Guestbook

Our family traveled to Italy this summer primarily to explore the birthplaces of our paternal grandparents, but we all agree that the time we spent with Carmen at the Relais Oasi Olimpia was the highlight of our trip. It is not often that I have met a person like Carmen. She is warm, funny, and intelligent—an irresistible combination. Her quick wit enabled her not only to keep up with my Uncle Angelo, but even to surpass him in their daily fun-loving battle of the wits. We all loved every moment we spent with Carmen at the Relais.

Carmen and her staff couldn’t seem to do enough for us. We arrived on June 14, my birthday, and as a gift, Carmen surprised me with a wonderful dinner, complete with a cake and the “Happy Birthday” chorus. It’s hard to imagine a better birthday celebration.

But this was only the beginning of Carmen’s hospitality. We had the luxury of being the only guests at the Relais that week, so Carmen spent many afternoons and evenings with us under the lovely trellis, drinking glasses of wine and limoncello as we shared our lives together as friends. As a cooking teacher, Carmen was entertaining, encouraging, and instructive, and we enjoyed these classes as if she were another member of our family. On our last evening, she even took a few of us out for a night on the town in Sorrento. The beauty of the Relais is undeniable and unmatched, but it is Carmen who brings it to life and makes it so difficult to say, “Arrivederci.”

Cindy, for the Zavaglia family

Come sempre abbiamo trascorso giorni bellissimi in compagnia di amici qui all'Oasi Olimpia!
Grazie anche alla splendida compagnia di Salvatore e Carmen!

Famiglia Grilli

Our stay at the Oasi Olimpia Relais was a wonderful experience!!!!
All the staff was perfect!!!
Thanks!!!

Wendy & Carl

Attended the International Kitchen School as part of a 6-night itinerary for WOW week (special womens program). What Fun! The place is simply breath-taking and the staff so eager to please. They provided excellent service from the moment we arrived until we left the area. They even assisted with our accomodations for a short stay in Sorrento and secured a welcome package for us at our next hotel...now that is service!!
Mary of Massachusetts

To Chef Carmen and her Wonderful Staff ,

It will be impossible for us to go home and describe to our friends and family just how very special this week was that we just experienced at Oasi Olimpia – your beautiful Oasis in this most beautiful part of Italy.

Carmen – you gave us a wonderful taste of Italy and made it so simple and so much fun.
Your enthusiasm is contagious! We can’t wait to your recipes when we get home.

Thanks to everyone for making us so comfortable here.
We wish you all continued success with the hotel and the cooking Program

Roberta + Jeff
New York

P.S. We will always remember “Pizza Night”
What a blast!!

SIAMO PIENI! ?