"Greetings once again from the Stewart Family in Ireland!
We have just returned from our sixth annual visit to Baobab Suites and, as always, I find myself wondering what I can possibly write that I haven't already said in previous years! Yet somehow, every year the wonderful team at Baobab gives us even more reasons to come home singing their praises.
From the moment we arrived, we received the warmest of welcomes from David, Geraldo, Dina and Rina (I really hope I have all the names right – and thank you for the wine!). What a fabulous four! Their smiles, warmth, friendliness and genuine enthusiasm at seeing us made us feel immediately at home. After six annual visits, that feeling of being remembered and genuinely welcomed back means so much to us. You couldn't ask for a better welcome to start a holiday.
As always, our suite was absolutely fabulous. Beautifully presented, incredibly spacious and with everything we could possibly need, it really does feel like our own little piece of paradise for the week. There is something very special about having all that space along with our own private pool and jacuzzi, where we can completely switch off and relax in the privacy of our suite. It is pure luxury and one of the things we look forward to most every year. No matter how many times we return, we still get that same feeling when we walk through the door and see it again.
Our lovely Esperanza, who has looked after our suite so wonderfully on previous visits (and who we affectionately call our Spanish Mum!), wasn't there this year and she was certainly missed. However, the cleaning team who looked after us were excellent. Our suite was kept beautifully clean throughout our stay, the pool and jacuzzi were maintained impeccably, and every request we made was catered for. Nothing was ever too much trouble and, as always, we felt completely pampered and looked after.
We also have to give a special mention to the lovely ladies at the breakfast buffet. What an absolute pleasure it was to see them every morning! They were so welcoming and friendly and always greeted us so warmly. And the breakfast itself was every bit as good as we remembered – fresh, plentiful and such a lovely way to start the day. Those little interactions each morning make such a difference and are another example of why the service at Baobab feels so personal.
And then, of course, there is Louis. What can we possibly say about Louis that we haven't said already? Year after year, he looks after our booking and makes everything so easy for us. We know from the moment we contact him that we are in safe hands. Louis, thank you once again for taking such good care of the Stewart Family. It is genuinely appreciated more than you know.
Even leaving Baobab isn't a simple goodbye! As we were heading home, it was so lovely to see Nathan, Helena and the fantastic Frederick. What a wonderful way to finish our stay, seeing more familiar and friendly faces before we left.
And a huge, heartfelt thank you for the very special gifts we received as we were leaving. They are absolutely gorgeous and such a thoughtful gesture. We will treasure them. Thank you so much – it was a really special way to end another wonderful stay.
And, as always, apologies to anyone whose name we haven't mentioned. There are so many wonderful people at Baobab that it's impossible to remember everyone! Every single member of staff we encountered throughout our stay was fabulous – friendly, welcoming, helpful and an absolute credit to Baobab Suites. It really is the people who make this place what it is.
Six annual visits down and absolutely no intention of stopping! We can't wait to return in 2027 for our seventh annual visit – and, in true Stewart Family fashion, we're already about to get the Baobab booking and flights sorted!
To anyone considering Baobab Suites, the fact that we have returned every year for six years probably says it all. The suites and facilities are wonderful, but for us it is the people who make Baobab truly special. Being welcomed back with such warmth year after year is something you simply can't put a price on.
Thank you to everyone at Baobab Suites for another fabulous holiday and for continuing to make our annual visit so special. We are missing you all already.
Roll on visit number seven!
Sending lots of love from Ireland,
The Stewart Family xxx"