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 watching in La Gomera, independent reviews
 Reviewed 22 Oct 2007 by Barbara Gonzalez |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
All the time we spent at the boat doing dolphin and whale watching was just great, but there was one day when there were many whales swimming close to the boat and we really felt in contact with them as they moved. That was definitely the most exciting moment of my holiday.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
I think this holiday is a great opportunity to see dolphins and whales in their natural habitat, its wonderful just being in the open ocean with them, hearing them breathing and moving with the waves. For nature lovers this holiday will suit their dreams perfectly! Don't forget to carry sun lotion and a hat to protect from the sun.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, as the organization in charge (MEER) is environmentally friendly and really cares for the animals and the people. The team has wonderful people very happy and motivated and it's very nice to learn from them.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I will give a 10 of a 10. Could not have been better.
| Reviewed 5 Nov 2007 by Clare Galton | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Seeing whales so close to our boat. We had very good sightings of about 20 pilot whales on one trip and on another saw two Blainville’s dense beaked whales for about 20 minutes by the boat.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
La Gomera is a very relaxing location. If you can, come for more than 7 days, especially if you enjoy walking, cycling swimming etc. There is a surprising amount to do. The restaurants around Vueltas are good and there is a lot of choice.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
The company were very keen to educate us regarding the whales and dolphins, and the work they are doing to monitor them and to encourage environmentally sensitive tourism.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Great - very relaxing. The whole family enjoyed themselves. La Gomera is a very tranquil place and the climate just about perfect. The apartment was good and the swimming pool lovely. The team looked after us very well. Seeing the whales was very special indeed.
| Reviewed 27 Oct 2008 by Monica Filkova | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Seeing dolphins & whales of course.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Go in spring or Aug-Sep to see more animals. Alternatively book extra trips.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
No - I don't see how the holiday benefited local people, except for the lady who holds the rest stop where we had lunch on the outskirts of the nature reserve.
Yes - I do think there was limited impact on the environment as boat trips were with a small boat and day trip to nature reserve was just for me.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Good.
| Reviewed 17 Apr 2005 by Mrs Ailsa Bailey | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Seeing dolphins and/or Pilot whales and 2 Sei whales (which I hadn't heard of) on all 3 of the trips we went on.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Perfect is you're interested in dolphins/whales, walking and peace and quiet, otherwise not much else to do. Struggled to find beaches suitable for sunbathing and swimming.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Whale watching trips were staffed entirely by Germans so I would be interested to know if it was difficult to recruit local people. Cottage blended perfectly with the surroundings, had a solar panel for hot water (I think!), was owned by a local woman and appeared to have been refurbished using local materials (though I'm no expert!).