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Cynthia Maki

(Costa Rica Quest, Oct 2008)

Our contact was wonderful. This was a pretty adventurous trip for our family so my daughter-in-law made several contacts with questions, etc. Every inquiry was handled with grace and efficiency. If the answer was not readily available, we received a rapid return call with the information requested.

When we got to Lomas del Volcan the AIR CONDITIONING was really welcomed! All of the lodging was great. The atmosphere at Turtle Beach was perfect. The grounds at LaQuinta were interesting to the children. Although the rooms were very hot, the hotel provided fans which met our needs.

I guess "Costa Rican time" is very different then "Mexican time." A couple of our transport drivers were really great and deserve a special mention. From LaQuinta to Arenal the driver was just great. He sang us a song he had written (talented man), found a sloth for us, and pointed out interesting things along the way. He helped the kids get up close and personal with the iguanas and made an extra stop for us which we really appreciated. The driver from Arenal to San Jose was also very good. He took us to a roadside "joint" for lunch. It had all the local flavor and was a fun stop. The food was okay too.

The guides were really, really good! The respect and accommodation they showed the kids was greatly appreciated. They went out of their way to locate the animals the kids indicated they wanted to see. Having our small group was exceptional and allowed us to do, see, experience, and learn exactly as we wanted. Both jungle walks were SUPER and surprisingly different. When we were unable to go on the night walk as expected the gentleman giving the bat tour went out of his way to make the presentation interesting for the kids. In my opinion the whitewater rafting was the highlight. The guide we had was outstanding. It was thrilling, but we felt completely safe. Four of the five of us counted this excursion as the BEST!

Before Costa Rica I would have told you that my trip to Vietnam would be the trip of a lifetime. BUT, I think this one may have surpassed it! We definitely want to go back to do the Pacific Coast. That is hard for me to say because I swore I would never go back to any country because there are so many I still want to see. Thank you! You made the trip worry free and completely void of stress. I hope that we have an opportunity to use you again in the future. Please keep us informed of special opportunities.



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