Testimonials

Hi Peggy,

We had a really great trip and enjoyed our experience immensely. The Polar Bears were amazing (including some very close encounters)and we got to see a lot of other wildlife as well (Arctic Hares, Arctic Fox, Caribou and Snowy Owls). Our driver/guide (Glenn Hopfner) on the Tundra Buggy was fantastic and full of great information about the region and animals. It is definitely a trip we would (and already have) recommended to our friends.

Many thanks for your help in organizing the trip for us.

Hi!

Have been most negligent–it’s been b-u-s-y since we got home–but what a trip we had–everything went right on schedule and all trips were more than expected. Monica did a great job for us in Quito–we enjoyed her immensely. And the boat–WOW–it was perfect for us–the captain and crew did an excellent job and we had several sails. Our national park guide was very good and our experiences on the islands were outstanding. Lots of wildlife with all kinds of action. The snorkeling was good–and the wetsuits were necessary. We thank you again for all your planning for us and for all the arrangements. Patio Andaluz was fantastic and we loved the location. The hacienda was nice, but a bit out of the way, but we wouldn’t have changed a thing!!!

THANKS….THANKS….THANKS…

Dear Peggy,

Well what can I say? We are now home and I must say we are all suffering from a severe dose of post holiday blues, especially the boys who started school yesterday.

It goes without saying that we had the most amazing holiday and we are in your debt for putting it all together for us. Without your help we would have had so much less of a trip and we are all very grateful to you for making it so special. The highlight was undoubtedly the Galapagos (thank you for the wine which we thoroughly enjoyed) and I am so glad you persuaded us to go. Oswaldo, our guide, is a very special person and I just wish there were more men like him in the world. The hotels were outstanding and I do think Peru and Ecuador must be one of the best kept secrets as far as international tourism is concerned. Let’s hope that it stays that way, especially the islands. I would not admit it to anyone else but the Queen Mary 2 trip home was a disappointment after all that came before.

We looked forward to this trip for months, but it exceeded our expectations. Literally everything was wonderful the hospitality, the service, the food, our guide, the crew, everything. All six of us will remember this forever as a magical vacation. Thanks especially for the attention to every detail. It is a long way from Phoenix to the Galapagos but we hope to return someday.”

The Dobbs Family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Galapagos. The home is beautiful but the service, cuisine, hospitality, attention to detail and anticipation of wants and needs made our stay a vacation that will be long remembered. Moreover, the daily events were well planned and extraordinarily well executed. And your pre departure booklet and information were well done and foretold the well organized and hospital reception that greeted us on our arrival. We will miss our friendly and knowledgeable guide John, Teresa’s creativity and knowledge of the islands, Elena’s warm smile and Omar’s talents and impish grin. Don’t lose your enthusiasm, service and hospitality you will rule the islands hospitality and tourism industry.

Hi Peggy:

I hope all is well. Mr. Parsons is back from what he described as a fabulous vacation… He asked me to thank you for putting together such a terrific trip for his group . . . they all had a wonderful time.

Hi Peggy,

What a superb trip. Thank you very much for setting it up. The “Eric” and crew were excellent, and the sights and sites – unforgettable.

Peggy was fabulous! If she had not found our spots on the boat, we would not have made it to the Galapagos – We really appreciated her efforts and enthusiasm.

Peggy really understood what we were looking for – mix of adventure and comfort. The personalized service, phone calls, communication were excellent.

The trip was wonderful. The weather cooperated and was sunny, no rain. The whales were incredible and we did get to touch/pet calves and had whales all around us. We enjoyed them from shore in our “camp chairs” in the morning and at sunset. We had a full moon while we were there and it was beautiful. In the morning, we had the setting moon, the rising sun, and spy-hopping whales right outside our tent. We both enjoyed it immensely and are already plotting how we can get back down to Baja

It was a wonderful trip, and really made possible by your asking “could your friend do it on a slightly different date” than we’d been trying to get. Otherwise, everyone was booked. So, thanks for asking that and so grateful there were 2 spots left.

Many thanks and I’m still blissful from the trip (despite a hectic, wild and wacky week back at work immediately upon return).

How would you rate your overall trip?

“5” (Excellent)

What did you enjoy most about this trip?

Personal encounter with whales.