After a very restful night we awoke to enjoy our first full day in South America. Arriving after nightfall left us completely...In The Dark...on what the city and landscape actually looked like. It was exciting to open the curtains and see the mountains and city for the first time. The bountiful breakfast buffet was followed by a morning walk around the JW area where we discover that Sundays in Quito are for biking. Main arteries around the city are closed to cars and trucks; allowing space for individuals and families to safely ride their bikes. While leaving Quito the next morning...we discovered just how crazy the traffic can be. No wonder Sundays are for bike riding.
The afternoon was filled by our friends; Maria, Aaron, Diego y Pablo joining us for lunch and to play in the pool. Later that evening we took a cab to their house for dinner and to drop off excess luggage. Another reason for us staying at the hotel was to treat them, especially the kids to a day at the pool (...and what kid doesn't LOVE a pool?) as a way to say Thank You for the time we'll spend with them when we return from our road trip.
While I took a few pictures that day, I regret not getting more of the hotel and our room; frankly...any of the lovely rooms where we stayed. When I did...they were pictures after we had lived in and messed them up. Oh well...you'll just have to imagine or Google them to see how fabulous or quaint they were.
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
1 day ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner