciation to all of your staff for making our stay so productive and enjoyable.

Hope to return soon."

Kind regards

Michael
 

  • From: Ian Woods
  • Date: Friday 3rd April, 2015
  • Subject: Ian´s comments following his 3-day family break at Desert Springs Resort between 28th & 31st March, 2015

Hi Simon,

I just wanted to say a very big thank you to you and Leticia for organising our stay.

We had a wonderful time.

The golf course is in wonderful condition and I thoroughly enjoyed my two rounds.

On the first day I paired up with one of your members called Steve who was very friendly and showed me round.

The second day I arranged for my wife and son to meet me on the 17th green and join me for the last hole.

I parred both, so my 4 year old, who's never seen me play golf before, now thinks his dad must be a decent golfer!

I've been a regular at La Manga over the past 15 years but I was very disappointed with the condition of the greens there last year.

I will definitely be recommending Desert Springs to my friends and hope to come again in the near future.

All the very best

Ian