Truly Paradise
Review Submitted: March 24, 2011
Date of Stay: February 2011
We are a group of eight master gardeners who take an annual trip together. This year we chose Vista Del Mar and we couldn't have chosen a more beautiful luxurious home away from home. The villa is truly paradise, the scenery stunning and the people warm and friendly. As promised, Julio was waiting at the airport to deliver us and Mercy and Nelsida had drinks and snacks waiting for our arrival. We absolutely fell in love with the villa and the staff. They were so accommodating and quick to fill our every need. From full fabulous breakfasts on the patio to lobster dinners in the evening; to pina coladas, rum punch, margaritas and cerveza by the pool. The meals were delicious and the weather was sunny and warm.
Gus was a wonderful tour agent. We went horseback riding on the beach (a must), waterfall sliding on the jeep safari, cable car riding to the top of Mount Isabella, to the rum factory and the Amber museum and a day trip to Santo Domingo. We also spent a day at Sosua Beach- a gorgeous expanse of aqua blue water with wonderful snorkeling. Nelsida and Indio even took us to downtown Puerto Plata to celebrate Carnival on Sunday afternoon and then out to dance the Maringue at the Rancho Tapico. What fun!
We "adopted" Pablo, the sweet night guard and took him coffee in the morning and shared our dinner with him each night.
You will find the Dominican people truly appreciate Americans and do everything to help us feel welcome in their country. There are not enough words to express how much we loved the week we spent with the staff. We all cried when we had to leave them. It felt like we were leaving family and will truly miss them. We hope to see them again in the future and to revisit the villa. If you are thinking about vacationing there, don't think twice! You won't regret it. Cindy was exceptionally nice and communicated everything perfectly, making for a perfect vacation.
Thank you Cindy, Julio, Mercy, Nelsida and Pablo!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Hi Bobbi,
Thank you for taking the time to write about your vacation in paradise. I got choked up reading your comments because you touched on many of the things that made me fall in love with this colorful country and its gentle people almost 30 years ago... There are so many places to explore and always a smiling Dominican ready to help. It sounds like you had a very busy week visiting and touring not only the local area but all the way to Santo Domingo as well!. And you are so lucky that you had the chance to participate in Carnival—that is one thing I have not yet been able to experience.
As always I am glad my hard working, dedicated staff ‘pampered as promised’—they work hard for me and have never disappointed... I owe them a mountain of gratitude. For me it is a win win situation- guests are happy by the lavish attention and my staff is happy to meet new people from all parts of the globe.
Every vacation in Cofresi is an opportunity for adventure and always a chance to fully relax... especially for moms-- I had to say that. It has become my trademark line :-) I hope I can assist you in booking a return visit.
Best Regards, Cindy
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