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Laurie Higuera who joined us with her husband and 6 year old daughter on the Adventure Island at Glover's Reef trip in December of 2007 posted photos of this trip on her blog.
Kimi Gosney, who has joined us twice, on Belize Adventure Week in 2005 and on the Adventure Island at Glover's Reef in 2006, wrote a review about our trips in Trip Advisor.
Susan Whitney joined us on our Adventure Island at Glover's Reef and on our Mayan Odyssey trip in January of 2006 and wrote an article about it for the Deseret News.
Brad Lantz joined us on Adventure Week in April of 2006. Check out his posting on the HuntingNet.com forum
Howard Kanner and his entire family
joined us on the island in December of 2005. He made several web
pages about their trip:
Check out Phil Todd and Steve Hulsey's Belize Adventure Week slide show from the December 31, 2005 trip!
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"The Mayan Odyssey was a great package tour. Maya Mountain Lodge was very beautiful with comfortable rooms and excellent food. The tours on the Mayan Odyssey ranked right at the top for our favorite activities on the trip. Our guides were very knowledgeable and knew their history. All of the Mayan Culture was so interesting. None of the books we had read prior even did it justice! You have to see to believe! We could have stayed longer inland!
Once we got to the
island, we liked that we could go out together without a guide. We like to
do things on our own and feel very comfortable in that situation, so it
was nice to not always have to have a guide. The surf and sea kayaking
were very fun, and it was really great to try and practice windsurfing. It
was great to have quality equipment for all of the sport options. Not
only to try different brands, but to fully enjoy the sport."
"As for an evaluation.... how in the
world can you explain how wonderful Vic and Mario were? Everyone raved
and raved and raved about their skills, their care, their very loving,
kind care and manner, to say nothing of being Encyclopedia Brittanicas to
boot. I will NEVER forget either one of them. It was great, great, great,
Lucy. I told Cully I want a job, but he said that I wouldn't make it:
skillless you know. Can't build, too old, etc. :-} With much affection
for making these trips possible," "Hi Lucy, "This trip far exceeded my
expectations - incredibly well organized, all activities were top-notch,
and the guides were awesome. All guides managed to maintain a balance of
being fun and adventurous while at the same time never losing sight of
safety. The guides could make or break a trip like this, the Slickrock
guides definitely make it. I would return and recommend (have already) -
for anyone wanting to have an active vacation - this is perfect. The
guides provide a safe place to try new things, and the experiences are
one-of-a-kind. My only regret is not booking more time on the island :-) "
"The expertise, warmth, generosity and care of the staff is the main
reason we would recommend Slickrock and return again. There are many
beautiful places in the world, but the well-organized and attentive staff
is unbeatable. Charlie is absolutely amazing, and Jose and Mario were
fantastic. Charlie is a gem! We had no idea we would have a guide who is
a professional geologist and an expert in solar power, as well as reef and
coral formation, climate, and everything else. We were treated to
fascinating talks by Charlie every night, and getting to know him was a
great and unexpected bonus of the trip. Not to mention the food –
fabulous! Our son and daughter-in-law had the idea to go to Belize and
invited us along. They did the research and found Slickrock to be the
most highly-rated and sent us the website, and it looked great to us. The
customer reviews were all stellar, which was not the case for other tour
companies we considered. Slickrock was expensive for us – and worth every
penny. We do not travel like this often, so for us it was so nice to have
everything go perfectly. Better to spend a bit more for so much safety,
peace of mind, beauty and fun."
"This was the second-best trip I have taken in my life, and I'm pretty
well traveled (the first-best was a trip to the Galapagos).
I had a
great feeling from the people involved in this trip. It just seemed like a
very good company full of nice and helpful people. The island is great, so
remote and so beautiful. And I love all the cool sports gear."
"We had a great time. There was adventure, humour,
beautiful natural reefs and great facilities, outstanding guides and a
good mix of guests. It was great that it was very interactive, and the
guests were playing games and enjoying the discussions as
well. Everything was figured out for us and I could completely
relax. We had an experience that will be remembered fondly for the rest of
our lives." "Vacation time is precious,
and I like to explore new things, so in reality I may not return, but if I
were going to re-do any of my previous vacations, this is the one I would
choose. Why? It was a wonderful trip. It was exactly as advertised. The
setting, the sports, the food, the instructors were all excellent." "Our guide, Victor, was
great. He was knowledgeable, fun, flexible, patient, encouraging. I was
happy to learn about fish and coral during his nighttime lectures, even if
was tired enough to doze! I also liked the fun nighttime activities like
croquet and hermit-crab races. He helped convince our airline to get our
lost luggage to us quickly (and on their dime!) Too bad he doesn't have
much of an appetite or many stories to tell..."
"I was a little wary of
the trip, but everyone was friendly and fun. You could do an activity or
not, I think that everyone chose to rest a bit at some part of the week.
The things I saw and did were amazing – the pod of dolphins while we were
kayaking around the island, looking for sea creatures while we were
snorkeling or in the tidal pools at low tide, the view from my cabana, the
sunrise and sunset, the volleyball games at dusk (I didn’t know I had a
such a good serve), and the fact that I windsurfed - it was something that
I never in my life thought I would be capable of doing (it still puts a
smile on my face). I will return, and I will recommend it to some of my
friends (for others it would be too rustic) because the island was just so
peaceful, the guides so helpful and the food was so good!" "What a GREAT place, great
people, fantastic holiday. I can't wait to return."
"This trip was truly
adventurous. I got to try many things for the first time. Like whitewater
kayaking, surf kayaking, and exploring caves. My guide was always
professional, friendly, and made me feel very safe on all of our
adventure. I was surprised that I learned so much about the Mayan culture
through the ATM cave tour and the Xunantunich Ruins. Also, I was very
happy to see our guide knew a lot about the forest plants and explained
how the people used some of those plants. The ATM cave was definitely a
highlight (in the jungle). While on Long Caye I truly enjoyed my dives;
especially the one where I saw four dolphins. I am recommending it
to all my friends because you get to do so many new things in 8 days and
by doing a different activity everyday my vacation felt like it was two
weeks long. Also, our tour guide, Jes, along with the other guides/staff
were so friendly and professional that I don't see why anyone would not
want to do a trip with Slick Rock."
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Check out Marisa Umsawasdi's website about her trip with us in December of 2003!
Visit Leonard Bottleman and Elayne Barclay's website about their Adventure Island at Glover's Reef trip with us in January of 1999 (And they also came back in December of 2003 for two back-to-back trips!)
Check out Jesse Aronson's website about his Belize Adventure Week trip with us in March of 2000!
Read Wes Snow's Epinion about his Belize Adventure Week trip with us in February of 1998!
Check out Neal Robin's website about his Adventure Island at Glover's Reef trip with us in February of 1998!
Check out Curt Story's Epinion about his Adventure Island at Glover's Reef trip with us in February of 1999!
Eighteen past guests rate their Belize Adventure Week trip on IExplore's destination review page.
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"We just got
back last night from the BEST vacation we have ever ever ever had!!!! It
was such a perfect trip. Our guide Victor was so great. We became fast
friends; I feel like adopting him. We did everything - rolling kayaks,
wind surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving (we got the basic certification for
PADI) and, of course, volleyball! We can't
remember why we live here..." "We can’t think of anything you could change to improve the trip. Everything was thought through from the Biltmore Hotel, to the trip to Brodie’s for more supplies, to the boat ride and ginger for sea sickness if we needed it, to the tour of the island, to the orientations... and on and on. We even noticed that Politico tried to run the generator when we were all gone. At nights it was a bit hot for us if the breeze wasn’t blowing – we are from Wyoming and used to cold temperatures. However, I wouldn’t want to change the cabanas and certainly wouldn’t want any kind of air conditioning and then a generator going. If our night’s sleep wasn’t great because it was hot we just took a nap in the hammock during the day. From the very beginning Victor set the mood for the trip and we knew we were on vacation. He is very personable and knowledgeable and he continued to meld those two traits together to provide an enjoyable and relaxing time. We enjoyed all the activities and between the four of us we participated in everything you had to offer. We took our two teenagers, 15 and 17 years old. I think they were worried they were going to be stuck on an island with old people (anyone over say 25!). They had a ball. Again Victor made it fun for them. Having Eddie and Politico get everyone involved in the volleyball was tons of fun too. Eddie immediately connected with the kids, whether it was snorkeling or playing dominoes in the evening or of course playing volleyball we really enjoyed his personality and knowledge of the reefs. We also enjoyed his talk on the Mayan Culture. The days were filled with activities and yet we were given the opportunity to just sit and rest too. Our kids were also concerned about the food but we loved every meal!! Laverne and Aurora were always hard at work in the kitchen chopping and preparing our next meal. They did a great job! We loved the casual atmosphere of the kitchen and the opportunity to get water or other beverages when we desired. We also used the library quite a bit and appreciated the chance to come in after a snorkel to check out what kind of sea life we had experienced. We also participated in the Discover Scuba class and our children became PADI certified. This was “icing on the cake” to us as originally we were not going for the scuba opportunities.
We will definitely
recommend this trip to our friends. We are almost afraid to return because
it was such a great experience and we enjoyed the group of people we had
and all of the guides that we can’t imagine having that much fun and
relaxation again."
"The
guides were fantastic. All of them were very knowledgeable about the
sports, wildlife and Belize in general. Thanks Francis for finding all
the wonderful sea life, Allie for the wonderful tide walk and great times,
Charlie for his great knowledge, and Vic for absolutely everything. The
island is beautiful, well laid out but not over developed. The equipment
was plentiful and in great condition. We had the opportunity to try and
actually participate in new activities and also get in the kayaking and
snorkeling we originally planned for. We couldn’t have created a better
trip ourselves." "An aspect we found very
refreshing was the enthusiasm and camaraderie amongst the staff. They made
us feel welcome and gave us the sense that they too were excited about was
happening next. I also found the lack of commercialism
at the caves enjoyable
(no signs, man-made steps and hand-rails, etc.) It made you feel as if you
were discovering the place for the first time. And the food at Maya
Mountain Lodge and at Long Caye was very good, better than expected." "Belize Adventure Week was way beyond my expectations. I absolutely loved everything about Belize Adventure Week! When I chose the trip, although it was exactly what I was looking for in a vacation, I was apprehensive about how I would fit in, being a 55 year old female traveling alone, wondering if I would spend my time feeling like the odd person out. That fear was immediately dispelled the minute I meet my first group member. Our group was so great – we ranged in age from early 30’s to 61, we really bonded well and had so much fun together. Age was not at all an issue, nor was the fact you came alone or with a friend, what was important was that you were physically fit, were ready for an adventure, and wanted to have a good time. Of course an integral part of the group dynamic was Neri – what a great asset to your company! Neri has both an incredible personality that makes everyone feel immediately at ease and additionally he is so very knowledgeable and skilled in his job that you couldn’t help but have an excellent trip!" P. Joanne Hansen, Dufferin-Charlotte County, NB Belize Adventure Week, January 2007
"This was one of the best trips that I’ve been on! I
had such a great time and felt rejuvenated and exhilarated when I got back
to the US. I’ve been on many trips, and Neri was the best guide I have
ever had. It is not really possible to describe how important to us and
wonderful he was on this trip. I always felt safe and comfortable with
him. I don’t think it would have been the same cultural experience if we
had a guide that was not native Belizean on the inland part of the trip; I
felt like he really took great care of all the members of the team
regardless of abilities. He is fun to hang out with, sociable, played
cards with us on the island.. and of course very competent in the
activities."
"We had an absolutely wonderful time in Belize--so good in fact, that I've had a very difficult time adjusting back to the NW winter. Oh boy...
The three of us had a such a great time. There were activities for us to all do what we wanted to do--all at the same time. The crew were incredible--all of their help, pleasant personalities and interest made the experience great. We are in fact, already considering repeating next Xmas. Hopefully we will see you again at the end of the year." Alan Johnson, Seattle, WA Adventure Island at Glover's Reef, December 2006 "Excellent doesn't describe
this trip well enough. It was FABULOUS!!!!! Our whole family felt this was
possibly the best vacation we've ever taken, and we've been to some pretty
special places over the years. The pace of the activities was very good.
We were busy and challenged, but with enough time to recharge at the end
of the day, both in the inland portion of the trip, as well as during our
time on the island. The group of people in both places was wonderful; we
all got along splendidly. There was a good mix of adults, young adults,
and teenagers in the group, so that there was someone for everyone to hang
out with. That said, everyone hung out together quite a bit, so the
intergenerational aspect of this trip made it especially unique and fun. I
think this is the first vacation I've taken in a long time where I ate so
well and so often and still came home trimmer than when I left!" “Our impression of the trip:
Under-Promised and Over-Delivered! We knew the week would include fun
activities, but we were blown away by the quality of each activity, the
care that Neri took with us, and the excitement we felt as we experienced
each moment. Neri is first-rate – very professional and extremely
safety-conscious and detail-oriented, and a wonderful combination of care,
talent, enthusiasm and humor. Neri also has great skill in teaching
important facts in an interesting and meaningful way – whether the topic
is Mayan history, Belize geography, or whitewater kayaking! We truly
felt lucky to be a part of his group.” "Hey Slickrock!!!! Just came
back from the island. We had a ball. Spent two days on Caye Caulker and
did a snorkel trip, and have to say we are dive and snorkel snobs now, as
there is NO NO NO place like Glovers Reef. The water is incredible, and
those cooks are not only great, but fun gals. We WILL be back! Thanks so
much, and love you all." "The Slickrock people are all GREAT, the place is unbeatable, the food is delicious, the snorkeling and sea kayaking was really fun, and there were TONS of bonefish. In fact, that is probably THE experience that my wife will always hold as her most memorable of the trip. We were snorkeling right off the beach on the lagoon side of the island near the end of the trip, and she was completely surrounded by a swirling school of hundreds of bonefish. And then the big mama bonefish queen of the school came up from the bottom to check her out. It was a transcendental experience. Personally, the most memorable event for me was when my wife took me out on a walk to the end of the island one night after dinner, where she talked to the osprey that lives on the island. There were lots of other great times and great people that we met down there, and the bottomless beer cooler sure became our friend too ;-) I had not whitewater kayaked in a decade, but I was thrilled to find an old Corsica in the kayak palapa, and found that I still had a solid roll on both sides ;-) And sailing with the sea kayaks was quite cool, too. We are very anxious to get back there again, and next time I want to bring some ham radio gear! What an amazing place - totally remote and completely surrounded by salt water! A ham radio operator's dream come true ;-) You know what was one of the neatest surprises for us? We could get there in a day and come back in a day! As you know, there are not many places you can go in the Caribbean from Montana without overnighting on the way :-( That really puts a dent in your vacation time. But I found that we could fly to Texas (Houston or DFW, I can't remember) on Delta or United and then take TACA International airlines direct to Belize City. The TACA plane was bigger and newer than any plane we were on here in the USA, and it had more legroom too - AND the connections worked! We got in a day early and went up to explore a bird sanctuary and see the howler monkeys while we waited for the Slickrock get-together. And by the way, Slickrock recommends the Biltmore Hotel near their dock, which also is where they have their orientation dinner the night before departure. We looked around a bit (and stayed in a different hotel our first night) and we will definitely stay at that place again if we are ever in Belize City! It was clean, the food and service was great, and we give it two thumbs up. So if you get there a day early, I suggest you still stay there, and just do day trips out of there - they have day tours out of that hotel, too. One other suggestion. The recommended clothing list is great, and we followed it (and were glad we did). I believe something that was optional were the "dive skins". We looked all over for them, and were thrilled to finally find them on the internet from Diver Joe or something like that. They were only about $45 each for the full suit. It kept us warm when others were cold, it kept us shaded when others were beet red (you really do have to worry about sunburn ruining your vacation when you spend a lot of time floating around in the water snorkeling) and it kept us safe from stinging jellyfish larvae (which I don't think were in the water when we were there, but it didn't matter because we were protected anyway). So get yourself some full length zip up the front diveskins! http://www.joediveramerica.com/page/JDA/CTGY/wetdvsk We also bought some webbed rubber gloves from the U of M pool, and they worked great for protecting our hands while kayaking, as well as making it easy to snorkel. Next time, it would be nice to have fins that are made to go over rubber booties. This is the way scuba divers do it. The only fins we had ever had are just for your bare feet. It is really very nice to be able to take off your fins and walk out over coral in your river booties, and then simply put on your fins over top of the booties.
So anyway, these are a
few quick comments about our trip. We highly recommend it! I think you
would have a wonderful time!" "My trip to Glover's Atoll in 2006 was more than I ever dreamed it could be. I expected to be at the edge of the world and I was there. I expected to be as close to nature as I could be and it was that. I expected to experience a dream while still awake and I did. But I never expected to fall in love. I have heard about Belize for years but I never spoke with anyone that had been there. So, I booked a trip to the edge of the world. The plan was to go to Glover's for six days and then wander around the country. A week later when it was time to go home, I canceled my return flight for three more days and just traveled. I had also fallen in love with Caye Caulker. Now I am meeting more people that have been to Belize and their eyes just light up when they talk about it. I'm organizing another trip this March; there are at least four people from my company going with me and maybe it will be eight or ten. Next year's March 2, 2007 Adventure Island trip will be great, full moon. What good is temptation if you don't submit? We are all going to Glover's for the Half Week trip because we want to explore afterwards. Placencia, a butterfly farm, jaguar sanctuary, caves, catamaran adventure, there are no wrong choices in Belize.
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"To my friends
at Slickrock: Since I got back I
have been very depressed. I know it isn't your fault, but after a week
waking up to glorious sunrises and the soothing sound of the waves on the
beach, I am now faced with my normal reality. The sound of trash trucks,
commuter traffic, news of the latest scandal and my favorite, more
downsizing and budget cuts in my company. So for making my normal life
miserable, again I want to thank you. I had a great time. Hope
to be back on the island soon."
"10 days - we saw a LOT of stuff, Caverns,
Mayan ruins, the countryside of Belize, the zoo, a private, remote island,
2nd largest barrier reef in the world, more activities than we could pack
in and we went hard from the time breakfast was over until the last beer
was drank at night. The guides far exceeded what I expected - extremely
knowledgeable about Belize and the culture. You didn't just get an
adventure trip, you got to experience Belize, the country and people and
you got a National Geographic style history lesson that really was
exceptional.
"I cannot say enough positive things
about our trip. I really think it was the BEST vacation I have ever taken.
The staff was terrific, the gear was first rate, the food-excellent, and
the island is a paradise."
"Just wanted you to know that my wife and I finally
agreed on something: Belize Adventure Week was the best vacation we've had
to date! This was the first vacation I've been on that
truly
satisfied my huge appetite for watersports and adventure. And because you
could go at your
own
pace, there was nobody slowing me down. Thanks for a fantastic week." "Thanks again for a wonderful
escape to Glover's Reef. The memories will live on for a long time. Hope
to return someday to do the inland trip! I will be hard pressed to ever
find such wonderful people to spend a vacation with. My only regret is not
having taken this trip sooner. Truly a great experience! Thanks again for
all your thoughtfulness....if only the rest of the world could be as cool
as the folks at Slickrock!.......Viva Belize! :'> "
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“This trip was
everything I had hoped it would be and more. The set-up on Glover’s Reef
was superb. Slickrock has perfected the experience so that you feel like
Robinson Crusoe, but you maintain most of the necessities that we
want/need. Meals were efficient and delicious. The “toys” were in good
repair and there was always a staff member anxious to assist us to
maximize our experience. I can’t say enough about Neri to fully express
how much we liked him. He was intimately familiar with every aspect of the
equipment, surroundings, history, etc and was eager to share his
knowledge. He became one of our group, yet he never lost his authority. He
made it clear that he was in charge and no one questioned his decisions.
He laughed and played with us, but when there was even a hint of a safety
breech, he brought us back in line by exercising good judgment and
politely regaining control. He is an asset to Slickrock. I have every
intention of returning and I have recommended Slickrock to everyone I have
talked to since the trip.” "I am
convinced one big reason for the most incredible trip of my life was Neri.
He was thorough, knowledgeable, so pleasant, safety conscience,
patient and helpful. He fit right in and hung with us. Great at all of the
sports. You are so lucky to have him!!"
"The trip appealed to
every one of my senses. Every hike, cave, water sport, and view excited
my mind and spirit. I think our group would have been lucky to have either Neri or Jes as a lead guide, but I think we were extremely privileged to
have had two exceptional guides! Neri was fantastic and Jes was a perfect
compliment. I felt safe, challenged and was perfectly informed and
involved in all activities. They were fun, positive, knowledgeable,
energetic and attentive. I don’t think I could have hoped for better
guides. My vacation experience with Slickrock in Belize has spoiled me. I
am concerned that I will be disappointed by future travels. Slickrock has
increased my expectations for all future active vacations."
"We just returned from one of the best vacations ever!! Thank you for
sharing this remarkable experience. Long Caye is an exquisite piece of
paradise. After sailing for over 30 years in the BVIs, we were thrilled to
try new things: kite sailing in a sea kayak, surfing
in Central America,
PADI certification and diving the infamous "Wall"........We lucked out and had a
full moon--what more could you ask for: watching a picturesque sunset from
a kayak one minute and then seeing the moon rise on the water the next! We
couldn't have asked for better guides, equipment, food, weather, clear
water and smooth organization. It was a magical week. The fact that we
could do what we wanted when we wanted worked perfectly for us. We met the
nicest people and shared great stories. We're still talking about Aurora's
cooking! Oceans of thanks!"
"I just wanted to say thanks again for a really wonderful weeks vacation.
We were so impressed with your island, the people on the trip were great,
and your staff so professional, the food delicious, the boats and gear a
pleasure to sue and Glover's...what a gem you have. I am so please to be
able to finally get to see and enjoy it with you."
"The trip was great and I was truly impressed with the dedication, skill
level and the professionalism displayed by the staff. I will and have
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"The guides were GREAT. Very professional, patient and always had time to make sure that all was going well. The thing I like about Slickrock is that your guide is with you for the whole trip-from the dinner meeting, all through the stay on the reef to the dinner back in Belize City. And the food is super! We never went hungry. I enjoyed all of the fresh fruits and juices along with home-made baked goods and fresh seafood. I also liked the comfortable accommodations on the island; the cabins on stilts so you have the breeze cooling you while you sleep....I had all the privacy or all the social inter-action I could want. I really enjoyed the nightly lectures on the history, the geologic structures, the folk-lore of the Mayan civilization, and the loads of reference books so that the sea creatures we see off the reef aren't so strange. Is the trip worth the money? Yes, yes, and yes. Everything is taken care of for you, from the hotel before the trip, the food, great equipment and transportation from Belize City. I am a professional whitewater raft guide and instructor, so I can look at the Slickrock Operations from a professional viewpoint as well as being a 'guest'. The logistics are well-organized. What I really liked was that there was time to do your own thing-if you wanted to hang-out instead of paddling, that was fine, if you wanted to spend all day on the water-that was fine too. A couple of mornings I got up at sunrise, took a swim, grabbed a kayak, and surfed before breakfast. This was my second trip with Slickrock. I have traveled all over the world, sometimes on my own, sometimes with tours and I can honestly say they are a professional organization. Leaving the island was one of the hardest things I have ever done.
Why do I keep coming back to Belize? Simple: Slickrock allows me to "De-Compress, De-Stress and Discover myself again" with the beauty & solitude of Long Caye. Just what the doctor ordered for a stress filled relief. It has made a difference in my life. Thank you!"
"We just returned from your Glover's Reef 10 Day trip and wanted to tell
you that we had an amazing vacation. Hat's off to Elmo and Mark. Their
knowledge and leadership gave us confidence and a high comfort level with
the activities offered on the island . . . It's hard to explain the time
that we had on Long Caye. The English language just doesn't have the
words."
"I loved everything about it. The setting was beautiful, the activities
were well-organized and well-supervised. Our guides were wonderful -
personable and responsible. The food was fabulous - plentiful and healthy.
The cabins were charming and comfortable."
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"My vacation absolutely rocked! I picture myself in
the hammock at Long Caye when things get stressful at
work." "This was one of those epic vacations that will standout in your memory. I
was a solo traveler who was initially attracted to the exotic location and
activities. I felt that other travelers would be of a like mind: excited
about physical activities and not afraid to sweat for your fun. Those
expectations were met and exceeded. I was a bit nervous that being a solo
traveler, I might not fit into the group and be the 'odd man out'. This
did not happen and I was able to socialize and participate in all
activities. The organization and effort of the staff really shows off. I
was able to do more activites than I could do with a tour group or solo.
The facilities in the jungle were outstanding and our island home was
straight out of a postcard. The food was incredible (especially the 3
course meals in the jungle). The staff bent over backwards for all guests
and wanted everyone to enjoy their experience in Belize. Last but not
least, the other members of our Adventure Week heightened the entire trip
and made me feel as if I had known them for several years. This is a
perfect trip for a family, friends, or solo traveler. Bravo Slickrock!"
"Prior to my departure, folks, especially my wife, said they hoped the
trip would be beyond my expectations and dreams. It all happened so fast
and work was so crazy, I really didn’t have many expectations. The trip
was beyond anything I could EVER have imagined….. fantastic, superb,
awesome, spectacular! I can’t think of enough positive exclamations to
even begin to describe the week."
"It was the very best summer camp ever!
Beautiful setting, well-kept trails and facilities, hard-working staff; so
easy to be there."
"It was fantastic from start to finish. The trip was professionally run
with a perfect balance of safety and fun. All of the orientations gave you
the skills you needed to pursue activities at your own pace for the rest
of the week. I felt as though I was being taken care of but not smothered
with guidance, which I had worried about ahead of time. The pace of
activities was great and all of the staff were extremely friendly, helpful
and accommodating."
"It was fantastic from start to finish. The trip was professionally run
with a perfect balance of safety and fun. All of the orientations gave you
the skills you needed to pursue activities at your own pace for the rest
of the week. I felt as though I was being taken care of but not smothered
with guidance, which I had worried about ahead of time. The pace of
activities was great and all of the staff were extremely friendly, helpful
and accommodating."
"You really run a great operation! I had taken several Adventure
Travel trips before, both locally and abroad, and Slickrock exceeded my
expectations to no end. Keep up the good work."
"The Adventure Island at Glover's Reef was an amazing trip. It
definitely exceeded my expectations. When I first stepped on to the
island, I thought it was perfect. I liked the conch shells lining the
pathways. The island looked just like the pictures in the brochure, and
that's what I wanted to see . . . We had such a perfect cabana on the
island, with a really nice view. I sat out on the porch almost every
morning to watch the sunrise. The sunsets, sunrises, and moonrises on Long
Caye were amazing-like I've never seen before. . . To sum it up, I loved
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"I had the best time...I honestly don't know how I'm I was drawn
in by the caving but ended up most thrilled by the Macal. Long Caye was a
complete surprise to me, I did not expect it to be such an amazing place.
I also enjoyed the guides. Bones, Joelle and Neri were great. I'm glad I
was under their care. They were like part of the group and fit right in
with the guests (but kept us safe!). Very comfortable people to be
around."
"Well I have to tell you how fabulous a time I had in Belize - the best
trip of my life by far, and I will definitely be back! Everything about
the trip was awesome, you guys put together some adventures that were
nothing but spectacular and one of a kind. I'll never forget the sensation
of paddling the Caves Branch surrounded by jungle and never ending caves,
or the mini rapids we rode through on tubes in Footprint Cave! Rafting the
Macal was the most fun day I've had in my whole life, the huge adrenaline
rush combined with the setting was just amazing. Bones and Neri did such a
great job, those guys really made my trip that much more memorable. They
definitely know what they're doing and I learned so much from both of
them, both about the history and the landscape, as well as important stuff
like how to play dominoes the right way! I wouldn't change a thing, I give
you guys two really big thumbs up!"
"This trip was far better than I could have ever imagined! The accommodations were wonderful, the staff was excellent, and the rest of the group was awesome! I loved everything about it. The activities were numerous and well supervised/taught for safety. I learned a lot and enjoyed every minute! I was most impressed with how the entire operation was run."
"After getting over the fact that we were all a giant ‘salt lick’
we couldn’t get enough of being there in Paradise. My last dive was with
six dolphins. I have a smile on my face I can't seem to get rid of." "Belize Adventure Week was an exciting variety of activities in two exotic settings. All five of us - two adults and three teens - had a terrific vacation. Spending time in two very different settings - jungle and atoll - gave us the sensation of a longer holiday than just a week. We hated for the trip to be over, but we felt we had 'escaped' from our normal lives for much longer." "I have to share with you a telling tale about my stay at Glover's Reef.
Every evening the staff made up a terrific punch which we enjoyed before dinner. By Thursday evening I couldn't resist a
third cup and I mentioned that I knew I really shouldn't be having a third. Someone asked if there was much rum in it and I said "Yeah I
think so, it feels pretty stiff to me." She then asked "Don't we have to add it ourselves?" I didn't think so and I called the question over to
Apolitico. "Is this punch pre-spiked?" "Nope" he says, "you have to add it yourself." I had been drinking virgin punch all week and never
noticed the difference! Now that's Paradise! "This trip was an unbelievable experience of a lifetime! Very well organized &
orchestrated with exceptional guides & staff. The knowledge of the staff really enhanced
my total experience. Not only could they show me how to paddle or surf, but they gave me the history of the people and surroundings while they did they it! That totally blew me
away. What did we least enjoy about the trip? Coming home! You need to upgrade to a 30
hour day! Even that might not be enough. Realistically there is very little you could do to
improve the experience." Let me give my overall review of my trip in Belize: BEST VACATION OF MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The trip exceeded my
expectations in every way. I just can't believe how well you guys do
things - your operation is first-rate in every respect." "The trip was amazing- We would highly recommend it to anyone who
likes adventure travel. I went to work today and felt like I had been gone
a month instead of just over a week. That is saying a lot." "Great attention to detail. It was wonderful as a group member not to
be responsible for details such as where to be picked up and timing.
Slickrock did a great job moving us from place to place. Because we were
so busy (in a good way) the trip flew by! I would tell my friends to do
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"This trip not only met but also exceeded my expectations. Belize was
beautiful both geographically and culturally. The experience on this trip
really helped both educate and immerse me in it. I feel the guides helped
lead me through experiences that expanded my skills as well as my
ecological awareness."
"This was the best vacation I have ever had. We had a fabulous time
with all of the water sports. The group camaraderie was wonderful. Darren,
Mark and Elmo made us feel very safe and well taken care of without being
overly supervised. The food was fabulous. The accommodations were rustic
but comfortable. There was an amazing array of sea life to be seen. The
staff was very flexible in proving Dan with time in providing a guide to
fly fish several mornings before breakfast." "Fantastic! It exceeded my expectations! I couldn’t have asked for
more; a beautiful tropical island surrounded by turquoise water, endless
opportunities for fun amongst the greatest diversity of marine life I had
ever seen, plus great people." "I participated in your Rivers & Reefs trip last February ... and REALLY ENJOYED IT! Every aspect of it was fun, and a
'learning experience'. In addition to the great activities and sights, I also gained a better appreciation for the coral reef ecosystem." "It was perfect for me. I really wanted a trip where I could be away
from it all! And your island was it. It supplied exactly the thing I
wanted to do and nothing of the thing I didn’t want. The freedom to do
as I please. No electricity, no cars, no streetlights, no roads. Just sea,
sky, island, good food and company." "This was my first adventure type all-inclusive trip so I wasn’t
sure what to expect. The trip far exceeded my expectations. I thoroughly
enjoyed seeing all parts of Belize and esp. enjoyed their culture, past
and present. I really like everyone on this trip. The other guests were
fun, had great personalities and were likeable too." "The time spent in Belize with your company was truly incredible. You
have an extremely professional staff and first rate facilities. And your
collection of toys is impressive. The overall experience was nothing short
of fantastic."
"Fun, lots to do, good pace. Good mix of rustic and comfort. It’s
like a piece of paradise all to yourself- with toys." "I still look at my photos from my trip three years ago...it was
indeed the 'ideal' vacation. I was planning on treating my husband to
Slickrock for our 25th wedding anniversary this summer (first time around
I went alone - now THAT was fun!) Our lives have been affected by the
national tragedies, as he has been mobilized by his Navy Unit for an
unknown period of time. Please keep me posted about specials and
sales...we will both need the hammock! Happy Holidays to all those on the
island!"
"I just wanted to send you guys a short note to thank you
for the wonderful time I had last week on my trip. I will give anyone my
highest recom anytime. Please thank everyone on the staff for me, IT WAS AWESOME, a story book experience. Thank you, thank
"For our many friends who like to rough it a bit we
really have found THE PERFECT spot. Rob's old kayaking buddy Cully
Erdman of Moab has set up a resort at Glover's Reef in Belize that is
unbelievable. Glover's Atoll is probably the most beautiful spot we have
seen in 5 years in the islands. The clearest water, most beautiful reefs,
tons of fish and no other people. Cully's place is on a private island
with very basic bungalows on the beach. The scene is spectacular and the
daily activities are scuba/snorkeling, sea kayaking, surf kayaking,
or
windsurfing. And all you can take of each one. It's places like these
where memories are made! So go out and make some memories!
"This was the best vacation we have had in four years. Well OK,
ever!! We look forward to using Slickrock Adventures again."
"Just had to tell you that I had the best vacation of
my whole life and am so happy that I found Slickrock! You do a fantastic
job!"
"Brian and I went on the 10-day
Glover's Reef trip last January for our honeymoon and it was the best trip
we've ever taken! I was very impressed with your attention to detail.
Thanks for everything! You gave us a vacation we will remember
always!"
"I have been home for three days and am still unable to work at my
usual level of intensity. I keep staring at the ceiling and daydreaming
about Belize. I had the time of my life. The people, the sights, and the
physical intensity combined for a phenomenal vacation. It will be some
time before I absorb all of the lessons I learned about life on this trip.
It was beyond words...."
"I wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our
trip. As usual things went smoothly, we were well fed and all the staff
was a pleasure to be with. Glover's Reef is the highlight of a trip to
Belize. There's a bit of magic out there with the coral, fish, good food,
and companionship."
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"I'm just back from Glover's Reef, by far the best
week of my life! I had a fabulous time and want to thank you all."
"We simply wanted to say that you gave us the vacation
of a lifetime. Going into the trip, we had high expectations and you
exceeded them by leaps and bounds. The trip had just enough activities to
where it was challenging, but not to the point where it was too fatiguing.
The variety of activities was fantastic too. Floating the Caves Branch
River is not something that we will soon forget. The people, both guides
and local staff, were more than friendly and made us feel comfortable in
the jungles and islands of Belize. Everything else (food, transportation,
entertainment, facilities) was fabulous too. You have a great outfit going
on. We feel lucky to have taken part in your trip and hope to excape the
worries of everyday life and relax in paradise with Slickrock again. Thank
you, thank you, thank you."
"We did your Glover's Reef 10-day package in January
and loved everything about it! Everything was terrific -- the kayaking,
snorkeling, windsurfing, scuba, palapas, meals, island living, and
especially the awesome people associated with Slickrock. We can't wait to
do it again! We're definitely spreading the good word on your trips. What
a great vacation!"
"The food was spectacular!
Every day I wondered if I'd find something I didn't
like, but it never happened!"
"I want to thank you for providing
a first class experience and the best holiday I have
had in twenty years." "I fell in love with Long Caye! The beauty of the island, great food,
delightful staff and guests, tremendous snorkeling, and warm water. We
traveled after our Glover's Reef 6-day stay, we wish we had done it before
our trip. Everything was an anticlimax after Slickrock!" "Adventure Week went beyond my wildest hopes. The guides, the staff,
the atmosphere...perfect. It's really hard to adjust back to normal after
being a castaway." "The island was beautiful,
diving incredible, sea kayaking fun, surf kayaking a
blast, snorkeling amazing, and the hammocks relaxing.
What a paradise!"
"I enjoyed every aspect of the trip. The itinerary,
facilities and equipment were all top notch. Looking forward to taking another
trip with Slickrock."
"Many thanks for a wonderful
experience. Already I’m recruiting friends for
next year. If it had been any better I may have entered a permanent
ecstatic trance!"
"I loved the new experience of being where few have gone,
seeing no other people and the quiet solitude."
"We were able to see and do more activities in a week than
we could have planned for ourselves over two to three weeks."
"The trip made me do things I normally wouldn't do. Never a dull day.
I would take this trip again in a heartbeat!" "Your Belize Adventure Week
looked like the most action-packed fun-filled trip for the money. I
feel very glad that I made the right decision."
"This trip was better than excellent. I could not have
planned my dream vacation and had it be any better than this. I hope to be
a frequent guest."
"I'm back from a GREAT trip. I had a wonderful time!
Really! A great group and great EVERYTHING! It was really an Adventure!
The food was great and a lot of it. Just like you said. Thanks, it was
truly a great experience!"
"Sigh...your recent flyer made me smile. The Adventure
trip last February has stayed with me this whole time. I just got an
e-mail from someone who was asking about your Adventure trip and I gave
you guys a huge thumbs-up recommendation. Thanks for such long-lasting
memories!" "Every aspect of this trip
was much better than I ever expected it to be! The snorkeling was
incredible, and the feeling of the island was relaxing and what can best
be described as "Paradise". The food was
exceptional!! The staff was humorous, helpful, knowledgeable, and just
plain fun to be around. I really could not have thought of or planned a
more perfect vacation. Your company runs a wonderful operation, and I feel
lucky to have had the chance to be a part of it for a week." "I feel like I experienced things that most visitors to Belize don't
get to do. Thanks!" "Thank you for a great
trip--I had a spectacular time on the Adventure Week tour. The activities
and experiences far exceeded my expectations. We had an enthusiastic, fun
group, which really helped make the trip a great
one." "This vacation was everything the brochure said it would be and
everything I wanted it to be--and more! It met--and exceeded--my
expectations. It was a different adventure every day! I will certainly
travel again with Slickrock." "We loved the variety of different activities available on your Belize Adventure Week. Any trip where we would have stayed in one spot for a week is a bit too relaxed for us. We could not have asked for better guides." "The time spent on the island was not nearly enough. I had no idea
what day it was nor what time. We did not think about work at all. We
barely missed our dog. The locals were right, when one gets settled into
island time nothing else matters. I really hope to return to Long Caye." "This trip has no room for improvement. It totally rocked!" "What did I like about the trip? The absolute quiet, the
relaxed pace. It was like being unplugged."
"The itinerary is very good, especially considering
conditions in Belize. There were opportunities to do all of the activities
that I had hoped for. The well-prepared information and endorsements in
the guide books indicated Slickrock is very competent." "I loved the fact that it
was truly an 'Adventure' week, that it did not stop
moving." "The Glovers Reef trip was even more fun than my first week at
college. All of the guides were fantastic. This trip hit new heights on
the fun-o-meter. It was a superb adventure; many thanks to everyone at
Slickrock for the best vacation ever."
"My trip with you to Glover's Reef was just about the
best vacation I've ever had."
"My trip with Slickrock was cosmic, fantastic,
everything advertised and maybe a little more." "It was a fantastic week...the food was terrific...being away from
responsibilities back home was pretty close to heaven. I loved all of it!" "I loved the food, (and I’m a very picky ‘high maintenance’
eater.) The guides were very open to accommodating weird preferences. I
really appreciated that the menu was largely vegetarian aside from the
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