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| » December 2010 |
I just wanted to write and say thank you for an absolutely fantastic trip. The organisation was terrific, Daniel was a fantastic guide and the balance and type of activities you offered was brilliant. I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone. You did everything you promised to do (and more) and I also felt you offered complete value for money as well. I only wish you offered trips to other countries! (Benjamin, Manchester, England)
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Fantastic experience with Memorable Costa Rica
What's a Jewish guy to do Christmas week? On a last minute whim, I decided what I wanted to do was travel to Costa Rica. I've traveled a lot on my own but Costa Rica is the type of place that being part of a tour really helps you plan and get around as the regions are far apart and are often connected by windy gravel roads with spotty signage.
So, I did the usual - I Googled. And I found a tour aimed at Jewish singles that went from Xmas day through New Years. Perfect! Now, I'd never heard of the company before, but after a long conversation with the owner, Marcus, I took the plunge.
And I'm so happy I did.
Memorable Costa Rica did everything right. Really. Marcus takes his business very seriously and is absolutely your advocate every step of the way. The entire trip was intricately planned and in just one week I managed to get in the Costa Rica specialty of Ziplining along with Canyoning (essentially rappelling down and alongside waterfalls), snorkeling, plenty of time at the beach at the Riu Guanacaste, the most amazing hot springs at world-famous Tabacon in the Arenal region, and a visit to a coffee plantation.
The tour covered nearly everything. I believe that all but one meal was covered in the price leaving me almost never needing to even carry my wallet.
Our guide, Daniel, was easily the best tour guide ever. His knowledge of Costa Rica runs deep - as deep as I can imagine anyone knowing Costa Rica. You could literally ask him ANYTHING (What animal just ran by? What birds are in this region? Where can I get a coffee in town?) from the big questions to the most mundane. And as we drove from area to area, he was always sure to let us know what we were seeing and what the history was. He was also amazingly friendly and we were all instantly comfortable with him.
The trip had 26 people on it from all over the US and Canada (and one from the UK) and I honestly feel like I have 25 new friends. We bonded quickly the first day we arrived in San Jose and stayed at the Crowne Plaza Corobici before boarding the bus the next day to the Arenal volcano and the Tabacon resort.
In short, if you are looking for this kind of a trip, talk to Marcus. He runs a class act of a tour company. (Chief Canoodler)
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| » December 2009 |
Thank you for a most wonderful experience! I have to tell you both Alan and Daniel went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time thay really made the trip memorable. They were always available, extremely accommodating, well informed, very organized and lots of fun to boot. As an event planner, I understand that there are always unforseen issues that arise during the course of events. They handled each one professionally and with kindness.
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| » December 2006 |
"I wanted to thank you for making the week in CR a great time...it was well organized, great great people and a lot of fun."
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"I just wanted to say thanks for organizing a great trip last week! I had a lot of fun, met some wonderful people and definitely enjoyed all the activities. I'll be telling a few of my friends about the trip and hopefully get a couple people to go in the summer or next winter.
Thanks for everything" (Beth, New York, NY)
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| » July 2006 |
"I want to thank you again for planning such a great trip... as you can see from some of the emails going back and forth today we all really did have an amazing week and miss each other already - it really was one of the best vacations I have ever had! I have already recommended it to a friend who might want to come in December, so let me know if it is booking up quickly - who knows I might even want to come again with her - I loved Costa Rica I will need to go back sooner than later.
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"Thanks again for an awesome experience and trip. It was one of the most exciting and enjoyable trips I have ever taken. It was also, without a doubt the best group I have ever traveled with." (Ken, Fort Lauderdale, FL)
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"I just want to say this trip was a great way to start my traveling career! I had an awesome time and it was great meeting so many "cool" (jews)!" (Rebecca, New York, NY)
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"For anyone thinking of going to Costa Rica...do not hesitate to go on this trip! From start to end, it was well organized and an easy way to travel when all you have to do is show up! From the people, to the activities, to the accomodations, it was an all around amazing time! Now that I'm back to reality...I sure daydream about being right back there! Thanks again for a wonderful summer holiday!" (Jennifer, Toronto)
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This was the best vacation since I went to Italy for four weeks in 1984 (Dave, Hoboken, NJ)
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