Finally, my long awaited trip to the Galapagos - check one off the bucket list! Though excited, 24 hours before, some anxiety builds - what was I thinking traipsing to South America by myself?! A solo adventure to Costa Rica a number of years - an impulsive internet booking to a surf camp for 1st time surf lessons - in the pre-smartphone era had me running to the only payphone in town on dusty roads trying to book a flight back to Miami. Yet, that trip was life-changing - a new love for the water, surf skills, and a new group of travel buddies, some of whom have become my dearest friends (See Diane Dusini's Nicaragua Travel Journal, Un Hombre y Dos Mujeres!).
And then a sign - I grabbed the NYTimes Sunday magazine for my morning subway commute and came upon an article about the joys of solo travel by Andrew O'Hagan (Yes, Please - Party of One). A swell of joyful emotion, pride and adventure ensued. I copied the article and tucked it in my suitcase for any moments of doubt on my trip.
But, positive signs continued to pop up! My seatmate on my flight to Miami is a talented make-up artist who promises a complimentary makeover on my return to NYC, 2 female travelers on my flight to Quito give me the you go, girl! cheer when they hear of my solo trip, an adorable guide and driver, Christian, picks me up in Quito and upon arrival, at the cozy, intimate Hotel La Rabida I am greeted by the softest, sweetest bunny Brownie who wants to spend the night with me. I have the best sleep I've had in months!
Claudia does an excellent job of communicating. HOWEVER…you paperwork requirements are constipated — a real impediment to doing business. Fire the lawyers or accountants over that.
STODDARD/MARK JAMES
17 hours ago
We had an amazing trip. The accommodations of our hotel first 3 nights and the accommodations of the ship were perfect. Our guides were amazing. They went snorkeling with us everyday and took amazing pictures and pointed out various species of fish. On the land adventures, they explained everything about the islands and animals that we were looking for and seeing. They also took amazing photos and videos that they shared with us in a whats app group with the entire ship. This gave us the ability to upload our own video and pictures along with other shipmates so we all got these great photos from everyone. It was a once in a lifetime trip that left us with many amazing memories and very possible we would consider going back.
Kevin Vance
1 month ago
Adventure Life has been great throughout my planning process for our up and coming Galapagos cruise. Kevin Moore, in particular, was very helpful in assisting me in making choices and providing me with options. He was also very patient, as I worked through figuring out what I really wanted in this vacation.
Lucy Greenway
2 months ago
Kassandra is knowledgeable, efficient and very pleasant to work with.
Fred Weeman
3 months ago
Info was accurate and delivered quickly so that a decision could be made. This is my second trip with Adventure Life.
Bill BASLER
3 months ago
Claudia does an excellent job of communicating. HOWEVER…you paperwork requirements are constipated — a real impediment to doing business. Fire the lawyers or accountants over that.
STODDARD/MARK JAMES
17 hours ago
We had an amazing trip. The accommodations of our hotel first 3 nights and the accommodations of the ship were perfect. Our guides were amazing. They went snorkeling with us everyday and took amazing pictures and pointed out various species of fish. On the land adventures, they explained everything about the islands and animals that we were looking for and seeing. They also took amazing photos and videos that they shared with us in a whats app group with the entire ship. This gave us the ability to upload our own video and pictures along with other shipmates so we all got these great photos from everyone. It was a once in a lifetime trip that left us with many amazing memories and very possible we would consider going back.
Kevin Vance
1 month ago
Adventure Life has been great throughout my planning process for our up and coming Galapagos cruise. Kevin Moore, in particular, was very helpful in assisting me in making choices and providing me with options. He was also very patient, as I worked through figuring out what I really wanted in this vacation.
Lucy Greenway
2 months ago
Kassandra is knowledgeable, efficient and very pleasant to work with.
Fred Weeman
3 months ago
Info was accurate and delivered quickly so that a decision could be made. This is my second trip with Adventure Life.
Bill BASLER
3 months ago
Claudia does an excellent job of communicating. HOWEVER…you paperwork requirements are constipated — a real impediment to doing business. Fire the lawyers or accountants over that.
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