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| 03/27/09 |
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Rick, Ray and the Paradise Breezes team: Our second trip to this wonderful place has been absolutely fantastic. Ray has been so helpful, as always and the team keeps the place beautiful. We had a great time and we will be back! Thanks for creating Paradise!
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The whitcombs
Denver, CO USA
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| 03/09/09 |
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The trip here was long and hot, but definitely worth it. In all my life I've never had a better vacation. This beautiful house has everything I could ever want: A majestic view, cozy and well-placed furnishings, kind and great service, Luxury I've never had, Wildlife, Sunsets, and wonderful details. Along with the house, I've fallen in love with Costa Rica and its natural diversity (Something you would never get in New Jersey). So many colorful bird and butterfly species make their homes in the habitat surrounding this wonderful house. I appreciate the environmental consciousness the house provides, and all of the experiences it has given me. I plan on returning in my future and will definitely choose this house for my next visit here in this amazing country. I will never forget this breath-taking vacation. Thank you for everything! Paradise Breezes is the best and many thanks to Ray + Paradise Team! You people rule! P.S. The lizards are cute!
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Ashley
Edison, NJ USA
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| 03/09/09 |
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This vacation has lined up to its name, "Paradise". I must say that the views are so great, that they seem unreal. The home, "Pacifica" is well appointed. As a family we've stayed in a few rental homes in different places, but Villa Pacifica has surpassed them all by far. The second we arrived we were welcome by Ray, the most friendly personality and warm smile you can receive. The sliding doors were opened by Ray to reveal a clean, no super clean house. Our chef Wilberth and David welcomed us also with a friendly smile (Not to mention delicious food). The following morning Rosa + Ana (The maids) arrived. They were so friendly and cleaned so well. They were so professional and hard working. Diego made sure our pool was sparkling clean every day. The backyard and grill was immaculate. I cannot conclude this comment in this guestbook without making another mention by how Ray was at our beckon call for every need we had. He was so punctual, professional and courteous. Thanks Ray for a job well done. All the correspondence back and forth, the extra cooler delivered so quickly. Ray was always a dial "0" away and one ring. Thanks again! Costa Rica has some of the nicest people we've ever met. Thanks for the comfortable home to experience all Costa Rica has to offer. Miguel, Michelle, Ashley, Sophia, Manuel, Maria, Domingos and Lulu. P.S. There were two other maids that came that I don't know their names, but they were of course great and hard working ladies.
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Goncalves and crew
Edison, NJ USA
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| 02/17/09 |
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Our visit from wet northern California was a wonderful experience. Our adult children were with us and we zip lined, animal and insect watched, snorkeled, and had a wonderful time. All our little problems were seemingly easily solved by Ray. Lost luggage appeared the next day. The perfect car rental for 6 met us at the airport. Dinners in the home made by chef Wilberth were a special treat. All thanks to Ray. With the exception of the road, everything was perfect and we would love to return. The Jensen family
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The Jensen Family
Carmichael, CA USA
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| 01/09/09 |
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Second time at Paradise Breezes, what can we say? We fell in love with it even more. The surfing was very good - lots of fun waves at Dominical. The weather this time was excellent (3 hrs rain) + love this house. I don't want to stay anywhere else. Next year will be 3 years at Breezes (Now a preferred Customer) ha ha. Cleaning ladies and ground keepers were all very nice and hospitable. Amazing what a simple wave or smile does to vacationers and locals. Ray is a fine person, and he is on top of every phone call we made to him (Start surfing buddy) We will be the only visitors that have stayed 3 years at breezes next year, that's a record. To all - have a wonderful and healthy 2009. See you next year. Rick, keep up the good work here. The gym is fantastic. It helped get the kinks out after surfing 4 - 5 hours each day getting worked over by white water. Keep progressing and good luck in your endeavors. Being a great son is something you and your mom will never forget. Thanks for coming over. Gary and Barbara, L.I. New York!
Gary and Barbara (L.I., NY USA)
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Gary and Barbara
L.I. NY USA
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| 11/26/08 |
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My husband and my parents truly enjoyed our stay here at Villa Pacifica! It is so beautiful and serene. We enjoyed watching the birds, the sloth, butterflies, hummingbirds, iguanas + the toucans right from the porch! Thanks to Ray for all the insiders tips... The waterfall, Tortilla Flats, Manuel Antonio, Agua Azul and the dinners at Coconut Spice. Our favorite part of our stay was cooking with our personal chef, Wilberth! The guacamole and pico de gallo was perfect! The fruit salad and olives was great. The seared tuna and wasabi sauce and/or mango sauce superb! and my husband loved the arroz con leche! Muchas, muchas gracias para todos! The Studinger and Truman Family!
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Studinger and Crew
Prescott Valley, AZ USA
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| 11/10/08 |
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Our entire crew of 9 had a real blast. We explored the caves, swam in the ocean, drank plenty of margaritas and bottles of wine. The highlight of the trip was emailed to everyone in the known world about Julie's bedazzled "Big V". Do, Den, Billy, Nuni, Wes, Spencer, Anthony, "Aunt Julie", Professor John and LI.
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The Long Island Crew
Long Island, NY USA
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| 11/10/08 |
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We are back again for the 3rd time. Now we got kissed by Ray and will come back for more and more and more!!!
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The Long Island Crew
Long Island, NY USA
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| 09/21/08 |
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Dear Rick, Ray and staff. I have never had such a wonderful vacation in such a beautiful place. Everything to the last minute was perfect. There weren't even any bugs, not that we expected. Will be back in the near future to discuss our options. Stay safe until next time. Ray, thanks for going over the top for us. You were Great! Sincerely, William and Yvee
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William and Yvee
South Beach, FL USA
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| 08/30/08 |
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Dear Villa Pacifica, we had such a wonderful time this week. From the infinity pool that was gorgeous, to the Jacuzzi, surround sounds and Ray! Life couldn't be better here, and we are so fortunate to have had such a trip. Make sure to zip line, ride horses, drink too much, and play dominoes, then follow it up with a dip in the Jacuzzi while it rains. Then, you have had the total experience! xoxo, the Woodalls, the Heywoods and the Skelton!
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Heywood and crew
Los Angeles, CA USA
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| 08/29/08 |
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We had an amazing experience here at Villa Pacifica. We first would like to thank Ray our concierge for all his help. The massages were out of this world. Our stay was short but we embraced every second of it. You have truly created paradise here. It was a time for us to relax and become closer with amazing friends. Thank you so much. We will see you in the future. Sincerely, your friends from New York Johnny and Anthony.
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Catalino & Benitez
Long Island, NY USA
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| 08/08/08 |
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Thank you for looking after us at this lovely villa. We only got to spend a short time here but it was very special. We look forward to our next visit.
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Green Family
London, England
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| 07/12/08 |
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Dear Ray and Staff, you all exceeded expectations! Thank you for a wonderful stay. We couldn't have asked for anything more. This is our 2nd time renting this house. We were here last July 4th. We loved the view, the people, the night in the jungle, and best of all - Ray - so nice, personable and warm. The maids were very creative with arranging my son's stuffed animals, and finally, the 3 massages were magnificent. You guys are the best. Thanks for all. We'll be back!
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Sarah, Kara & Zac
Chapel Hill, NC USA
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| 06/26/08 |
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What can we say - This truly is Paradise! The staff was so very attentive to our every desire from conversation to a beautiful dinner party. You definitely have a perfect set up here and will most certainly be back. Thanks Ray, Rick, Rosa, Dulce and the pool guy (Orlando).
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Gilchrist and Crew
Stuart, FL USA
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| 06/18/08 |
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Dear Ray, Rick + the staff of Paradise Breezes. Thank you so much for an excellent vacation in your lovely Villa. Your property is absolutely beautiful, and everyone was so helpful. We specially enjoyed our chef-prepared meals, and can recommend Wilberth + Michael to anyone! If you like tuna, specially rare tuna, we had some of the best we've ever had, but the garlic shrimp and chicken w/ mushroom sauce were excellent as well! Best of luck with all your endeavors. Pura Vida! The Harris, Wallace, and Henderson Family!
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Harriss and Crew
Charlotte, NC USA
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| 04/27/08 |
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To Ray and his wonderful crew. Thank you for everything here at Paradise Breezes. We could of not had a better place to get together and celebrate. The villas are amazing, the Ticos even better!!! With 17 people from 9 countries staying here, the word is out!!! All our best, Samuel Jackson.
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Samuel Jackson & Crew
Boston, MA USA
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| 04/09/08 |
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Ray, Rick and Paradise Breezes: We enjoyed a wonderful 8 days at Paradise Breezes. Thank you very much for making our stay here a great experience. The house and the pool were absolutely perfect and the view was amazing! We wish you much success with the growth of your resort and hope we can add to your success by coming back and recommending to friends and family. Thank you very much for your excellent service. Cheers, Louise, Arthur, Luc, Sekeena and Eddie.
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Louise, Arthur & Crew
Calgary, AB Canada
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| 03/30/08 |
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Bill, Sally, Penny, Sammie, Danielle, Ella and Josie would like to share with you a list of the wonderful things we accomplished as family of seven for eight days. Ages ranges from 67 years down to 4 months. 1. Magnificent house (Specially the pool) 2. Very friendly people with magnificent smiles and hospitality 3. Wide variety of places to eat at 4. Surfing lessons for the family (Except grandma and two little ones) Showing mom and dad that it's not as easy as it looks. (South wave in Dominical) 5. Horseback riding at Don Lulo's on the road to San Isidro's with breakfast, lunch and beautiful waterfall swimming included (Get the 8am start) 6. Hacienda Baru for the very challenging hike to the canopy and light zip line rides down. They go from 8am to 2pm (Start early) 8. All the fruit purchased at the fruit stand 9. The challenging ride on the roads; which rocked the baby to sleep each time 10. And of course the beautiful sunset each night.
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Bill, Sally & family
Long Grove, IL USA
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| 02/20/08 |
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This place is named perfectly. It was a fabulous experience from start to finish. The spectacular layout of the villa is surpassed only by the breathtaking view from the balconies. We lucked out choosing this spot for our "Wedding" (on the balcony) and "Honeymoon". We have just begun to scratch the surface of activities available. Beginning with the delectable feast prepared by Wilberth for our wedding, jungle hiking to the waterfalls, mountain biking, zip lining, dolphin tour, complete with an incredible display of dolphins frolicking in the sea, snorkeling, a day trip to Manuel Antonio, and afternoons on the numerous secluded beaches. As far as the first class treatment from Ray, I cannot thank him enough. His warm and kind nature are such as asset to the entire "Costa Rican Experience". Rick's clever vision and creation of this tropical paradise is most impressive. But, Ray's heartwarming personality creates the "magic" that makes dreams come true. From the bottom of our hearts thank you both!
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Barry & Cyndee J
Pittsburg, PA USA
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| 02/20/08 |
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Thanks Ray, thanks Rick. Thanks to the sun and moon that both made rainbows/halos for us. Thanks to the waves for being warm and gentle. Thanks to the ocean for giving us a mackrel which we grilled here. Thanks to the dolphins for coming to play with us. Thanks to the tucans, pelicans, and all the birds that we could't even name but enjoyed their flight.
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Betsy & Charlie
Pittsburg, PA USA
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| 01/20/08 |
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Dear Paradise Family, thank you so much for a perfectly relaxing and enjoyable week in this gorgeous luxury refuge with so much style and the amazing nature right outside (We had our own sloth with baby right on a tree next to the pool! Thanks also for the awesome tips for dining in the area, great places with great food! (Tortillas Flat in Dominical for a relaxed lunch right on the beach, La Parcela for a fantastic view, Exotica in Ojochal for best international food and the Thai right here in Dominical for wonderful spicy curries). Everybody (you all) was always so helpful, forth coming and charming! We really don't want to leave our little paradise here and we definitely will be back for more sunsets (To enjoy the best from the pool or on a comfortable lounge).
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Ballmann
Jose, Costa Rica and Germany
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| 01/10/08 |
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Thanks to entire staff at Paradise Breezes! 3rd C.R. Vacation, 1st at Paradise breezes. Unbelievable workmanship and architecture. Me, being a landscape contactor (NY) found it beautiful and well done. The calmness, the porch, pool, and view brought to me was astonishing to the point where I couldnt believe it. Rick hospitality was excellent and caring. You and the staff made us feel at home, very comfortable. Our two guests that were here for the 1st week were in awe. From the cleaning ladies that we conversed with a few times to Cesar taking care of phones and being there whenever we needed him. Ray is on his way to being a fine manager of affairs. From booking tours to info on areas to visit to setting up the truck return in Quepos. Thank you Ray. The service that Jason provided us was top of the line. Everything was always so clean when we woke up everyday. I wish you all the luck with your new born coming July (08). You will be a good father. The rest of the credit goes to C.R. Forty one hours of surfing, 10 excellent days of waves and every second and video. I hope it holds me over till next year. Burgers and Caesar Salad at San Clemente were excellent. The tenderloin medallions at La Parcela were out of this world (Try them). The house is gorgeous. Barbecue and Jacuzzi Priceless! We will be back this year. P.S. My friends from California Ron and Sue will be in touch. Best of Luck.
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Gary & Barbara R
Long Island, NY USA
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| 11/30/07 |
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Rick, Cesar and all the staff: This has been our best trip to Costa Rica and it has been fabulous. You have a great place in a beautiful location and we look forward to coming back again in the future.
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Robert & Diane L
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| 11/28/07 |
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Thank you internet for allowing us to find this "Best Kept Secret." What a terrific place, Rick and your entire team have created not just a place, but an experience. Rick, thanks for creating the house. Cesar thanks for setting us up with the rafting. Horseback riding, snorkeling and zip lining. We had a blast. Whithout a question, a great place for a family vacation. We clearly understand why you have named it Brisas del Paraiso. Steve, Lindsay, Janice & Mike K.
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Shari K and Crew
Meridian, ID USA
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| 11/13/07 |
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We arrived in a driving rainstorm to San José. Our flight was cancelled to Quepos so we took a taxi over the mountain. After a 4 hour journey, we picked up our car in Quepos and made the adventurous trek to Paradise Breezes. It was wonderful to arrive at this beautiful Oasis! Rick had the kitchen fully stocked! We awoke the next morning to a beautiful sunrise and beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean. We spent sometime in Dominical everyday and got to know the local scene. We took a zip line tour of the rain forest and saw many beautiful animals. Friends in Dominical took us to a beach just south of Dominical where the waves have beat a beautiful and magical cave out of the mountain. We also hiked to a gorgeous waterfall and took mudbaths! We have enjoyed bautiful sunsets and all of the wonderful amenities of this secluded paradise in the forest. Thanks for enhancing this fantastic experience to Costa Rica. We appreciate Cesar and Rick for being awesome hosts. See you next time!
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Jack & Lucy H
Atlanta, GA USA
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| 11/05/07 |
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Rick, Cesar and staff: Excellent service, great location, hope to return sometime. Many thanks! Wonderful View.
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Jim M
Modesto, CA USA
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| 08/19/07 |
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Villa Pacifica is truly paradsie. Our Family had a magnifico time. Rick, you have managed to create a wonderful place that everyone who comes here will want to return to again and again. We have never felt so pampered. Cesar, Jose and the girls were all outstanding. You obviously spared no expense when creating Paradise Breezes. We hope to return within the year and will definitely choose Paradise Breezes. Thank you, Rick, Lori, Ben, Dylan, Austin, Amanda, & Christina
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Cebulske and crew
Swansea, IL USA
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| 08/08/07 |
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What can we say? The house was beautiful, the view magnificent and Rick and the staff very thoughtful. Thanks so much for all of your help during our stay. We loved it here! Until next time... David, Judith & David Jr.
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David & Judith C
Glen Ridge, NJ USA
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| 07/07/07 |
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Our first trip to Costa Rica has been a magical experience. Casey's persistance in finding just the right property certainly paid off with the location of your website. Rick's enthusiastic answers to our many questions via email were so appreciated. His directions and personal availability were wonderful! Arriving in San Jose and driving to Dominical was "challenging", we may take the hop flight to Quepos next time and pray the road gets paved although, our little "Be Go" from Europcar served us well. This awesome home is such a match for the magnificent scenery which surrounds it day and night! We have loved every moment here and will include its peaceful memory in our dreams. We wish to recommend a few things. Hacienda Baru for great introduction to the wonders of a rain forest. We learned a great deal from their guides. Every meal we had was excellent. Some ourstanding dining can be had at "La Parcela" and "Cuna del Angel". The smoothies and sandwiches at Chapy's next to Blow Fish surf shop were yummy. Coconut Spice Thai was excellent, too. We loved our day at Manuel Antonio, such an awesome park, gorgeous beaches, monkeys, birds, and walks in the jungle. Lunch at "El Avion" or "Ollies Folly" was fun as well as delicious. Our deep sea fishing trip was a success. We caught a 500 pound black marlin - 'almost'. He won his freedom after an hour of spectacular jumps and back breaking effort to get him near our boat. Charter through Cuna del Angel was perfect. The appreciation we feel for the staff here cannot be overstated. Our house, patio and pool were always perfect. Everyone was professional, punctual and so accomodating. Cesar's english and quick repsonse to any request were commendable. We wish him well in his class. Thank you for making our 1st and 40th anniversaries just perfect!
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Casey, Kerry, Bob & Patty
San Diego, CA USA
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| 07/07/07 |
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Thank you so much for a lovely stay at the Villa Pacifica. The staff were so amazing. Cesar, Jose and the two women who cleaned the house went out of their way to make our stay special. The house is lovely & the view is spectacular. We very much enjoyed our tours at Hacienda Baru, especially the early morning mangrove tour. We will definately be coming back again. Until then, we will have our photos and our memories to remind us of our wonderful stay at the Villa Pacifica
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Jamie & Julia Sarah & Kara
Chapel Hill, NC USA
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