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steven&debbie Review submited by Steven & Debbie

A bright tour on a cloudy day.

Reviewed October 21, 2018

Roger was the perfect host for our trip to Menorca.  Roger responded quickly to our posted tour request and communicated frequently with us in the weeks before our trip.  He planned a meaningful and enjoyable half-day for us to experience the area during our limited time in port as this was one of our cruise stops.  Roger met us early in the morning with a clean and comfortable vehicle to tour the area.  His suggestions were excellent to get a good overview of the local attractions and culture.  Based on our preliminary communication, we opted for more outdoor sites, panoramas, and strolls around local villages.  We improvised a bit on the day of our tour due to intermittent rain, as Roger knew where the views would be impeded by clouds or fog.  As a British ex-pat, Roger's English was perfect, but of course his command of the local language allowed us to visit various shops and cafes.  We enjoyed the small towns such as Mercadal and the fishing/sailing village of Fornells.  Roger was well-versed in the history of important sites such as the fortress of La Mola, the looming mountain of Monte Toro, and the major buildings in the port town of Mahon.  He shared many stories about local cuisine, commerce, and tourism, yet knew the "back roads" to help us see the countryside and avoid traffic.  Roger is amiable and highly responsive and we would recommend him to others visitng the area. 

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Roger Stemp's response to the review

October 22, 2018

Dear Steven and Debbie, Thank you for posting such a lovely review of our day together - I almost wondered if I had been your guide or that it must have been someone else!It does make a difference when the guests are such nice people as yourselves. I do hope that at some time in the future you will More

be able to return to Menorca, and hopefully see it in all its splendour in the sunshine. Thank you and happy travelling. Roger Less

edwin Review submited by Edwin

Roger Stemp, - a fabulous guide fo a fabulous island!

Reviewed September 21, 2018

Roger  proved  a  fabulous  guide.  He  was  resourceful  and  accomodating  enough  to  change  the  dates of  our  planned  excursions  after  torrential  rain  on  the  night  we  arrived,  he  picked  a  couple  of   great  local  restaurants  for  us  on  our  days  out  & he  arranged  our  itineraries  so  that,  in  the  time  available  to  us, we  really  got  to  know  the  island.  My  wife  uses  a  wheelchair  and  he  could  not  have  been  more  helpful   and  considerate  in  ensuring  that  she  had  a   memorable holiday.  Finally,  he's  got  an  encyclopaedic  knowledge  of  the  history  &  landscape  of  Menorca  and,  just  as  important,    if  you're  sharing  a  car  on  day  long  excursions,  he's  absolutely  delightful  company.   On  your  five  point  scale  he's  a  ten  on  every  positive  attribute  and  if  he's  available,  he'll  be  our  guide   the  next  time  we  visit  Menorca.

Ed  Glasson 

   

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william Review submited by William

Excellent guide!

Reviewed July 18, 2018

Roger is a truly excellent guide. Having lived many years in England, he has an excellent command of the language. Having also lived many years in Minorca, he knows the place well and has an excellent grasp  of the history, language, customs and traditions of Minorcans. He is very pleasant and personable. My wife and I recommend him highly.

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