Reviews from our Panama Coffee Culture Tour...

Dear Steve,

Susan and I want you to know how much we appreciate the coffee tour that you organized, and how much we enjoyed your company and comments, Sylvia's translations and other helpful and thoughtful actions, and your and Michele's always making the flow work. We learned more about coffee growing and processing than we expected and found the pace of the trip and the company the other participants most enjoyable. Our morning pot and a half of coffee are even more pleasurable now that we associate it with a lot of hard work, planning, and proper weather.

Deltas canceling our flight and lengthening our stay in Panama was a positive bonus in that we were able to spend Carnivale on Isla Taboga which was a Mango Steve suggestion. It exceeded our expectations.

Our only regret was that the trip wasn't longer.

You, Sylvia, Seth, Michelle, and Isabella are all remarkable people, guides, and hosts.

Regards,

Susan and Bob

Steve,

Excellent photos! I'll share as well, and thank you so much for this trip! It was a marvelous experience, and you couldn't have been a better host.

Best,

Richard

Dear Steve,

Thanks for the photos.  I think it was a wonderful trip and I will always remember all of you when I sip my coffee. Thanks for sharing your family, too!

Shellie

Steve,

Many thanks for your company, good conversation, and flexibility that made the coffee trip a perfect experience. The trip exceeded our expectations! Even Delta's canceling our home flight was a bonus that let us enjoy Carnivale in Isla Taboga.

Robert & Susan Carlson

Thanks for a memorable Panama experience...when we drink our daily coffee, we experience it with new appreciation and gratitude. - George and Janie in Miami

George and Janie in Miami

Our trip to Boquete Panama was a HUGE success; we saw firsthand the culture that creates the coffee we love.

Seth

Hi Steve,

You did a great job. Thanks. You truly have a slice of paradise.

Cheers to all,

Pete

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Your Acclaim, Reviews and Comments...

Steve,

We had a really really fabulous time. Thanks for all your efforts, information and arrangements. Xanadu was lovely, and Ingrid and Lorena were absolutely lovely and helpful. The whole team at Ecologic Divers was fantastic as well. My mom says she has never had better dives than with them. And Ocean Essences spa was exactly that, a lovely quiet relaxing spot with two friendly ladies to chat with.

Alice Stratton

Hi Steve,

Well, we can't thank you enough for all that you've done prior to the final event and for finding such a wonderful place for us to have our wedding week! Being that it was a "first" wedding for all of us, I think we all did a great job considering the incredible outcome!

Thank you for all of your flexibility and creative thinking in overcoming any obstacles we encountered along the way. We are willing to bet that this "first" wedding will be our last :) but if it's not the first and last for you, of course please send us any reference inquiries and we'd be glad to boast of your professionalism and great attitude to say the least!

Thanks!

Carlie & Jeff

Greetings, 

Carol and I returned last night.  We had a very fulfilling time. Costa Rica and Panama are wonderful countries and the people are very open. Most importantly we want to thank you for all the work you did in making the itinerary flawless. Everything went like clock work.  Finca Rosa Blanca is a special place. The staff is clearly very proud of their Inn. For example we did not have enough time to go riding but visited the stables to see the facilities. The wrangler went out of his way to show us how proud he was of the stock. In fact he had one of the mares put on a "little dance" for us to show us his interest in them. I can say that Carol and I agree that some day we may go back to Finca Rosa and spend a week touring around San Jose. Same for Playa Grande.  We felt that the location and accommodations would fit in with the kind of trips we take with friends. Again, Thank you for all the work you put to make this trip a special trip and for all the support you have given to Jill and her family. 

Best Regards, 

John Sullivan

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Steve,
 
The trip was fantastic. The Ecolodge and white water rafting in the rainforest were perfect. We spent our spare day there hiking up to waterfalls and swimming in the waterfall pools, zip-lining, and relaxing in the hammocks overlooking the water, drinking Imperial, our new favorite beer.
 
During the middle of our trip, we traveled by bus/ferry/quad to Malpais, Montezuma, Santa Teresa, Playa Del Carmen, Puntarenas, and Jaco. We learned to surf, and stayed everywhere from nice hotels to cheap rooms in hostels and surf camps.
 
The last night at the Rosa Blanca plantation was excellent. We took full advantage of the place including 4-course dinner and full-body massages at the spa.
 
Thanks for everything,
 
Evan

Hi Steve, 

We have returned from Panama. Thank you for arranging a wonderful vacation. Beverly was very helpful and moving there is a distinct possibility. Everything in Boquete exceeded our expectations. On our next visit we intend to go and stay for one month. Thanks again for your professional assistance. 

Bill Barber

Thanks Steve,

I'm sure most of the guests will need your help to ensure a beautiful vacation.  I think it's wonderful and very thoughtful of Carlie & Jeff to have secured your services beyond the wedding arrangements.

Looking forward to seeing you south of the border,

Florence Monnier

Steve,
 
When we went to Belize on our second honeymoon it was amazing! You picked just the right hotel for our needs and we found the food, music, fun and romance we were looking for. While we were there we were seriously considering moving there it was that perfect. Thanks for all your help and support along the way. It was a breath of fresh air to know all was taken care of by your capable hands.
 
Thanks you for making our trip the best we’ve ever had!!
 
Sincerely, The Bergs