Throughout
the years we got lots of letters from satisfied customers.
Here are a few:
2009
Hello Betty,
We had
a wonderful time in Greece and on the sailboat with
Marco. We enjoyed his company also and couldn’t
have asked for a more good-natured captain and guide.
I suspect we will be back in Greece at some point
and, if possible, would enjoy another expedition with
you all. Marco’s help with restaurants, entertainment
and transportation was truly appreciated!
I have
attached a couple of pictures that I thought were
interesting and you are more than welcome to use them
for your publicity purposes if you would like; otherwise
just enjoy and delete.
I would
be happy to write a letter or provide references for
your potential customers if it would be helpful to
you – I am not sure how often you update your
WEB site so just let me know.
Thank you
again for all your assistance up front and to both
of you for running a great business and providing
the four of us with a wonderful week in the Cyclades,
Markay
David,
I just
finished a sailing vacation Kea-Kithnos-Serifos-Paros-Syros-Mykonos
with Marco aboard the Alba as recommended by you and
I can't tell you what a great experience it was. Thank
you so much for your help -- I already thanked Betty
and Marco -- and I hope to steer some other customers
your way!
Thanks
again,
-DR
Good Morning
Betty,
We have arrived home from an incredible holiday. We
just wanted to let you know that our sailing holiday
went way beyond our expectations. It was a holiday
we will never forget (and we hope to be back again
some day). Marco is a skilled skipper who worked with
us the whole time to provide us with a sailing experience
that met our needs.He was fun to be with on and off
the water, a great tour guide, and a great help with
"menu selections". He always knew when to
afford us some privacy but at the same time always
anticipated our needs. The boat accommodations where
also much more that we expected. We had all kinds
of room, everything that we needed and comfortable
beds.
Not sure what else to say, except that this was a
holiday we will never forget. Please thank Marco again
for a wonderful sailing adventure. We all appreciate
everything that you have done to make this holiday
memorable.
Thank-you.
Sincerely,
Dale and Brenda...June 2009
Betty,
Thanks
for the email. It was a truly wonderful experience.
Marco
was a great captain. He watched over us, gave us excellent
advice
on things to do, and joined us for some special meals.
We all feel
that we have found a new and special friend.
Now, Robin and I are in Bulgaria, enjoying the Black
Sea resort
of Sozopol. While I do have a meeting here, it seems
like another
vacation....Give my best to Marco,
Tom...June 2009
We had
a great time. It was the highlight of the trip. Marco
is
wonderful. He was such a pleasure to hang out with
and the boat was very
comfortable. We were so sad when he left us in Ios.
We just sat there
and watched him sail away! We will definitely be back.
I have attached
a few pictures. Thank you for all of your help in
planning our trip
Jean...May 2009
2008
California
Hi Betty
-
We are
all safe and sound back in California. We had a unforgettable
experience - one to cherish always.
Thank you
so much for your help and information. Please our
thanks to Marco as well. He showed us a picture of
Eros(hope I spelled his name correctly). I told him
Marco he should have brought him along on sailing
trip. Dan and I have 2 labs - very spoiled dogs!
Thanks
again Betty. Warm
wishes.
Pilar
Colorado
Dear Betty and Marco,
Well..
I cannot begin to express what a fabulous holiday
we had. Marco was far beyond our expectations as a
skipper. He is an experienced, enviable captain and
I just can't begin to tell you how precious he was
to all of us. He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable,
patient, present and absent at all the right times.
It is obvious he has been doing this for a long time.
I feel very fortunate to have had this experience
on your boat with my family, close friends and Marco
at the helm. I don't think too many people get to
do something that special in a lifetime and I feel
truly blessed.
The boat
was awesome. The accommodations were comfortable.
The islands were spectacular and the sailing was truly
splendid. Marco is an expert at spotting dolphins
and we were lucky enough to see many. We loved your
company, dealing with you during the planning stage,
and everything else about the experience. I would
be very surprised if you did not hear from us again
and would highly recommend you to anyone who was thinking
about this kind of vacation, however, I would like
to keep you a special little secret. Marco is already
in high enough demand.
Thanks
so much for everything. We had a marvellous time.
Coming to Greece was a pipe dream and she didn't let
us down. This was my son's graduation gift and likely
one of our last family vacations together and it could
not have gone any smoother. We would not have changed
a thing. We will always be indebted to you both. You
will always have a place to stay, access to a vehicle
and maybe even a sailboat soon if you ever feel like
coming to see the Rockies and the Gulf Islands (which
I hear Marco has not sailed yet). We would welcome
you with open arms. Please take us up on it sometime.
We miss you already Marco. Our only regret is that
we didn't get to meet you too.
A very
satisfied customer
Kerry and Family (and Friends)
California
We had
a wonderful time with Marcos. He really made a trip
fantastic. We hope he has a continued safe voyages
this season and hope to meet you both again sometime,
maybe in California? The wines are a few of our favorite
California varieties.
Again,
thank you for keeping us safe and for a very memorable
trip.
The Rogers'
Family
Anni(Seattle,
WA)
Hi Betty,
We are still in Greece, continuing to enjoy our Holiday
on the Peloponnese. We had such a great time with
Marco. We realize how fortunate we were to have him
show us all the local places now that we're on our
own. Thanks for all your help.
Best,
Anni
Carole(Chicago,
Illinois)
Betty
& Marco,
We had a great time! As we told Marco when we left
the boat, he was one of the highlights. What a great
sense of humor and a fountain of information about
Greece. We got home last night at 7:30 p.m. Chicago
time -- but our bodies felt like it was 2:30 a.m.!
Whew. A little tired today.
Thank you for all your help in arranging this once-in-a-lifetime
trip.
Carole
Dan
& Margaret, Lauren and Sarah(Missouri)
Hi Betty!
After
26 hours of continuous travel (3 flights with long
layovers) we got back home Saturday night. Our sleep
patterns are still not right.
What a great time we had! We enjoyed our days in Athens,
but by far the best part of our trip was being "boat
people" and sailing with Marco. We're glad we
decided to go to Serifos so we could meet you and
spend some time with you...it was great to meet you
and Marco, and we feel like we have two new friends.
Thanks for yours and Marco's professionalism and hospitality,
and please give your thanks and warm wishes to Marco.
It's good to be back home, but we'd sure prefer to
be sailing somewhere on
Alba IV!
Best regards,
Charles(California)
Thanks
for everything! We had a wonderful time. It's hard
not being on the boat today!
John
and Carolyn(Michigan)
Gary and Linda(Ohio)
"Hello Marcos (and Betty)!
The Hills and Prices have now returned home after
some slight delays, but nothing major (no “Happy Fish”).
We enjoyed our last night in/around Athens and witnessed
a stunning football victory for Greece, beating the
favored French team 1-0! To experience this in he
Plaka was extraordinary for us!
Again, we want to thank you, Marcos, for providing
us with an unbelievable experience in your beautiful
country. I can assure you when I say that our “Trip
of a Lifetime” exceeded any of our expectations. You
are the consummate host and friend and can be very
proud in the knowledge that you are without peer in
the service you provide.
We also want to thank you for your friendship, as
we all feel that it was much more than just a business
for you. We had a great time and it was a real adventure!
If there is any time when we can provide a prospective
customer with our comments/recommendations please
let us know. It would be a pleasure!
I hope your trip with your Norwegian friends (3rd
time?) either is going well or went well. Please take
care of yourself and we hope to see you again in the
not-too-distant future.
May your life be full, the seas be kind and always
at your back!
Adieu! (I forgot how to say “goodbye until we meet
again” in Greek!)"
Dar
and Sylvia (Texas)
"Greece is
a land of great beauty and I can´t imagine a
more perfect way to explore it than aboard Wavedancer.
The boat was in excellent condition and very spacious.
our captain, Marcos, must have been born to this profession.
A more professional, capable, genial leader could
no be had. Not only aboard the boat, but as well on
land.
He was in a large measure responsible for making our
cruise the succes that it was.
It was glorious 14 days of great sailing, good friends
and a lot to do and look at.
Life does not get much better than this. Each island
was unique. Thank you Marco, for making our time in
Greece so special - we´ll never forget it, and
we will return."
Monika
(Seattle)
"Wavedancer,
the brightest star I have sailed so far,
With a crew that none compares through nights of calm
and days so fair,
And Marco, the man that touched my heart who showed
much strength and tenderness from the start. I will
greatly miss it all, Wavedancer, by far the brightest
star"
Angela
Williams (California)
"The epitome
of paradis! Marco was a wonderful guide and friend.
Seven days aren't nearly enough to explore this magical
area. But, many wonderful memories were made aboard
Wavedancer during our short stay."
