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Guests Comments
We all continue to marvel about the GREAT staff, the wonderful food, the incredibly fun choices of things to do, the knowledge and enthusiasm of our guide, Randall, and the complex, pristine beauty of Costa Rica and it’s people. Katie, our two families have traveled together quite a bit. Without even a close second, we all agree that our trip to La Paloma Lodge was by far the best and most fun ever. We not only laughed and had excellent adventures, we all learned so much about the beauty and importance of the rain forest to our world. In terms of the things we did and saw, there were no first places – they were all first place! The trip to Corcovado, the trip to Cano Island, the sea kayaking, the snorkeling, the canopy tour (NOT first place for Nancy and me) and even our trips into the village all provided us with opportunities for learning and almost always - laughter. If there was a first place for us, it was, without question, the staff. How do you do it? Everyone was pleasant, helpful, nice, accommodating and in many cases, fun! We still marvel at your never-ending patience to the myriad of questions and requests from all the guests, at the depth and scope of Randall’s knowledge and enthusiasm for his country, at Geovanny’s ability to concoct fun libations (not to mention that charming smile) and at Nancy’s ability to turn from “machete yielding frond chopper” to gracious and gorgeous hostess – without breaking a sweat! We all seem to have picked up the word “perfecto” as part of our everyday working vocabulary and it so aptly describes the staff and their commitment to excellence at all levels. Needless to say, we all want to send our love and thanks and gratitude to all of you. But above all, we want to come back We don’t know when it will be but we will give you fair warning to prepare for the “International Party Aunts” and company. " "Dear La Paloma Lodge, I just wanted to drop a note to everyone to thank you for such a terrific stay. From the beginning of the planning of this trip, Andrea was incredibly helpful, answering all our questions and helping to plan our stay. Nichole and all the staff of La Paloma were just terrific. We never met the chefs, but we truly enjoyed their work; the meals were all wonderfully prepared. Javier was a most amazing guide, full of information and so skilled in leading us through the snorkeling and the hiking. I wish I could name every one of your terrific staff, because every member we encountered during our stay was wonderful. Our room seemed like something out of a dream. We loved sleeping to the sound of the surf and my son adored the little gekkos that came out in the evening to catch the bugs on his window. It was amazing to wake up one morning to find monkeys in the trees! We spent another morning on our deck watching a red-lored parrot eating his breakfast. We had such incredible experiences at La Paloma. The lodge is truly a jewel and we look forward to the day when we come again. Thank you, thank you!" "…many thanks for a wonderful stay at La Paloma. The beauty, serenity and biodiversity of Drake and La Paloma is only surpassed by the warmth and kindness and impeccable service of the staff…. Everything was perfect." "The highlight of our vacation, by far, was our stay at La Paloma. It was an experience that we would have only expected in a dream (or movie). Truly unforgettable." "Our stay with you was certainly the highpoint of our 10 day Costa Rican experience. To be met with fresh fruit, bread, jams, juice and clean water laid out with linen napkins seemed like total opulence in the middle of the jungle. My kids said, " Mom, this is awesome." We enjoyed your kayaks and local hiking and especially your food and service. An evening in your beautiful pool was a treat we all looked forward to. My older daughter and I both availed ourselves of your exceptional masseuse. That massage out on the deck as the sun set was the BEST I have ever had. All in all this was an unforgettable lifetime experience for our family. "
"What a trip! We had such a good time. This has to rate as our best ever trip by far. Everything was just perfect. The lodge, Kate and Nicole, were just great, the food was superb. The ranchos were terrific. The trips offered by the lodge with Victor and Javier as guides were spectacular, we learned so much. But what I think I enjoyed the most was just being there. I would wake up before dawn and just lay in bed listening to the jungle wake up. The noise was spectacular, the diversity of the bird calls and monkey howls was something I will never forget. My bedroom in Salt Lake feels like a hospital room compared to the rancho. What a cool place. La Paloma is a real treasure: DON'T CHANGE ANYTHING!! We feel as if somehow we stumbled across one of the few real gems in a world of Mc Donalds sameness. Our lives will be enriched with the memory of your lodge and it's environs. Thanks for a wonderful time." "We had an absolutely wonderful time- it greatly exceeded our expectations. The sunset rancho was spectacular but was far outmatched by the meticulous service. In particular we'd like to thank Nicole, Wilson and Kate for being so completely efficient and accommodating. And Victor- what a gem you have there! We spent 3 days with Victor in Cano, Sirena, and on the Corcovado tour and found him to be one of the most knowledgeable guides we've had and completely devoted to the preservation of the Osa." "... Everything about our stay from beginning to end was wonderful. It's an incredible mix of first class, professional service extended in a relaxed, welcoming and warm way. The grounds, dining/common house, rooms and ranchos are beautiful-every one of them. Nichole is an incredible manager-she made sure everyone got personal attention and juggled an amazing amount of information and work while smiling and making you feel like a friend. The guides were fantastic and Javier truly inspired us and other guests by imparting to us his knowledge of the rainforest and his passion for bird and mammal spotting. We enjoyed talking with both him and Felix..." "That was one of the greatest trips in my life. …I still talk of the times I spent overlooking the Pacific, surfing the waves at the beach, and enveloping myself in all of the tropical paradise that surrounded me" "I just wanted to write and thank everyone at La Paloma for a wonderful vacation in a place that was very difficult to leave" "We…spent our 25th wedding anniversary in Costa Rica. The four of us agree that the best part of the trip was La Paloma" "Your lodge was very personable, probably the most personable place we have ever been in all of our travels. I don’t think there are many places where your meal is served by either the owners, the manager, the fishing guide….Please don’t change! When we asked the boys their favorite lodge, they chose La Paloma hands down!" "Thank you for all the delightful treatment you gave us. La Paloma Lodge is the kind of unique ‘get away’ place where the excellent service combined with the joy and the smiles of sue and Nicole make you feel at home. The food is exquisite. And the charm of the Lodge take your dreams beyond the comfort"
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