Holiday Reviews
We invite every traveller who books a holiday via us to send in a review. Because we don't run the holidays they're completely independent and unedited... remember to read between the lines though, as two people on the same trip can have different views!
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Whale, dolphin and turtle conservation in the Azores, independent reviews
 Reviewed 20 May 2008 by Patty Tse |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The diversity of cetaceans is really high in the area. Imagine where else on earth can you encounter 8 cetacean species (blue whale, fin whale, sperm whale, humpback whale, Cuvier's beak whale, pilot whale, bottlenose dolphin, common dolphin) in 7 boat trips? And what's more, some of they appeared in huge numbers and in high frequency! It's really happy working and playing with a group of like-minded people from different parts of the world. The researcher, the boat captain and the expedition leader are all very professional.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
The waves and wind in the mid-Atlantic can be very strong. If you have seasick problem, it may not be very suitable.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, we bought food from the local market and dinned at local restaurants.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It's really a wonderful working holiday. I learned a lot and enjoyed it very much. I'm also happy to have contributed to scientific research.
