VIAGGIO Testimonials
November 2010 NEWS
It should be noted that at the recent Charter Yacht Society Boat Show in the British Virgin Islands,MY Viaggio Won 'Best Motor Yacht in Show" and also that Chef Lisa Won a 1st Prize in the Culinary Competition.
Viaggio’s Guest Book
June 2009 – October 2010
“Perfection, amazing, fabulous, can it get any better? Wow! Gerry, Lisa, and Ashley are THE bomb. What a boat with a crew second to none.”
- Darin & Shelby Dougherty Fort Worth ,TX
“This was the most amazing trip ever! The staff was fantastic! I loved ALL the food and Ashley was so sweet too! Thank you for all the wonderful memories I will have now! The boat was paradise!”
- Teresa Cole - Wetherford, TX
“We knew Gerry was a great captain and now this year we were blessed with the rest of a great crew. Ashley, Lisa, Gerry, you made the trip fabulous. Thank You.”
- Kathy Dorchester - Aledo, TX
“Ashley, Lisa and Gerry, you keep a beautiful boat. We had a great time and will always follow you.”
- Matt Neidlinger - St. Thomas USVI
“Viaggio crew, words fail”
- Randy Chunn - Fort Worth, TX
“What a great trip. Ashley, Lisa and Gerry are the best crew in the BVI! I loved every minute.”
- Love always Karl Black – Paradise, TX
“This has been a once in a lifetime experience aboard the Viaggio. Gerry, Ashley and Lisa anticipated our every mood, thought and idea. We had no worries! I have never been taken care of a wonderfully as we were on the Viaggio. We made three fabulous friends and we will miss you all dearly. Thank you so much for such a great time. I will never forget this vacation or the wonderful people that made it so exceptional. Thank you for all that you did for all of us.”
- Kevin Duhon & Dina Galloway – Austin, TX
“Perfection! This was a great trip, the crew, Lisa, Ashley and Gerry were great – anticipating every need and taking us to beautiful destinations – above and below the water. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
- Melodie Matlock – Houston, TX
“To Dennis & Scott; you have a magnificent ship! With the greatest crew you could ever want or dream of! The food was out of this world. We do not want to go home. Thank you all for a great trip, I’ll be back.”
- Dehryle Galloway – Dallas, TX
“I DON”T WANT TO LEAVE. This trip was the best vacation I’ve ever been on!!! The accommodations and the crew were fabulous. Gerry, Ashley and Lisa work so well together and anticipated every move we made to make our stay extremely pleasant. They’re personalities are perfect for this job. I’ve really enjoyed spending time with each of you and loved our joking around. I really hope to do this again someday. Thanks again.”
- Kevin Duhon - Cedar Park, TX
“Wow! What a fabulous trip! We had an absolute blast. Thank you all for your hard work and for making this such a memorable week with my family. Everything was perfect and was above and beyond my expectations! We loved the food, Lisa, you are an amazing chef. There was not one meal that we did not enjoy. Thank you. And Ashley what a joy it was to get to know you. I know you were working non-stop but I hope you know this trip wouldn’t have been what it was without you. And Gerry, thank you, thank you! For all of your great stops in calm water, for organizing day trips, for the tube ride, you are much appreciated. We wish all the best to you three!”
- Jeremy and Michelle Utley – Dallas, TX
“Great trip! I don’t want to leave! Thanks for all your hard work and hospitality. I wish I could take you to Puerto Rico with me. The food was amazing!! Service as well. I am definitely going to miss you guys! I hope to see you again in the nearby future. Keep in touch. Lisa and Ashley: we’ll definitely go shopping back home!! And Gerry: we’ll get you a Puerto Rican girlfriend (forget Dominicans).”
- Valerie & Anelise – Dorado, PR
“Thank you Gerry, Ashley and Nancy for such an incredible experience!!! It has been a week to remember!!! From the superb accommodations of the “Viaggio” to the excellence of our culinary experience… but above all, your attention to every detail to make sure we were enjoying fully our cruise. And yes, the friendly environment that prevailed everyday of the week to make us feel at home. We look forward to repeat the experience next April. From all of us again, Gracias.”
- The Nin Family – San Juan, PR
“What a great time! We hate going home. The boat is beautiful and the crew was the best. Now it’s back to work and the “fat farm”. Thanks for your hospitality. We’ll be in touch soon concerning our lawsuit!”
- Lulu and Jim Curtice – Houston, TX (Winnie’s sister & brother-in-law)
“We had an absolutely fantastic time due to Ashley, Gerry and Lisa! The food and service were beyond our expectations! Thank you.”
- Jerry & Maria Seay – Highland Village, TX
“We left Paradise and found Heaven!”
- Karl Black - Paradise, TX
“What a wonderful time! Lisa, Ashley and Gerry were extremely professional and attentive. The destinations were amazing and the food outstanding! Every meal was a treat! Thank you all for the great service and wonderful experience. It was truly unforgettable!”
- Jen and Greg Cox – Grapevine, TX
“Oh my goodness! What an amazing trip. We were all treated like royalty. Of course the boat is beautiful, but the crew made the trip! Lisa out does herself with the food and Ashley always has a smile on her face. Thank you guys so much!”
- Traci Taylor Smith – Houston, TX
“Thank you for an awesome week! I had a fantastic time. The boat handling, the service, and the food were fantastic. Gerry, Lisa and Ashley are the best. This trip far exceeded my expectations, and I expected a lot. All the best!”
- John Johnson - Grapevine, TX
“Thank you so much for perfect service each one of y’all. Captain Gerry, Ashley and Lisa are “top drawer.” We appreciate your incredible enthusiasm, and loving attitude. We are hooked – we’ll be back (as soon as we lose our extra 10 pounds Lisa gave us!)”
- Natalie McClusky & Hal Farmer - Argyle, TX
“Dearest crew;
Winnie and I had an amazing time on this trip!! Your reputations precede you. We now understand why all of the great comments have been made regarding you guys. We are very fortunate to have the best crew. Each of you performed your duties and responsibilities perfectly; anticipating our every need, as well as our guests. I thank you very much for all you do to make Viaggio a success. I hope that we all continue to enjoy good health, happiness and prosperity throughout our lives. We are all very blessed to have an opportunity to love our dreams. I know that Winnie and I could never have dreamed or wished for the life together that we now have, and each of you are a big part of that dream. Winnie and I wish each of you and your respective families a very joyous and healthy holiday season, and much love until we get together again.”
- Winnie & Dennis (Viaggio Owner)
“This has been an incredible week! Never have we experienced the absolute pampering showered on us. We are leaving with wonderful memories of sunning, cruising, snorkelling, dining and total relaxation while reconnecting with friends and meeting new. Thank you for the most wonderful time in the BVI.”
-Martin & Carol – Richland, MI
“What a week we've had! The best of everything! Loved the people (crew). They seem to love their work. Every dish from the galley was a work of art and tasted fantastic. How do you do it Lisa? Ashley is a prize. She can do it all and make it look effortless. Every task is completed with a smile on her face. I'm going to email her Mom and tell her what a good job she must have done to end up with such a great gal. Love Gerry too! So knowledgeable. So many great stories. He found us the best spots to anchor. Always in control. Will always remember our trip through the Baths. We loved hearing about your past experiences. Sorry to take up so much room in this book but I am flooded with all the special touches that made the trip fantastic. Each day we would reflect on what this crew had done to give us another perfect day. THEY WORK HARD. There is so much to do and we appreciate it all. Got to wrap it up now... love the boat, love the crew. Can't wait to come back again. Would love to share this with the kids. God Bless! Hope we can keep in touch. Keep your team intact. You've go something special.”
- Donnie & Val - Jacksonville, FL
“We had heard great things about this trip. You have fulfilled all of our expectations. The entire crew was extremely gracious and pleasant the entire trip. You have truly spoiled us rotten. Great trip! Great memories! Food – SUPERB Service – EXCELLENT Interaction – AWESOME! See ya’ll again! Take care!”
- Darren & Paige Logsdon – Beaumont, TX
“A trip of a lifetime. Words don’t even begin to explain all the fun we had. Ashley, Lisa & Gerry were fantastic. Oh the memories we have made and will never be forgotten. Wonderful food and beautiful places to see. Thank you for everything you have done for us. Love ya tons and cannot wait to come back. Please stay in touch – we love you!”
- Beth & Stuart Yoes – Beumount, TX
“Here is the cute report our daughter Lily gave to her class. She made
100 of course:
“My Mom and Dad just got back from the British Virgin Islands. They rode on a yacht named the Viaggio. They had three helpers they loved, named Gerry, Ashley and Lisa. They swam and collected sea shells. Mommy got stung by a black sea urchin. They ate great food and saw many islands. They loved their trip!”
- Beth’s Daughter Lily Yoes, age 8
“Thanks to Gerry, Lisa & Ashley for sharing the lovely Viaggio with us “Crazy Texans” ha ha! Jeff and I appreciate everything that our crew did to anticipate our every need, want and wish!!! We enjoyed getting to know each of you an d hope to come back to see our new friends in the BVI and bring our boys. Thank you for wonderful service – you are all wonderful at what you do and we were fortunate to have you be with us on our 1sst time in the BVI. Safe travels on every voyage and may you NEVER have a group of charter guests as bad as us!”
- Jeff & Heather Kilgore – Lumberton, TX
“The first thing we need to say is… THANK YOU soooo much! This has been a week we will remember for a very long time. We had so many memorable moments like… the Oscar Party for Kait, the delicious food and fancy drinks, our many games of Dominoes, dinners at the Last resort, our beautiful art gallery, our Dad gracefully falling overboard, the napkin folding lessons, the very scary box jellies and HUGE tarpon, snorkelling at the Baths… geez we could go on forever but what we will really remember most is the EXTRA-ORDINARY-FANTABULOUS-BETTER THAN AMAZINGLY AWESOME CREW!!! (That’s you guys) You were the cherries on top of a very delicious cake (made by Lisa of course), and the best crew we possibly could have had! Thanks for putting up with us for a whole week!
We loved everything… the boat, the food, the places we went, the CREW… duh! And we will miss you so much! Until we return of course…or we might just show up one day! Ha ha ha. Anyway, hopefully we didn’t take up too much room… there is just so much to write and thank you about! Thanks again for an amazing week. We don’t want to leave… sniff…”
Lots and Lots of Love Meghan and Kaitlin
PS Good luck with your TV show Lisa…and don’t break anymore teeth!
PPS Thanks again (and again, and again)
- Meghan & Kaitlin age 13 & 11 – Saanichton, BC
“I think Meghan said it all! Thanks so the wonderful week! Gerry, Ashley & Lisa- you are the best. We’ll definitely keep in touch. Thank you very much for a fantastic trip and all of the relaxation. We all greatly appreciated your touring, Captaining, “chefing”, and friendly attitude. We’ll always remember you and the BVIs.
- Grant, Karen, Kait & Meg – Saanichton, BC
“For someone who has never slept on a boat, Lisa’s cooking and Smashley’s TLC have made this vacation feel like a 5-star resort! Thank you!”
- James Sinclair - Greenwich, CT
“Ashley=Smashley – best person. Lisa cooks the best meals. Best food in the world!!! Gerry is the coolest.”
- Tim – Riverside, CT age 12
Splash = fun and nice, Lisa = best food & good luck on TV, Gerry = Good Captain Thank you!”
- Nick – Riverside, CT age 12
“Viaggio has the best crew in the BVI! Our family had a very special week and it was all made possible by your efforts. Thank you. Call us if you visit NYC. We hope to return one day soon. PS I loved the birthday cake”
- Matt De Salvo – Riverside, CT
“Lisa, Ashley & Gerry,
Your unrelenting hospitality aboard the Viaggio, true professionalism in every way & wonderful friendly & helpful personalities made for a perfect trip for my family & I. It takes special people to work so beautifully, and you each do your part perfectly – my boys & I could never have had the exceptional trip that we experienced without the amazing guiding, cooking, dining, boating, bartending & entertaining that you provided us all. Thank you for a most memorable trip!”
- Traci DeSalvo Riverside, CT
“This trip was awesome. I had so much fun. Lisa’s cooking was amazing. Water sports with Ashley and the Willy T was crazy. Gerry is the man, thanks for killing me on the tube. See you all son. Thanks so much.”
- Mike DeSalvo – Riverside, CT
“This was a holiday of a lifetime and we were so well looked after, thanks so much. A whole new underworld discovered, Lisa’s fantastic cuisine, Ashley’s TLC & Gerry’s eye for the best anchorages in the islands. Really superb, thanks for all you hard work!”
- Sean & Anne Rawnsley – La Rial, France
“The best anchorages, the best snorkelling, the best food, the best everything. Thank you all 3 for looking after us so well, it realy was a holiday of a lifetime. All the best.”
- Sean & Anne Rawnsley – La Rial, France
“Thank you so much for a fantastic trip. Going home amazingly fed (thank you Lisa), entertained and looked after (thank you Gerry & Ashley). We will be back!! All the best.
- Chris & Sarah Arrowsmith - Maidstone, UK
“Thank you soooo much for the best holiday I have ever had! I am now extremely “fat” leaving this boat with Lisa’s YUMMY food and thanks to Ashley/Smashley/Splashley I now know how to drive a tender and fold napkins into suits!!! You even put up with being splashed in the face by my driving! Thank you so much to Gerry for driving us safely and to lovely places! We will miss you all, but I’m sure I won’t have to convince Dad much to let us come back very soon! Thank you for the best holiday and for fitting in with us so well – you feel like family – but more normal than mine (especially Dad)!
PS Lisa please mention us on your TV show!!! Yum yum”
- Larissa Hawkins – Berles, UK
“Thanks for a fantastic holiday…fantastic boat…even more fantastic crew! It’s the most relaxed & pampered I have ever been n the last 20 years! Gerry, Ashley & Lisa…. Everyone is a star…worked your magic on my tired family, totally revived us! Thanks a million!!!”
- Steph Hawkins – Sandalo, Barbados/Berles, UK
“A truly fantastic holiday! I arrived in plaster and saw the boat & the crew from the knees down! I can say that the floors of Viaggio are very clean and if you ever break your leg it is the perfect place to recover. Gerry – a great Captain, Lisa – a great chef and Ashley perfect attitude and pushes a wheelchair with great flare! A perfect holiday! Thanks to all!”
- John Hawkins – Berles, UK
“Many thanks for a truly superb combination of my favourite things, fabulous cuisine, TLC and sleep. We saw some magical places and thoroughly enjoyed your company too. I hope we see you again and not just on Viaggio but Oz and other places.”
- Wendy Hawkins – Berles, UK
“I honestly don’t know where to start with the thanks! Sooo many memories have now been had on this boat. Loved everything and am going to miss you all immensely. That food! Wow! I don’t think you need me tell you just how much I loved it. SECOND TO NONE. The sea, the beds, the gossip, the stories, the “Kirstens”, the nights out, the tattoos, the abundance of cocktails and the smiles have all helped to make this Beware I will be back.”
- Katie King – Bristol, UK
“A huge thank you to you all for making our holiday so special and memorable. An incredible boat with an even better crew! Endless gossiping from Lisa and amazing food – so much for the diet! Ashley thank you for everything! You are an absolute star! I can’t apologise enough for pushing the geriatric your way! Gerry you are a fountain of knowledge and thank you for some amazing anchorages! I’ll miss you all!”
- Kirsten Gill - Bristol, UK
“A spectacular couple of weeks thanks to an ultra-professional, wise and friendly captain in Gerry; a chef who could cook anywhere in the world, she is so talented, but just happened to choose the most beautiful place on the planet in lovely Lisa -and the most attentive, helpful and enthusiastic star in Ashley, our cocktail poisoner-in-chief! We will remember and miss you all. Thanks!!!! Lots of love Des & Carol to the fantastic crew of the Viaggio”
- Des Kelly & Carol Vorderman - Bristol, UK
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UPDATE OCTOBER 2010
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“Thank you Gerry, Lisa & Ashley! You were amazing, kind, thoughtful and the most talented staff of crew. The food was out of this world!! Ashley you are so fun and such a hard worker!! Gerry, your skills as a captain are awesome! Until we meet again! A little Ritz on the water! J God Bless”
- Jon, Kimberly, Hannah & Collin – TX
“Gerry – Ashley – Lisa
Thank you – thank you- thank you!!! Couldn’t have dreamed up a better dream vacation or a more fabulous crew... we had such an amazing week – many thanks for spoiling us with your kindness. Unforgettable! Please stay in touch.”
- Carrie & Michael – Santa Monica, CA
“Gerry, Lisa, Ashley – That was ridiculous! Thanks for everything. See you in the BVIs next year!!”
- Jeff & Sherri, Los Gatos, CA
“Gerdog, Ashley Kitty Kat & Lisa Lisa – you’re the best! We had an amazing Viaggio thanks to you. Please consider us your distant family and stop by when you’re passing through California! Xoxoxo”
- Angie & Larry - Redondo Beach, CA
“The Fox & Hound Voyage! Thank you for an absolutely dream vacation. Beauty in sight, delight in company, and delicious in dining. Thank you for a great trip!”
- Kyle & Christine, Austin, TX
“What a great boat. The best crew I have ever had. Gerry took us to some of the best sights, Ashley can do anything, and Lisa is an excellent cook.”
- David & Kristi Wolchansky – Plano, TX
“Gerry, Lisa & Ashley, Great trip, you guys made us feel noble. Lisa’s cooking was tasty & healthy. Ashley on our skiff excursions around most of the islands. Gerry parking the Viaggio close enough to the Pirstes of the Caribbean dock to touch it. Should I mention night fishing with teh Ganja farmers in St. Vincent?! Thanks for the amazing memories.”
- Van Smith Aledo, TX
“Our 4th vacation on the Viaggio with #5 already booked ‘Nuff said J”
- Darin & Shelby Dougherty, TX
“Once again I leave speechless”
- Randy Chunn, TX
“This trip has been awesome!!! The boat itself is beautiful, but the crew is what makes it over the top! Lisa thank you for the wonderful food and the cooking lessons, my family will always love you for that! Ashley, you have such a big heart!!! Thank you for the long, long, long snorkel. Ha ha. The Starfish was amazing. You have the same adventure spirit as my husband Van (be careful). Anytime you come to Texas Lisa & Ashley we have to have girl time!! Gerry thanks for the waterfall it was amazing. I really do not want to pack to leave. Thank you all for a trip of a lifetime. Now I have more friends to add to my list. I can’t wait until our next adventure. Love you all!!!
- Debbie Smith Aledo, TX
