
From
United KingdomThe apartment was fantastic - beautifully kitted out with an awesome roof terrace.
The town of Santa Marinella, and its’ people are so just fantastic. Lots of beautiful places to dine, very “Italian” in that it did not feel touristy, much more authentic Italy.
Two events in particular happened, which completely blew us away - Kindness beyond - First, my daughter took very ill, we went to a Pharmacy but instead of just selling us meds, he literally walked us down the street, to a medic centre, where she was able to see a doctor. No one spoke English - a local lady stepped in and translated - their kindness went way and above the call of duty. To top it all, the doctor refused to take payment. Local lady Carla, if you happen to read this - a million thanks from our heart! The second - and this was insane .. On departure, we were waiting on a mini van uber on the busy street. Heading off on a cruise, (three adults and one child) we had a LOT of luggage and baby equipment. On the way to the cruise port, we looked at one another and panicked as we felt we may be missing a piece of luggage. Driver stopped but being on the highway, we had to travel several miles before we could check. We were indeed missing two pieces which were left on the street. We messaged Apartment Manage Danila - within minites she came back to us having retrieved the luggage which was a good 100feet from the apartment building. Those two pieces of luggage had sat on the street for a good 30 minutes. NO ONE touched them. No one took them - And Danilla, wouldnt even come down so we could reward her - she was just so happy for us. She gave us a code to re enter the building where both pieces of valuable luggage sat there intact. These two tales of kindness speak volumes for the people of Santa Marinella - Bless you all!