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Belize Explorer - Glovers Reef

Amanda Campbell (Belize Explorer - Glover's Reef, Feb 2006)
The guide from Pook's Hill was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about the Mayan culture and local wildlife, and he went out of his was - bent over backwards - to fit in extra time for bird watching with me.

All the folks at Glover's Reef were very accommodating and also knowledgeable. The dive master was skilled and a great naturalist. He was very good at making us feel comfortable and safe underwater. I went on a night dive with him and it was spectacular!

I was truly blown away by the phenomenal adventures on this trip!

Kathleen Nilles (Belize Explorer - Glover's Reef, Feb 2006)
The trip was an excellent combination of activities and sights.

Janie LaBree (Inca Pathways, Jan 2006)
I can't say enough about this experience. It was the hardest thing that I have ever done, but also one of the best trips I have ever taken. While it was a real test of my strength and endurance, it was also enlightening, fun, and a real bonding experience.

To those who feel adventuresome and reasonable fit - I highly recommend this trek. If I had unlimited time and money, and there weren't so many other places to go, I would repeat this trip in a heartbeat! Thank you Adventure Life for the experience of a lifetime. I feel very fortunate to have done this.

Reefs & Cayes

Tricia Tsang (Reefs and Cayes, Mar 2007)
We loved our guide, Adrian, who knew a lot about marine life because he was a marine biologist. Ian our "Iron Chef" was amazing in making sure I always had more than enough to eat in order to sustain us-I wish I could bring him home. I was always content and looked forward to the next meal he would wow us with!
This tour was amazing and I would recommend it to everyone I know!

Kathy Riley (Reefs and Cayes, Mar 2006)
The local guide was the very best. He went above and beyond. He was very, very knowledgeable, caring and thoughtful. I loved the kayaking and snorkeling. But the best part was that our guide gave me a very special day by taking us birding for a whole day. It was the best day that I will ever have birding!

Belize Explorer

Yvonne Macartney (Belize Explorer + Reefs & Cayes, Jan 2009)
Special mention to Marissa, who was very helpful and came up with the idea of Pooks Hill, Tikal & Flores. The flights were perfect, on super little planes that actually made flying fun again. Look forward to traveling with you again.

All were good, but a special mention for ''Mike'' from Pooks Hill (who also came with us into Guatemala and looked after us ..we expected to have to muddle through ourselves with our very limited Spanish) and Ian who cooked for us in Placencia.

Rebecca Scherz (Belize Explorer, Jan 2009)
Marissa was wonderfully responsive and helpful, especially regarding our particular issues with storing luggage in Belize and coordinating Becca flying in from Costa Rica.

We absolutely loved Pook's Hill and Vicky was extraordinarily helpful in rearranging our itinerary due to sickness of Jeff. The room in Tikal was lovely and the location was terrific. The Tides Resort was in a great spot and run by really great people.

It exceeded all of our expectations. Between the natural beauty of Belize and Tikal and the professionalism of the staff and guides we met along the way, it was truly a trip to remember.

Anja Clark (Belize Explorer, Dec 2008)
I was particularly impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of all the guides and their vast knowledge regarding wild life and historic sites. The whole trip was very smooth because of the great organization by everyone regarding lodging and transportation. The timing of the various expeditions we undertook was leisurely. The entire adventure contained no frustrations and provided pure enjoyment.

Ursula and Howard Booth (Belize Explorer, Mar 2007)
We loved the relaxed atmosphere of the smaller hotels and the family-run enterprises. The tour provided plenty of variety. We really enjoyed Pook's Hill and could have easily spent another day there to hike, etc. The cave tour is one of a kind. Nice group, we bonded well with the younger folks.

Parul Mehta (Belize Explorer, Mar 2007)
I loved, loved, loved Pook's Hill. I could have not asked for a better place to stay. The rooms were large, clean, and comfortable. The guides at Pook's were phenomenal and very knowledgeable. They added some extra tours/walks once they found out what are interests are. George took us on a night hike through Pook's and Ben took us birding three times at Tikal. They were truly exceptional guides who really went out of their way to make sure our vacation was fun and memorable. I will never forget the guides from Pooks. They really enjoy what they do and they love interacting with others. Please send down a special thanks to George and Ben at Pooks!
This vacation was everything I expected and so much more. You did a fabulous job with matching a roommate. Kathy has been the best travel companion I have ever had. She was actually better to travel with then some of my best friends. Everyone in the group was exceptional.

Bonnie and Joseph Lamphere (Rainforest and Ruins, May 2005)
We did things, went places, and saw things we never would have otherwise. This was not the "same old vacation" - and we had fun! I don't think that we've ever dealt with a travel company that took so much care with its customers. Usually, once the money is paid for a vacation, you're pretty much on your own. But we never felt that way at all with Adventure Life. There was always a resource person available and we really appreciated that. Thanks, we had a great time!

Andre and Pirjo Lesperance (Hamanasi Adventure, May 2005)
This was a most memorable trip for both of us. We would highly recommend Hamanasi Resort and the diversity of adventure excursions offered there to anyone that is looking for a more adventurous vacation. Our guides were very enthusiastic and they had a wealth of knowledge about the natural history of Belize. Our guides were able to satisfy our curiosity on just about any topic - birds, tropical plants, native wildlife, etc. The hikes were challenging yet immensely rewarding. Belize is an amazing country with friendly people that are enthusiastic to share it with visitors. Thanks for the wonderful experience!

Ivan and Ruth Ball (Machu Picchu by Train, Apr 2005)
Our tour guide was splendid and served our needs with great care.

John and Pia Crandell (John and Pia Crandell, Mar 2005)
The tour was excellent! In particular we were impressed with how timely all of the transfers and pick-ups were.

Bonnie and Joseph Lamphere (Rainforest and Ruins - Belize, Jan 2005)
We did things, went places, and saw things we never would have otherwise. This was not the "same old vacation" - and we had fun! I don't think that we've ever dealt with a travel company that took so much care with its customers. Usually, once the money is paid for a vacation, you're pretty much on your own. But we never felt that way at all with Adventure Life. There was always a resource person available and we really appreciated that. Thanks, we had a great time!

Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye

Barbara Marroquin (Belize Explorer, Apr 2009)
This was my second tour with Adventure Life. Both of them were fantastic. I like that your tours are not so luxurious that a traveler is totally isolated from the local people. Your local guides are carefully chosen. I really enjoyed walking across the border into Guatemala and getting into our Guatemalan driver's pickup truck with our Belizean guide accompanying us. Driving through the ranch lands on a chalk white dirt road gave us a nice view of the "non-tourist" countryside. Finishing up back in Belize with a few days on the beach was perfect.

Stuart Poole (Belize Explorer, Feb 2009)
AL staff were very helpful and the personalized service was awesome.

The coordination for the transportation and lodging was seamless. With no need to worry about the logistics we had more energy to use on enjoying everything to see and do.

Without exception the guides were personable and knowledgeable and added much to the experience. We really felt we got more out of all the trips than those visiting without local experts.

We can't say enough - the experiences were well planned and executed. We will remember this week for the rest of lives.

Vicki Berchou (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye + Placencia, Mar 2006)
Guatemala was such an experience that we wish we'd taken extra days to see more of it! Our favorite experiences - aside from the great food - was the opportunity to spend a morning sharing breakfast with the Garcia Sisters. The Mayan immersion was terrific.

Lynette and Tom Thompson (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye, Feb 2006)
We were in awe for most of the time! The ruins at Tikal were awesome, and I really enjoyed breakfast at the Garcia Sisters. The setting for breakfast was very serene with birds all around us as we waited for our food to be brought by foot across the fields. It was a truly unique experience and gave great insight into the Mayan culture of today.

Thank you to all for making this a very memorable 30th wedding anniversary for us!

William and Betty Reed (Belize Explorer - Ambergris Caye, Mar 2005)
Visiting Actun Tunichil Muknal cave was an amazing experience. We couldn't believe that we actually did that! We felt like it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and he helped us through any difficult parts.

Treasures of Belize

Lynn Green (Treasures of Belize, Jan 2009)
The local guides were amazing and so knowledgeable!

I loved the lodge at Lamanai so much. The local guides made the world of the Mayas come alive for us, and they were great naturalists as well. On our local tours it was just John and me, and they really focused on what we were interested in seeing, and answered all our questions. The staff at the lodge made us feel very welcome.

Hamanasi Adventure

Carol Hodges (Hamanasi Adventure, Feb 2009)
Lorenzo and Pedro were our two guides. Both were very friendly and knowledgeable of their subject matter. Lorenzo went out of his way to let us view some howler monkeys.

I would recommend this tour to all my friends.

Linda Shwab (Hamanasi Adventure, Dec 2008)
Everyone I worked with in the office was great in helping me put the trip together. Marissa Jansen went above and beyond in not only helping to plan the trip but in providing much needed help and support on the way to Belize when my sister and I missed our connection in Miami.

The resort was even better than I had hoped. No complaints with anything. Staff was knowledgeable, friendly, very flexible. Food at the lodge was excellent.

Trip was great. Good mix of activities with plenty of downtime if you wanted it.

Angelika Barbato (Hamanasi 8 day, Jul 2008)
Hamanasi is wonderful. The "cottages" were well maintained and nicely furnished. The ground keepers did a wonderful job (despite the stormy weather). The food selection, preparation, and presentation could not have been better. All the staff went above and beyond to make our stay a welcome one.

Everyone was very proud of their country, Belize, and shared a lot of insights with us. Neal, the diving/snorkeling guide knew the sea like the back of his hand and showed us many wonders. Golden and his team-partner showed us the many healing plants growing in the rainforest and to watch out for the mischievous Spider Monkeys. The cave guide kept us safe on a very special tour.

Tom and Jane Young (Hamanasi 8 Day, Dec 2006)
The "Adventure" to Belize was exciting and most enjoyable. The communication and arrangements through and with Adventure Life were extremely professional, efficient, and friendly. I can't say enough about how we were taken care up before the trip.

Andre and Pirjo Lesperance (Hamanasi Adventure, May 2005)
This was a most memorable trip for both of us. We would highly recommend Hamanasi Resort and the diversity of adventure excursions offered there to anyone that is looking for a more adventurous vacation. Our guides were very enthusiastic and they had a wealth of knowledge about the natural history of Belize. Our guides were able to satisfy our curiosity on just about any topic - birds, tropical plants, native wildlife, etc. The hikes were challenging yet immensely rewarding. Belize is an amazing country with friendly people that are enthusiastic to share it with visitors. Thanks for the wonderful experience!

John and Pia Crandell (John and Pia Crandell, Mar 2005)
The tour was excellent! In particular we were impressed with how timely all of the transfers and pick-ups were.

Linda Gaughran and Kenneth Grimes (MS Andrea Antarctica Cruise + Iguazu Falls, Feb 2005)
This was an amazing trip. We want to go back!

Thank you so much for your help in planning our trip. It was spectacular. Our accommodations and adventures on the side trips as well as the local contacts for tours and transportation were great. Adventure Life took great care of us, and the add-on trips to Buenos Aires, Yacutinga and Iguazu Falls were also spectacular. You guys rock!

Here is the advice I can offer to you and your clients about traveling to Antarctica….

NOTES FROM OUR ANTARCTICA, SOUTH GEORGIA, FALKLANDS TRIP ON THE MS ANDREA

RUBBER BOOTS

Cheap rubber boots are fine. I spent $20 from Gemplers.com. Make sure they are 16+” high, completely waterproof and that they have a good tread/lug depth - the ice and the penguin poop can be slippery and you will be stepping into the water getting in and out of the rafts. Do not bring lined or insulated boots because they will not dry out in time for your next landing. Get the boots a couple sizes bigger than usual to accommodate thick socks. I wear a women’s size 9 shoe and bought men’s size 9 boots (equivalent of women’s size 10.5), which gave me enough extra length and width to accommodate the socks. The best combination we found was a Smartwool or Coolmax sock liner under a heavyweight wicking hiking sock. That way you can wash and dry the liners overnight and wash the heavyweights ... Read All

Belize Adventure

Regina Rector (Belize Adventure, Mar 2009)
My traveling group consisted of myself, my 14 y.o. nephew, my collegue travel partner who is 69 and her friend that is 73. WOW! We all did great, even the caving at Actun Tunichil Muknal. We tubed down the Caves Branch River and hiked all around Xunanchunich (sp?). We got bit by sand flies (even through all our deet), sunburned alittle, found scorpion in bed and wouldn't change anything. Priceless.

If questions came up I felt very comfortable calling or emailing to find out any answers.

Cooks were all great. I wish I had one at my house all the time.We looked forward to every meal. We didn't miss a one and we worked up quite and appetite hiking, snorkeling or kayaking around. I liked that a lot of it was traditional to the area, not too salty or oily. Everyone could find something that they liked and most of the time our plates were heaping.

The guides and other staff that we came across were all very knowledgable and friendly.

Grace Joanna Vergara (Belize Adventure, Dec 2007)
My experience with Adventure Life was phenomenal. Lodging was perfect. The tours were amazing. Food was great. The guides were nothing but helpful and courteous. I would definitely use you guys again and refer you to my friends and family.

Greg Plog (Belize Adventure, Dec 2007)
Our trip was better than I had even imagined. The activities were well planned and thought out. The logistics were perfect and the people were all tremendous. We loved Belize and we loved our vacation.

Adventure Life did an amazing job in putting our trip together. It was clear that much thought and preparation had gone into the activities, the lodging, and the transportation arrangements. This was exactly the type of vacation we were looking for and it was wonderful to find a company and trip so well organized.

Alison Rivard and Family (Belize Adventure, Jan 2007)
Pook's Hill is a very special place. Belize is a wonderful country to visit and all the sites and activities were well worth seeing and doing.

Reefs & Cayes

Yvonne Macartney (Belize Explorer + Reefs & Cayes, Jan 2009)
Special mention to Marissa, who was very helpful and came up with the idea of Pooks Hill, Tikal & Flores. The flights were perfect, on super little planes that actually made flying fun again. Look forward to traveling with you again.

All were good, but a special mention for ''Mike'' from Pooks Hill (who also came with us into Guatemala and looked after us ..we expected to have to muddle through ourselves with our very limited Spanish) and Ian who cooked for us in Placencia.

Michael and Afshin Andreas (Rainforest and Ruins + Glover's Reef, Apr 2006)
All of the people made us feel so at home. They are what made the trip!

Eric and Greyson Kuhn (Reefs and Cayes, Mar 2006)
The tour was wonderful. We had a great time and our expectations were exceeded! Our guide was outstanding and a beautiful person! He was knowledgeable about the environment, history, and culture of Belize, and shared with us in an extremely unpretentious manner. He was also extremely empathetic as to each participant's abilities and desires, and was able to fulfill and exceed each of our expectations.

Cliff Hansen and family (Guatemala Explorer, Feb 2006)
The pre-departure support for our trip was excellent! The Adventure Life staff was very responsive to my queries and gave me detailed answers to questions. We had a lot of help in customizing the trip to meet our needs.

We enjoyed the tour immensely - especially the country and its people. I especially like the jungle portions of the trip. I felt like we were really "roughing it". We would definitely recommend the tour to our friends.

Rainforest and Ruins

Danielle Anna Bernard (Rainforest and Ruins, Mar 2008)
Excellent, Marissa Jensen and Monika Sundem were amazing! They were so supportive and helped me every step of the way. Without them my trip would not have been as wonderful as it was!

Both accommodations were wonderful! I was so happy with the service, the staff was excellent and the excursions were great!

I can't wait to book my next trip! The only problem is, with all the great choices its hard to choose which one to do next!

Lynda and Kurt Navratil (Rainforest and Ruins and Hamanasi Adventure, Aug 2007)
We loved the trip. We were able to get a great feel for the country and culture. All of the guides were wonderful - they put in long strenuous days and were so friendly. The food was excellent and all of our transportation was organized and on time. We had a great tour!

Michael and Afshin Andreas (Rainforest and Ruins + Glover's Reef, Apr 2006)
All of the people made us feel so at home. They are what made the trip!