April 2011
We hope your charter lived up to your expectations. We would love to know some of your impressions about your yachting vacation. Please answer the following questions and add any comments you may have.
1. Was the crew friendly and accommodating?
Yes an Yes......They greatly exceeded our expectations
2. Was the yacht comfortable and clean?
Yes and Yes
3. Was the yacht well ventilated?
Yes
4. Was the food good and well presented?
Excellent would be an understatement
5. Did you like the area you sailed?
Yes..
6. Could we have helped you further in any way?
VIS and team were very professional and attentive to our requests..
7. May we post this review on our website?
Yes
8. Additional comments on your charter?
We had a blast.... The only advise I would give is relative to the communication around the crews emphasis to clean energy and minimal enviornmental impact. As a family we consider ourselves to be enviornmentally focused, however when it comes to limiting water usage and electricity, we had to adjust as well. We quickly adjusted to the boat showers and even salt water baths with fresh water rinse. The A/C was a different story. In the end, we learned a little more about ways to keep our environment clean and green .Overall a wonderful experience from start to finish. I would recccomend Caribbean Dream and VIS to my friends. Glenn and Angela were great. Gail and Mallorie were great as well. Thanks for everything.
Tommy and Gene - April 2011
Dear Angela and Glen,
Sorry to be so slow in writing but all has been hectic since getting back. Our whole family, three generations, had a truly wonderful vaction with you last month- one that will be remembered forever. You all did a great job with Bow and Annie, which every grandparent and parent always appreciates most. Also, thanks so much for the family picture- it will be distributed at Christmastime! And finally, the larger collection of photos are wonderful and will be the object of revisiting for years to come.
Coming from a business that is very much service-oriented, I appreciate that yours is a very challenging endeavor, as every customer is different and have their own weird likes and dislikes- whether it’s the strength of their coffee or the firmness of their pillow, so my only encouragement would be to always try to get them to open up (as you do with your questionaire beforehand) and then respond within the boundaries that have to be maintained. I am sure that some guests will always be very adamant in making their desires known, but the ones who are less inclined may respond to occasional probing or just checking (“How do you like…?)
One suggestion we have regarding activities relates to the snorkeling. For someone like Gene, who was very unceratin about her ability to snorkel, it might be good to start them in shallow water, where they may work into it more gardually and gain confidence. I was sorry she did not feel confident enough to do more of it.
Please do not take any of these comments as anything but mild constructive feedback, as this trip was beyond our wildest expectations, and I want to say again that the food was simply out of this world. I am also happy to report that it didn’t result in any extra pounds for me after I got back, so thank you! Activity solves lots of issues.
We will continue to be sales agents for you and wish you both the very best during the rest of 2011. Please let us know if you get to SC or MI. Our very best ergards,
Tommy
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Anne and Art - March 2011
Caribbean Dream Trip Comments
This was our first Caribbean sailing trip. Overall, it was a spectacular experience that we enjoyed even more than we had hoped for. Very relaxing. Great camaraderie with our fellow guests. We strongly recommend the Caribbean Dream to everyone.
In the interest of brevity we will limit our specific comments to four areas in no particular order. First, the boat itself was terrific, with spacious cabins and ample common areas. Moreover, Glenn’s and Angela’s ongoing focus on immaculate cleanliness was obvious—“ship shape” would be an understatement. Second, Glenn’s and Angela’s sailing expertise and local knowledge was most significant. For example, their selection of mooring/anchoring locations and snorkeling spots was excellent. They truly know the area and all of the best spots. Separate from the “smooth nights” that gently rocked us to sleep in our cabin, we saw lots of fish, reef life and underwater rock formations that we will never forget. Third, Angela’s gourmet meals were truly to die for—excellent choices, superb preparation and spectacular presentation every time. Fourth, the pick-up and drop-off, literally within walking distance of the Tortola airport (EIS), could not have been more convenient or more efficient.
Anne and Art McGivern, Illinois
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Nicola & Aaron - February 2011
Dear Glenn & Angela,
Where do we even begin? From arriving to rum punches with freshly grated nutmeg, a beautiful floral arrangement, and an absolutely impeccable & luxurious catamaran to outstanding food, fantastic sailing, wonderful diving, and great conversation with a crew we now consider friends! You both made the trip unforgettable with your mouth watering cooking (that banana cake – I can still taste it!), flexibility with the itinerary, and insider tips of the BVIs. We will definitely be back (hopefully next winter!) as Caribbean Dream sets the bar much too high to ever choose any other charter! You are always welcome in Minnesota!
Thank you again for a truly one of a kind vacation!
All the best,
Nicola & Aaron, Minnesota
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Luis and Martha - March 2011
Thank you for an unforgettable trip! We loved every moment. From the snorkeling to the diving, kayaking to enjoying the breeze and the sun while sailing to Anegada, we enjoyed the wide variety of activities. We were amazed that each place we stopped had something different offer – new "">__________
One piece of advice for Glenn and Angela: Don’t change a thing! We so enjoyed watching Angela create delicious meals from fresh fruits purchased from the island locals – and we enjoyed eating those meals even more! Glenn was endlessly entertaining and made us feel so comfortable with his years of experience at the helm. The sailing was fantastic, the scenery was unbelievable, and the experience was unique in every way. Thank you both so much. We enjoyed every meal and every stop we made. What a vacation!
Courtney
Aboard in the Grenadines, October 2010