Octopus on the flats at TurneffeWe went out today to the same area we had been yesterday, south of the lodge. Dion took me out flats fishing, and I got my first shots at bonefish on the flats! I had a couple on, but couldn't land them. They are fighters! Evan and Dion had spotted an octopus trying to hide in the dead coral. It was so crazy and amazing to see how quickly the octopus changed colors, not just solid colors, but actually showed the same texture as the coral he was in. He sprayed us a few times with water, and then we decided to leave him be. On our way back into the lagoon, we came across Abel with a fellow guest Pam kayaking in a beautiful bay - with more dolphins! Such a wonderful and peaceful place to relax. After a couple more hours of fishing, relaxing on the boat, and drinking a few beers, I headed in for the day. I wanted a few more hours to relax around the pool before heading back to the mainland. Dinner tonight was baked lobster - amazing meal! Such a great week at Turneffe Flats. We will definitely be back!
Jess was so helpful in talking me through some of the trip options I'd told her I was interested in, and then also bringing up similar alternatives with more flexible dates. Now that everything is booked I realize all the extra things she figured out for us as well, besides booking the transfers from and to each location, she realized that we wouldn't make it to my desired flight time on three departure date and was able to easily add another day so that even our departure day is stress free!
Wendy
3 weeks ago
Good candid advice and suggestions; prompt replies.
Ken Johnson
3 weeks ago
Thoughtful and highly responsive service.
Robert Shwab
2 months ago
The trip planner understood what we wanted to do and see, and found what we hope to be a great match for our interests and style of travel.
Karen
5 months ago
Basically everything. The transfers from lodge to lodge were all timely and smooth (even though we arrived 3 hours late!) with great drivers. The lodges and food were all top notch. The guides were excellent and very knowledgeable about local history and wildlife. Chaa lodge stands out as exceptional. I ended up with an infection leaving Chaa, but they arranged for driver to stop at doctor, and he even got us to a pharmacy for prescription and a great drive to coast.
