“Just a note to let you know we returned safely from Paradise on Tuesday.  Thank you very much for your extended hospitality through the Nor’easter!  It is hard to believe that the full moon shining on the sea is the same moon we see here!

Your villa is beautiful – I love your furnishings, wall sconces, and great ceramics and glassware! 

We had a great time with Tropical Trail Rides at Jobos Beach, and found a wonderful, casual restaurant nearby called Happy Belly’s, which I mentioned in your guest book.  We also found the Magna Villa Panaderia near Wendy’s on 693 to have good, reasonably priced breakfasts (though of course you don’t get to walk along the beach to arrive there)!  The kids loved Johnny Rockets, and we enjoyed Su Casa and Zen Garden too.”

JL, Medfield, MA  February 2006

Our vacation was extraordinary.

First of all - your beautiful, spacious, comfortable home. From the lovely terra cotta floors to the tile details to the generously stocked kitchen and refrigerator - it was wonderful.  We came in thirsty and tired and immediately got refreshed and were off and running within an hour. It was so kind of you to let us have access to your supply closet.  It was such a treat not to have to run out to the grocery immediately and be able to find a snack for everyone.  We replenished it with great joy and thanks.

Secondly - the setting is a vacationer's paradise.  We had a early dinner at the Cerromar timeshares the first day in the open air restaurant right off of the beach.  What an introduction to this beautiful island.  Our college kids checked out the resort and decided it was a definite for the next day.  So, late morning Thursday they saunter over to the beach with their $25 each to be told 'No - no need to pay - come and enjoy' - which they did every day. Endless hours on the lazy river, battles on the courts (beach volleyball, pool volleyball), daily comparisons of the best hot tub experience, and of course the beautiful beach and the warm waters of the Caribbean. It couldn't have been better. (Dan and I proffered that since three of the four college students were 'bathing beauties' - and the person taking the money a male - they were given the VIP treatment.)

Thirdly - the Villa itself - the wonderful porch; the fountain with the constant soothing sound of water; the pool; the pool house with ping pong; the putting green and gorgeous tennis courts - all used daily by the Raibley Bryden entourage.

And all of this....and we were seemingly the only ones there - hardly ever saw anyone except the grounds people and security.  What a great place - we LOVED it.

Fourthly - Hector - what a gem of a person.  He was waiting for us at the airport and took us to the Villa as well as a wonderful day in the rain forest.  He was kind, caring and very willing to share his local knowledge and information with all of our curious guests. Thanks so much for putting us in contact with him. He loves you guys. He said he has never met such sweet, nice people.  We all concurred.

Thank you is so inadequate to express what a wonderful seven days we had.  We are rested, relaxed and rejuvenated. Thank you for a life time of wonderful memories.

Love,

Rebecca - Weston, MA
Winter 2007

“ I wanted to express what a terrific stay we had as your guests in Dorado. Such a spacious & comfortable villa was an excellent setting for a relaxing winter retreat.  We enjoyed the proximity of the swimming pool and the playground, and felt like we were the only guests there.  The children loved to watch the ducks march past the patio.”

PM, Medfield, MA February 2006

Puerto Rico was great. Something to do for everyone. Walking on the beach in the warm rain. Shopping in Old San Juan. Great photo opts there , too. The architecture with it's beautiful tilework and balconies is wonderful! The trip to the rain forest was a favorite of us all (we have 3 boys and they are still talking about it! Look for the giant snails on the trees). Finding the waterfall was an added treat and a must do (bring water shoes if you have sensitive feet like me). Another wonderful thing to do is to take a catamaran / snorkeling trip. The name of the group we went with was East Winds. The boat was clean and the food was delicious. Lots of interesting and colorful fish that we have never seen before. Afterwards we went to Loquillo Beach which was a great beach for the wave / surfer enthusiast. And of course, just staying on the beach at the villas was a great way to spend the day. Plus access to the Hyatt's waterslide and lazy river (lined with tropical plants and palms) makes you feel you are somewhere very special. We all returned very tan and very relaxed.

Thank you Alma & Allan!

The Hathaway's- Brookfield, CT
August 2007

Just wanted to let you know we're back and we had a wonderful time. What a great place you have there! Beautiful and peaceful. We had great weather - only one rainy afternoon which still did not impede my husband and his brother's golf outing. We loved the water park at the beginning and end of our week. We had a lovely walk through Old San Juan and El Morro. We took a snorkeling excursion to Culebra we enjoyed it so much  that we turned it into an overnight visit.

Again, we had a perfect vacation and loved discovering Puerto Rico. We probably wouldn't have ever ended up there otherwise - now we'd love to return- there's so much left to see!

RH, Medfield, MA March 2006

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