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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 Reviewed 7 Sep 2008 by Elisaveta Bobolina |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Going to bed in a virgin Arki island bay: The small window of my berth showed an awesome universe of tranquillity: the dark but sparkling talk of the sea, the gorgeous rocks and the sky covered with countless stars... In the morning - instead of splashing water on my eyes - straight from bed I jumped in the transparent ultramarine waters of the bay... Unique sensation I will never forget.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Sailing is a different experience... One should be flexible and prepared to change their lifestyle and habits for a week. ...And beware, you might fall in love with it!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
The trip changed my conscientiousness by the practical knowledge of sea environment and the ecology impact in terms of human - biosphere - hydrosphere interaction.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Just amazing! Could not have chosen anything more appropriate!
| Reviewed 1 Jul 2007 by Diania Feuss | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Diving in the Greece Med.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Save all your money and book this trip.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes, the crew was very concerned on the impact they had on the environment both in and out of the water.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
10
| Reviewed 10 Sep 2009 by Kate Wilson | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It's really rare to find a holiday that moves just at the right pace. Being a small group (just 7 including our Skipper and Dive Instructor) the whole feel of the week was about enjoying the moment. Having never sailed before I was impressed by the opportunity it gives for reflection on the beauty of the smaller (inhabited and uninhabited) Cycladic islands and the time it gives to chew the cud on all sorts of topics. The tour operator demonstrated a real commitment to and knowledge of the flora and fauna of the med, diving was relaxed and the lack of big big fish was more than made up for by the wealth of information about the ecosystems that dominate the underwater landscape and the chance to see some real Greek shipwreck pottery!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
As a novice sailor be prepared for a wee bit of seasickness if the swell is higher than normal. Stay up top! Despite my trip spanning the end of August / beginning of September I was surprised that the Mediterranean winds can occasionally make it chilly so bring some form or warm or waterproof clothing.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Sotiris made sure we got to visit lots of local tavernas and visiting smaller islands inevitably means you're tourist pound is more likely to make it into the pockets of local people. Being a small group we were careful with our usage of water and took every opportunity to buy local provisions, recycling was encouraged and straightforward.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Just perfect for me at the time.
| Reviewed 25 Sep 2007 by Colin Barnard | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Sitting barefoot on a deserted beach around a camp fire in shorts and a t-shirt, sipping wine and cooking food, looking at the moonlight yacht moored 100m in the middle of a secluded bay.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Make sure you bring enough Euros in cash with you to pay Annie and Sotiris because they don't accept credit cards and you may not be able to pull out that much cash in one go Bring plenty of sun cream and some sea-sickness tablets for rough weather Prepare to let the weather decide your itinerary.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
The food was locally bought and we were taken to places that were run by locals where every penny you spent was going in to the local economy. We picked up debris off a deserted beach and Annie and Sotiris were keen to point out not to touch and play with the underwater marine life but to observe it.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was a great experience and Annie and Sotiris were welcoming and friendly hosts. This is not a standard holiday and you really have to be prepared to share everything with them as you are joining them on their boat and taking part in their lives. They are not the types to sit quietly in the corner. They want to be an active part of your experience and add to it! It was an unforgettable holiday. Thanks guys.
| Reviewed 28 May 2009 by Suzanna Wilson | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Being able to visit some of the smaller, more remote Greek islands that I don't think I would have seen had I just have done the usual 'island hopping' experience. Also a brilliant cave dive (of sorts) which was a unique experience for me.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Bring a fleece and/or windproof jacket - it can be very cold up on deck while sailing!!!!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
They were very conscious to have as little impact on the environment as possible, everything that could be recycled was. The company is totally locally run so it definitely benefited local people!
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A brilliant way to experience the Greek Islands.